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'AMAZINGLY STRONG': Local 9-year-old boy bravely facing cancer diagnosis
For the Hemmert family of Grace, June 29 started out like any other Saturday. Becky went for a bike ride while Kevin was home tinkering around the house with their kids as they were recuperating from a week-long Bible camp. Becky and Kevin’s youngest son, Krew, age 9, had spent the week often not feeling well but with recovering sprained ankles and the heat many thought it was normal for...
Oregon Health Authority needs more language and behavioral health services, report says
The Oregon Health Authority needs to step up efforts to provide health care for Oregonians who speak different languages and expand access to behavioral health care treatment, a new state report found. The report, released this week by the authority’s Ombuds Program, scrutinizes shortcomings in the state’s Medicaid program, which provides medical, dental and behavioral […] The post Oregon Health Authority needs more language and behavioral health services, report says appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Oregon’s Kaitlin Olson on playing a ‘very flawed, very mouthy’ character in ‘High Potential’
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA -- In her career, Kaitlin Olson has shown a talent for comedy, as fans of the long-running “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” know, as well as for nuanced blends of humor and drama, as Olson demonstrates with her subtle portrayal of DJ Vance, daughter of Jean Smart’s character in “Hacks.”
Salt Creek Fire now 41% contained
Updated July 14 at 9:22 a.m.: According to the National Interagency Fire Center, containment on the Salt Creek fire grew to 41% overnight. The fire is still 4,081 acres big. The Salt Fire is approximately 10 miles east of Eagle Point and burning on private and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land. It was first reported July 7th just after 4 p.m. Below is a comprehensive list of respective evacuations, acreage, and containment.
Bankrupt Company Suddenly Closes ALL of Its Locations in 60 Idaho Cities
It was almost 20 years ago to the date that Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, predicted that a certain technology would be obsolete by 2014. That prediction was off by about a decade, this latest bankruptcy filing supports exactly what he said all those years ago. In 2004, a German publication...
In a rare court action, an Oregon county seeks to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for extreme temperatures
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Northwest Oregon had never seen anything like it. Over the course of three days in June 2021, Multnomah County — the Emerald State’s most populous county, which rests in the swayback along Oregon’s northern border — recorded highs of 108, 112, and 116 degrees Fahrenheit.
Another Restaurant at Idaho’s Popular Village at Meridian is Closing for Good
The Village at Meridian just celebrated its tenth anniversary last October. Over that decade, the shopping area has brought more businesses to Meridian than it's said goodbye to. However, some of their tenants are approaching the end of their 10 year lease agreements and will be leaving The Village. On...
The Latest Scam To Strike Idaho Involves Fake Facebook Friends
We all know that scams are prominent during the holiday season but. However, the Ada County Sheriff's Office is warning that a new scam is taking Idaho by storm and it involves utilizing the friends you "think" you have on Facebook. Pay attention to your friends list!. The Ada County...
One Good Thing About This Heat Wave In Idaho
A Look at This Week's Scorching Temperatures and Historical Highs. Idaho is experiencing a significant heatwave, with temperatures soaring above average. This week, forecasts predict highs reaching the low 100s in several parts of the state, including Boise and Twin Falls. The Treasure Valley has an excessive heat warning until July 13 and an excessive heat watch from Jul 13 through July 15. Such extreme heat prompts concerns about public health, wildfire risks, and the strain on power grids.
Public meetings for Oregon’s wildfire hazard map
OREGON – There are upcoming public hearings pertaining to the statewide wildfire hazard map and it’s administrative rules. The map is being developed by multiple agencies and groups, like Oregon State University, Oregon Department of Forestry and more. It aims to help Oregonians stay mindful of wildfire hazardous areas, and help agencies prioritize these areas when it comes to improving wildfire resilience.
Red flag warning and excessive heat advisory
Heat Advisory for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from noon Friday to 10 PM Sunday. - Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Red Flag Warning for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from 11 AM Sunday to 9 PM Sunday.
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