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DCYF loses court battle amid crisis, residents return to local facility
CHEHALIS, Wash. - It’s a move a state lawyer described as "pouring gasoline on a fire," but after a judge’s ruling, the State had no choice but to return dozens of young adults to it’s juvenile detention center in Chehalis. It’s the latest development in a population...
City of Centralia continues new city manager search after council chooses not to hire three finalists
When former Centralia City Manager Rob Hill announced his retirement in May after working in the position since 2010, city staff began working with Prothman consultants searching for possible
Feasibility study presumes potential transfer of Town of Cathlamet’s utility systems to Wahkiakum PUD
A Water System Consolidation Study conducted by an engineering firm was completed in late June which analyzed the potential impacts of a utility consolidation of the Town of Cathlamet and Wahkiakum PUD. The study was commissioned by the PUD with the consent of the Town to analyze whether the Town’s water and sewer system could be consolidated into the PUD.
Bill Monroe: Raging Oregon fires could affect fall hunting
Less than a third of the way into Oregon’s summer wildfire season, it seems out of control with large swaths of landscape already charred. And wildlife biologists are scrambling to assess the damage while worrying even more about what the next two months might bring. If you purchase a...
Angelo, Hurley help lead Hops to third straight win over Spokane
Don’t look now, but the Hops are making a run. Roman Angelo had 10 strikeouts and Jack Hurley hit his team-leading 11th home run of the season as Hillsboro defeated league-leading Spokane 6-4 on Friday night, Aug. 2, at Avista Stadium in Spokane. The Hops jumped on the Indians early, getting four runs in the game’s first inning thanks to two walks, two Spokane errors, and a two-RBI-double by Hurley...
3-alarm fire destroys historic 120-year-old barn in Cornelius
CORNELIUS Ore. (KPTV) - A 120-year-old barn, along with a second structure, burned to the ground in a three-alarm fire in Cornelius early Saturday morning, according to Forest Grove Fire & Rescue. Shortly before 1 a.m., firefighters responded to a reported RV fire at a property on Southwest Golf Course...
Crews make progress on Mile Marker 132 Fire in Deschutes County, evacuation orders remain
Evacuation orders remain for a small area north of Bend, Oregon, after a small brush fire ignited Friday afternoon. The fire started near the Juniper Ridge area, known by many locally as “Dirt World,” due to the number of homeless encampments in the area. Weather conditions were hot and dry Friday, with temperatures reaching triple digits in Bend.
Shark Party in Washington’s Puget Sound
In an interesting turn of events in the Puget Sound, researchers from Oregon State University have documented the presence of two shark species never before found in the area. One is the critically endangered soupfin shark, and the other is the elusive sevengill shark, both not typically found in this region due to the colder waters. This discovery could indicate significant ecological changes in this vital waterway.
Catch the 2024 Coast Salish Museum of Fine Arts
The Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMoFA) will present the second annual Coast Salish Museum of Fine Arts (CMoFA) this October for the fall season. This juried exhibition exclusively promotes self-identified Indigenous artists at a temporary museum pop-up to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day. A panel of Indigenous artists will curate the juried show.
Sprague High School to begin enforcing cellphone ban during class time
Sprague High School students no longer will be able to use cellphones or earbuds during class times, Principal Chad Barkes said in a newsletter sent to parents last week. “Beginning this school year, Sprague HS will have a new cellphone policy designed to help students be more focused on their work and develop...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Elephant Garlic and celebrating India!
MONDAY, AUG. 5-SUNDAY, AUG. 11 ELEPHANT GARLIC FESTIVAL — Now in its 26th year, the annual Elephant Garlic Festival returns to North Plains Aug. 9-11. This free event will be filled with music, food and family fun at Jessie Mays Community Park, 30975 N.W. Hillcrest St. For more information, go online (funstinks.com). NATIONAL NIGHT OUT — Across East Multnomah County will be an outpouring of fun during the last gasp...
Two dead after driver fled during police street racing mission
Two people were killed and another seriously injured after the driver of a vehicle attempted to flee a traffic stop by Gresham Police during a multi-agency street racing mission. At 11:55 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, two Gresham Police officers reported seeing a speeding reckless driver near Northeast 122nd Avenue, at Northeast Hancock Street, while teaming-up with Portland Police. The officers activated overhead lights and attempted to pull the driver over,...