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Rare Sight: Colossal Sunfish Washes Up on Oregon Coast
What a shocking sight it is! A giant sunfish has washed up on Oregon's coast. The 5 foot Mola mola washed ashore near Sunset Beach on Thursday. According to the Seaside Aquarium, the fish can get up to 10 feet in size and weigh as much as 5,000 pounds. This particular species doesn't have a swim bladder, rendering them slow-moving and at the whim of drifting whichever way the ocean current is flowing. They're known to eat jellyfish and squid.
Georgia reports another measles case as Oregon outbreak hits 30
The DPH said the patient was exposed to the virus during international travel, adding that it is working to identify people who had contact with the patient during the infectious period. In other developments, the Oregon Health Authority reported 4 more measles cases in its outbreak, raising the total to...
Understanding Measure 118 and Its Impact
This article brought to you courtesy of Claudia Yakos, Executive Director of the Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce News-Times Insider. Sponsored content. Dear Business Community and Residents, We want to bring an important issue to your attention: Measure 118, a proposed sales tax, will be on the November ballot. This measure could have significant implications for our local economy, businesses, and community. ...
Benton-Franklin Fair offers free entry for educators, deals for kids this Wednesday
Kennewick, Wash. — The Benton-Franklin Fair & Rodeo has kicked off, and there are plenty of great deals to be on the lookout for this week. Fair organizers say Wednesday is a great day to come down, with free admission for educators all day, $2.00 admission for children ages six-to-twelve, and it's also Buddy Day at the carnival. When you buy one rides bracelet, you get the second half off.
Keeping the flames at bay when there’s just one way out in a wildfire
Darren Higashiyama gets paid to dwell on worst-case scenarios. This time of year, when lightning flashes over tinder-dry forests and canyons dotted with cabins and campgrounds, the thought of a blocked wildfire evacuation route can keep him up at night. “All you need is one jack-knifed trailer and it screws up everything,” Higashiyama, emergency management […]
Washington State opens applications for Agriculture Support Program
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Department of Licensing is launching a partial refund program for farmers affected by fees related to the Climate Commitment Act. The Department of Licensing will begin accepting applications for the Agriculture Support Program (ASP) through agsupport-wa.submittable.com/submit on Aug. 26. The ASP, established under Washington Senate...
Washington State Patrol troopers chase down a stolen traffic control truck
In an incident that was more curious than anything else, a woman stole a traffic control truck from a work site early Wednesday morning, leading to a low-speed chase that ended at I-405 and I-90. It all began around 4 a.m. when workers noticed the large truck being driven away...
Grant County Faces Alarming Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Linked to Local Churches
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Health District (GCHD) has issued a health alert following a significant increase in whooping cough (pertussis) cases in the county. Since June 2024, 28 people have been identified with whooping cough, marking a troubling resurgence of the disease in the region. This outbreak is particularly alarming, as prior to this surge, Grant County had not seen a confirmed case of pertussis since 2019.
Officers go above and beyond to save baby quail chicks from storm drain in Ellensburg
ELLENSBURG — On a sweltering afternoon on July 31, with temperatures soaring to around 100 degrees, a routine day turned into a nearly two-hour rescue mission that showcased the dedication and teamwork of local law enforcement. The Ellensburg Police Department received a call at 4 p.m. from a concerned bystander who heard baby quail trapped in a storm drain. What followed was a remarkable display of commitment from Animal Control Officer Heidi Monson and Officer Holmes.
Oregon’s I-5 southbound shut down Thursday morning
KXL radio reports that all lanes of Interstate 5 southbound are shut down as of 6:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, due to a major crash. The incident is near the Donald Road interchange and KXL, a media partner of this newspaper, reports that an emergency helicopter has landed to transport one or more injured person. Northbound lanes have slowed considerably as well. As of about 6:30 a.m., KXL reported that the travel time from Salem to the Interstate 205 interchange is about one hour, 20 minutes.
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