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‘Dangerously hot’ temps to spur Oregon wildfire growth
“Dangerously hot” daytime temperatures in the high 90s and low 100s are forecast for areas of Central and Eastern Oregon between Aug. 1 and Aug. 7, increasing the risk of heat-related illness and rapid wildfire spread, the National Weather Service and firefighting officials warn.
Big Lots will close these 143 stores — among them 2 in Oregon, 12 in Washington
Last month, discount chain Big Lots said it would close 35 to 40 locations after its revenue numbers saw a steep decline impacted by what it called a “challenging consumer environment.”. But, now a month later, Big Lots isn’t just closing 35 to 40 stores, it will actually be...
Oregon to get a massive 900 MW solar + battery storage project
Brookfield Renewable US has filed a Notice of Intent to develop one of Oregon’s largest solar + battery storage projects. The 900-megawatt (MW) Speedway Solar and Battery Storage Project will be east of the city of Grass Valley in Sherman County and will span roughly 9,500 acres on privately owned land. It’s named as such because it’s near an operating racetrack. Brookfield has not yet shared how much battery storage it intends to use, but the solar farm could potentially power up to 150,000 households.
Oregon under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 12:56 p.m. on Wednesday valid from Thursday 11 a.m. until Friday 8 p.m. for Grande Ronde Valley, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Ochoco-John Day Highlands, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades, North Central Oregon and Central Oregon.
Oregon man accused of setting garbage on fire on BLM land
A man accused of starting a garbage fire on public land in Lane County has been arrested, Bureau of Land Management officials said Wednesday. And officials are using the incident to remind people to take extra care on public lands. As of Wednesday, 1.2 million acres have burned in Oregon so far this wildfire season, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center.
Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter of Portland resigns from state Legislature
State Rep. Maxine Dexter, a Portland Democrat, will serve her last day as a legislator on Aug. 30 to focus on her run for Congress. After four years representing House District 33, which covers northwest and downtown Portland, Dexter appears poised to represent Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District. She won the competitive Democratic primary in May […]
Rare Rocky Mountain goat sighting on Mount Hood
A pair of hikers say they happened upon a rare Rocky Mountain goat sighting on Mount Hood on July 27. Oregon resident Jackson Smith told KOIN 6 News that he was backpacking with a friend on Yocum Ridge Trail at approximately 5 p.m. when they spotted the goat descending the cliffside. “I heard some rock fall along the ridge to our north and looked up to see this Rocky Mountain Goat about 30 to 50 yards away from us,” Smith said. “We were both completely shocked, but stayed still and silent as the goat began its descent down the ridge towards the Sandy River below.” KOIN 6 News is a news partner of the Portland Tribune. Find the original story at koin.com.
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