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‘It’s disrespectfully hot:’ Homeless residents seek shelter in sweltering Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — Midway through day one of a projected five-day heat wave, Governor Tina Kotek declared a statewide extreme heat emergency. Multnomah county and the city of Portland are also under emergency declarations for dangerous heat, and homeless residents spent the day fighting to escape the sun, from the banks of the Willamette River to the sidewalks in Old Town.
WinCo Settlement: Claim Up to $200 in Portland Surcharge Case
WinCo customers in Portland, Oregon, have an opportunity to claim compensation in a settlement concerning alleged surcharges on non-grocery items. The popular grocery store chain, with locations nationwide including Portland, has agreed to a substantial $3.365 million settlement to address claims of unauthorized fees imposed between June 1, 2019, and May 8, 2022.
Can I Somehow Sic the City on My Neighbors Who Preserve “Their” Parking on the Street?
My neighbors always leave their bins and even put cones out to preserve “their” parking in front of their house. Can I somehow sic the city on them and avoid any actual conversation on my part? —Passive-Aggressive in Portland. It’s something of a cliché to say that...
Portland cooling center provides relief for people, pets
June Sanders, 73, was thinking of her dog when she decided Sunday to visit a Northeast Portland cooling center. The heat can cause labored breathing, excessive salivation and distress for Rudy, her wiry greyhound that snoozed at her feet. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Crystal Springs Creek in Southeast Portland Becomes First Urban 'Salmon Sanctuary'
Portland's urban stream, the Crystal Springs Creek, has achieved a notable distinction as the first to be designated a Salmon Sanctuary in the Portland area, marking an important milestone in the city's environmental efforts. Originating near Reed College and meandering through Southeast Portland, the creek plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems for a variety of species, ranging from coho and Chinook salmon to beavers and river otters. As reported on Portland.gov yesterday, these waters are a bastion of biodiversity and a haven for threatened salmon and steelhead trout.
Some school summer programming paused in Portland area due to lack of air conditioning
Summer school is out — at least at non-air conditioned buildings at Portland Public Schools, until the current heat wave breaks. District officials said Monday that they are canceling all summer programming at non air conditioned buildings, because of the high heat forecast for the next two days. Temperatures...
REVIEW: New doc blames PGE operations for water quality decline on Deschutes
The Last 100 Miles debuts in Portland on July 9. Additional screenings to be held in Hood River, The Dalles, Maupin The post REVIEW: New doc blames PGE operations for water quality decline on Deschutes appeared first on Columbia Insight.
New equestrian step-up finished in Molalla River recreation area
Representatives of the Molalla River Watch watershed council and the Bureau of Land Management completed the installation of a new equestrian mounting platform at Hardy Creek trailhead in the Molalla River Recreation Area on June 6. Molalla River Watch board members Bill Taylor, Scott Trexler, Cub Hale, and Karen Frogner with BLM Cascades Field Office Park manager Mark Marshall worked to install a concrete base with two large bluestone steps. Marshall and his staff operated the heavy machinery to place the stone steps, but the...
Portland hospital treats 5 serious hand injuries related to fireworks
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Fireworks are illegal within Portland city limits. But that didn’t stop people this Independence Day. A spokesperson for Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) said doctors treated five serious hand injuries caused by fireworks on the fourth of July. According to a statement from OHSU,...
Portland Adopts Early Garbage Pickup Schedule to Protect Sanitation Workers from Extreme Heat
As temperatures in Portland soar, the city is adjusting its waste collection schedule to mitigate health risks to sanitation workers. Announced through the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, the early garbage pickup protocol will now be in effect on days when the mercury is expected to hit 95 degrees or higher, according to the City of Portland, Oregon.
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