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City of La Grande Fire Department Bans Fireworks and Outdoor Recreational Fires
LA GRANDE – (Release from La Grande Fire) The City of La Grande Fire Department has implemented a temporary ban on the use of all fireworks, outdoor burning to include recreational fires, cooking fires and charcoal fires, beginning immediately. This is due to the unusually high temperatures and dry conditions the area is experiencing. We recognize the hardship this may cause on community members but with the extreme temperatures and high risk of fires this is a necessary precaution.
Community send-off boosts Union County Little League softball team
LA GRANDE — Tucking into sandwiches and loading cars with gear in the Bi-Mart parking lot on Wednesday, July 17, members of the Union County Little League Under-12 softball team — Oregon’s state champions — prepared to take off, escorted by a fire truck and a police SUV, through downtown La Grande. It was the latest step in a journey that would take the team to San Bernandino, California, for ...
City of Eagle becomes non-sanctuary city, less services and protections for undocumented people
EAGLE, Idaho — The city of Eagle recently became a non-sanctuary city after a recent city council decision, and that decision has left the city riddled with controversy. "What they're doing is they're sending a message to people who are undocumented here in Idaho, saying they are not welcome in their city limits. and so that has dangerous implications, " Estefania Mondragon, executive director for Poder of Idaho told KTVB Friday.
25,000-acre fire burning near Lake Chelan started by a human
STEHEKIN, Wash. — The wildfire burning near Lake Chelan has grown to 25,000 acres since June and now has the town of Stehekin under Level 1 Evacuation notice. The Pioneer Fire is believed to be human-caused and remains under investigation. Residents in Stehekin are preparing to evacuate if the...
Seed bugs pestering people around the Inland Northwest
SPOKANE, Wash. – If you live in the Inland Northwest, you may have noticed a bunch of tiny brown or black bugs in and around your home–more so than you might be used to seeing this time of year–which are proving to be quite the nuisance for many people around the region.
Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners. The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period when increasing rates, then codifying a tenant’s right to air conditioning. Now, one councilmember wants to define and regulate commercial properties. ...
Oregon under a heat advisory until Saturday night
On Saturday at 2:55 a.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Inner Portland Metro, East Portland Metro, East Central Willamette Valley, Linn County Lowlands, Lane County Lowlands, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor, Upper Hood River Valley and Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor.
Heat, smoke disproportionately affect minority people, rural residents, older people: report
Low-income people, rural residents, older Oregonians and people of color are bearing the brunt of extreme climate effects such as wildfires, drought and heat waves in Oregon, according to a new Oregon Health Authority report released Friday. The report shows emergency department and urgent care visits, hospitalizations and deaths linked...
OHA announcing mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus spotted in Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore.- The Oregon Health Authority announces mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been identified in Oregon for this first time this year. OHA says three mosquito pools have tested positive for the virus in Malheur County. The virus is most commonly spread to people through the bite of an...
Another big Oregon school district’s labor negotiations are heating up. Can it avoid a strike?
Oregon’s largest and second largest school districts both went through contentious negotiations with their teacher unions in the 2023-2024 school year. Now it’s the third largest district’s turn. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Action needed to close equity gaps with Oregon’s suicide rate
The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan (YSIPP) annual report shows the risk of youth suicide continues to be a concern in Oregon, particularly for youth of color. The report contains new analysis of 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) death by suicide data. By the numbers In 2022,...
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