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Lake Oswego resident, former party leader, discusses experience at Republican National Convention
With the Republican Party presidential nomination a foregone conclusion, the central purpose of the 2024 Republican National Convention, according to Lake Oswego resident and recent gubernatorial candidate Bob Tiernan, was to energize the base while bringing some independents and Democrats on board for the November presidential election. Tiernan, the former chairman of the Oregon Republican Party who had been an Oregon delegate in previous elections and received a VIP invite to last week’s convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, said the party accomplished that mission. ...
Core of blistering heat in Northwest US to shift eastward next week
AccuWeather meteorologists say the pattern will flip from extreme heat to welcome relief for part of the region, while other areas keep baking in triple-digit temperatures. A weather pattern featuring extreme heat, wildfires and smoke will remain in place across the Northwest for much of the upcoming week, though relief is in store for some, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Oregon’s Employment sees little change in June
Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in June and 4.2% in May and has been in a tight range between 4.0% and 4.2% since October 2023. Gains and losses In June, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 600 jobs, following a gain of 4,000 jobs in May. June’s gains were largest in health care...
Buffett's PacifiCorp suspected of collusion by wildfire victims' law firms
(Reuters) -The law firms leading class-action litigation against PacifiCorp over the 2020 Labor Day weekend wildfires in Oregon want to examine whether the utility owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is colluding with three other law firms to reach lowball settlements with fire victims.
Oregon Department of Forestry hires two new specialists in battle with beetles
The battle against invasive beetles has gained two new champions. The Oregon Department of Forestry hired two support specialists to aid communities in responding to the infamous emerald ash borer, which are spreading across the state and pose a devastating threat to native ash trees. Meanwhile, the fight in Forest Grove — where beetles were first sighted in Oregon — continues. ...
Seattle Mariners complete historic collapse
It was a matter of time before the Astros caught up to the Seattle Mariners. That moment came on Friday. The Astros defeated the Mariners 3-0, pulling into first place in the AL West by percentage points. That completed a historic collapse where the Mariners lost a ten game lead in just 24 games. The previous record, at least since 1969, was 33 games, which the Angels managed to do in 1995. Ironically, the Mariners were the team to stage that comeback.
Oregon Emerges As Clear Favorite To Win National Championship According To ‘College Football 25′
The Oregon Ducks could be poised to do something they’ve never done before and join elite company and win the College Football National Championship in 2025, that is if you’re willing to believe in the predictive power of computers. In the Oregon Ducks‘ 20 appearances in the AP Poll, they have finished ranked 2nd three […] The post Oregon Emerges As Clear Favorite To Win National Championship According To ‘College Football 25′ appeared first on BroBible.
Falls Fire reaches 117,200 acres on Saturday
UPDATE:- 7/20 AT 9:55A.M.-From ORMAF Falls) Size: 114,236 Start Date: July 10, 2024 Location: 13 Miles NW of Burns, Oregon. Containment: 10% Total Personnel: 1,661 Cause: Human-caused, under investigation. Structures Triaged: Residences: 261; Commercial: 58; Outbuildings: 414. Resources Assigned: 47 hand crews, 105 engines, 27 bulldozers, 32 water tenders. Aerial...
Wallowa-Whitman supervisor issues draft decision authorizing placer mining exploration
The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest has published a final environmental impact statement that studies 22 proposed mining operations on the forest near Baker City and Sumpter. Shaun McKinney, Wallowa-Whitman supervisor, has approved a draft decision authorizing new operating plans for 20 placer mining sites. The decision doesn’t authorize lode (underground) mining, which was proposed on two ...
Air quality alert in effect for Umatilla County Sunday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Sunday at midnight for Umatilla County. "An Air Quality Advisory for Ozone has been issued. High levels of ozone in the lower atmosphere in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through Saturday evening. Smog and Ozone irritates the eyes, nose and lungs, and contributes to breathing problems. Consult your health care provider if these symptoms worsen," says the National Weather Service.
Police: Machete-wielding man in Ritzville injures officer during arrest
RITZVILLE - In the early hours of July 20, 2024, a dramatic incident unfolded in Ritzville, resulting in the arrest of a local man on multiple charges. At approximately 3:14 AM, Adams County Sheriff dispatch alerted the on-duty Ritzville police officer to a situation in the 200 block of West Second Street. A male subject, identified as 36-year-old Brian Packer Massy of Ritzville, was reported to be carrying a large knife and running towards three individuals in the area after a verbal exchange.
Crowd Stays Cool During Chamber’s Summer Mixer
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s annual Summer Mixer on Thursday featured an evening of food, beverages, music and socializing. And, despite a temperature of 100 degrees, attendees stayed cool in shade provided by the Bennett Botanical Gardens in Hermiston owned by Doug and Kris Bennett. Chamber Executive Director Val...
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