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Oregon’s temperatures are dipping, but last month’s heat wave solidified an unsettling trend: Extreme heat is hitting Oregon’s aging population hard. With withering temperatures at 100 degrees or higher during the July 2024 heatwave, 16 people died due to suspected issues related to the heat, according to the state’s medical examiner’s office. All but two of the deaths were people over the age of 50 and most of them were in their 70s or 80s.

ASHLAND – Above all else, the Southern Oregon men's soccer team's spot in the NAIA Top 25 and status as the Cascade Conference title favorite reflects the respect commanded by its remarkable consistency under head coach Davie Carmichael. The Raiders, as is natural for a team with six starters...

Portland Public Schools announced this week that all district students will have access to free breakfast and lunch at school every day this coming year. Officials said the change is possible because of expanded federal eligibility requirements and additional funds from the state’s Student Success Act. The change means...

If there had ever been a year for Oregon’s high school seniors to fall behind on applying for federal aid for college, this year would’ve been it. The U.S. Department of Education’s rollout of the revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has been plagued by technical glitches, aid miscalculations and repeated delays. Financial aid officers and higher education student advocates worried these hurdles would discourage high school seniors from applying at all.

Miss Oregon Teen Ashlyn Hart is back in Florence after going to Hollywood, Calif. for the Miss Teen USA pageant, and while she did not advance, she’s in great spirits and thankful for the experience. She said the first day was preliminary, adding that she did well, followed by...

Eugene police shot a man suspected of multiple violent crimes Wednesday evening after an extended standoff near 12th Avenue and Arthur Street. Acting on a tip from a Portland-area agency, officers in Eugene identified the man as a suspect wanted on charges including attempted murder in the second degree with a firearm and...

In May, the district had to take out a line of credit just to be able to pay its staff for the year, according to meeting materials. Interim Fire Chief Aaron Bustard said staffing costs alone are using up 110% of the district's revenues. He said the district has struggled...

The history, challenges and possible outcomes of the war in Ukraine will be the topic of Oregon State University – Cascades Science Pub, titled The Situation in Ukraine, on September 17. Sarah Henderson, an associate professor of political science in Oregon State’s School of Public Policy in the College...

..AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory...in effect until at least 5 PM PDT Wednesday. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Lake, Klamath, eastern Douglas, and northern Jackson counties due to wildfires burning in the region. The DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in southern Jackson County through this period due to smoke from surrounding fires. The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather and planned burn operations. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: - Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. - Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. - People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. - Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. - Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org.

Roseburg could see the first measurable rain since mid-June on Saturday. Forecasters at the National Weather Service told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that strong low pressure will drop in from the north, leading to instability and the possibility of rain and maybe even thunderstorms. Roseburg saw two...

PORTLAND, Ore. — KGW is issuing a Weather Impact Alert Day for Saturday afternoon and evening due to thunderstorms capable of producing hail, heavy rain, lighting and gusty winds. The widespread rain across Oregon may mitigate the wildfires burning in the state, a rare commodity in the summer. From Sunday afternoon to Monday, though, things are expected to dry out.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The remains of a missing World War II soldier from Oregon have been identified and are set to return to the state for burial, federal authorities announced Thursday. The remains of U.S. Army Private William Calkins were identified after being exhumed along with other unknown soldiers buried at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, the Department of Defense said in a statement reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting. The department’s Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, tasked with recovering prisoners of war and service members missing in action, said Calkins was captured after U.S. troops in Bataan province surrendered to Japanese forces. After surviving the harrowing 65-mile (105-kilometer) Bataan Death March, he was held at Cabanatuan POW Camp #1, where records show he died on Nov. 1, 1942, at the age of 20. He was buried with other prisoners in what was known as Common Grave 704. After the war, his remains were exhumed from the camp and relocated to the Philippine capital, where they were buried as “unknowns” at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, the agency said. They remained unidentified until this year.

Inflation, the cost of health insurance, and the inability to fill open job positions continue to be big problems for small businesses, according to two reports issued this week by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy association. “Owning and operating a small...

As businesses embrace the shift to paperless operations, local tech company, Nine Peaks Solutions, is making waves in Central Oregon, around the country, and as far away as the Caribbean. Over the past couple of years, this homegrown firm has experienced significant growth by helping organizations optimize their internal processes and document management.

OREGON – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission or OLCC is rolling out a new process for businesses to apply for liquor licenses. Earlier this week the commission launched the new Cannabis and Alcohol Management Program (CAMP). The online portal will allow businesses to pay online, upload additional documents, and track the application process.

Winter is coming, and if you're in Idaho or the Pacific Northwest, you might be curious about what to expect. Let's break down the Farmers' Almanac winter forecast in a way that's easy to digest. First, Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, including Washington and Oregon, are in for some mixed...

KLAMATH & DOUGLAS COUNTIES, Ore. – Both the Diamond Complex and the Middle Fork fires burning in southwestern Oregon saw little growth overnight. The Diamond Complex, which is comprised of 27 fires on the Umpqua National Forest, is now estimated at 9,930 acres. According to the Thursday morning update,...

Oregon’s Joint Committee on Transportation (JCT) held the Coos Bay leg of their statewide tour of transportation infrastructure on August 7th, 2024. Decision-makers from all over the state convened at Marshfield High School to tour the local area with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), participate in a round-table discussion, and hear concerns from the public. The day began with the ODOT tour of transportation sites around Coos Bay. An ODOT public transportation bus picked up legislators and local industry members at Marshfield High. It...

The Ohio State Buckeyes could still steal away an Oregon Ducks' five-star commit.

In July, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 8,500 jobs, following a revised decline of 700 jobs in June. A State of Oregon Employment Department release said July’s largest gains were 2,300 jobs in professional and business services, 2,000 in health care and social assistance, 1,800 in government, and 1,400 in construction. Declines were largest in leisure and hospitality and retail trade, with losses of 700 and 500 jobs respectively.