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Portland State picked to finish toward the bottom in 2024 Big Sky football preseason polls
The Big Sky conference released its 2024 football preseason polls and all-conference selections on July 19, projecting the Portland State Vikings to finish at the back-end of the conference and with one all-conference honoree. The Big Sky's media poll projected the Viks to finish 10th out of 12 teams, while the coaches poll had them up one spot at nine. The selections come after Portland State finished out 2023 with a 5-6 overall record and a 4-4 record in conference. ...
Man found seriously injured after stabbing in Fairview
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that injured one person in Fairview early Wednesday morning. Just after 2 a.m., deputies responded to the report of a stabbing in the 20800 block of Northeast Sandy Boulevard. Deputies arrived to the scene and found a man with a serious injury.
Power outages begin in Eastern Oregon as wildfire and storms collide
Baker City, OR (CBS2) — Idaho Power is reporting power outages between Baker City and Dixe Oregon. The outages are weather-related and are affecting over 600 customers at this time. Idaho Power has warned residents in Eastern Oregon and Western Idaho that approaching thunderstorms and winds that are expected to reach in excess of 50 mph could cause them to preemptively shut power off in an effort to avoid new wildfire starts.
Update: Air quality alert issued for Oregon
On Wednesday at 6:02 p.m. an updated air quality alert was issued for Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Morrow, Umatilla and Wheeler counties. According to the National Weather Service, "Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes runny nose aggravate heart and lung diseases and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition."
'Drowning machines': Oregon's ongoing battle with little-known waterway killer
Picture this: It's a warm and sunny day in Oregon, and a group of friends decides to float down the Willamette River. They drive to a boat launch parking lot, gather some food and drinks, and launch themselves downriver in inflatable innertubes. The water gently carries them downstream until, without warning, serene waters...
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. ...
Judge seeks perspective of 5,000 Oregon foster children as the state moves toward reforms
Children who spent time in Oregon’s foster care system have a chance to talk about their experiences with a federal judge who is finalizing a historical settlement in a class-action lawsuit. The settlement, announced in May, requires the Oregon Department of Human Services, which runs the foster care system, to improve in its placement of […] The post Judge seeks perspective of 5,000 Oregon foster children as the state moves toward reforms appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Gazette is finished, but Sherwood coverage is far from over
All good things must come to an end. And so it is for Sherwood Gazette. This August edition of Sherwood Gazette is our last, and we will stop updating our website sherwoodgazette.com on Aug. 15. We understand that this may be a disappointment, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this will cause. It has been a very difficult decision. Like many local businesses, we’ve been squeezed by competing business pressures — from social media and the internet to rising paper prices and the cost...
Trail Blazers lag behind in key aspect of NBA roster construction
After picking up Dalano Banton's $2.2 million team option, the Portland Trail Blazers have all 15 roster spots accounted for entering the 2024-25 season. Jared Dubin of Last Night, In Basketball (subscription required) had an interesting article breaking down how all 30 NBA teams constructed their current rosters. Specifically, what number of players on each team's roster were acquired via trade, draft, or free agency? The Trail Blazers almost immediately stood out as a team with an unconventional chart.
Rachel Minaya, mother of Trail Blazers’ Justin Minaya, found dead in New Jersey home
Rachel Minaya, the mother of Portland Trail Blazers forward Justin Minaya and wife of New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya, was found dead Saturday in the couple’s New Jersey home, authorities said. Rachel Minaya, according to reports, was declared dead after police found her “unconscious and unresponsive.”. She...
See it: Oregon now battling country’s largest 'megafire'
The Durkee Fire in eastern Oregon has burned around a quarter of a million after lighting started the blaze around July 17. Travel along Interstate 84 has been intermittently shut down, and evacuations have been issued after the fire doubled in size.
Smoke from wildfires blankets town in Hood River Valley
ODELL, Ore. (KATU) — Resources are being poured onto several wildfires burning across Oregon. On the east side of the state is the Durkee Fire, now the largest active wildfire in the country. It is one of 60 wildfires burning across Oregon and Washington spread by wind and fueled...
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
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