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When wildfires spark in Oregon, volunteers often begin what the hotshots finish
DURKEE — Rancher Levi Bunch nodded at the portable firefighting pump standing at the ready to douse embers as a crew of hotshots dug smoldering roots out of the ground. Bunch wished he’d had the pump days ago when he and other volunteer firefighters had tried for days to stamp out part of the Thompson fire on their own.
Court docs reveal family feud in North Plains tragedy, alleged shooter appears in court
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KATU) — New information on the deadly shooting that happened between two brothers of the family who own the Hornings Hideout wedding venue. On Tuesday, Robert Horning was in court in Washington County, accused of killing his brother Carl at the property in North Plains back in January.
As toxin advisory continues at Detroit Lake, North Santiam River, here's what to know
The Oregon Health Authority declared a health advisory for Detroit Lake, Big Cliff Reservoir and the North Santiam River on July 16 due to toxic blue-green algae at the trio of recreation destinations east of Salem. Subsequent tests have continued to show high levels of a cyanotoxin called microcystin, a toxin that can...
OSU's Carey, Tualatin's Chiles, US women win team gymnastics gold at Paris Olympics
PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Sunisa Lee spent the night before perhaps the biggest gymnastics meet of their lives restless. There was a tension in the air. They'd all been in the Olympic spotlight before, experiences that left them with medals but also the kind of scars — be they physical, psychological or both — that heal but never really go away.
Target shooter cited after Tannerite blast sparks 20-acre Millican Road fire, C.O.’s third recent wildfire caused by target shooting
(Update: All evacuation levels dropped around Jackpine, Wickiup fires) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A person who shot a pound of Tannerite explosive target compound on BLM land south of Prineville Saturday afternoon, sparking a fast-growing 20-acre wildfire, was cited by Crook County sheriff’s deputies for reckless burning and criminal mischief, an official said Tuesday -- The post Target shooter cited after Tannerite blast sparks 20-acre Millican Road fire, C.O.’s third recent wildfire caused by target shooting appeared first on KTVZ.
You can get a $200 credit for your electricity bill thanks to state Climate Commitment Act
The Department of Commerce this week announced the Washington Families Clean Energy Credits grant program, which provides a $200 energy bill credit to eligible electricity customers across Washington and is funded by the state’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). “We are committed to ensuring that the benefits of the state’s...
A breath of fresh air this morning with good air quality, but hazy skies return this afternoon in the Yakima Valley
Air Quality Alert for Yakima, Chelan, Okanogan, and Ferry Counties in Washington until further notice…. Regional wildfire smoke can impact respiratory issues, irritate eyes, and cause a scratchy throat. Sensitive groups in Eastern Washington and Oregon could be at risk for smoke inhalation if air quality continues to worsen. Wildfire...
Over 100 Affordable Homes And A Black Business Hub Are Set To Arrive In North Portland, OR, Thanks To The Williams & Russell Project
An affordable housing project is making its way to Portland, OR’s Black community. The Williams & Russell project is looking to revive the Albina community, an area in North Portland that was once home to many Black families and Black businesses, until they were pushed out, KPTV-12 reports. The soon-to-be revitalized area was expected to make room for an expansion of Legacy Emanuel Hospital in the 1970s, however plans never materialized, KGW-8 mentions.
'No children in the village': Report details tribes' losses to Indian boarding schools
More than 18,000 children were shipped off to faraway schools in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Nearly 900 known deaths occurred in the 417 federal-run institutions, along with uncounted cases of trauma, abuse, neglect, poor nutrition and despair. Entire generations paid the price for a failed federal policy. These and other facts...
JLL Secures Acquisition Financing for the Van Mall Retirement Senior Living Community in Vancouver Washington
Van Mall Retirement, a 191-unit senior living community located in Vancouver, Washington was purchased by a Pacific Northwest-based owner/operator in a $28 million ($146.6k/unit) transaction. The asset was sold by Lytle Enterprises. Van Mall Retirement is located at 7808 NE 51st Street, adjacent to the Vancouver Mall and approximately 10...
Vancouver resident sues neighbor after eccentric mannequin hoard causes rat infestation
VANCOUVER, Wash. — From the front to the back, piles of junk cover every inch of Steve Slocum’s Vancouver home. "No. This is not okay,” Slocum replied when KATU asked if the situation was okay. When KATU asked what his plan for all the junk is, Slocum...