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Photo captures spectacular lightning strike on Mount St. Helens: Here’s the story behind the shot
Ian Reed calls himself a “weather geek” and he had been anticipating Saturday afternoon’s lightning storm all day. A nature photographer, Reed works for the nonprofit Mount St. Helens Institute educating people about the volcano and its impact on the world around it. He positioned himself Saturday to get a good angle on the incoming storm as it rolled in late in the afternoon.
Wakeboarder ID’d in fatal incident on Columbia River
Authorities say a Salem man, Joseph Sheean, was the wakeboarder who died Aug. 4 in a boating accident on the Columbia River near Government Island. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said Sheean was wakeboarding behind a boat when his tow rope wrapped around the propeller. He was pulled under the boat and sustained a traumatic head injury.
Salem man dies rescuing woman from Willamette River
Derik Morganstern, 35, struggled with addiction and homelessness off and on since he was a teen, his sister Aly Morganstern said. But he was “the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back,” she said. Late on Aug. 11, he was at Salem’s Wallace...
Philomath Police Log: Missing golf clubs, Sunday noise and more in call list
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate. Individuals are identified in the log only if arrested on felony charges. Juveniles are not identified. People arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven otherwise.
Fully Leased 65,500 SQFT Office Building in Beaverton Hits Market for Sale
A prime commercial office property in Beaverton, Oregon, is now available for sale, offering an investment opportunity in one of the region’s most sought-after submarkets. The property, located at 8500 SW Creekside Place, spans approximately 65,496 square feet and is fully leased to a high-credit tenant, providing investors with a reliable and stable income stream, according to marketing materials from brokerage firm CBRE.
Oregon Route 211 between Woodburn and Molalla reopened after crash
Oregon Route 211 has reopened about halfway between Woodburn and Molalla near mile post 6 after a crash closed the route Monday. A crash was reported just before noon, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation'sTripCheck. ...
PHOTOS: Fiesta Mexicana parades through Woodburn
Dancing horses, souped up cars and tradition-keepers made their way through the heart of Woodburn for the 60th annual Fiesta Mexicana parade. On Aug. 17, Woodburn opened its 60th annual Fiesta Mexicana with a jubilant parade that drew hundreds of residents to the center of town to watch the spectacle unfold. Residents looked on as local businesses, cultural dancers and more made their way through Woodburn’s streets, occasionally tossing candy — much to the delight of the younger spectators. Crowds cheered as parade entrants made their way down the streets, making the trek from the Woodburn Aquatic Center to Legion Park. Originally a commemoration of the city’s harvest, Woodburn’s Fiesta Mexicana began in 1963 as an expression of gratitude to the community’s farmworkers, and continues today as celebration of the wide variety of Mexican heritage claimed by local residents.
Oregon measles outbreak grows to state's largest since 1991
Oregon's measles outbreak is now the largest reported outbreak in the state since 1991, according to data from the Oregon Health Authority. The number of cases in the state since mid-June increased to 30 as of Sunday, surpassing the last outbreak in 2019 when 28 cases were reported. ...
Oregon’s record-setting wildfire season: Beat Check podcast
The 2024 fire season so far hasn’t encroached on as many highly populated areas or forced as many mass evacuations as some recent years. But it’s been historic nonetheless. More acres have burned across the state than in any year since at least 1992, when officials started keeping a reliable tally.
Oregon Coach Will Stein Names 'Dangerous' Ducks Playmakers, Evaluates Dillon Gabriel, Dante Moore
Following the Oregon Ducks’ 15th fall camp practice, offensive coordinator Will Stein discussed the progress of the quarterback room, including Dante Moore. Stein highlighted the team’s improved decision-making and confidence as well as the challenges the
Tradition Crystal Ball: Predicting every Oregon football game in 2024
Editor’s note: Saturday Tradition’s annual Crystal Ball series continues with Oregon. We’ll go in alphabetical order through the 18-team B1G. Previously: Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Maryland | Michigan | Michigan State | Minnesota | Nebraska | Northwestern | Ohio State. * * * * *...
ICYDK – Famous Hillsboro Dog, Fred Meyer Striking, & Costco Opening Date
A Great Dane in Hillsboro is up for an unusual award; it’s called the Hambone Award from Nationwide Insurance, and it’s for pets who got in medical trouble, and go through it. For Skye, our local dog, he went toe-to-toe with a weasel, and got his tail whooped. He’s up against a dog who ate a bunch of glue, and a dog who ate a bunch of puzzle pieces. Go vote for him.
Lane County deputies investigating fatal shooting north of Coburg
COBURG, Ore. – Lane County deputies and other law enforcement personnel are investigating a shooting death at a property north of Coburg. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office said they heard a report of a shooting at a property on Coleman Road north of Coburg and east of Interstate 5 at about 3 p.m. on August 19. Deputies said they responded to the scene alongside Oregon State Police troopers, Linn County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Coburg Police Department officers. The LCSO said they arrived to find a man dead from a gunshot wound.
Lane County deputies arrest man suspected of assault with brass knuckles
GLENWOOD, Ore. – A man who allegedly punched someone in the head with brass knuckles is facing charges including assault after Lane County deputies arrested him earlier in August. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a reported assault on Concord Avenue in the Glenwood area...
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