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Fire crews battle blaze off McKenzie View Drive
Fire crews rushed late Tuesday to a fire burning near the McKenzie River north of Springfield. Amid red flag conditions, crews from multiple agencies were on the scene at about 7:30 p.m., working to keep the fire from cresting a nearby hill to the north. ...
Don Johnson Jr., former high school football coach, Ducks recruiting coordinator dies
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A former Portland area high school football coach, as well as an Oregon Ducks football recruiting director, Don Johnson Jr., has died at the age of 49. His son, a collegiate wide receiver who last played at UT Martin, confirmed the news via social media on Tuesday morning.
Family and friends anxiously await the apprehension of suspected killer Anthony Wesley Tyrrell
Rozaleena Rasmussen was found killed near Cottage Grove in June with authorities looking to catch her killer. Family and friends of murdered Cottage Grove woman speak out. Family and friends of a 29-year-old woman found murdered in Cottage Grove are trying to grieve while waiting to see her killer arrested.
Zoom Room to unleash dog services, pet community in Hillsboro
An incoming business is about to unleash a whole new level of canine camaraderie in Hillsboro. Zoom Room is unlocking the kennels for its grand opening Saturday, July 20, offering dog-training services and a community hub for local pets and their owners at 9389 N.E. Windsor St. “At Zoom Room, we want your dog to learn the skills necessary to behave inside and outside of the home,” franchise owner Joe...
Sweetening up summer: Scooped! Ice Cream Festival set for Labor Day Weekend in Hillsboro
Prepare for the sweetest event of the summer. The Scooped! All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival is churning out unlimited ice cream from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1, at the Wingspan Event & Conference Center at Westside Commons in Hillsboro. Featuring more than 50 flavors, attendees will have the chance to indulge in desserts from local and national brands — guaranteed to satisfy every palate. ...
Some say removing hydropower on the Willamette could reduce electric bills and save fish
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and environmental groups are calling for the release of an overdue Army Corps of Engineers report ordered by Congress in 2022. The Water Resources Development Act of 2022 called on the Corps to release a disposition study on the...
Afternoons staying very warm, hottest on Saturday
Good morning! Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are developing across portions of northwest Oregon & southwest Washington. As I write this discussion around 3:00 A.M., I’m watching two clusters of thunderstorms. One cluster is developing over the central Oregon Coast (basically right over Newport), and the other cluster is developing in central Oregon (near Madras). These showers and storms are linked to a shortwave trough that is moving over the region. This shortwave will continue to push northward this morning, and the action will shift focus into western / central Washington. Between mid to late morning, clouds will gradually clear. This should bring us another very warm afternoon, but not quite as warm as yesterday. Temperatures will max out in the upper 80s and low 90s along the I-5 corridor.
Oregon Lower Treasure Valley and Malheur County under an excessive heat watch from Thursday to Tuesday
On Tuesday at 1:02 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch valid from Thursday 11 a.m. until Tuesday 11 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley and Malheur County. The weather service describes, "Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 110 degrees possible at low elevations. Hottest...
Portland police struggle to stop dangerous street takeovers: ‘They’re growing more bold by the day’
Portland police remain overwhelmed by illegal street takeovers, despite new laws that target participants and aid efforts to stop them, the Police Bureau said. The bureau has seen a “dramatic increase” in street takeovers since the COVID-19 pandemic, said Lt. Chadd Stensgaard, who oversees Portland Police Bureau missions against the events.
Micah McDowell Selected In 17th Round By Miami
FORT WORTH, Texas – Oregon State infielder Micah McDowell has been selected in the 17th round, 514th overall, by the Miami Marlins Tuesday in the MLB First-Year Player Draft. McDowell played in 147 career games for the Beavers from 2020-24, starting in 131. He batted .307 with 123 runs...
OSU SB: Gutierrez, Weir Sign for ’25 Season
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Head coach Laura Berg and the Oregon State softball program have added a pair of student-athletes ahead of the 2025 season: Sam Gutierrez and Maddy Weir. San Diego, Calif. (Eastern New Mexico/Newman (Kan.)) Making the move from a pair of Division II institutions – Eastern New...
City of Springfield Seeking Mural Painters for ‘Upstream Art 2024’ Project
Between now and August 14, the City of Springfield’s Stormwater Team is looking for artists of all ages and from anywhere in Oregon to apply for their 9th annual storm drain mural-painting project, UpStream Art. “This project is perfect for artists who love to paint and who care about...
Eugene police, Union Pacific face clashes with advocates during homeless camp sweeps
EUGENE, Ore — A heated confrontation occurred between homelessness advocates and Eugene police officers on July 16th as Union Pacific attempted to clear homeless encampments from its private railroad property in Eugene. This is a continuation of Union Pacific's plan to completely clear the entire Coos Bay line running...
Temps climb near 100 Tuesday. Portland could see thunderstorms overnight
Monday’s high temperature offered some relief from the hot weather the metro area has been experiencing over the past several days. With some cloudy skies around, Portland saw an unofficial high of 86 degrees. The National Weather Service says highs will jump to around 95-100 degrees across the Willamette...
Readers Respond: “Phones are a distraction in the classroom”
Your Oregon News asked readers whether phones should be allowed at schools. Many readers said phones are distracting in schools; others said kids need them for safety in case of an emergency like a school shooting or anxiety attack. Some readers pointed to cell phones as factor in kids' mental health. Nearly 60% of respondents said cell phones should not be allowed in schools at all. About 31% said there should be limited cell phone use allowed. About 7% said phones should be allowed everywhere...
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