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Portland Braces for Rain and Thunderstorms Before Weekend Warm-Up, NWS Reports
The National Weather Service in Portland, Oregon reports today's weather with light rain and mist, showing a high near 64 degrees and a brisk south-southwest wind traveling at a minor 3 to 6 mph. According to the latest update, the chance of precipitation remains steep at 90%, with potential thunderstorms rolling in after 2 pm. Concerns arise for the commuters, as the NWS warns new rainfall amounts could reach between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Anticipated thunderstorms promise to bring higher amounts down to the already-dampened streets of Portland.
New Affordable Homes in McMinnville Ignite Hope for Secure Homeownership
The concept of home as a foundation for a secure life is at the core of a new initiative by Oregon Housing and Community Services, which is partnering with McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity to roll out a series of affordable homes in McMinnville's Aspire Community Development. Recently, four such homes were completed, marking the first fruits of the Homeownership Development Incubator Program (HDIP). In a bid to address the affordable housing crunch, OHCS's program is specifically designed to not only increase the quantity but to diversify the stock of affordable homes according to the unique needs of local communities.
Multnomah County’s Joint Office of Homeless Services director pledges transparency amid record housing placements
PORTLAND, Ore. — In a residential neighborhood off a bustling Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, a community fights for safety. They've filled a median with rocks and plants, adding the latest addition Thursday morning: blue signs with white letters reading, in part, "GROWING STRONG SINCE 1925." It’s all to deter homeless people from setting up camp outside their homes.
Cottage Grove homeless encampments cleared out by city
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. -- Police and public works crews cleared two homeless encampments Thursday morning, in a move that is getting mixed reaction from neighbors and puts dozens of former residents back on the streets. Those who lived at the North 12th Street and North Douglas Avenue camps were escorted...
Multnomah County leader who resigned after discrimination allegation returns as deflection consultant
A long-standing Multnomah County leader who retired in 2017 under a cloud of allegations of racial discrimination has returned as a consultant to help the county launch its deflection system. Joanne Fuller, who worked for the county for nearly 30 years in various leadership roles, was brought on in July...
Woodburn Police Announcing School Traffic Safety Enforcement from August 26 through September 6, 2024
Woodburn OR- The Woodburn Police Department (WPD) will conduct traffic safety enforcement during the beginning of the school year, starting Monday, August 26 through Friday, September 6, 2024. This will take place throughout all Woodburn School Zones. Officers will be focusing on enforcing speed, seatbelt usage, unlawful use of mobile...
Where is the Salem Center 50+ WOW Van Now?
Salem, Ore. – Where is the WOW Van popping up next? The award-winning WOW (Wellness on Wheels) Van will be appearing at four locations through the next few days, while Center 50+ is closed for annual maintenance through Labor Day. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy arts and crafts, dance, Tai Chi – even race a zucchini or two!
Seagull poop on roof of Oregon coast resort leads to $2.5 million lawsuit
The damaging effects of sea salt, constant winds and fierce winter storms can make maintaining any Oregon coast property a real chore. But seagull droppings? Don’t forget to add that one to the list. A pair of international companies – Wyndham Resort Development Corporation and WorldMark, The Club —...
OMSI opens science lab at Hillsboro elementary school
PORTLAND, Ore. — A new learning opportunity is afoot for elementary school children in the Hillsboro School District. Students at the new Tamarack Elementary School in Hillsboro have the unique ability to participate in a hands-on science and technology lab, led by OMSI, right on their doorstep. During the school year, students can visit the lab built inside the building as part of their "specials" rotation, along with music and physical education.
Oregon QB has great chance to break two NCAA passing records in 2024
In what will likely be his only season as a member of the Oregon Ducks football program, quarterback Dillon Gabriel has the potential to become the NCAA's all-time leader in career passing yards and career touchdown passes if he throws for at least 4,353 yards and 31 touchdowns during the upcoming season. Oregon Ducks QB Dillon Gabriel needs: 4,353 passing yards 31 passing touchdowns this season to overtake Case Keenum as the all-time leader for career passing yards and touchdowns pic.twitter.com/fija2RMsZ7— Oliver Hodgkinson (@ojhodgkinson) June 4, 2024 Currently, the record is held by former Houston Cougars quarterback Case Keenum,...
Vote: Who is the top "athlete" in Salem-Keizer entering the 2024 OSAA football season?
With the 2024 high school football season just around the corner, fans can decide on who is the top high school football athlete in the Salem-Keizer area. The Statesman Journal has put a spotlight on seven dynamic, versatile players throughout the coverage area based on feedback from area coaches, as well as stats...
WOW Van brings mobile pop up to seniors throughout Salem
The award-winning WOW (Wellness on Wheels) Van will pop up at four locations over the next few days while the Center 50+ is closed for annual maintenance through Labor Day. The WOW Van serves as a mobile senior center, traveling throughout Salem and approaching wellness in creative ways and focusing on many aspects...
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of State’s Office received from an attorney for the Oregon Republican Party and a past Libertarian Party of Oregon leader urging officials to reject Libertarian nominees. ...
Oregon State Parks to close multiple campgrounds, including Silver Falls, for construction
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will close or partly close a handful of parks and campgrounds for construction work beginning this fall and winter. The closures include highly popular sites such as Silver Falls, Fort Stevens, Milo McIver and Bullards Beach, among others, for projects such as paving, sewer replacement and new...
Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die.
Annual Northwest Art and Air Festival to lift off Friday
ALBANY, Ore. — The AnnualNorthwest Art and Air Festival is set to take off Friday, featuring hot air balloons, music and more. Organizers say hot-air balloons are set to launch bright and early Friday, August 23, 2024, at 6:45 a.m., weather permitting. Event goers also have the opportunity to check out live music, discover dozens of local artists, and get a chance to try some tasty treats.
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