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Turner Lake health advisory issued due to cyanobacteria bloom harmful to pets, people
The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday announced a recreational-use advisory for Turner Lake, and officials are urging people to avoid swimming and high-speed water activities due to the presence of a cyanobacteria bloom. ...
Working to strengthen Pacific Northwest defenses against wildfires and wildfire smoke
In the summer of 2020, wildfire smoke blanketed the city of Portland, Oregon, leading to a prolonged period of poor air quality and health concerns for residents. Subsequently, in 2021 the city experienced a heat wave with temperatures reaching as high as 116 degrees. These events highlighted how the climate crisis has increased the frequency and intensity of wildfires and weather-related emergencies in the western United States.
Summer heat nears its peak Friday around Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Summer temperatures are on the rise as afternoon highs return into the 90s again on Friday. A KOIN 6 Weather Alert Day will go into place on Saturday as temperatures climb into the mid to upper 90s in Portland and the Willamette Valley. Hazy conditions...
Heat islands that boost temps affect majority of Portlanders
More than 70% of Portland residents live on heat islands with temperatures that feel at least 8° higher than surrounding areas, a new analysis shows. Why it matters: Urban heat islands (UHIs) are boosting temperatures within 65 major U.S. cities that are home to 50 million people, or 15% of the total U.S. population, according to Climate Central's analysis of 2024 temperatures.
NBA Rumors: Blazers 'bad by design,' sights set on Cooper Flagg and 2025 draft
The 2024-25 NBA season is still months away, but many Trail Blazers fans are looking forward to the next offseason. Portland should have an improved team next season, mainly because their roster is healthier. Still, they will likely finish towards the bottom of the competitive Western Conference. As a result,...
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Charlotte Hornets: Game preview, time, TV channel, how to watch free live stream online
The Portland Trail Blazers take their slim summer league playoff hopes into a Friday night matchup with the Charlotte Hornets in Las Vegas, Nevada. Each 2-1 team must win by a significant margin to have a chance at squeezing into the top four in the summer league standings. Friday begins...
Former Nike, Adidas Execs Join Oregon’s ‘Made in Old Town’ Project
Portland, Ore.’s initiative to bring footwear manufacturing back to the U.S. just gained some crucial support.US Labor Campaigners Demand Nike Ensure Fair Pay for Garment Workers Adidas former brand president Eric Liedtke and Nike former chief sustainability officer Noel Kinder will be joining the $125-million Made in Old Town project, the group announced Thursday. Liedtke is known for pioneering Adidas’ circular sourcing and material innovation efforts under the Futurecraft program, probing the potential for automated, localized manufacturing with Germany- and U.S.-based “Speedfactories,” and solidifying the brand’s commitment to reducing ocean plastics. Meanwhile, Kinder led several brand and product initiatives at Nike, pushing the...
Portland considers asking voters about raising minimum wage again
The majority of Portland voters said no the last time they were asked if they’d like to raise the minimum wage, but some city councilors are trying for a do-over. A 2022 ballot question asked voters if they would like to raise the city’s minimum wage to $18 an hour and eliminate the subminimum wage […] The post Portland considers asking voters about raising minimum wage again appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Good Morning, News: Gonzalez Called 911 After Being Jostled on MAX, More $$$ for Oregon Schools, and Biden Reportedly "Receptive" to Stepping Aside
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support!. GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! 👋. After some...
The lineup: Country artists and tribute bands take the stage at the Washington County Fair
The Washington County Fair is preparing to turn up the volume with a jam-packed lineup of performers. Taking place July 19-28, the annual fair will feature everything from electrifying rock shows to uncanny tribute performances at the West Side Commons in Hillsboro. Kicking off the mainstage lineup, North Plains vocal powerhouse Jacquie Roar will belt out country songs on the first night of the fair. Roar made waves in 2023...
Fifth and sixth measles cases confirmed in Marion County
Marion County Public Health officials confirmed two more measles cases in the county Friday afternoon. An adult and a child, both unvaccinated, were diagnosed with the illness. The announcement marked six measles cases in the county since June 17, when officials first reported a confirmed case. Public health officials announced...
It’s going to be a big weekend in Forest Grove
Forest Grove is gearing up for a busy weekend — especially if you like cool cars. With not one, but three car shows and meetups planned, plus the 20th anniversary of the Forest Grove Farmers Market, it’s panning out to be an action-packed weekend in the Grove. Saturday, July 20 The Forest Grove Senior &...
Lake Oswego resident, former party leader, discusses experience at Republican National Convention
With the Republican Party presidential nomination a foregone conclusion, the central purpose of the 2024 Republican National Convention, according to Lake Oswego resident and recent gubernatorial candidate Bob Tiernan, was to energize the base while bringing some independents and Democrats on board for the November presidential election. Tiernan, the former chairman of the Oregon Republican Party who had been an Oregon delegate in previous elections and received a VIP invite to this week’s convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, said the party accomplished that mission. ...
Elden’s Restaurant and Bar opens on Highway 43 in West Linn
When West Linn’s Round Table Pizza closed last year and the building’s owner offered the lease to Selina and Jeremy Klein, the couple did something they’d never done before. The Kleins, who have worked as servers, bartenders, managers and now owners in the restaurant industry for two decades, opened their new restaurant, Elden’s Restaurant and Bar, at the former Round Table location next to Walmart on Highway 43 Wednesday, July 17. ...
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