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Dates Set For Fred Brownfield’s Northern Speedweek
ALGER, Wash. — Fifty-Five Promotions has announced the revival of Fred Brownfield’s Northern Speedweek Tour. In a respectful tribute to the late Fred Brownfield, whose contributions significantly shaped dirt-track racing in the region, the group sought and received approval from Debbie Brownfield to honor his legacy and naming the tour after him.
Federal jury rejects former Oregon legislative staffer’s unjust firing claim
The Oregon Legislature and two Democratic lawmakers didn’t retaliate against a former staffer who was twice fired after two short stints working with different lawmakers, a federal jury determined. After a week of testimony, the jury on Monday rejected allegations from Laura Hanson that her bosses refused to provide accommodations for mental and physical disabilities […] The post Federal jury rejects former Oregon legislative staffer’s unjust firing claim appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Oregon cities prepare for a very hot Fourth of July weekend
Weather forecasters are predicting a heat wave across much of Oregon starting Thursday, with temperatures potentially reaching triple-digits over the weekend. Highs could get up to 104 in Portland and Bend, and even hotter in Salem. “There is a 20 percent probability of temperatures hitting 110 degrees on the 5th...
12 Year Old Oregon Girl Found in U.S. Marshals ‘Operation We Will Find You 2’, 200 Total Children Found
A six week national operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies resulted in finding 200 missing children. A 12 year old Oregon girl who went missing from Portland was found.
Extreme heat expected in much of Oregon over holiday weekend
The National Weather Service has put most of western Oregon and Southwest Washington under an excessive heat watch from Thursday afternoon to Sunday evening. Temperatures are expected to reach triple-digits starting Friday, and could possibly reach 105-110 degrees in some locations during the peak of the heat wave on Saturday.
Oregon follows in New York’s footsteps with massive healthcare expansion plan
The Oregon Health Authority is expanding Medicaid coverage to those who earn more than the federal limits. Currently, the state grants Medicaid for 1.4 million citizens who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level, but now the new OHP Bridge Plan will be expanded to benefits who earn up to 200% of the […]
Fourth of July fire safety for visiting the forest
Fourth of July screams camping, picnicking and enjoying the great outdoors — and a popular spot for all of the above is Mt. Hood National Forest. The other thing screaming is the heat. As weather ramps up and vegetation gets drier, it becomes crucial to practice fire safety. The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service urges the prevention of human-caused wildfires this holiday by suggesting safety tips as follows: ...
Official weigh-ins for local fighters ahead of combat sport event
MEDFORD, Ore. – On Friday, the Arena Wars combat sports promotion held their official weigh ins for Saturday’s fight night. Fighters made their way to the Trophy Club Bar and Grill in Medford, to step on the scales. The weigh ins are important because it determines if a fighter is eligible to fight. They have to weigh in at their weight division limit and cut several pounds to do so.
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