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Former interim police chief files tort claim against city of Sandy, administrators
After months of investigation, the city of Sandy fired former interim police chief Sean Lundry. Now, in response, Lundry is threatening a lawsuit against the city, City Manager Tyler Deems, Deputy City Manager Jeff Aprati and Mayor Stan Pulliam. Lundry was placed on administrative leave in February pending an investigation by OSP and the city of Sandy. As of May 22, Deems notified Lundry via an official letter that because of the results of the city’s investigation, the city intended to terminate his employment. ...
Two dead after major head-on crash east of Sandy
Two people died in a three-car crash Sunday afternoon, July 21, about 10 miles east of Sandy after a teenage driver allegedly drifted into oncoming traffic. Oregon State Police responded at 1:45 p.m. to the Highway 26 crash, at milepost 32, near Cherryville. According to early investigations, a juvenile girl driving a Volkswagen Tiguan westbound entered the eastbound lanes for unknown reasons and struck an oncoming BMW 540. The BMW spun into the westbound lanes, where it was struck by a Tesla T3. ...
It’s time for Congress to intervene with the Bonneville Power Administration
While “energy crisis” is an overused term, recent estimates show the Pacific Northwest could face a 30% increase in electricity demand over the next decade. Data center expansions, high-tech manufacturing growth, and a shift from natural gas toward electricity are some factors driving the trend. Historically, the region has looked to the Bonneville Power Administration […] The post It’s time for Congress to intervene with the Bonneville Power Administration appeared first on Washington State Standard.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
Battle Ground's Jackson Hotchkiss selected by Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB Draft
Jackson Hotchkiss, a product of the Battle Ground High School Tigers baseball team, was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 18th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft.
Continuing the family business: New Lamborghini dealership will open in Wilsonville
The Tonkin family has sold cars in the Portland area since 1966, starting with the Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo dealership that now resides in Wilsonville and is the oldest Ferrari dealership in North America, according to the company’s website. Now, Celia Tonkin and her brother, Brendan, are continuing the family business with a new Lamborghini dealership in Wilsonville. With construction estimated to finish in mid-2026, the new dealership will be located at 25239 Southwest Parkway Avenue — up the street from the Ron Tonkin Gran...
Two injured, one killed, one arrested for DUII in crash on Interstate 5
SHEDD, Ore. – A Woodburn man is facing a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants after a crash early Sunday morning that killed one person, seriously injured another, and left him with minor injuries, Oregon State Police said. According to Oregon State Police, at about 2:09 a.m....
‘I don’t know who we’ve irritated’: Portland church deals with large amounts of vandalism
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A north Portland church says they’ve been dealing with an increasing amount of vandalism over the past couple of months. Most recently, the Bethel Baptist Church said the damage was so bad they had to cancel their Sunday service and are unsure of when they’ll be able to re-open their doors.
The latest news on wildfires burning across Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon's wildfire season got off to a relatively slow start with just a few fires burning statewide as of early July, but conditions rapidly worsened during the middle of the month. A series of thunderstorms caused more than 2,000 lightning strikes across the state, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry, and high winds and dry conditions have helped fires spread.
The Times recognized by Oregon news association for outstanding coverage
The results are in, and writers for The News-Times were showered with honors for their work in 2023. The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association presented the awards in its Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday, July 18, at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. The Times staff was awarded a total of 12 awards for their coverage of Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood. Veteran Times reporter Ray Pitz was honored with first place...
Oregon's wildfire season already worse than last year
Wildfires across Oregon — many fueled by recent record-breaking heat waves in the region — have burned more acreage so far this year than the entire 2023 season, state and federal fire officials tell Axios. Why it matters: Oregon's wildfire season started early this year, in April (it...
Campfires prohibited across BLM's Northwest Oregon District
Starting July 23, campfires will be prohibited on all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of active restrictions and closures as hotter, drier weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. In addition to fires and campfires, the stronger restrictions also prohibit smoking in vegetated areas; using vehicles in unmanaged vegetated areas; operating a chainsaw; welding, cutting or grinding; or using an internal combustion engine without a spark arrestor. These prohibitions will stay...
Update: Oregon under a heat advisory until Monday night
On Monday at 9:18 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated 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...
87 bullets fly near preschool across from Portland’s Dawson Park. Parents, residents demand end to perennial violence
Simon Quay had just picked up his 3-year-old daughter from her preschool across from Dawson Park and was placing his 4- month-old son into his car seat when he heard what sounded like a burst of about 20 rapid gunshots. Facing Dawson Park beside his parked car, he saw a...
Chronic entrepreneur: Amina Moreau, CEO and cofounder of Radious
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Portland Celebrates Diversity with Thousands Attending Pride Parade Amid National Political Shifts
Despite a stormy start, Portland's Pride celebration witnessed thousands of attendees who gathered to champion diversity and self-expression yesterday. According to KOIN 6, despite the rain, the festivities, including the parade and the subsequent Old Town Block Party and waterfront festival, went off without a hitch. Headlined by Portland's very own drag superstar, Jinkx Monsoon, the event carried an atmosphere of freedom and open celebration.
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