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BLM plans ‘helicopter gather,’ removal of 760 horses in South Steens Herd Management Area in SE Oregon
HINES, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management announced tentative plans Tuesday to gather with use of a helicopter 760 "excess" wild horses within and immediately adjacent to the Souths Steens Herd Management Area in southeast Oregon. "The helicopter gather would begin around August 15, and BLM officials...
Oregon Department of Forestry hires two new specialists in battle with beetles
The battle against invasive beetles has gained two new champions. The Oregon Department of Forestry hired two support specialists to aid communities in responding to the infamous emerald ash borer, which are spreading across the state and pose a devastating threat to native ash trees. The hope is Matt Mills and Kat Bethea will help mitigate the threat the green beetles pose. ...
Former high school coach, Oregon Ducks recruiting director Don Johnson Jr. dies
A powerful presence in the Oregon football program has passed away. Don Johnson, Jr. — the former football coach at Milwaukie and Evergreen, as well as McDaniel (then known as Madison) and Jefferson high schools in Portland who went on to become recruiting coordinator for the Ducks — died this week. He was 49.
Digimarc Appoints Former Tide Cleaners CEO Katie Kool as Chairperson of its Board of Directors
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC), the pioneer and global leader in digital watermarking technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Kool as the new Chairperson of the company’s Board of Directors, effective June 10, 2024. Kool succeeds Alicia Syrett, who has served as Chairperson since 2020. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716423386/en/ Digimarc has appointed Katie Kool as the new Chairperson of the company’s Board of Directors. Kool brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, having a distinguished career in leading major brands, including Tide Cleaners, a wholly owned subsidiary of Procter & Gamble (P&G), and North America Fabric Care, P&G’s largest regional business unit, to exemplary growth. (Photo: Business Wire)
One killed, one injured in Linn County crash
LINN COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - One person was killed and another sent to the hospital after a crash on Highway 34, Oregon State Police (OSP) said. Around noon on Monday, OSP was called out to a two-car crash near milepost 4 on Highway 34 in Linn County. A Tahoe driven...
Lebanon Fire District hosts 6th Young Women's Fire Academy, inspiring future firefighters
LINN COUNTY, Ore. — The 6th annual Linn County Young Women's Fire Academy took place at the Lebanon Fire District (LFD) this past weekend, providing young women firsthand experience in what it takes to be a firefighter. The event aims to inspire women aged from 14-19 to explore firefighting...
Peter Courtney, Oregon’s longest-serving state lawmaker, dies at 81
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Peter Courtney, Oregon’s longest-serving lawmaker and a politician who was known for his bipartisanship and skills as a dealmaker, died Tuesday, officials said. He was 81. Courtney died of complications from cancer at his home in Salem, Gov. Tina Kotek said in a statement.
Award-winning Oregon chef Naomi Pomeroy drowns in river accident
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef who helped put Portland on the map as a culinary destination, has drowned in an inner tubing accident, authorities said. She was 49 years old. Pomeroy drowned Saturday evening in the Willamette River near Corvallis after the group she was tubing with got caught on an exposed snag in the water, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. Pomeroy was pulled under the water and trapped by a paddle board leash attached to her, Captain Chris Duffitt said. The group had tied their inner tubes and paddle board together. Authorities said they safely recovered the other two people on the shore and transported them to a boat launch. The sheriff’s office said it is still working to recover Pomeroy’s body. It searched the area using sonar, underwater cameras and drones but was unable to find it due to heavy debris.
Firefighters rescue 160-pound dog on Saddle Mountain trail in Oregon
A 160-pound Great Pyrenees was rescued from a trail at Saddle Mountain State Natural Area in Oregon on Thursday, July 12. The dog was hiking Saddle Mountain with human companions when he injured his paws on welded wire fencing that had been placed on the trail to improve traction and stability.
Around the Northwest, hot, dry, windy weather fuels fires
Dry, hot and windy conditions have communities on alert for wildfire danger across the Pacific Northwest. Those conditions propelled fire growth over the weekend, and more of the same weather is expected this week. In eastern Oregon, two large fires are burning. The Falls Fire that started on Wednesday is...
Oregon’s LGBTQ Hate Crimes Surge During Pride Month
Law enforcement officials are treating the act of vandalism as a potential hate crime. This week in Newberg, Oregon, a Pride flag was shot with a pellet gun shortly after being displayed in the window of a local library. Investigation Is Ongoing. Police have chimed in to say that they...
Stars talk about Oregon-set NBC comedy, ‘St. Denis Medical,’ and the town where it takes place
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – The upcoming NBC series, “St. Denis Medical,” is the latest example of the so-called “mockumentary” format, popularized in such classic series as “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” and, more recently, “Abbott Elementary.”. “St. Denis Medical” is set...
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