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Gresham firefighters join Microwave Tower Wildfire defense as it threatens the Gorge
Gresham firefighters have joined the battle against the ever-growing Microwave Tower Wildfire, which sparked Monday, July 22, outside of Mosier. As of Wednesday morning, July 24, officials report the fire has grown to 704 acres. It continues to back down on a north-facing ridge along Interstate 84, just west of Mosier, causing travel disruptions and smokey conditions. The fire, which is of unknown origin, continues to creep closer to the...
Former Westview coach accused of slapping sleeping students appears in Yamhill Co. court
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Hillsboro Police officer, who was also the head football coach at Westview High School, was in court in Yamhill County today. Jamal Jones is accused of slapping or shaking high school football players during a camp at Linfield back in June. Police say they...
Judge seeks input from 5,000 Oregon foster children as lawsuit presses state to improve care
Children who’ve spent time in Oregon’s foster care system have a chance to tell a federal judge about their experiences to guide settlement of a class-action lawsuit. The proposed settlement, announced in May, requires the Oregon Department of Human Services, which runs the foster care system, to improve its placement of children in appropriate households, reduce abuse and provide better medical and mental health care.
Oregon livestock farmers will soon face more oversight
Oregon farmers raising sheep, chicken or cows will soon have to comply with new state rules. Environmental groups and some small farm advocates say the changes bring much-needed clarification on who qualifies for a permit usually reserved for large, commercial-scale livestock farms, while some agriculture trade groups say the changes put more undue burden on […] The post Oregon livestock farmers will soon face more oversight appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
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.
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