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Pacific Power Uses Drones to Monitor Electrical Equipment in Rural Oregon
Portland, Ore., (July 24, 2024) Pacific Power will use commercial drones designed for powerline inspections to take photos of Pacific Power’s assets to assist in mitigation of wildfire conditions and to improve system resilience. The drones will help Pacific Power conduct a series of inspections on various transmission, distribution...
Good start: Hops take first of six games with Canadians
The Hops may have only scored in a single inning, but they made the most of it in a 4-2 win in their series-opener with Vancouver on Tuesday night, July 23, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Hillsboro parlayed a couple singles, a double, a triple and a Junior Franco sacrifice fly into four third-inning runs, then rode the arms of starting pitcher Logan Clayton, along with relievers Alec Baker and Yordin Chalas to a victory over visiting Vancouver. ...
Treasure hunter thinks he’s struck lucky while scouring beach – before finding ‘profoundly sad’ note buried in sand
A METAL DETECTORIST thought they'd struck gold while scouring the beach for treasure - but instead made a "profoundly sad" discovery. What was initially believed to be a special trinket found on a beach in Oregon, USA, turned out to be a jar containing the cremated remains along with a personal note.
Portland Police Announce Arrest in Wilkes Neighborhood May Homicide, Suspect Charged with Murder
Portland residents received some closure yesterday, as the Portland Police Bureau announced the arrest of an individual in connection with a May homicide in Wilkes Neighborhood. 23-year-old Alex M. Brown-Golden was taken into custody yesterday, July 23, in a joint effort by the Portland Police Bureau's Homicide Unit and U.S. Marshals, as reported on the official Portland Police Bureau news release.
Hillary Clinton is coming to Portland weeks before 2024 presidential election
When Hillary Clinton visits Portland this fall on a book tour, she may have some insight into the national moment. Clinton, who ran for president in 2016 and lost the race to Donald Trump, will take the stage at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, just two weeks before an as-yet-undetermined Democrat takes on Trump, now in his third presidential run.
Summer Season of Giving: Northwest Family Services
As KATU celebrates a Summer Season of Giving, we highlight a local organization supporting family stability, children, and victims of crime. Northwest Family Services executive director and co-founder Rose Fuller joined us to share more. She was joined by Aubrey Devore, NWFS lead peer support specialist and former participant in their Children of Incarcerated Parents program. To donate to Northwest Family Services, visit nwfs.org/donate.
Swego performs at Bella Vista for 2024 Wednesday Music in the Parks series
A kid from Gresham brought his musical talents back to the town he grew up in for a performance in a park. Swego was the headliner of the second Wednesday Music in the Park of the 2024 season Wednesday, July 24, at Bella Vista Park, 401 N.W. Bella Vista Dr. The afrobeat musician, fresh off an international tour across Canada, performed in front of about 100 people enjoying the tunes and park. ...
Oregon State Football Position Preview 2024: Defensive Backs
Breaking down all of Oregon State's position groups. Fall camp is just days away and it's time to break down every position group as the Beavers prepare to kickoff the 2024 season on August 31st against Idaho State. With much of Oregon State's roster from 2023 departed and 46 new...
Idaho’s Mandatory Power Outages Draw Mixed Reactions
We're in the middle of one of the most dangerous wildfire seasons in recent memory as wildfires rattle the state of Oregon to its core. The people of Boise and surrounding areas are feeling the effects as well. Drastic times call for drastic measures. Whether we're happy with their plan...
Kotek declares Conflagration Act for Durkee, Battle Mtn. fires, deploys Oregon National Guard to help with blazes
CONDON, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Here's Wednesday's official updates on several of the large fires burning across Oregon: Governor Kotek Invokes the Emergency Conflagration Act for Durkee and Battle Mountain Complex Fires Durkee and Battle Mountain Complex Fires burning in Baker, Malheur, Grant, Umatilla Counties Canyonville, OR — Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act The post Kotek declares Conflagration Act for Durkee, Battle Mtn. fires, deploys Oregon National Guard to help with blazes appeared first on KTVZ.
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