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A tale of two workers: Heat deaths on the job provoke differing responses in Oregon, Idaho
This story was originally published by InvestigateWest on Aug. 15, 2024. In a historic heatwave that covered the Pacific Northwest in June 2021, two workers died. Sebastian Francisco Perez, a 38-year-old Guatemalan immigrant, collapsed in 100-degree heat while moving irrigation lines outside at a farm and nursery in St. Paul, Oregon. Just 500 miles away, […]
10th annual Beaverton Night Market canceled by storms
A number of outdoor events were washed out and cancelled Saturday when severe weather rolled through the Willamette Valley. Portland Parks and Rec shut down all their outdoor events, including concerts and entertainment. But the small businesses counting on sales at the Beaverton Night Market are now suffering the financial damage from the rain, wind and lightning that forced the 10th annual event to close just as it opened. “It’s...
Fire and Rescue Calls: Vehicle hits bear, combine fire among responses during busy week
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue:. • 6:25 p.m. — Firefighters responded to a report of a small grass fire in a ditch between two houses in the 800 block of North 12th Street. No injuries or property damage were reported. The investigation determined that the fire was possibly ignited by an electrical spark issue from a nearby power pole. Fire and Rescue sent an engine company of three personnel, a brush truck with two personnel and a duty officer.
Creswell robbery suspect and alleged accomplice arrested following investigation
CRESWELL, Ore. – Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 28-year-old Creswell man who allegedly stole a case of beer from a local business and then attempted to flee the scene with another man earlier this month, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. LCSO officials said that they responded...
People in impoverished neighborhoods struggle to access drug addiction medication, study finds
Patients battling addiction may struggle to fill their prescription for an opioid use disorder at their local pharmacy if they live in a low-income neighborhood or minority community, according to a new national study led by an Oregon State University researcher. The study, also led by a researcher from John Hopkins University, underscores disparities in the health care system that dispenses life-saving medication amid a national epidemic of overdoses. In...
Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Oregon
A small estate affidavit in Oregon allows heirs to transfer a deceased person's assets without going through a lengthy probate process. This can facilitate asset distribution in a way that minimizes time and legal expenses. To initiate the process, the heir or executor must file a small estate affidavit with the probate court at least […] The post Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Oregon appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
Free youth pheasant hunts set for September across Eastern Oregon
EASTERN OREGON — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is offering free youth pheasant hunts throughout the state this September, including several events in Eastern Oregon. These hunts are open to young hunters aged 17 and under who have completed hunter education by the time of the event.
Citizens unite: Oregon State Fair time takes place Aug. 23-Sept. 2 in Salem
It’s the special time of year — Oregon State Fair time, as the big doings happen at Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, Aug. 23-Sept. 2. There’ll be the usual fair fun, a carnival, animals and concerts. Attractions include the Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo (Aug. 24), Jaripeo Spectacular (Aug. 25), Motorsports Spectacular (Aug. 31, Sept. 1) and VIP Small Car Demolition (Sept. 2). The series of Family Fun Camp events...
Veterans touch the sky at the Aurora State Airport
“Wonderful” is the word two senior veterans used to describe flying in 1940s planes. At the annual Spirit of ‘45 celebration at Aurora State Airport on Wednesday, Aug. 14, senior veterans rode in small planes used for military training in the 1940s. And for the first time this year, veterans under 65 years old flew as well. Spirit of ‘45 Day is a national holiday honoring those in the World...
Police: Salem man on rail tracks killed by moving train
SALEM, Ore. — Around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 16, emergency responders were called to the area of Blossom Drive and Niles Aenue NE due to a collision involving a train and a person on the railway. An Amtrak crew traveling southbound on the Union Pacific rail line reported...
More than 7,000 lightning strikes recorded in Oregon, Washington in 48 hours during wild weekend
Oregon and Washington were hit with more than 7,000 lightning strikes over the past weekend, firefighters say. The lightning was produced by powerful thunderstorms that blew through the region on Saturday, Aug. 17. The lightning sparked multiple fires, including the 200-acre Wicked Drive Fire burning in Northeast Washington. Other fires were extinguished by firefighters before they spread, Northwest Interagency Coordination Center spokesperson Carol Connolly told KOIN 6 News. “Multiple initial attack fires have been reported and put out by Initial attack resources,” Connolly said. KOIN 6 News is a partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
Oregon drug kingpin sentenced to 8 years in prison
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The leader of an Oregon-based drug trafficking ring was sentenced to 97 months, just more than eight years, in federal prison Monday following an extensive investigation by the DEA. 42-year-old Horacio Luna-Perez of Hillsboro was a key figure in an organization that trafficked drugs including meth,...
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