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Portland considers asking voters about raising minimum wage again
The majority of Portland voters said no the last time they were asked if they’d like to raise the minimum wage, but some city councilors are trying for a do-over. A 2022 ballot question asked voters if they would like to raise the city’s minimum wage to $18 an hour and eliminate the subminimum wage […] The post Portland considers asking voters about raising minimum wage again appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
5-Star OT Jackson Cantwell names Oregon as a top school
Dan Lanning’s unrelenting magnetism on the recruiting trail is continuing. After securing a commitment in the class of 2025 from 5-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore, 4-star offensive tackle Alai Kalaniuvalu announced his Oregon commitment, and that’s not where the Ducks offensive line recruiting success ends. On Thursday, Jackson Cantwell, a 5-star OT in the class of 2026, announced his top 14 schools through On3Sports’s Hayes Fawcett, which included the Oregon Ducks and several other Big Ten schools. While recruiting him, Dan Lanning will have the advantage of sharing the home state of Missouri with Cantwell. Cantwell hails from Nixa, about three hours...
Lane County officials establish animal refuge at Mt. Pisgah for wildfire
EUGENE, Ore -- In response to the High Prairie Fire north of Oakridge, officials have set up a shelter far from the fire where people in the potential path of the blaze can bring their large animals and livestock. The shelter is located right next to the Lane County Sheriff...
Evacuation notice for High Prairie Fire downgraded
OAKRIDGE, Ore. – Fire officials have downgraded an evacuation order for a fire north of Oakridge, and are now urging residents to merely stay aware of the danger posed by the fire rather than prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office,...
Downtown Hillsboro Awaits Colorful Transformation with Return of La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival
Downtown Hillsboro is gearing up to be transformed into a vibrant canvas of chalk masterpieces as La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival prepares to make its colorful return this weekend, July 20 & 21. In what's quickly becoming a signature summer event, La Strada expects to attract around 40,000 attendees, with internationally recognized artists ready to leave attendees in awe with their ephemeral street art creations, according to the City of Hillsboro.
Charity founded by Steve Irwin donates to Oregon Coast Aquarium
Wildlife Warriors, a charity founded in 2002 by Eugene native Terri Irwin and the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, has donated an undisclosed amount of money to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, which will allow for the building of a new Marine Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Oregon tops the list as best state for entrepreneurial success, and Bend is a well-known startup hot spot
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - "Really, Bend built its culture from a mill town years ago and transitioned from that lumber into something very, very different that it is today," Bend Chamber CEO Katy Brooks says. You can find a multitude of new businesses, specifically here in Central Oregon, as the state tops the USA for the highest The post Oregon tops the list as best state for entrepreneurial success, and Bend is a well-known startup hot spot appeared first on KTVZ.
Inaugural Sherwood Music Fest set July 27 and 28 at Stella Olsen Park
The first-ever, two-day Sherwood Music Fest is set for Friday, July 27, and Saturday, July 28, at Stella Olsen Memorial Park Amphitheater. “With an exciting lineup of 10 bands ready to perform, attendees can expect a diverse range of music genres that will appeal to all ages and tastes,” said a statement from Florian Raqueño Productions, the company putting on the event. “From rock and jazz to folk and blues, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. The festival is dedicated to increasing accessibility...
Spray gets Level 3 "Go Now" Evacuation order
SPRAY, OR (3:30 PM 07/19/24) - The Lonerock Fire has continued to push further south into Wheeler County on Friday afternoon, threatening ranches and homes near Winlock. Residents in the City of Spray received a Level 3 "Go Now" Evacuation Order from the Wheeler Co. Sheriff's Office just after 3:30 PM.
Multnomah County commits to limiting the number of times a person caught with drug possession can choose treatment over jail come September
PORTLAND, Ore. — The sounds of construction can be heard from inside a building off Southeast Sandy Boulevard. It’s a work in progress as Multnomah County has about two months to open what will soon be its deflection center, a place police officers will take people caught with possession of hard drugs like fentanyl if they choose treatment over jail time. That comes in September when possession of hard drugs will be a crime again in Oregon, but people will have the choice of recovery services over jail.
July 19 public safety round-up
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reports July 17 - Michael David Hamilton, 34, of Newberg, was arrested on a probation sanction. No bail was set and the case is pending. July 18 - Dario Echeverria, 35, of Newberg, was arrested on...
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