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Portland Author Alissa Hattman Shortlisted for 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction
Portland author Alissa Hattman has made the shortlist for the nationwide 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction for her first novel, Sift (The 3rd Thing Press, 120 pages, $24). After an open nomination process last April in which authors and fans alike could nominate fiction novels that represented ideas reflected in Le Guin’s work, Hattman joins nine other authors on the shortlist. This year’s recipient of the prize will be chosen by a panel of authors that includes writers such as The Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood and The Paper Menagerie author Ken Liu.
Pearl District Beer and Arts Fest Returns July 27th and 28th
Second-annual event returns to Portland this weekend. Backwoods Brewing, Deschutes Brewery, and several guest breweries and cider producers teamed up to produce the Pearl District Beer and Arts Fest. On Saturday, July 27th, and Sunday, July 28th, festivalgoers will enjoy beer, live music, and food trucks in Portland’s North Park Blocks. You will find more details in the press release below.
Washington gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $4.10 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $4.13 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 6 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $3.70 on Jan. 2, 2023, and as...
Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and Baker City as flames from the Durkee fire advanced toward the roadway in multiple locations. The Oregon Department of Transportation also closed the eastbound lanes of I-84 from Pendleton to Baker City and warned Tuesday night that travelers should expect continued highway closures in eastern Oregon as fire crews actively fight fire from the interstate. The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday night authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the lightning-caused blaze that started July 17. It had scorched nearly 375 square miles (971 square kilometers) as of Tuesday afternoon. The Durkee fire was threatening homes in and around the communities of Durkee, Huntington and Rye Valley, as well as the interstate, cell towers and power infrastructure in the area. Fire crews and equipment from 22 states were battling the blaze as of Tuesday, authorities said.
Portland Community Demands Action After Drive-By Shooting Releases 70 Rounds Near Montessori School
Portland's Dawson Park, a site of repeated gun violence, became the focal point once again after a drive-by shooter unleashed over 70 rounds during preschool pickup last Friday, as confirmed by the Portland Police Bureau. In response to community outcry, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Police Chief Bob Day addressed the surge in violence, with Wheeler declaring an optimistic view of the city's gun violence reduction, stating, "While it may ring hollow right now, it’s important to note that the city’s gun violence is showing significant improvement year over year," during a news conference reported by FOX 28 Savannah. However, the shooting's proximity to the Arc-En-Ciel Montessori School raised serious concerns from parents about the safety of their children, with one parent noting the fear that "stray bullets could end up in our children’s classroom at any time," as told to KOIN 6 News.
Port of Ridgefield to prioritize commercial, retail and public use in waterfront revitalization
The Port of Ridgefield’s leaders envision the city’s untapped waterfront, located between Lake River and the downtown area, as a commercial hub. The Port of Ridgefield leased its
130-mile stretch of I-84 in eastern Oregon shut down because of wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. — Firefighters in the Pacific Northwest scrambled Tuesday, July 23, to contain two fires that were threatening several small towns in Oregon, and a key stretch of interstate connecting Oregon and Idaho was shut down as flames advanced. Authorities ordered Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon shut down...
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