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Labor Day travel up as summer winds down; Central Oregon again tops regional destinations, AAA says
PORTLAND, Ore. KTVZ) – This year’s record-breaking summer travel season will wrap up with millions of Americans taking a final summer trip over the Labor Day weekend. AAA booking data for flights, hotels, rental cars and cruises shows Labor Day travel is on the rise compared to last year. Domestic travel is up 9% over The post Labor Day travel up as summer winds down; Central Oregon again tops regional destinations, AAA says appeared first on KTVZ.
EEP starts new crop onion and potato season in Idaho-Oregon, Washington
Idaho Falls-based Eagle Eye Produce has kicked off its new crop shipping season for onions and potatoes from its Idaho-Oregon and Washington facilities, according to Director of Sales Coleman Oswald. Director of Onion Sales Joe Ange shared his thoughts on this year’s onion crop, noting “This season, our acreage is...
Oregon wraps up $30 million summer learning investments as students prepare for new year
Angelica Alaniz sat on a speckled carpet at Imlay Elementary School in Hillsboro with three soon-to-be second graders one late July morning. “Put our eyes up here now, ready?” she prompted the students. “We’re gonna practice the letter ‘s.’ Can I hear that sound?”. The...
Former Sortis Holdings executive refiles lawsuit, claims company agreed to settlement, didn’t pay
A former top Sortis Holdings executive has refiled a wrongful termination lawsuit against the company and claimed it didn’t fulfill a $95,000 settlement agreement. The dispute is the latest problem for Sortis Holdings, now named SoHi Brands, a company that holds investments in a mix of some of Portland’s more popular restaurants, coffee shops, hotels and barber shops. Chains in its portfolio include Rudy’s, Bamboo Sushi and Sizzle Pie.
Portland Saturday Market designated an Oregon Heritage Tradition
The Portland Saturday Market enters its 51st year with an Oregon Heritage Tradition designation by the Oregon Heritage Commission. The Portland Saturday Market is the 28th event in Oregon to be designed an Oregon Heritage Tradition. Other Oregon Heritage Traditions include the Great Oregon Steam-up in Brooks, Oregon State Fair, Medford’s Pear Blossom Festival, the Pendleton Round-Up, and the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana.
Salem congregation perseveres one year after arson
SALEM, Ore. — The congregation of Salem's oldest Catholic parish is slowly moving forward, one year after the building was destroyed by fire. On Monday, 49-year-old Billy Sweeten was sentenced to 38 months, or a little over three years, in prison for first-degree arson, along with 36 months of post-prison supervision. In Aug. 2023, Sweeten lit recycling bins on fire at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Salem. The flames spread through the church, extensively damaging the roof.
World’s Largest Mass Timber Airport Opens to Travelers in Portland, Oregon
Portland International Airport (PDX) has opened its newly expanded main terminal, showcasing the world’s largest mass timber structure in an airport setting. The $2 billion renovation, designed by ZGF Architects, doubles the airport’s capacity, enabling it to handle up to 35 million passengers annually by 2045. This ambitious project highlights the Pacific Northwest’s natural beauty and timber industry, with a 9-acre mass timber roof that evokes the feeling of walking through a forest. Using locally sourced wood from small family-owned forests, non-profits, and tribal nations within a 300-mile radius underscores the project’s commitment to sustainability and community support. The innovative design not only enhances the airport’s functionality but also reflects Oregon’s tradition of forest product innovation.
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