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Better Business Bureau warns jobs seekers of fraud scams from Idaho company
The Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers of potential identity fraud scams perpetrated nationally by a fraudulent Idaho-based reshipping company called Intelligent Post. The business, which had its registration dissolved in 2023 but continues operating online, contacts job seekers through career websites such as Indeed with offers for well-paying...
Ambulance fatally hits driver stalled on side of I-84 with flat tire
A woman attempting to change a flat tire in the Columbia River Gorge was hit and killed by an AMR ambulance in the early morning hours Thursday, July 18. Oregon State Police responded to the fatal two-vehicle crash at 12:45 a.m. on Interstate 84, near milepost 54, in Hood River County, near Starvation Creek State Park. An investigation learned a westbound Ford Econoline AMR Ambulance, driven by 42-year-old Amanda Hancock, of Benton City, Washington, left the lane and struck a Chevrolet Camaro that was disabled...
Over a decade after her body was found at a Portland recycling center, father sentenced in 'Baby Precious' cold case
PORTLAND, Ore. — The father of an infant girl found dead at a Portland recycling center in 2013 has been sentenced in a decade-long cold case. The baby, known previously known only as "Baby Precious," was identified as Amara in 2021. According to court documents, 53-year-old Alnath Omar Oliver...
Portland To Plant Trees In Streets
Beginning this month, City of Portland contractors will start construction on the first phase of the Trees in the Curb Zone pilot project. The project will repurpose underutilized parking spaces along SE Duke from 82nd Ave to 94th avenues to add space for 15 street trees. This part of the Lents neighborhood is noted for having few street trees and little space behind the curb to accommodate a tree. In addition to creating space and planting these new street trees, the City project will also fund a limited quantity of yard trees for properties along the street.
Oregon wildfires off to a ‘very aggressive start’, Gov. Kotek warns
Governor Tina Kotek has declared a wildfire state of emergency in Oregon, with over 100 wildfires burning across the state, requiring the deployment of firefighters from other states and the National Guard to combat the growing number of fires.
10 most expensive homes sold in central Oregon, July 8-14
A house in Bend that sold for $2.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in central Oregon in the past week. In total, 115 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $721,517. The average price per square foot ended up at $395.
Oregon under a heat advisory Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 8:46 a.m. on Friday valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Inner Portland Metro, East Portland Metro, East Central Willamette Valley, Linn County Lowlands, Lane County Lowlands, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor, Upper Hood River Valley and Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor.
Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget
With Oregon’s public schools staring down a fiscal cliff this school year as the historic federal investment from the last few years expires, Gov. Tina Kotek is proposing changes. She’d like to help schools keep up with rising costs in the years ahead by updating the way schools are funded. She estimates that those changes […] The post Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Memphis woman flies to Bend for spinal surgery thanks to medical flight charity
A Tennessee woman flew all the way to Bend this week for a critical spine surgery. She was able to make the trip thanks to a non-profit charity that funds medical flights. A private jet paid for through AeroAngel brought 20-year-old Sara Hopper from Memphis Friday. Sara has been fighting...
Deschutes Co. Asks For State Grant To Combat Organized Retail Theft
BEND, OR -- Organized retail theft is a growing problem in Central Oregon. Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels says it happens in every corner of the county and it costs retailers tens of thousands of dollars. "Ten people go into a store, through the front door, they spread out, they each get a cart. They start loading items, merchandise into carts and then they push them out the door," Gunnels told County Commissioners this week, "They get out of the store and then they go to the next store and they do the same thing." He says the transient nature of the crime makes it difficult to catch the thieves, "Going from store to store, stealing literally thousands of dollars at each store. And then, eventually either getting caught or having some parts of the organization getting caught and some fleeing the area to go to other countries or to go to the other side of this country."
Thursday Evening Brush Fire In CRR Prompts Evacuations
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, OR -- A fast-moving brush fire threatened several homes in Crooked River Ranch, Thursday evening. Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue, as well as crews from Redmond, Sisters, Bend, Cloverdale, Crook County and Jefferson County responded to the SW Quail Road area just after 5:30 p.m. They...
‘Baby Precious’ killer who left newborn daughter in recycling bin gets 4 years in prison
A man who disposed of his newborn daughter in a commercial recycling bin — sparking a citywide outcry and decade-long mystery until DNA evidence surfaced — was sentenced Friday to four years in prison. Alnath O. Oliver, 53, pleaded guilty to a single count of criminally negligent homicide...
Level 3: Go Now evacuation notice issued for Pyramid Fire east of Sweet Home
LINN COUNTY, Ore. — A Level 3 Evacuation Notice has been issued for the Pyramid Fire burning east of Sweet Home. A LEVEL 3: GO NOW! Evacuation Alert is being issued for a large area of the Sweet Home Ranger District. This evacuation is being coordinated with the United States Forest Service.
Heartbreaking Fire Devastates Mr. Bill’s Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City
In a tragic twist of fate, just days after we featured Mr. Bill's Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City, Oregon, this beloved local gem suffered an extensive fire. On July 16, at around 2 a.m., an electrical fire broke out, causing significant damage to this family-run business, which has been a staple of the community for years.
The results are in: Survey-takers support increased access to Tualatin River in King City
The majority of survey-takers who access the Tualatin River at King City Community Park said they support improving river access through the installation of a kayak launch with gangway in order to launch their kayak, canoe or paddleboard. In a recent survey of a little more than 150 respondents, about 92% said they favored the city’s plans to improve river access. Of those, 61% said the kayak launch was the...
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