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Trans Athlete Trouble: Oregon Coach Fired For Discriminating Against Trans Athletes
Earlier this year, a high school coach in Oregon lost his job over claims of transgender discrimination. Now, he’s filing suit over an alleged violation of his First Amendment rights. Wrongful Termination?. John Parks, a former track and field coach in Oregon, has filed a lawsuit against his former...
Crypto exec calls Democratic Party of Oregon’s false report of his $500K donation ‘hilarious’
A since disgraced 20-something cryptocurrency executive who gave the Democratic Party of Oregon its largest contribution in party history told investigators he found it “hilariously funny” that party officials reported, falsely, that the money came from the bank he used to transmit the donation, records obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive show.
Hiker rescued on 12th day of Oregon stretch of Pacific Crest Trail
A 65-year-old female hiker was rescued off of the Pacific Crest Trail in Lane County on Sunday after suffering a medical issue. According to the Lane County Sheriff's Office, crews managed to locate the hiker in a remote area east of Waldo Lake. The woman was on her 12th day on the Oregon...
Guardian Appoints Ryan Beck as Vice President of Asset Management
Guardian, a leading real estate management, development, and investment firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Beck as the company’s new vice president of asset management. Beck’s strategic vision and results-driven leadership will play a pivotal role in managing the company’s asset management portfolio, which consists of over 50 properties and more than 5,000 units.
Gun access revoked for ex-Kalama city councilman after reported death threats
Cowlitz County Superior Court is barring a former Kalama city councilmember from having guns after telling his therapist he wants to shoot the local leaders who wronged him, court records show. The court granted the protection order against Matthew Michael Merz, 45, of Kalama earlier this month, preventing him from...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state’s primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five months after holding its presidential primaries, Washington state is looking further down the ticket and selecting candidates to compete for federal and state offices in November. A handful of retirements — most notably those of third-term Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, Democratic Rep. Derek Kilmer and...
Music Tonight: Friday, Aug. 2
Speaking of returning friends from Portland, The Shivas are being hosted at the Miniplex tonight at 8:30 p.m., celebrating the release of an album appropriately. titled Can’t Stop Coming Around. Expect more of the same glorious, fuzzed out and harmonious true rock and roll that has made this act a hip household name for the last two decades. Having done sound for these folks, I can assure you, they are the real deal, and fun all around. Don’t miss it. Our lovely local Widdershins will be holding down the Bayside HumCo sound, making for a superb ticket for the night’s listening pleasure. ($15, $13 advance).
Washingtonians can help stop greenwashing under new law
Aug. 1—OLYMPIA — Today, buzzwords fly around us like mosquitoes on a sultry summer night — "sustainable," "plant-based," "eco-friendly." More and more businesses are describing themselves, their products, and their practices using one "green" term or another. Climate change and the environmental impacts of our purchasing decisions have many of us thinking about making the most responsible ...
Green Hill School corrections employee arrested for allegedly selling meth to an inmate
A corrections employee at Green Hill School in Chehalis was arrested Wednesday for allegedly selling meth and other contraband to an inmate on June 15. Green Hill School reported the incident to
First Alert Weather Day for heat and humidity
A First Alert Weather Day continues with the hot and humid conditions once again, but at least not the 100 degree heat we saw Thursday. After a record warm night, temperatures are just now creeping into the 90s at mid-afternoon. We’ll top out around 95 degrees. You will have to suffer through one more very warm night tonight if you don’t have air-conditioning. Urban areas will struggle to get much below 70 degrees by sunrise.
Joshua David Palmer - local poet, adventurer, in-home caregiver
Born and raised in Estes Park Colorado, home of the Rocky Mountain National Park. This area is also known for the haunted ‘Stanley Hotel’ where parts of Steven King’s ‘The Shining’ and Dumb and Dumber with Jim Carrey were filmed. Joshua is 25 years old,...
“Is He Just Being Kind?” — Man Spots Stranger Washing His Parked Car, Has No Clue What to Do
A man who moved from Flagstaff, Ariz. to Portland, Ore., experienced a bit of culture shock after he noticed, while working from home, that a stranger decided to walk up to his vehicle that was parked on the street and begin washing it.Wyatt Lan (@wyatt_Ian) uploaded a viral TikTok post where he recorded the random person going about their work without provocation or any prior notice.Flabbergasted and unsure of what to do, the TikTok user opted to just capture the man's actions on video and share his bewilderment with other folks on the application."There's a man washing my car outside...
'They’re assaulted by waves': Portland's dragon boat community takes safety concerns to county commissioners
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland's dragon boat community is asking Multnomah County officials to help keep them safe on the Willamette River. About 20 people presented their concerns during the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday. Their frustration peaked last month after illegal motorboat wakes caused three boats to capsize in less than a week.
Braun Northwest employee dies after being run over by a coworker while working under a vehicle
An employee at Braun Northwest Inc. in Chehalis was struck and killed by another employee while working under a vehicle Friday morning. The deceased employee’s identity had not been released as of Friday afternoon. “There was an incident involving two employees, one was under a vehicle while the other...
5,000+ untracked cannabis plants found at licensed grow site, near Junction City
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A few weeks ago Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) tells us they were contacted by the OLCC, regarding a licensed grow site, near Junction City that was operating outside of their bounds. LCSO learned that while the premises on Meadowview Road was licensed, it was...