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Salem Police crack down on motorcycle theft ring, arrest five after gunfire incident
SALEM, Ore. — The Salem Police Department (SPD) arrested a suspect on Wednesday, in connection to a shots-fired incident that occurred a week ago, on July 11th, 2024. Before the gunshots were fired, an investigation by the SPD Felony Crime Unit led them to a storage facility in the 1800 block of 22nd St. SE in search of stolen motorcycles.
PDX airport debuts 'immersive, forest-like' terminal Aug. 14
A newly renovated terminal designed to immerse travelers in “Pacific Northwest landscapes” is debuting at the PDX Airport on August 14. Officials with the Port of Portland announced earlier this year that the public unveiling of the new main terminal would happen in August but on Wednesday they gave the specific date. With the addition of 72 live trees, designers behind the terminal said the intention is to recreate a “walk in the forest.” It will also mark the return of pre-security shopping and dining, meaning people can enjoy the new terminal without having to buy a plane ticket. KOIN 6 News is a news partner of the Portland Tribune. Their full story can be found here.
Town of Spray at a Level 2 evacuation from Lone Rock Fire
SPRAY – According to the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday night, a Level 3—GO! evacuation notice was issued for the City of Spray due to rapid and unpredictable fire behavior from the Lone Rock Fire in the vicinity. After some consideration and monitoring, the evacuation notice...
Welcome to Wonderlove, the Central Eastside’s Funky New Food Cart Pod
Wonderlove, a new food cart pod and venue, wants to be the Central Eastside’s destination for a block party. Co-owners Michael Morrow and Joel Beaudoin were connected by a mutual friend after they learned the two shared the ambition of opening a food cart pod and venue. In late June, Morrow and Beaudoin realized that ambition and opened the pod, pulling in established food carts like Bake on the Run and Honeycuspe. On its physical footprint, which spans half of a city block, Wonderlove’s multifaceted complex pairs Portland’s food cart culture with live entertainment and art.
Ground broken at Habitat for Humanity's largest project
Work is starting on Habitat for Humanity’s largest affordable housing community in Portland, which will be built in the Hillsdale neighborhood. Gooseberry Trails will include 52 homes built on 5 acres purchased at a steep discount from the Greater Portland Bible Church in Southwest Portland. When completed, the project will house over 185 people. It will be built on the church’s lower parking lot and some adjacent land, and will include a play area and retain most of a natural area that buffers the property...
Anesthesiologist Suspended After Allegedly Exposing Patients To Diseases
More than 2,000 patients are at risk. An Oregon anesthesiologist has been suspended following concerns that he may have exposed over 2,000 patients to HIV and hepatitis at two Portland-area hospitals—Providence Portland Willamette Falls Medical Center and Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center. The doctor had been providing services at...
Washington County Fair showcases aerial shows, musicals and more for free
Some strap in for the rides; others crave the food. But the Washington County Fair is also a destination for experiences that go beyond the typical attractions. From July 19-28, Hillsboro’s Westside Commons will host a variety of free entertainment, including high-flying aerial shows, interactive musicals and more during the annual summer event. Across from the Main Stage and high in the sky, acrobats will soar with gravity-defying stunts during...
Downtown Block Party to light up Hillsboro with music, local business
On the evening before downtown Hillsboro’s biggest event of the year, local businesses are coming together for a celebration of community. The Downtown Block Party will light up Main Street 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 19, brimming with music, food and drinks. Hosted by the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership, the free event started as a way to take advantage of street closures before community event Celebrate Hillsboro — and now...
Level Three (Go Now!) evacuation order for recreation areas east of Sweet Home due to Pyramid Fire
LINN COUNTY, Ore. -- The Linn County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level Three (Go Now!) evacuation orders for a large part of the Sweet Home Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest due to a wildfire. According to LCSO, the Pyramid Fire is burning east of Sweet Home. The...
ODFW warns dog owners about deadly salmon poisoning after several cases near Newport
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - After several dogs were sickened from salmon poisoning around Newport, Oregon authorities warned people to keep pets away from dead fish on Thursday. According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, salmon and trout carcasses may harbor the bacteria Neorickettsia helminthoeca in their blood which can kill dogs without treatment. The bacteria is transmitted through a parasitic flatworm or “fluke” and can infect a dog after it eats, bites or even licks an infected fish carcass.
Smoke erupts from Falls Fire near Burns, July 17
This collection of images of the smoke plume from the Falls Fire near Burns, Oregon, was taken on July 17 between 3:00 and 6:30 p.m. This was taken from the Wagontire camera via the Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon. Oregon AG asks FEMA to include extreme heat,...
Washougal distillery earns double-gold medal
Gary Phillips, a chemical engineer by trade, figured he could succeed in the world of distilling by deploying a strict science-based approach. He quickly learned, however, that it takes much more than simple recipe-following to create an exceptional liqueur. “It’s quite a marriage between the science and the art of...
Scappoose horse heading to Germany
A horse who has spent the last two years plodding the land at Happy Heart Acres rescue farm in Scappoose will soon be galloping in the fields of Germany, having been adopted by a nonprofit called American Mustang Germany. “Lil’ Buck” is a three-and-a-half-year-old Roan Mustang gelding who has been raised by Happy Heart Acres and “Chief Executive Wrangler” JJ Duehren since he was one year old. “When we rescue...
Looking for chairs, tables, office supplies? Linn-Benton CC announces surplus sale
ALBANY, Ore. — Linn-Benton Community College is holding its surplus sale event from Monday, July 29, to Thursday, August 1, in the Commons on the 2nd floor of the LBCC Albany Campus. Proceeds from the event will benefit various campus projects that are not covered by other budgets, "further...
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