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Federal Emergency Management holds webinar on floodplain ordinance updates
Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency led a webinar on floodplain ordinance updates they will require of governments participating in their flood insurance program on August 13. In the webinar, John Graves, branch chief for flood plain management and insurance in the northwest region, led the webinar and provided background on the required updates and a more detailed timeline for ordinance updates. Originally triggered by a 2009 Audubon Society...
Oregon Duck Quarterback Dillon Gabriel Gifts Teammates Big Surprise
A week before their kickoff against the University of Idaho, Oregon Duck football’s starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel gifts his teammates with some custom swag, courtesy of a drop-off from his minivan.
Oregon DOJ reaches plea deal with RN for criminal mistreatment, elder abuse at Klamath Falls assisted living facility
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Department of Justice, which prioritizes the prosecution of elder abuse announced Friday a plea deal with a registered nurse at a Klamath Falls assisted living facility on a charge of felony first-degree criminal mistreatment in a case involving a patient found dead in his bed the next morning.
Police investigating unknown death, pedestrian fatality
Police are investigation two deaths in Portland, including one where the body is so decomposed they could not immediately tell if it was a man or woman. That investigation began at 12:58 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, when North Precinct officers responded to a call of a body found around the 10700 block of Northeast Fremont Street. Whenofficers arrived at the scene, they found a person who was deceased. “Due...
Decaying or disfigured body discovered in NE Portland
A body was found in Northeast Portland early Sunday, and “due to the state of remains” police are unable to say whether it belonged to a man or a woman. Police found the body in the 10700 block of Northeast Fremont Street after getting a call at 12:58 a.m.
Sunny weather in store for Portland area as kids head back to school
Sunday’s forecast for the Portland area calls for sunny skies and a high of 77 degrees, and the crisp weather is expected to stick around for Monday and Tuesday, when tens of thousands of Oregon children head back to school. Classes resume Monday in the Beaverton School District under...
Front row start at Portland for ABEL Motorsports
ABEL Motorsports secured a strong performance in qualifying for the INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Portland, with Jacob Abel starting second and Yuven Sundaramoorthy in fifth. Both drivers showcased their skill on the 12-turn, 1.967-mile road course, refining their setups during practice sessions to enhance their race pace. Sundaramoorthy achieved his best qualifying position in his rookie season, benefiting from a penalty on a car ahead, while Abel notched his sixth front row start of the season.
Garcia Clinches USF2000 Title In Style
PORTLAND, Ore. — An intense climax to the USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire season began this morning at Portland Int’l Raceway with Pabst Racing’s Max Garcia taking a hard-fought victory. It was enough to wrap up the championship in style. Later in the day, a thrilling first...
Johnson Victorious Again for VRD Racing in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. – Nikita Johnson was out to prove a point this weekend. And he did so emphatically. The 16-year-old from Gulfport, Fla., knew he had virtually no chance of wresting away the USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire championship from his main rival, Lochie Hughes, but after holding off a race-long challenge yesterday from last year’s USF2000 champion Simon Sikes in damp, drying conditions, today Johnson ensured another visit to the top step of the podium for himself and VRD Racing in the dry by fending off the attentions of Turn 3 Motorsport’s Hughes to claim his series-leading eighth victory of the season.
New Seasons Labor Union Ready to Strike
After nearly two years of struggle for a first union contract, after management's committing dozens of unfair labor practices and refusing to bargain in good faith, the New Seasons Labor Union is preparing to strike, possibly all eleven unionized stores in the Portland area. NSLU leaders, Ella Meloy and Hans Heintze, give listeners a view inside this independent, worker-led union. Follow developments at https://www.nslu.org.
Portland Pilots Lose 3-1 to Huskies in Preseason Exhibition
The Portland Pilots had a strong start in their exhibition match against the Washington Huskies, winning the first set 25-23. However, they could not keep up the momentum, losing the next three sets 14-25, 14-25, and 13-25. Coach Meg Burton expressed pride in her team's effort against a solid opponent and recognized areas for improvement as they prepare for next week's pre-season matches. The Pilots will begin their regular season on August 30 in Florida, facing Stetson and Bethune-Cookman.
Ferrucci claims pole position for Sunday's IndyCar race
Santino Ferrucci claimed the right to start Sunday's Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland from the pole position in Saturday's qualifying sessions. The former NASCAR Xfinity Series driver from Connecticut piloted his No. 14 Phoenix Investors Chevrolet, which is owned by legendary four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt. Ferrucci drove the quickest lap recorded to this point in the event weekend, completing the 12 turns and 1.964 miles of Portland International Raceway in 58.2046 seconds, for an average speed of 121.475 mph. Australian driver and two-time...
Central Catholic football readies for title defense with familiar playmakers and new leaders
After winning five of the last 10 6A state championships, Central Catholic High School football is eager to defend its crown once again in 2024. However, this time the Rams will have to do it with a different look at their leadership positions. The first one is first-year head coach Charlie Landgraf who takes over the Rams after one year as the head coach at Marist Catholic. Landgraf spent two...
Liam McNeilly Dominates USF Juniors 2024 Finales in Portland
Liam McNeilly showcased his talent by sweeping the final races of the USF Juniors 2024 season at the Continental Tire Grand Prix of Portland. The English racer secured his fifth win of the season after overtaking teammate G3 Argyros and fending off Sebastian Wheldon, who finished second with his ninth podium of the year. Despite not winning the championship title, McNeilly expressed satisfaction with his season, aiming to transition to USF2000 next year while acknowledging the challenges faced throughout the race season.
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