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Mostly cloudy today and mountain storms tomorrow
Storms and showers began Wednesday evening to our south, carried through into Thursday morning, and were scattered through the day yesterday. By the evening, storms had moved into northeast Oregon. Today, the storms and showers will pause and we’ll be mostly cloudy. Tomorrow, isolated thunderstorms and showers will begin...
Sunnier today, thunderstorms possible Saturday P.M.
Good morning! We’re kicking off our Friday with mostly cloudy skies along & west of the Cascades. Low clouds should gradually clear out to sunshine between the late morning and afternoon, giving us a slightly warmer day than yesterday. Expect highs to reach the low 80s from Portland to Salem. The coast will experience afternoon temperatures in the 60s and low 70s.
Wrongful death trial blaming state for Black Lives Matter protester struck and killed on I-5 set to begin
The wrongful death trial against the State of Washington in the crash that killed activist Summer Taylor in a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest on I-5 is set to begin next week, the law firm representing Taylor’s family announced. The Stritmatter Firm says that the state’s “failure to properly...
Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, Kenton Street Fair 2024, PDX Soap Box Derby and more to do this weekend across Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — We have officially hit the middle of August, which means we're close to the final stretch of summer! With many festivities across town and celebrations, there are a ton of options to fill up your weekend. Here's what else is happening around Portland: Dahlia Festival, PDX...
How Wildfire Risk Impacts Home Insurance Discussed At Bend Meeting
BEND, OR -- Two state lawmakers from central and southern Oregon met in Bend this week with insurance agents and brokers to discuss the impact of wildfire risk on homeowners' policies. Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang organized the meeting of about 15 people, which also included fire experts and city officials, talking about the issue with Rogue Valley State Senator Jeff Golden and Central Oregon State Representative Emerson Levy.
Good Shepherd Offering CPR/AED, First Aid Combo Classes on Aug. 26
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering CPR/AED and first aid combo classes on Monday, Aug. 26. Classes include adult, infant and child CPR, AED instruction, and basic first aid techniques for providing assistance. The class will be held in Good Shepherd’s conference rooms near the pharmacy. The class...
iCan Swim Camp Teaching Water Skills at Hermiston Aquatic Center
The iCan Swim Program this week is teaching basic aquatic and safety skills to 22 swimmers with disabilities at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center. The program, created by iCan Shine and running through Friday, allows participants to work with 18 volunteers to develop swimming skills with a daily emphasis on life-saving water safety techniques. The five-day camp offers swimmers the chance to attend a 45-minute or 60-minute session each day, tailored to their age and skill level.
Things 2 Do: August 16-18
Friday starting at 6:30 p.m., enjoy Outer Orbit, a Soul Funk Dance Party at Alberta Park. At Pendleton Park, enjoy Joshua Josue-El Gringo Mariachi, Americana/Chicano rock, cross-border songs, and stories of the working class. On Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Sellwood Park, enjoy Kris Deelane & The Hurt, a Motown soul revue with horns and dancing backup singers. Starting at sundown Saturday at Rose City Park, enjoy the movie Night at the Museum. All events are free.
More senior Oregonians, those with disabilities, to become eligible for in-home service
Thanks to a thumbs-up from a federal agency, more older adults and people with disabilities in Oregon could receive more options for support to continue to live independently in their own home. The Oregon Health Authority said Thursday, Aug. 15, that the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services had OK’d the expansion of a program within the Oregon Department of Human Services. That means Oregon can launch a new version of Oregon Project Independence supported by Medicaid funds. ...
Multiple wildfires in Pacific Northwest likely to burn until fall rains arrive
Fire managers in the Pacific Northwest predict that many wildfires currently burning in Washington and Oregon, and potentially new ones, will persist until the region experiences significant rain or snow this fall. With widespread lightning expected this month, fire managers will be adopting a strategic approach to integrate risk management, ecosystem resilience, and community involvement on long-duration fires before typical east wind events potentially arrive around the beginning of fall. ...
Gov. Kotek names Bend poet, writer Ellen Waterston Oregon’s new poet laureate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek has named Ellen Waterston of Bend, a celebrated poet/writer, teacher and speaker who founded the Writing Ranch and the Waterston Desert Writing Prize, to a two-year appointment as Oregon Poet Laureate. Waterston will be Oregon’s 11th Poet Laureate and succeeds Anis Mojgani, who has held the post since The post Gov. Kotek names Bend poet, writer Ellen Waterston Oregon’s new poet laureate appeared first on KTVZ.
Investigation Underway in Downtown Portland After Woman Found Dead at Intersection
Earlier today, a woman was found unresponsive at the intersection of Southwest 1st Avenue and Southwest Ankeny Street in downtown Portland. According to a press release from the Portland Police Bureau, officers arrived at the scene at approximately 3:03 a.m. and discovered the woman injured and not breathing. Despite attempts to resuscitate her by both officers and paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the location.
ODOT meets with Oregon legislators to build understanding of statewide transportation needs
COOS BAY, MEDFORD, Ore. — Oregon legislators toured Coos Bay and Medford last week to continue their Statewide Transportation Safety and Sustainability Outreach Tour which is aimed at building public understanding of transportation funding challenges and potential funding tools to address those challenges. “The goal for the tour is...
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