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Sandy's Todd Hoffman creates opportunities for microbusinesses with new venture
Though he’s largely known for his TV presence on “Gold Rush” and “Hoffman Family Gold” on the Discovery Channel, Todd Hoffman has recently made a name for himself in business in Sandy. Despite spending ample time in Alaska for his gold mining endeavors, Hoffman has called Sandy home for 17 years, and grew up in North Portland. Over the past few years, Hoffman has acquired a few properties in town...
Thunderstorms in Eastern Oregon this evening, but otherwise comfortable through the weekend
We’re seeing another typical summer day which includes pleasant weather over and west of the Cascades. Here in Portland we’ll be topping out in the lower 80s the next couple hours. A very weak weather system moving overhead will bring a breezy northwest wind through the evening along with a few clouds.
Excessive heat warning predicted to expire at 8 p.m.
The warning was for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley and Malheur County. "Temperatures Thursday will lower about ten degrees following tonight's cold front. Friday is expected to be another several degrees cooler," states the National Weather Service. Weather service Heat safety: Protecting yourself in hot conditions. Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated...
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...
Portland police and outreach workers connect 140 people addicted to drugs with same-day services
PORTLAND, Ore. — On a bench in Portland’s South Park Blocks Wednesday morning, Lobo waited for his girlfriend to finish getting ready in one of the few public bathrooms in the city. Lobo has been homeless for 35 years. The two were heading out to panhandle. It was a good day for it, Lobo explained.
Dawson Park rally draws Portland leaders for discussion about solutions to gun violence
A small crowd gathered at Dawson Park Wednesday morning to discuss their concerns and ideas for solutions to gun violence after a shooting last Friday that left over 80 bullet casings scattered across the grass where children play. It was the fourth shooting in the area just this year. "What...
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...
Data Centers Continuing Growth In Hillsboro Leads To Larger Questions About The Value They Bring
They are coming from all over the world. They want our clean, clear water. They want our relatively cheap power and land. They want access to the massive fiber optic cables that run from all over the world, across the Pacific, and through the Tualatin Valley on their way East to I-5 and beyond. They want the tax subsidies that Oregon lavishes upon them. They bring construction jobs but, once completed, offer very few jobs per acre. Their value to the digital world is unquestioned. But their value to the people of Hillsboro, Oregon, needs to be.
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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