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Tired of Oregon wildfires? They’re not going away any time soon
Fire Managers in the Pacific Northwest predict that many wildfires currently burning in Oregon, and potentially new ones, will persist until the region experiences significant rain or snow this fall. The same holds true for the state of Washington. The U.S. Forest Service issued that warning Tuesday, Aug. 13. Widespread lightning is expected this month...
Oregon governor’s panel makes hundreds of recommendations to reform Coffee Creek prison
Oregon Department of Corrections officials have received hundreds of ideas from a governor-appointed panel for reforming the state’s only women’s prison and better protecting women against trauma, sexual abuse and misconduct. The recommendations would make administrators more accountable for Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, which houses about 900 female inmates, and seek a change in culture at the prison in Wilsonville. They also would increase oversight of allegations of sexual assault and strip searches and expand behavioral health programs, records obtained by the Capital Chronicle show. ...
Cardigan time: Coolest temps in weeks expected around Portland metro area for Tuesday, Aug. 13
Cooler temperatures return to the Pacific Northwest as afternoon highs fall to the low 70s for Tuesday, Aug. 13. Portland area temperatures have been hot this summer, but there have been a few cool days. The last low-70s day felt in the Rose City was July 29. That’s when afternoon temperatures only made it to 71. Another round of below-average temperatures is expected Tuesday and will remain for much of the week around the city. A southwesterly wind will help keep wildfire smoke clear from the Oregon coast to the Cascades. KOIN 6 News is a partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
Clackamas County Fair: Time to fire up the fun, folks
The Clackamas County Fair and Canby Rodeo is about to throw open its gates for another five days of food, competitions, contests, music, and above all … fun. This year’s fair kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 13, with the annual Kiddie Capers Parade, then the doors fly open at 10 a.m. each day and conclude with music after the rodeo around 9:30 p.m. each night. Here’s a look at just a...
Molalla to Colton: Safety corridor about to get an upgrade
The Highway 211 corridor between Molalla and Colton is about to get some attention for the Oregon Department of Transportation. Here’s a look at how it all came about and what’s about to occur. In 2021, ODOT, community members and law enforcement worked together to designate the Highway 211 Safety Corridor between Molalla and Colton. ...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, August 14: MasterChef; Good Bones; The Ark
MasterChef KPTV 8 p.m. The generations continue to go at it as the remaining cooks now get to work twice as hard, thanks to remaining episodes being two-hours long. Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich put the generations through their paces for a shot at $250,000. Good Bones ...
Oregon higher education leaders propose budget they say will jeopardize programs and raise costs for students
The board tasked with broad oversight of Oregon’s public universities and community colleges signed off on its $4.75 billion budget proposal Thursday, Aug. 8. But the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission was not happy with it. “We are seriously concerned that at the funding levels described within our (agency recommended budget), Oregon will hinder progress towards state goals for postsecondary education and training,” reads a letter approved by commissioners and signed by Chair Sandy Rowe, who also is a member of OPB’s board of directors. With only $31 million to add to its current budget, the coordinating commission said it was hard-pressed to offer Oregon students an affordable education and necessary support. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
Oregon State Hospital nurses raise safety fears as they work mandatory overtime
Maggie Simpkins starts her workweek at 6:30 a.m. Sundays at Oregon State Hospital, where the registered nurse dispenses medication to patients, goes over their treatment plans and maps out the day’s schedule, including appointments, meals and care. Her shift is supposed to end at 5 p.m. But most Sundays, Simpkins has to work mandatory overtime, which can stretch until about 10 p.m. For Simpkins and her colleagues, mandatory overtime has...
4A and 3A state volleyball tournaments moving to southern coast
The 4A and 3A state volleyball tournaments are headed south. Following a two-year run in Springfield and a stint in Corvallis prior to that, the 2024 4A and 3A state volleyball tournament will be held in Coos Bay, at both North Bend and Marshfield high schools. OSAA Assistant Executive Director Missy Smith said that the scheduled move came about as a combination of limited options coupled with the southern coastal...
UPDATE: Paving project on 99E slackens for fair traffic
Work along the 1.5-mile stretch of Highway 99E through Canby continues to progress. Significant progress has been made in the last month and ODOT offered an update last week. Here’s where the project is at. Reconstructing the right-hand lanes is occurring in sections, one direction at a time. ODOT will finish each section by paving both lanes. Minimal to no traffic impacts are planned for Aug. 13-17 during the Clackamas...
Da do run run: Dahlia run ready for 13th outing
The Canby Dahlia Run is back, and the community is invited to join the celebration of health, community, and economic growth on Sept. 14. The event, benefiting the Canby Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is more than just a race; it’s a commitment to fostering a thriving Canby for generations to come. Starting and finishing at Swan Island Dahlias, the Canby Dahlia Run offers a scenic course showcasing the beauty...
2025 Genesis GV80 SUV continues to impress with style, luxury, performance
It only took a few years for Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis to be taken seriously. A big reason was the GV80, a stylish and upscale SUV that looks great and drives better. First introduced in 2021, it out-performed equivalent models from the affordable Japanese brands but still cost thousands less than versions by the legacy European manufacturers. Four years later, the 2025 Genesis is still considered one of the best mid-size luxury SUV’s available with two or three rows of seats. My test version still...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, August 13: 100 Day Hotel Challenge; Judge Steve Harvey; A Boston (R)evolution
100 Day Hotel Challenge HGTV 8 p.m. There’s a little competitiveness in the best of marriages. To prove they’ve still got it, Brian and Mika go head-to-head in this series premiere. Rather than their traditional home renovations, they take on two dated hotels on the Carolina coast. Judge Steve Harvey ...
Events & Activities: Dahlias, fair fun, and a LEGO legend
Tuesday night music series gets ready to wrap up WOODBURN: Music in the Park comes to a finish on Tuesday, Aug. 13 when Schwing hits the stage. The action runs 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Woodburn Public Library, 280 Garfield St. There will be activities for children, as well as food vendors to enjoy ...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: It's a fiesta in Woodburn along with cars, cars and more cars!
MONDAY, AUG. 12-SUNDAY, AUG. 18 WOODBURN FIESTA MEXICANA — It's the 60th anniversary of the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, from noon to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, at Legion Park, 1385 Park Ave., Woodburn. The event features more than 60 vendors, a soccer tournament, a parade, Lucha Libre, Loteria, live music and a tremendous amount of authentic cuisine options. It's free all day Friday, free Saturday and Sunday until 5...
Our TV picks for Monday, August 12: Signora Volpe Mysteries; Celebrity IOU; The Great American Recipe
Signora Volpe Mysteries BBCA 6 p.m. When an old adversary kidnaps Sylvia (Emilia Fox), she must rely on her formal training of physical and mental resilience in hopes of escaping. While Riva (Giovanni Cirfiera) works through official channels, other team members work covertly. Celebrity IOU ...
Notebook: Oregon State football's first open scrimmage of 2024
Oregon State football opened its scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 10 up to the families of players and media. We’re going to do this one first-person style, armed with a yellow legal pad and a pen — both of which were stolen off my dads desk the last time I visited. This is everything I took in and wrote down. 'Everything is a battle:' First-year head coach Bray, Oregon State ready...
Colton Corner: Fire department ready to respond where needed
Over the last three years, Colton Rural Fire Protection District #70 has been upgrading their wildland fire response team and fire equipment. The 21 volunteer firefighters are all trained in fighting structure and wildland fires. The district now has four brush rigs, which includes the new-to-them heavy brush rig, HB 336. It was purchased with money from an FEPP (Federal Excess Property Procurement) grant. “The only money we spent on...
Our TV picks for Sunday, August 11: 2024 Paris Olympics; American Godfathers: The Five Families; Industry
2024 Paris Olympics KGW 12 p.m. It’s been a remarkable run for the world’s best athletes. The closing ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics from Paris, France, bid adieu with a glorious stretch of camaraderie and sportsmanship as the torch is passed to 2028 host, Los Angeles. American Godfathers: The Five Families ...
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