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Oregon wildfires likely to last until fall rains arrive
Crook County residents tired of wildfire smoke better hope for an early fall and lots of rain. Fire Managers in the Pacific Northwest are predicting that many wildfires currently burning in Washington and Oregon, and potentially new ones, will persist until the region experiences significant rain or snow this fall. “It is likely that wildfires currently burning in Crook County and Central Oregon, such as the Crazy Creek Fire, will...
Oregon failed to track $80M meant to diversify behavioral health workforce, audit finds
The Oregon Health Authority failed to effectively track whether $80 million in pandemic relief funds it spent to help diversify Oregon’s behavioral health workforce actually did so, an internal agency audit found. Amid staffing churn and a rush to get the funds out the door, the agency failed to...
Washington County DA calls for changes to Oregon's sanctuary law after problems extraditing suspects
HILLSBORO, Ore. — After many months of trying to negotiate with the federal government to extradite three suspects to Washington County to be tried for crimes of aggravated murder and child sex abuse, District Attorney Kevin Barton said Oregon's Sanctuary Promise Law has hindered his ability to seek justice for victims and families.
News of Record for Aug. 13, 2024
POLICE LOG Baker County Sheriff’s Office Arrests, citations CONTEMPT OF COURT (Baker County Justice Court warrant): Neal Sloan Lewis, 41, Baker City, 4:24 p.m. Aug. 12 in the 2400 block of Fifth Street; jailed. ___ (c)2024 the Baker City Herald (Baker City, Ore.) Visit the Baker City Herald (Baker City, Ore.) at www.bakercityherald.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Health District testing Columbia River after toxic algae found near two local parks
RICHLAND, Wash. - A few weeks ago, toxic algae were again found in the Columbia River near Leslie Groves and Howard Amon Parks in Richland. This prompted the Benton Franklin Health District to conduct annual sampling to evaluate toxicity levels in the water. According to the Benton Franklin Health District,...
Echo & Stanfield Market is Aug. 17
Locally grown produce, arts and craft vendors, community booths and a variety of food pod offerings are all featured during the Echo & Stanfield Market. Grab your family and friends and head to Bard Park on Saturday, Aug. 17, 4-7 p.m. at Highway 395 and Roosevelt Avenue. The July event included around 50 booths — and to help beat the heat, a pair of cooling stations were onsite.
Oregon using non-competitive funding process to build affordable homes
(The Center Square) - The Oregon Housing and Community Services recently used a non-competitive process to award $10 million to create 63 affordable homes in the Oregon Coast and Metro region. Oregon Centralized Application is the state's new non-competitive process. OHCS created ORCA earlier this year as a replacement for the traditional individual Notices of Funding Availability, something which OHCS said will create a "more efficient and equitable system," in...
Seasons of smoke: As research probes long-term impacts, here's how to ease exposure
Summer in the West is becoming a season of house arrest, as smoke from wildfires chokes the skies and experts say the best way to avoid it is to stay indoors. In 2020, wildfires in Oregon created some of the worst air quality in the nation. Last year was a milder wildfire season. But this summer, the smoke is back — earlier and thicker, focusing fresh attention about what impact it has for the ...
Idaho’s Winter Forecast This Year & The Highest Chance For Snow
Winter is coming, and if you're in Idaho or the Pacific Northwest, you might be curious about what to expect. Let's break down the Farmers' Almanac winter forecast in a way that's easy to digest. First, Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, including Washington and Oregon, are in for some mixed...
Oregon governor’s panel makes hundreds of recommendations to reform Coffee Creek prison
Oregon Department of Corrections officials have received hundreds of ideas from a governor-appointed panel for reforming the state’s only women’s prison and better protecting women against trauma, sexual abuse and misconduct. The recommendations would make administrators more accountable for Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, which houses about 900 female inmates, and seek a change in culture at the prison in Wilsonville. They also would increase oversight of allegations of sexual assault and strip searches and expand behavioral health programs, records obtained by the Capital Chronicle show. ...
La Grande man who attempted suicide on construction crane in 2023 arrested for rape
LA GRANDE — A La Grande man who attempted to take his own life by jumping off a construction crane at Grande Ronde Hospital in July of 2023 is now accused of raping a teen. 22-year-old Walker Adam Hackett was arrested by La Grande Police on Monday, August 13 on charges of first-degree rape, first-degree sex abuse, second-degree sex abuse, sexual misconduct, and endangering the welfare of a minor, among other charges.
Recall petition against Mabton Mayor Rachel Ruelas moves forward
A petition by Mabton City Council members to recall Mayor Rachel Ruelas is moving forward after a review by a Yakima judge on Wednesday. A second petition is slated for a court hearing later this month. Yakima Superior Court Judge Richard Bartheld only needed to determine whether the charges alleged...
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