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Marble-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Oregon Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 6:28 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley as well as Baker and Malheur counties. Wind gusts of up to 55 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are anticipated. "At 6:28 p.m., Doppler radar tracked...
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...
Woman exits Oregon prison 21 months late after state corrections agency ‘really screwed up’
In April, Bridget McDermott was a prisoner at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and expected to spend another six months there before her release, which the corrections agency projected for Oct. 4. But the prison’s calculation was wrong. She spent an extra 21 months in Oregon’s women’s prison when she should have been free, after serving about 14 years on a 2010 robbery, burglary and kidnapping conviction in Lane County. Her...
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.
Climate change a growing public health threat in Oregon, but state adapting, report finds
More Oregonians are suffering from respiratory, heart and mental health issues caused by extreme weather events linked to climate change, and rural, elderly and minority communities are being hit the hardest, a new state report found. But new investments in portable air conditioners, home air filtration systems and gardens and green spaces are helping lessen […]
Roseburg Fire Department gives tour, demonstrations to students from Sister City
ROSEBURG, Ore. — This past Tuesday, Roseburg Fire Department Chief Tyler Christopherson provided a station tour to several students from the City of Roseburg's Sister City - Kuki City, Japan. Chief Christopherson provided a tour of Station 1, located at the Roseburg Public Safety Center. While providing the tour,...
Docs confident ahead of AAA American Legion state tournament
The regular season ended extremely late for the Roseburg Dr. Stewart’s American Legion baseball team in Klamath Falls on Monday, but a doubleheader sweep of the Falcons secured the Docs an extra day of rest and preparation for the upcoming AAA American Legion Oregon state tournament. Roseburg (23-16-1, 14-6...
Bend Pilates’ Debby Bowen Becomes One of Only Two Balanced Body Educators in Oregon
Debby Bowen, a leader in the Pilates community of Central Oregon, has achieved another milestone by becoming one of only two Balanced Body Educators in the state of Oregon. As the first Pilates instructor in Central Oregon certified through the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) in 2008, Bowen continues to elevate the standard of Pilates instruction in the region. Balanced Body, renowned as the world’s leading provider of Pilates equipment and education, selects Master Instructors from around the globe for their innovation, expertise, and creativity. After a rigorous application and interview process, Bowen stated, “It’s an honor to be accepted into the program and feels like a great next step for me in my Pilates career.”
State agrees to reimburse school districts for underpayments
The Oregon Department of Education has agreed to reimburse the Klamath County School District more than $2.5 million after it underpaid school districts by using federal forest funds to offset State School Fund allocations. The state’s decision to reimburse school districts comes a year after the KCSD Board of Directors...
Extras wanted for ‘Criminal,’ Portland-filmed TV series with ‘Sons of Anarchy,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ stars
The cast of ”Criminal,” an upcoming Amazon Prime Video series that is filming in Portland, features an impressive lineup of well-known actors, including Charlie Hunnam (”Sons of Anarchy”), Emilia Clarke (”Game of Thrones”), and Luke Evans (”The Alienist”). The local casting company,...
Ashland Bloomsbury Books, Late July Author Talks
Mama Needs a Refill: Finding Light in the Midst of Madness. Join Life Coach, Retreat Leader and Author Jenny Gwinn McGlothern in our store, as she shares highlights from her book, Mama Needs a Refill: Finding Light in the Midst of Madness. This book is designed for those who don’t have a lot of time to read but are seeking practical, accessible tools to put themselves first while caring for others. McGlothern will share tips, inspiration, tools and ideas that help anyone who is ready to practice meaningful soul care in an overwhelmed, over scheduled world.
Community resource center opens in Phoenix, helping those access basic needs
PHOENIX, Ore. – The Talent-Phoenix School District opened up a community resource center for families in need of basic necessities. From diapers, clothes, and food, families were waiting 30 minutes before the resource center opened. “Just to be able to support that with no barrier right there's there's no...
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