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Oregon wildfires off to a ‘very aggressive start’, Gov. Kotek warns
Governor Tina Kotek has declared a wildfire state of emergency in Oregon, with over 100 wildfires burning across the state, requiring the deployment of firefighters from other states and the National Guard to combat the growing number of fires.
Oregon under a heat advisory Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 8:46 a.m. on Friday valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Inner Portland Metro, East Portland Metro, East Central Willamette Valley, Linn County Lowlands, Lane County Lowlands, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor, Upper Hood River Valley and Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor.
Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget
With Oregon’s public schools staring down a fiscal cliff this school year as the historic federal investment from the last few years expires, Gov. Tina Kotek is proposing changes. She’d like to help schools keep up with rising costs in the years ahead by updating the way schools are funded. She estimates that those changes […] The post Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
U.C. Housing Authority to Host National Night Out Block Party
The Umatilla County Housing Authority will host its first National Night Out Block Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Victory Square Park in Hermiston. This free community event aims to strengthen neighborhood bonds and provide attendees with access to valuable community resources. The block party will feature...
Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive at Good Shepherd on Aug. 19
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Aug. 19 at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston. The blood drive will take place from 11 to 5 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1 & 2. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcross.org and enter the...
Wheel They Or Won’t They?
Local comedians James Manning the Third, Lexis Shardé, David Ledbetter and Chadhurst Sharpe will compete at Wetlands Brew Pub and Sports Bar on Saturday, July 20, for Wheel They or Won’t They?, a series of comedy routines and challenges emceed by Jen Jay. The fate of said challenges all depends on a rainbow wheel that will be spun before each round and will determine the randomly selected head-to-head competitions for each comedien to complete. The plan is for the randomness to lead to hilarious moments of laughter and smiles. After each round, the audience will vote to eliminate one comedian, until there is one crowned champion. The winner will receive a Pendleton Brewery sponsored corn hole set, a cherished summertime game perfect for backyard festivities. There will also be “swag” available for attendees, according to server Lauren Even. “It’s actually a great turnout,” Even says. “Once a month we do a comedy show night in the back bar so it’s kind of secluded with black linens and little red tea lights so it kind of looks like an old school comedy club. It’s all kind of intimate and hilarious at the same time.” If you’ve ever wanted to dictate the future of a comedian and watch them perform embarrassing yet amusing challenges, now is your chance.
Car Shows Provide Economic Shot-in-the Arm and a Lot More
Attending a week-end car show is much more than observing a beautiful paint job on a classic hot rod or antique vehicle. Across coastal Northern California and Oregon, as many as 300 vehicles strut their stuff on any given summertime week-end. Most of the Benefit Shows in our geography are celebrating 30 years or more anniversaries. Area car Shows provide a venue for like-minded folks to gather and admire beautiful...
Vista Fire mop up begins as crews move on to Oregon blazes
The Vista Fire is 79% contained and essentially out after burning 2,936 acres, though some 396 fire personnel remain in the area cleaning up and rehabbing the landscape, fire officials reported Thursday. “The fire is pretty much out,” said U.S. Forest Service Spokesperson Nathan Judy. “We’re now doing a lot...
Oregon's First DAISO Store!
If you love fun and unique Japanese products, it's your lucky day! The first Oregon DAISO store is opening this weekend in Hillsboro. Kerri Williamson got a sneak peek inside the store. For more information about DAISO, visit their website here. DAISO. Sunset Esplanade. 2605A SE TV Highway Hillsboro. This...
Summer EBT is available for a limited time, thousands of families may be eligible but must apply
Having enough to eat is crucial for good health and well-being. Yet hunger is a persistent problem across the country and here in Oregon. Feeding America reports that 1 in 6 children in Oregon face hunger. To help children get the food they need to thrive, the Oregon State Legislature approved the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to offer Summer EBT this year. With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS),...
Washington State Olympians Set to Shine at Paris Olympic Games
The 2024 Summer Olympics are on its way! I think it's pretty cool that Washington has one of the highest number of Olympians who will compete for the gold, silver, and bronze. Get ready for the Summer Olympics set for Paris from July 26th thru August 11th. GO TEAM USA!
Excessive heat and critical fire weather over the weekend in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from 11 AM Saturday to 10 PM Monday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Fire Weather Watch for the John Day Highlands, Southern Blue Mountains, and Strawberry Mountains from Saturday 11 AM to Sunday 10...
Oregon faces long wildfire season as new fires spark and lightning, evacuations mount
Oregon’s wildfire season is off to a busy start, and it's expected to stay that way the rest of the summer, Gov. Tina Kotek acknowledged at a Friday news conference. A whopping 434,821 acres in 30 large wildfires have burned in the state already this season, while 88 evacuation orders and warnings hvae...
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