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How to prepare for the weekend heat wave in Clackamas County
Oregon City and Clackamas County will experience the first heat wave of the summer over the holiday weekend. The National Weather ServicesPortland office released an excessive heat warning weather message on Tuesday, July 2 that warned of “dangerously hot conditions with temperatures from 100 to 105 expected.” The NWS warning is in effect from noon, Thursday, July 4 to 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. ...
Burn bans announced for major areas in Portland metro
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Days ahead of an excessive heat warning for the Portland metro rolling into the weekend, regional officials announced burn bans are either in effect immediately or in the coming days. At this time, both Portland and Washington County have burn bans in place. A burn ban takes effect in Clackamas County […]
Portland Suspect Moyasar Osman Mohamed-Ahmed in Custody for Second Degree Murder Following Voluntary Surrender
In a turn of events connected to a recent homicide, Moyasar Osman Mohamed-Ahmed has been taken into custody following his voluntary surrender to law enforcement officials. On the afternoon of Monday, July 1, Mohamed-Ahmed contacted a deputy from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, inciting the arrest under a standing murder warrant. The Portland Police Bureau was subsequently alerted, leading to Mohamed-Ahmed’s detainment at the Multnomah County Detention Center on a charge of Murder in the Second Degree, as it relates to the death of Sean K. Smeeden.
Milwaukie Welcomes "Auntie's Place," a New Shelter for Native Families Funded by Metro Initiative
In the heart of Milwaukie, the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYFA) along with Clackamas County celebrated the opening of Khwat yaka haws or "Auntie’s Place" on June 25, 2024, a new shelter program serving Native families in need. The name Khwat yaka haws, meaning “Auntie’s Place” in Chinook, was proposed by Oregon State Representative Tawna Sanchez, who also serves as NAYA's director of Family Services, and reflects the shelter's dedication to provide a nurturing environment, reminiscent of the supportive role aunties play in Indigenous communities.
Portland metro area cities turning to alternatives for 4th of July celebrations
TIGARD Ore. (KPTV) - Drones and laser light shows, a new way many cities across the country and here in Oregon are choosing to celebrate the 4th of July instead of using fireworks. For the first time, the City of Tigard will opt out of the traditional firework show, for...
Excessive heat warning affecting Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon from Friday to Tuesday
On Wednesday at 3:02 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning valid from Friday noon until Tuesday 10 p.m. for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon.
Celebrate safely this Fourth of July: Rethink the Drink, drive sober
As Oregonians gear up to celebrate the busy months of summer – from Fourth of July and barbecues to weddings and river outings – the Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) Excessive Alcohol Use Prevention Program and the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Impaired Driving Program are partnering to remind everyone about the importance of driving sober and drinking less. Excessive drinking impairs a person’s judgment, slows reaction times and increases the likelihood of making fatal decisions. This Fourth of July, OHA and ODOT are encouraging people...
ODFW to host online public meetings for feedback on proposed changes to big game regulations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a series of online public meetings next week with district wildlife biologists presenting proposed changes to next year's big game regulations and getting feedback. One in-person meeting is also scheduled in Springfield on July 10. Each meeting...
Anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim acts spur surge of reported hate incidents in Oregon
Hateful acts directed at Oregonians because of their religion drove an increase in reported bias-related crimes and non-criminal incidents over the past year, according to a report released Monday by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. Oregonians in 2023 reported nearly 3,000 incidents of bias to a confidential state hotline, and about 20% of those incidents […] The post Anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim acts spur surge of reported hate incidents in Oregon appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Cooling shelters opening up in Southern Oregon, Northern California
OREGON -- With the extreme heat starting on July 4, cooling shelters are opening across Southern Oregon. NewsWatch 12 has the details. Open from July 4 to July 7 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 324 West 6th St. Operated by ACCESS. Will provide water, restrooms, snacks and a...
Oregon tech hubs left out of federal funding blitz
Two Oregon tech hubs were left out of a more than half-billion dollar federal funding announcement Tuesday aimed at technology development. The Oregon State University-led projects — Corvallis Microfluidics and the Pacific Northwest Mass Timber Tech Hub — were named among 31 finalists last year out of 400 applicants. They were competing for grants up to $70 million.
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