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Map shows where thunderstorms might develop in Oregon on Tuesday and Wednesday
Portland has a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight Tuesday and into early Wednesday. The thunder chances are highest over the central Cascades and may start by Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service says. “A low pressure system will move northward this evening, leading to a slight chance for...
Oregon governor’s office orders independent audit of Human Services after woman’s death in Sandy
The Oregon Department of Human Services is facing another examination of its policies and practices — this time following the death of an elderly woman with dementia who wandered away from a long-term care facility in Sandy and died outside alone on a winter day. Ki Soon Hyun’s body was found in the woods on Christmas day. An investigation by Oregon’s long-term care ombudsman faulted the agency in her death...
Homeless advocates concerned after long-established camp demolished
EUGENE, Ore. – A group of people living in a homeless camp near the railroad tracks need to find a new place to live after a cleanup crew cleared out the encampment on July 16. According to local homeless advocates, 20 people called the camp along the railroad tracks...
Teamwork makes the dream work: Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Oregon Ducks football build 200 beds for kids in need
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- It was a packed house at Autzen Stadium on Saturday as 35 volunteers with the nonprofit Sleep In Heavenly Peace in Bend made the trip over to Eugene to link up with the Oregon Ducks football team. After four hours of work Saturday morning, 200 beds were built for kids in need.
Police, Union Pacific clash with advocates during homeless camp sweep near Eugene railroad
EUGENE, Ore — A heated confrontation occurred between homelessness advocates and Eugene police officers on July 16 as Union Pacific employees attempted to clear encampments from its private railroad property in Eugene. The sweeps are a continuation of Union Pacific's plan to completely clear the entire Coos Bay line...
Medford cooling shelter open Tuesday
MEDFORD, Ore. – The City of Medford is opening a cooling shelter Tuesday after declaring a severe weather event. In partnership with ACCESS, the shelter will be open from noon to 8 p.m. and is located at 324 West 6th Street. Water, snacks, and restrooms will be provided. For...
Firefighters contain lighting-caused fire west of Philomath
After lightning sparked a fire in the Woods Creek Road area late Tuesday night, firefighters worked throughout the night to establish a line around the blaze and hold it to 1.6 acres, Philomath Fire and Rescue reported. The local fire department was dispatched at 10:45 p.m. July 16 to the...
City of Springfield Seeking Mural Painters for ‘Upstream Art 2024’ Project
Between now and August 14, the City of Springfield’s Stormwater Team is looking for artists of all ages and from anywhere in Oregon to apply for their 9th annual storm drain mural-painting project, UpStream Art. “This project is perfect for artists who love to paint and who care about...
Fire crews battle blaze off McKenzie View Drive amid red flag warning
Fire crews rushed late Tuesday to a fire burning near the McKenzie River north of Springfield. Amid red flag conditions, crews from multiple agencies were on the scene at about 7:30 p.m., working to keep the fire from cresting a nearby hill to the north. ...
Two suspects arrested after power poles found cut down
WALTON, Ore. – Two people were taken into custody by the Lane County Sheriff’s Office on Monday morning after power poles were found cut down, leaving about 30 Blachly-Lane Electric Co-Op customers without electricity in the Walton area. The utility provider was alerted to the outages in the...
Excessive heat and critical fire risk through the weekend following dry thunderstorms in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys from until 10 PM Thursday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Heat Advisory for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from noon Tuesday to 10 PM Wednesday…. High temps expected are 95-105°. Moderate risk of heat...
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