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‘A constant battle:’ Homeless people move back to Southeast Portland camp less than 24 hours after its removal
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland crews are going on day three of removing a homeless encampment in Southeast Portland that’s been growing for years behind a neighborhood on Southeast Knapp Street and 105th Avenue. A KGW crew was first there last week and witnessed tensions running high between neighbors...
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler addresses camping ban enforcement challenges
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has met with Multnomah County Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell to discuss the city's controversial camping ban, which has been met with enforcement setbacks due to extreme heat and the sheriff's refusal to jail violators.
Readers Respond to Two Families’ Fight Over Skyline Grave Plot
Last week, WW told the strange story of two families’ fight over one grave at Skyline Memorial Gardens (“Grave Concerns,” Aug. 7). Sons in both families died exactly three years apart. But trouble came when the first man’s mother, Paula Tin Nyo, had her son’s cremated remains placed in a grave already sold to the other family years before. When Tin Nyo refused to give up the grave, the company that owns Skyline sued her in state court. As the court case drags on, Skyline’s attorneys have sought to keep the identity of the second family private. And Tin Nyo’s attorneys believe it’s the Reser family, which runs one of the largest privately owned companies in the state, Reser’s Fine Foods. Here’s what our readers had to say:
Chill out with The Horn Dawgs at 13 Nights on the River this week
So far, concert goers are adjusting to the temporary McCormick Park location of 13 Nights on the River. The concert series switched to the park location this year because of construction going on along the waterfront. On tap Thursday, Aug. 15, will be The Horn Dawgs, with music running from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The classic rock horn band hails from Scappoose. ...
Eugene police shoot man after extended standoff on 12th Avenue
Eugene police shot a man suspected of multiple violent crimes Wednesday evening after an extended standoff near 12th Avenue and Arthur Street. Acting on a tip from a Portland-area agency, officers in Eugene identified the man as a suspect wanted on charges including attempted murder in the second degree with a firearm and...
Weather Impact Alert Day on Saturday
PORTLAND, Ore. — KGW is issuing a Weather Impact Alert Day for Saturday afternoon and evening due to thunderstorms capable of producing hail, heavy rain, lighting and gusty winds. The widespread rain across Oregon may mitigate the wildfires burning in the state, a rare commodity in the summer. From Sunday afternoon to Monday, though, things are expected to dry out.
Newly identified remains of missing World War II soldier from Oregon set to return home
WASHINGTON (AP) — The remains of a missing World War II soldier from Oregon have been identified and are set to return to the state for burial, federal authorities announced Thursday. The remains of U.S. Army Private William Calkins were identified after being exhumed along with other unknown soldiers buried at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, the Department of Defense said in a statement reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting. The department’s Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, tasked with recovering prisoners of war and service members missing in action, said Calkins was captured after U.S. troops in Bataan province surrendered to Japanese forces. After surviving the harrowing 65-mile (105-kilometer) Bataan Death March, he was held at Cabanatuan POW Camp #1, where records show he died on Nov. 1, 1942, at the age of 20. He was buried with other prisoners in what was known as Common Grave 704. After the war, his remains were exhumed from the camp and relocated to the Philippine capital, where they were buried as “unknowns” at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, the agency said. They remained unidentified until this year.
OLCC rolls out new process to apply for liquor licenses
OREGON – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission or OLCC is rolling out a new process for businesses to apply for liquor licenses. Earlier this week the commission launched the new Cannabis and Alcohol Management Program (CAMP). The online portal will allow businesses to pay online, upload additional documents, and track the application process.
Idaho’s Winter Forecast This Year & The Highest Chance For Snow
Winter is coming, and if you're in Idaho or the Pacific Northwest, you might be curious about what to expect. Let's break down the Farmers' Almanac winter forecast in a way that's easy to digest. First, Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, including Washington and Oregon, are in for some mixed...
Diamond Complex, Middle Fork fires see little growth overnight
KLAMATH & DOUGLAS COUNTIES, Ore. – Both the Diamond Complex and the Middle Fork fires burning in southwestern Oregon saw little growth overnight. The Diamond Complex, which is comprised of 27 fires on the Umpqua National Forest, is now estimated at 9,930 acres. According to the Thursday morning update,...
Notes on the Trail Blazers' release of their 2024-2025 NBA schedule
The Portland Trail Blazers released their 2024-2025 schedule Thursday, Aug. 15 along with the rest of the NBA. No surprise following a 21-61 season, the Blazers have only one real nationally televised game and that comes on Jan. 28 against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks and Damian Lillard. Portland plays on NBA TV three times as well Dec. 26 at home against Utah, March 2 at Cleveland and March 30 at New York. ...
Vote: Who is the top OL in the Salem area entering 2024 OSAA high school football season?
With the 2024 high school football season just around the corner, fans can decide on which high school offensive lineman is the best in the Salem-Keizer area. The Statesman Journal has put a spotlight on the best players in the coverage area based on feedback from area coaches, as well as stats...
NBA Champion Payton Pritchard Marries Youtuber, Blake Griffin Officiates
The Boston Celtics Point Guard and former Oregon Duck Basketball athlete Payton Pritchard marries Youtuber Emma MacDonald with former teammate Blake Griffin officiating and the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in attendance.
OSU-Cascades Hosts OSU Ukraine, Russia Expert for Science Pub Talk
The history, challenges and possible outcomes of the war in Ukraine will be the topic of Oregon State University – Cascades Science Pub, titled The Situation in Ukraine, on September 17. Sarah Henderson, an associate professor of political science in Oregon State’s School of Public Policy in the College...
Trail Blazers Acknowledged as Front-Runners for Cooper Flagg
It may seem obvious, but one of the bright spots in a likely-rough 2024-25 season for the Portland Trail Blazers will be the hope of finishing high in the 2025 NBA Draft order. NBA lottery ping pong balls bounce as they will, but the Blazers will be in the business of collecting as many as possible before the drawing next may.
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