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Mature trees to be airdropped into Troutdale’s Beaver Creek Canyon
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s fully-grown trees being airdropped into Troutdale. Greenery is being brought into East Multnomah County during a jaw-dropping Metro Regional Government operation that will not only support nature and wildlife, but will be quite the spectacle for us humans. On Monday, July 29, low-flying helicopters will be hovering near the intersection of Southeast Troutdale Road and Cochran Road to place 74 whole trees with...
WSP Adding Extra Patrol in Tri-Cities for Water Follies Weekend
The Tri-City Water Follies is a huge party on the Columbia River in Tri-Cities that shows exciting hydroplane racing in the water. Along the edges of the water are all the spectators having a big ol' party as this event brings in people from all over the Norhtwest. With this,...
Proposal to shut down public working forests threatens critical state services and jobs
Washington faces significant social and economic risks if anti-forestry groups succeed in persuading the Board of Natural Resources and candidates for commissioner of public lands to close an ...
Fatal Crash on Highway 101 in Clatsop County
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 5:20 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 15, in Clatsop County. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Dodge Dakota, operated by Thoren Poole (33) of Seaside, entered the northbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a Ford F450, operated by Jeremy Townsend (50) of Warrenton, head-on. The operator of the Dodge (Poole) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Ford (Townsend) was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. The highway was impacted for approximately six hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Gearhart Fire, Clatsop County Sheriff's Office, and ODOT.
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 42K-SF Self-Storage in Kelso
Marcus & Millichap facilitated the sale of Gordon’s Mini Storage, a 42,020-square-foot self-storage facility in Kelso, Washington. The asset was sold at a confidential price. Christopher Secreto, an investment specialist in Marcus & Millichap’s Seattle office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller,...
Portland chef at 'Ox' is top 10 finalist in Guy Fieri’s recipe contest
Faron Dexter is a chef at 'Ox' in Portland and is also a top 10 finalist in the 'Big Flavor, Bigger Heroes' recipe contest from Guy Fieri. He joins FOX 12 NOW in studio to talk about entering the contest, his signature recipe, the Portland food scene and more.
Brownsville's 'Stand By Me Day' festival celebrates classic '80s movie
BROWNSVILLE, Ore. – Nearly four decades later, the City of Brownsville continues to celebrate its role in the classic 1980s film ‘Stand By Me,’ and fans of the movie turn out in droves to pay their respects at the Stand By Me Day festival held each year on July 23.
Crook County's Greater Idaho measure passed, so now what?
In May, Crook County voters approved a ballot measure that expressed citizen support for the Greater Idaho movement. But what does its passage mean and what can residents expect to happen now? Voters approved Measure 7-86, an advisory question regarding citizen sentiment for relocation of the Oregon-Idaho border, by a 53.44%-46.56% margin. Crook County is one of 13 Oregon counties whose citizens have voted in support of the Greater Idaho...
An Adult Foster Home Fell Into Disrepair After Its Operator’s Death
ADDRESS: 3735 SE Martins St. WHY IT’S EMPTY: Its owner died. By her daughter’s telling, Orvalee Farris, who died in 2020, was there for the birth of the adult foster care industry in Oregon. Farris died in 2020 from breast cancer at age 77, leaving behind a house...
Sandy's Todd Hoffman creates opportunities for microbusinesses with new venture
Though he’s largely known for his TV presence on “Gold Rush” and “Hoffman Family Gold” on the Discovery Channel, Todd Hoffman has recently made a name for himself in business in Sandy. Despite spending ample time in Alaska for his gold mining endeavors, Hoffman has called Sandy home for 17 years, and grew up in North Portland. Over the past few years, Hoffman has acquired a few properties in town...
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