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1.7 million acres burned in Pacific NW, international firefighters join the battle
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Several large fires continue to burn across the Pacific Northwest. According to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center in Portland, over 1.7 million acres have burned in Oregon and Washington. KATU WILDFIRE COVERAGE |. As of Tuesday morning, 99 large fires have occurred this year. “Just...
Breakfast, lunch will be free to all students at many more Oregon schools this year
About 70% of Oregon schools will offer free breakfasts and lunches to all students during the upcoming school year, up from around 55% a year ago, the state Department of Education said Monday. Their ranks now include almost every school in the metro area, including all in Portland Public Schools,...
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...
Stalking Suspect from Nampa Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Southern Idaho
BOISE - The U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force has reportedly arrested Austin Allen Genius, a suspect wanted on charges of first-degree stalking, according to a press release from the U.S. Marshals Service. The arrest took place on August 12, 2024, in the 200 block of W. Varsity...
Idaho inmate convicted of first-degree murder in killing of fellow inmate
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A 28-year-old man serving time in the Idaho Maximum Security Institution has now been convicted of murder while incarcerated. Juan Santos-Quintero was convicted of first-degree murder of 26-year-old Junior Garcia, according to the Ada County Prosecutor's office. Santos-Quintero was accused of murdering Garcia after he...
Wildland firefighter from Boise in critical condition after falling tree incident
A wildland firefighter from Boise who was struck by a falling tree is in critical condition at a Spokane, Washington, hospital. Justin “Riley” Shaw and other members of the Salmon River Ranger District Fire Crew had just arrived at the Coffee Can Saddle Fire on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest on Saturday when the accident happened. Fire information officer Jim Wimer said the tree fell on its own and was not dropped by firefighters as part of their efforts to contain the blaze. ...
Idahoans to receive $76.5 million in more property tax relief
BOISE – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that Idaho closed the books on Fiscal Year 2024 with another strong performance, further reinforcing Idaho’s economic strength, prudent budgeting, and focus on the taxpayer. Idahoans will receive an additional estimated $76.5 million in property tax relief moving...
Local bands raise money for firefighters and those impacted by the Paddock Fire
The community of Emmett came together Tuesday night at a benefit concert to raise money for firefighters and those impacted by the Paddock Fire. Local bands played for hours, collecting donations.
Protesters critical of Rep. Chavez-DeRemer finish car caravan in Oregon City
After a 220-mile, two-day long drive, members of the Consolidated Oregon Indivisible Network and other local Oregon activists ended their “Looking for Lori” car caravan protest at Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s Oregon City office. The car caravan protest began on Saturday, Aug. 10 in Bend, stopping along the way in Albany and the Oregon state Capitol in Salem before ending in Oregon City. Indivisible Oregon has continued to publicly critique Chavez-DeRemer,...
Tornado warning issued for parts of eastern Idaho
POCATELLO — A tornado warning has been issued for parts of eastern Idaho. According to the National Weather Service in Pocatello, the warning is in effect for Jefferson County, Butte County, Bonneville County, and Bingham County. The warning came out after 2 p.m. and is supposed to last until...
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