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Free meals at Oregon’s largest school district echo a statewide effort to serve students all over the state
Portland Public Schools announced this week that all district students will have access to free breakfast and lunch at school every day this coming year. Officials said the change is possible because of expanded federal eligibility requirements and additional funds from the state’s Student Success Act. The change means...
Miss Oregon Teen returns from National pageant
Miss Oregon Teen Ashlyn Hart is back in Florence after going to Hollywood, Calif. for the Miss Teen USA pageant, and while she did not advance, she’s in great spirits and thankful for the experience. She said the first day was preliminary, adding that she did well, followed by...
Walla Walla County Prosecutor’s Office will not charge former teacher
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla Public Schools said Wednesday it has been made aware that the Walla Walla County Prosecutor’s Office has decided not to prosecute former Walla Walla High School teacher Aaron Martin. This past April, Martin was placed on paid administrative leave following allegations of sexual misconduct made against him by an adult female community member.
Big Bro Joe Foundation helping families with school supplies
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The start of the school year is right around the corner, but before that first bell rings, families rush to gather supplies for the new school year. According to a report by the National Retail Federation, many families are expected to spend the second-highest amount of money on school supplies ever.
Long pursuit ends in an arrest
MORROW COUNTY – A pursuit that began in Boardman and ended on Highway 730 near Lewis and Clark Drive covered a little more than 30 miles, ending on Highway 730 in Morrow County. Fernando Contreras Jr. was arrested after a foot pursuit once he abandoned his vehicle near Lewis and Clark Drive.
Burglary investigation leads to two arrests, including attempted homicide suspect
WALLA WALLA – An investigation into a burglary in Walla Walla has led to two arrests on both sides of the Washington/Oregon state line. The Walla Walla Police Department responded Tuesday to a report of a burglary at 9 a.m. on the 1400 block of Heritage Road. The location is on farmland consisting of a house with multiple outbuildings.
iCan Swim Camp Teaching Water Skills at Hermiston Aquatic Center
The iCan Swim Program this week is teaching basic aquatic and safety skills to 22 swimmers with disabilities at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center. The program, created by iCan Shine and running through Friday, allows participants to work with 18 volunteers to develop swimming skills with a daily emphasis on life-saving water safety techniques. The five-day camp offers swimmers the chance to attend a 45-minute or 60-minute session each day, tailored to their age and skill level.
Weather Impact Alert Day on Saturday
PORTLAND, Ore. — KGW is issuing a Weather Impact Alert Day for Saturday afternoon and evening due to thunderstorms capable of producing hail, heavy rain, lighting and gusty winds. The widespread rain across Oregon may mitigate the wildfires burning in the state, a rare commodity in the summer. From Sunday afternoon to Monday, though, things are expected to dry out.
Newly identified remains of missing World War II soldier from Oregon set to return home
WASHINGTON (AP) — The remains of a missing World War II soldier from Oregon have been identified and are set to return to the state for burial, federal authorities announced Thursday. The remains of U.S. Army Private William Calkins were identified after being exhumed along with other unknown soldiers buried at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, the Department of Defense said in a statement reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting. The department’s Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, tasked with recovering prisoners of war and service members missing in action, said Calkins was captured after U.S. troops in Bataan province surrendered to Japanese forces. After surviving the harrowing 65-mile (105-kilometer) Bataan Death March, he was held at Cabanatuan POW Camp #1, where records show he died on Nov. 1, 1942, at the age of 20. He was buried with other prisoners in what was known as Common Grave 704. After the war, his remains were exhumed from the camp and relocated to the Philippine capital, where they were buried as “unknowns” at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, the agency said. They remained unidentified until this year.
OLCC rolls out new process to apply for liquor licenses
OREGON – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission or OLCC is rolling out a new process for businesses to apply for liquor licenses. Earlier this week the commission launched the new Cannabis and Alcohol Management Program (CAMP). The online portal will allow businesses to pay online, upload additional documents, and track the application process.
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...
Diamond Complex, Middle Fork fires see little growth overnight
KLAMATH & DOUGLAS COUNTIES, Ore. – Both the Diamond Complex and the Middle Fork fires burning in southwestern Oregon saw little growth overnight. The Diamond Complex, which is comprised of 27 fires on the Umpqua National Forest, is now estimated at 9,930 acres. According to the Thursday morning update,...
Ontario Feral Cat Project to sell Mo's Clam Chowder for kitten care fundraiser
ONTARIO, Oregon (CBS2) — The Ontario Feral Cat Project (OFCP) will presell Mo's Clam Chowder Base from the Oregon Coast to Ontario on Sept. 25 as part of a fundraiser to help get their kittens spayed, neutered, vaccinated, tested and microchipped. Ontario Feral Cat Project to sell Mo's Clam...
Oregon decision makers convene in Coos Bay for transportation tour and roundtable
Oregon’s Joint Committee on Transportation (JCT) held the Coos Bay leg of their statewide tour of transportation infrastructure on August 7th, 2024. Decision-makers from all over the state convened at Marshfield High School to tour the local area with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), participate in a round-table discussion, and hear concerns from the public. The day began with the ODOT tour of transportation sites around Coos Bay. An ODOT public transportation bus picked up legislators and local industry members at Marshfield High. It...
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