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Portland Metro Area Under Heat Advisory and Critical Fire Watch as Temperatures Soar
Portland residents are bracing for a sweltering day as the National Weather Service's heat advisory remains firmly in place until 11 PM PDT this evening. The cities and surrounding regions are warned to anticipate afternoon high temperatures in the middle to upper 90s, with the advisory highlighting inner Portland Metro, East Portland Metro, and East Central Willamette Valley, among others. Public health officials recommend that the populace stay hydrated, find respite in cooled spaces, and don protective lightweight clothing to fend off the scorching heat.
Oregon Rep. Andrea Salinas talks state mental health crisis, immigration debate and more
Andrea Salinas is almost through her first term in Congress. The Democrat from Lake Oswego is running to keep her seat in Oregon's 6th congressional district, a new district formed in 2022 due to changes in Oregon's population.
Winds fan new Cat Rock Fire, spreading fast to 500 acres near McKay Creek north of Prineville; Level 3, 2 evacuations
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new wildfire fanned by heat and wind was spreading fast late Saturday afternoon near McKay Creek about six miles north of Prineville, quickly reaching an estimated 500 acres and threatening structures, bringing out numerous firefighters and prompting Level 3 GO NOW evacuations and Level 2 BE SET alerts in the area.
Motorcyclist killed in Gresham collision Saturday, July 20
A Gresham motorcyclist was killed in a crash Saturday morning, July 20. At 10 a.m. Gresham Police officers and medical personnel responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and pickup truck at the intersection of Southeast 190th Drive and Southeast Cheldelin Road. The motorcyclist was killed in the collision. The driver of the pickup stayed at the scene and cooperated with police. The East Metro Vehicular Crimes Team is leading the investigation. Police say the motorcycle may have been traveling at a high rate of speed prior to the fatal crash. Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not already spoken with an officer is asked to call the Gresham Police tip-line at 503-618-2719.
Falls fire acreage continues to grow as 21 large wildfires burn across Oregon
The Falls fire near the town of Burns has grown to 117,200 acres, the Northwest Regional Coordination Center reported — a 28.4% increase in size since Wednesday. Despite the fire’s gains, the blaze has only consumed one other structure since Wednesday, the center reported. If you purchase a...
Penn State alumni score first-ever The Basketball Tournament win as Happy Valley Hoopers
John Harrar started Happy Valley Hoopers, the Penn State alumni team in The Basketball Tournament, last year. And Saturday, he ended the Hoopers' first-ever victory in the contest. Harrar took a pass near midcourt and drove to the basket to lay in the game-winning basket of Happy Valley Hoopers' 88-77...
Gresham’s Festival of the Arts transforms downtown into block party, gallery
The streets of Downtown Gresham were taken over by artists and their wowed patrons over the weekend during the return of a revitalized signature festival. Saturday, July 20, there were enough pieces to leave one’s head spinning. There were ceramics and cottage crafts, glass and jewelry, paintings and photography, sculptures and woodwork, 2D and 3D mixed media, metals and fibers, beads and quilts, wallets and bookmarks, and so much more. ...
Trouble in paradise: Short-term rental on sandspit becomes flashpoint for controversy
From the watery world of the Lighthouse Beach short-term rental property, it’s easy to forget worldly cares. The site, boasting two complete houses and a boat dock, straddles the sandspit at the mouth of Gig Harbor Bay. It is adjacent to the city’s iconic lighthouse and its grassy, marine-access-only park.
Washington state wants to help pay for your new heat pump.
Is it too late to be talking about upgrading your HVAC system? (I'm talking air conditioning now). There are several ways that you can actually save money on switching over to a heat pump system. For your home. Why a heat pump?. According to energy.gov. “Unlike standard compressors that can...
Core of blistering heat in Northwest US to shift eastward next week
AccuWeather meteorologists say the pattern will flip from extreme heat to welcome relief for part of the region, while other areas keep baking in triple-digit temperatures. A weather pattern featuring extreme heat, wildfires and smoke will remain in place across the Northwest for much of the upcoming week, though relief is in store for some, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Dell’Arte International Celebrates 50 Years with New Show at Baduwa’t Festival
As part of a celebration of 50 years of creations, Dell’Arte International brings back String and Shadow for their new show OR SO IT WOULD SEAM at the 2024 Baduwa’t Festival. Equal parts whimsical fairy tale, outer-space odyssey, and slapstick clown show, the story follows Space-Way Assistance Driver...
120 mph WA police chase ends with motorcycle crash, arrest
LACEY, Wash. - Law enforcement in Thurston County have released details about a high-speed motorcycle chase that happened east of Lacey. Early Friday morning, deputies say they attempted a traffic stop on a motorcyclist going 80 mph in a 50 mph zone when the driver started to speed off. According...
Saint Martin’s University Is Selected As A 2024-2025 College Of Distinction
Saint Martin’s University has been selected as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, an honor that highlights its commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. The University also received College of Distinction awards in nine additional categories: Catholic higher education institutions, Washington State institutions, affordability, career development initiatives, military support and in four top-tier academic programs. These awards reflect the University’s dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an engaged campus community and transformative student outcomes.
Large wildfire breaks out on Ross Island, black smoke visible for miles
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — On Saturday afternoon, Portland Fire responded to a large wildfire burning on Ross Island in the Willamette River. CHIME IN | Submit your photos and video to KATU News. The thick black smoke plume could be seen for miles around the Portland area. Crews were...
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