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Seattle weather: Wildfire smoke moving into Western Washington
SEATTLE - A ridge of high pressure will settle in through the Seafair weekend, bringing above average temperatures and lots of sunshine. Friday will be toasty and mostly sunny with wildfire smoke higher up in the atmosphere, giving us that filtered sunshine look. Wildfire smoke from California and Oregon continues...
Portland Residents Brace for Potential 10.9% PGE Rate Hike in 2025 Amid Advocacy Group Pushback
Portland General Electric (PGE) has stirred the public conversation with its latest rate hike proposal. Seeking a 10.9% increase for 2025, the proposal marks a significant rise from the initially proposed 7.4%. If approved, this would bring the total revenue increase to a substantial $294.844 million in base sales, according to KOIN. This initiative has sparked a palpable reaction among consumer advocacy groups and highlights the complex balance between corporate need and consumer protection.
Hawthorne Bridge to be closed this weekend
Multnomah County is set to close the Hawthorne bridge for the weekend due to repair work. The bridge will be closed starting at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2, to all motorized vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. It is set to reopen at 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5. In addition to this weekend’s closure, the westbound lanes are closed every weekday at 2 p.m. and reopen 5 a.m. the following morning. The westbound lane closures were previously announced in late July. All lanes and sidewalks will be reopened for the Providence Bridge Pedal, Saturday through Monday, Aug. 10 to 12.
Oregon transportation leaders say they may cut 1,000 jobs if Legislature doesn’t approve more money
Officials with the Oregon Department of Transportation say they will have to slash more than 1,000 jobs if lawmakers don’t address the agency’s financial woes during next year’s legislative session. Transportation leaders painted a grim picture of what faces the state’s road system during a Thursday meeting with the Oregon Transportation Commission, during which commissioners […]
Portland Police Team Up with Regional Law Enforcement for West Coast Invitational Crackdown
The streets of Portland are gearing up for a weekend of revved engines and tire skids as the city becomes the host for the West Coast Invitational, a prominent street takeover event. The Portland Police Bureau (PPB), in response, is not taking any chances and will be collaborating with various law enforcement partners to conduct a Street Takeover Mission aimed at reining in anticipated criminal activities.
Inslee likens EV rebate program to signing of Declaration of Independence
(The Center Square) - Gov. Jay Inslee this week announced the launch of a first-in-the-country electric vehicle rebate program funded through the state Department of Commerce, which is intended to encourage more car owners to transition away from gasoline vehicles. The $45 million rebate program is one of several public policies the state is pursuing as part of their ultimate goal of converting the public and private transportation sectors into EVs. One of the ongoing challenges is the higher cost for EVs compared to their...
Portland celebrates beloved LAIKA film's anniversary with Coraline's Curious Cat Trail
PORTLAND, Ore. — The award-winning Portland animation studio behind "Coraline" is celebrating the iconic movie’s 15th anniversary in style. LAIKA Studios is collaborating with several local PNW artists to create an exclusive art exhibit: Coraline’s Curious Cat Trail, which launches on Friday. The trail features 30 6-foot-tall...
What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax, end cap-and-trade?
A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital gains tax and scrapping its cap-and-trade program. Passing the initiatives will dry up significant streams of revenue the state government is counting on for programs ranging from child care and early learning to electric vehicles and clean energy research. ...
Talley Fires 7-Under 65 in First Round of Portland Classic
Emma Talley is just two shots off the lead after 18 holes at the LPGA Tour’s Portland Classic in the Great Northwest. The Caldwell County grad birdied four of her last six holes on Thursday to finish with a 7-under-par 65 at Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Oregon.
FIRE REPORT: Two more fires contained before WA heat wave
Aug. 2—MOSES LAKE — Two fires were contained in Washington on Thursday including the South Columbia Basin Fire and the Black Canyon Fire. The South Columbia Basin Fire had burned 252 acres and was fully contained by Thursday according to InciWeb. The fire ignited at 1:39 p.m. on July 26, nine miles west of Cheney. The Black Canyon Fire has burned approximately 9,200 acres and increased from ...
Washington State Considering Killing Gray Wolves After Livestock Deaths
The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is considering killing wolves after an investigation confirmed the predation of livestock in Stevens County. WDFW reports three calves were killed and four were injured near Colville in late July. The location was in the range of the Dominion pack. Wolves in the...
Transport Equipment Solutions Brings Thunder Creek to Oregon
Transport Equipment Solutions has added the Thunder Creek lineup of field fueling and service solutions to its offering of new tanks and trailers in Oregon. This includes the original, industry-leading No-Hazmat Fuel & Service Trailer (MTT), the Multi-Tank Oil Trailer (MTO), and Service and Lube Trailer (SLT). Transport Equipment Solutions,...
This Week In Portland Food News: Fifty Licks Opens a Truck, Xiao Ye Does Lunch, and Cafe Olli Plans to Expand
Welcome to August! We're starting the month off strong with a Fifty Licks ice cream truck, Xiao Ye's new summer lunch service, and updates on an upcoming snack shop and Cafe Olli spinoff. Read on for all of that and more of the latest food news. NEW OPENINGS & RETURNS.
7-Eleven Mural Shines a Light on Vibrant SE Neighborhood
A huge elm tree dominates the scene, roses are in bloom, neighbors are walking their pets or bicycling by, and the sun is always shining on the eye-catching mural on the 7-Eleven on SE Hawthorne Blvd. on the edge of Ladd’s Addition. Allison McClay, the main artist and designer...
Central Eastside Gets “Avenue of Murals” as Part of Artistic Rebirth
The burgeoning artistic revival of the Central Eastside Industrial District just got a boost in the form of 10 newly commissioned murals under bridges and a rebranding of the Eastbank Esplanade to SE Second Ave. on Madison St. as the “Avenue of Murals.”. The Central Eastside has seen a...
Portland Street Response reaches people ‘in very dire situations’ amid heat wave
The city team that helps people living on the street get connected to services for mental health and homelessness issues visited those they've connected with in the past to get them what they need as temperatures reach sweltering levels.