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Harefest: Where the past meets the present - and it rocks
Arms raised to the sky, eyes closed, hips slowly swaying side to side, there was a nice vibe emanating from Sherry Hempstead as music filled the warm evening. The Portlander traveled to Canby with two of her 50-something girlfriends over the weekend to get lost in the music that defined their youth. At this year’s Harefest at the Clackamas County fairgrounds in Canby, this trio of ladies weren’t the only...
Sunny and cooler Monday and throughout week: Portland metro weather
The burp of rain Sunday set the stage for a cooler – and very pleasant – week in the Portland metro area. Monday will top out at 80 degrees Fahrenheit, the National Weather Service says. The day will be sunny and clear with very little breeze. The low overnight will be around 53.
See homes sold in the Portland metro area, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Portland metro area reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 392 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,050-square-foot home on Southwest 13th Street in Beaverton that sold for $539,000.
Feds say new investments in Oregon sage grouse habitat paying off, but conservationists disagree
Work to restore imperiled sage grouse habitat in southeast Oregon is moving faster than Tracy Stone-Manning had imagined a year into massive federal investments in landscape restoration. Stone-Manning, director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, recently visited the agency’s Lakeview field office and federal land near burns to see a spring and a lake […] The post Feds say new investments in Oregon sage grouse habitat paying off, but conservationists disagree appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Oregon under a heat advisory until Monday night
On Monday at 4 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory in effect until 10 p.m. for Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Grande Ronde Valley, John Day Basin and Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon as well as Wallowa County. The weather service adds to anticipate,...
Oregon is the 3rd Most Dangerous State, Report Says
In a recent report, Oregon has been identified as the 3rd most dangerous state in the U.S., shedding light on concerning crime trends within its cities. Among these cities, Roseburg, OR, stands out as a focal point for understanding the challenges faced in the state. The report delves into the intricacies of crime rates, highlighting the need for a comprehensive analysis of safety and security measures.
Thunderstorms strike Portland, thousands lose power Sunday morning
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Sunday morning brought thunderstorms to western Oregon, including the Portland metro area. Storm Tracker 2 Radar showed several lightning strikes in northeast Portland. Pacific Power was reporting over 21,000 customers were without power. KATU Digital Content Producer Bobby Corser was next to Lloyd Center when...
Action needed to close equity gaps with Oregon's suicide rate
The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan (YSIPP) annual report shows the risk of youth suicide continues to be a concern in Oregon, particularly for youth of color. The report contains new analysis of 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) death by suicide data. By the numbers In 2022,...
Summer Flower Event at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
New this year, Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm invites you to explore its bounty of summertime blooms. The summer flower event features vibrant sunflowers and a variety of other summer flowers. For more than 40 years, this Woodburn, Oregon, farm has delighted visitors with beautiful blossoms of every color framing the...
SUNDAY UPDATE: Fire agencies, state fire agencies fighting several wildfires across our region
REGIONAL - In Washington and in Oregon, fire agencies across our region are battling several wildfires. Some have been burning for days while others continue to pop up due to the hot, dry and windy conditions. Information on these fires is constantly changing. We will work to bring you the latest as soon as possible.
Oregon’s workforce is aging. Here are the industries with the oldest workers
Nearly 1 in 4 Oregon workers is over 55, nearing or beyond the typical retirement age. The share of older workers in the state’s labor force has more than doubled since 1990, according to a new report from the Oregon Employment Department. If there’s a big wave of retirements in the offing, that could limit future economic growth — especially in those industries with the highest share of older workers.
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