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Hillsboro History Featured At Tuesday Night Market Tonight & Promotion Of The Hillsboro Argus Digitization Project
Visitors can check out some Hillsboro history tonight at the Tuesday Night Market! The Hillsboro Historical Society is hosting a booth at the Tom Hughes Civic Plaza where historical photos will be displayed, and members will be present to talk about all things Hillsboro history! There will also be walking tour maps, artifacts, and actual volumes of the famous Hillsboro Argus newspapers. You can stop in and relive the best moments from the 1950s and 1960s, as reported by the writers and editors of the most outstanding community paper to ever exist in Oregon.
75 years after Black neighborhood was destroyed, advocates call for memorial
The Eugene-Springfield NAACP held an event to commemorate Eugene's first Black neighborhood and make the case for a monument honoring it Monday, the week after the 75th anniversary of Lane County commissioners voting to demolish it. At the event, speakers including representatives of the NAACP and Black Cultural Initiative, elected officials from the...
Oregon Ducks countdown to kickoff: At No. 39, record-setting linebacker
The Oregon Ducks start the 2024 season Aug. 31 at home against Idaho. The Oregonian/OregonLive will count down the days with mini-profiles of prominent former and current Ducks whose jersey numbers correspond with the days remaining until the opening kickoff. Today, No. 39: Linebacker Kevin Mitchell. If you purchase a...
Lane County Fair boosts security for a safer event
EUGENE, Ore. — The Lane County Fair returns July 24th-28th and to make the venue safer and a welcoming space for families, the Eugene Police Department (EPD) tells us they are partnering with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) on strong security measures. EPD tells us that some...
For 54 years the Newport Fishermen’s Wives have been supporting the coastal fishing community in times of need
NEWPORT — “One day I’m going to die at sea,” Josh Porter said as he walked into his living room to greet his wife, Denise. He was fresh off a crabbing boat, the fishy, salty smell permeating his clothes. “You need to be a part of...
Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and Baker City as flames from the Durkee fire advanced toward the roadway in multiple locations. The Oregon Department of Transportation also closed the eastbound lanes of I-84 from Pendleton to Baker City and warned Tuesday night that travelers should expect continued highway closures in eastern Oregon as fire crews actively fight fire from the interstate. The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday night authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the lightning-caused blaze that started July 17. It had scorched nearly 375 square miles (971 square kilometers) as of Tuesday afternoon. The Durkee fire was threatening homes in and around the communities of Durkee, Huntington and Rye Valley, as well as the interstate, cell towers and power infrastructure in the area. Fire crews and equipment from 22 states were battling the blaze as of Tuesday, authorities said.
‘It’s useless’: Parents of Portland’s homeless respond to Multnomah County’s planned deflection program
PORTLAND, Ore. — As a father, Tim Hatten spent years piecing together his daughter’s life. As a young girl, Michaela — who is now 30 years old, addicted to fentanyl and living on the streets of Portland — found her stride in an Oregon City horse arena.
Wildfire threats cause campfire bans at some state parks
The increasingly dry conditions in Oregon’s forests and grasslands, partially to blame for a rash of nearly a dozen large wildfires across the state, are now impacting state parks as well. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Tuesday, July 23, it has banned campfires at most state parks in response to the dry conditions, threatening wildfires and the strain on firefighter resources as the season progresses. Campfires have been...
Oregon receives $197 million for green energy projects from EPA
(The Center Square) - The United States Environmental Protection Agency (will provide Oregon with $197 million from the taxpayer-funded federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program.“Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a critical strategy to mitigate the impacts of climate change,” Governor Tina Kotek said in a statement. “When I was Speaker of the House, I fought for ambitious GHG reduction goals. This investment is not only an affirmation of Oregon’s collective efforts to combat climate change, but a significant down payment on our ability to meet our reduction goals with a statewide approach. I want to thank Oregon’s congressional delegation for...
Fight against invasive water plant moves to Oxbow Slough at Minto-Brown Island Park
Crews will begin combating an invasive water plant at Minto-Brown Island Park's Oxbow Slough starting Monday. Visitors to Minto-Brown are advised to stay out of the slough during treatment times to avoid possible exposure. Treated plants will be marked with a blue-green dye to show areas treated. The herbicide is absorbed by the plants within 24 hours, and the blue dye may remain visible for weeks.
Oregon Housing and Community Services Awarded More Than $11 Million to Increase Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services is set to receive more than $11 million in federal funding to increase energy efficiency in affordable housing. The award is part of a nearly $200 million federal grant Oregon received from the Environmental Protection Agency. “This is the largest climate...
Hayden Homes VP Deborah Flagan appointed to governor’s Regional Solutions Advisory Committee
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Hayden Homes Vice President of Community Engagement and Giving Deborah Flagan is grateful to be selected to join Governor Tina Kotek’s Regional Solutions Advisory Committee (RSAC) for the Central Oregon Region. The appointment was announced earlier this month. The committee will provide input and recommendations...
TravelCenters of America opens four locations in South Carolina, Oregon, and Nevada
TravelCenters of America (TA) announced the opening of four locations in South Carolina, Oregon, and Nevada. In June 2024, TA acquired and opened stores in Cowpens, South Carolina and Coburg, Oregon. Last week, TA opened two franchised truck stop locations in Henderson, Nevada. See below for amenities at each of...
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