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Three hundred Moto Guzzi riders expected in John Day this weekend
JOHN DAY – Grant County Fairgrounds Manager Mindy Winegar said her world at the fairgrounds has been quite busy lately, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Winegar stated that following the BMW motorcycle rally last weekend, a whole new group of riders are here this weekend:. “You...
Fourth of July 2024: Government office closures, service adjustments. Are parking meters free?
Here’s a list of governmental office closures and service schedule changes due to the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. Looking for something to do this Independence Day holiday? We’ve got you covered with a long list of rodeos, parades, and of course, fireworks across Oregon and southwest Washington: Fourth of July 2024.
Operation Dry Water to be launched through July 4th holiday
The Oregon Marine Board, Sheriff’s Offices across the state and the Oregon State Police will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 4-6. The enforcement effort is part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence of intoxicants (BUII). Leading factor The US Coast...
Vancouver’s Jordan Chiles, Oregon State’s Jade Carey well positioned for Olympic gymnastics spots
MINNEAPOLIS — Maybe the most remarkable thing about Simone Biles’ decade-plus run redefining what’s possible in gymnastics is how she has managed to stay healthy while doing it. She is well-versed in the danger lurking at every turn, every twist, every landing. Blocking it all out and...
Mike Reese, new director of Oregon's prisons, outlines his top 3 priorities
PORTLAND, Ore. — Mike Reese, the director of the Oregon Department of Corrections, joined KGW's Straight Talk with Laural Porter this week to discuss his new role as the head of the state's prisons, the challenges he faces and his main priorities. A former chief for the Portland Police...
Oregon Duck Jaida Ross shakes off nerves to make shot put final at U.S. Olympic Trials
Whatever nerves Jaida Ross had when she first stepped into the shot put ring Friday night, they were gone by the time she returned for a second throw. And two throws is all it took for the Oregon senior to advance to Saturday’s 5:50 p.m. finals on what will be the penultimate day of the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field.
Interview: Electric Farming Equipment with Sustainable Northwest
Earlier this month, PNW Ag attended the Pre-Harvest Cherry Tour, hosted in Oregon. Here we spoke with Faith Yorba of Sustainable Northwest about their electric ag equipment and programs. Faith Yorba: Today at the pre-harvest cherry tour, the E-Farms team brought a variety of electric farming equipment to just show...
South Coast razor clam harvesting expanded
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish opening. Razor clam harvesting is being opened on the south coast from between Cape Blanco to the North Jetty of Coos Bay. Levels of the marine biotoxin Paralytic Shellfish Toxin (PSP) have continued to test below the closure limit. Razor clamming is now open from the North Jetty of Coos Bay to the California border and remains open from the Washington border to Yachats River. ...
Oregon senior Jadyn Mays advances to women's 200-meter final at U.S. Olympic Trials
Over the last several weeks, Oregon senior Jadyn Mays has had very little time to breathe. Though the Duck had been a force in sprints for years, it wasn't until her final indoor and outdoor collegiate seasons that she arrived on the national stage. Three weeks ago, Mays competed in...
Elevated Fire Danger as Strong Winds Return to PNW on Sunday & Monday
Strong winds make a return to Washington and Oregon with a dry trough moving through the area. It's a double threat this weekend as Geomagnetic storm conditions have reached G4 (SEVERE) levels. The winds will be an issue Sunday into Monday. Fire spread concerns will be elevated, as always this...
Oregon Claim Backlog from Change Healthcare Hack Persists
(TNS) — When Julie Tracewell addressed U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, at his Redmond town hall meeting Thursday, she described the circumstances that led to a backlog of at least 18,000 health care claims in Central Oregon. Tracewell, the practice manager for Central Oregon Pathology Consultants, asked the senator...
Ethics commission dismisses complaints about first lady's role in Gov. Tina Kotek's office
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission is not launching a full ethics investigation into Gov. Tina Kotek and complaints related to First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson's role in her administration. A vote to move forward with an investigation failed Friday during an executive session of the ethics commission, a nine-member citizen commission that enforces the...
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