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Longtime staple of Sandy Mountain Festival honored as grand marshal
For decades, the image of the Mountain Man and Rusty the Dancing Bear have represented the Sandy Mountain Festival. Now, for what is possibly his last festival, the Mountain Man himself, Daniel Stevens, will be honored as grand marshal of the parade on July 11. “It’s probably the most exciting thing, to be recognized by a community I’ve served for so many years,” Stevens said. “You can’t get any better...
Five-mile stretch of I-84 to be closed 13 hours for graffiti, litter removal
Travelers beware — a major overnight closure is planned along Interstate 84 next weekend that will close rail and highway traffic along a five-mile stretch. The Oregon Department of Transportation announced a closure from 11 p.m. Saturday, July 13, to noon Sunday, July 14, for graffiti and litter removal. I-84 east and west will be closed from Interstate 205 to Interstate 5. All on-ramps to I-84 will be closed, as...
Multnomah County prepares to open cooling spaces as forecasts predict triple-digit heat wave
Multnomah County is gearing up to help people in the Portland area stay cool as the region’s tame summer weather is expected to shift into triple-digit temperatures over the Fourth of July weekend. County officials have yet to announce where and when they will set up cooling centers, but...
Sandy Kiwanians invite all to annual breakfast, car show in Hull Park
With July just around the corner, members of the Sandy Kiwanis Club are readying their smiles and spatulas for the annual Cruise-in & Breakfast at Hull Park and Learning Center, 43233 S.E. Oral Hull Road, Sandy. This year, the traditional community car show will run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28. The event will include all of the trappings that have come to be expected, such as...
Multnomah County drug deflection program details — and limitations — come into focus as start date gets closer
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon is less than two months away from the recriminalization of most hard drugs. On Sept. 1, it will once again be illegal to possess drugs like fentanyl, meth and cocaine — rolling back a key portion of Measure 110, the law that decriminalized possession of small amounts of those drugs in 2020.
As heat arrives, Portland air conditioning units kick in
"If people do need cooling centers, you know, obviously Thursday provides a unique situation for us because it is a holiday, it's the Fourth of July," Chris Voss said. "So some of the normal locations that people might go to would be closed."
Multnomah County enacts 2024 summer burn ban
With hot and dry conditions, Multnomah County has enacted a burn ban Tuesday, July 2, for all areas of the county. The ban includes backyard burning, recreational campfires and fire pits, and agricultural burning (including agriculture wastes, crops, field burning; as well as permitted open burning for land clearing, slash, stump, debris, or controlled burning). The burn ban, announced by the Multnomah County Fire Defense Board, which comprises local fire...
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 […]
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.
Health authority issues measles advisory
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and county public health officials are investigating two cases of measles in a single Clackamas County household. One household member, an unvaccinated adult, was confirmed to have measles Friday, June 14. The individual developed a rash June 11. While the time range of the exposure is believed to be between May 19 and June 4, the specific location of the exposure, which occurred in Marion County, is unknown, suggesting there may be other, unreported measles cases in Oregon, according to...
Oh, rats – rodents are plaguing Southeast neighborhoods
Rats are no strangers to our neighborhoods, but lately there has been an upsurge in their presence – or so many believe. People report recently having problems with these persistent rodents, and solutions can be difficult and varied. One neighbor wrote to THE BEE recently about it, and suggested that an article on the subject might help others. “We moved to the Woodstock neighborhood a couple of years ago, and recently started struggling with rats getting into our crawlspace,” she told us. ...
Multnomah County Initiative to Move People From the Streets Into Housing Meets Its Benchmark
One year after the fizzle of her ambitious initiative to move people directly from the streets into apartments, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson can claim a victory: The program appears to have at last met its initial goal. The Joint Office of Homeless Services, which Vega Pederson oversees, announced...
Oregon cities prepare for a very hot Fourth of July weekend
Weather forecasters are predicting a heat wave across much of Oregon starting Thursday, with temperatures potentially reaching triple-digits over the weekend. Highs could get up to 104 in Portland and Bend, and even hotter in Salem. “There is a 20 percent probability of temperatures hitting 110 degrees on the 5th...
Instead of Fireworks, Oregon Cities Will Use Drones and Lasers
This Fourth of July might be different for Oregon revelers, as some cities retire colorful fireworks displays in favor of live music, laser shows and swarms of illuminated drones. Tigard, Lake Oswego, Oregon City and Wilsonville are all opting for these more technologically advanced alternatives. Here’s where you can find...
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