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Treat extreme heat like other national disasters, Oregon and other states urge
Oregon and 13 other states want the federal government to treat extreme heat and wildfire smoke as major disasters like tornadoes and hurricanes. The move this week is the latest in a series of evolving strategies as emergency managers and health officials search for ways to cope with climate change-fueled heat waves that are increasingly more common, longer and consistently deadly.
Oregon man, ACLU sue plasma-donation center for alleged ‘forever ban’ on gay men donors
A Eugene man and the ACLU of Oregon filed a class-action lawsuit Wednesday against an international blood-plasma company that operates four donation centers in the state, claiming the company has a “forever ban” on collecting plasma from gay men. The lawsuit seeks nearly $1 million from the company,...
Truck Loses Tire in Idaho and Hits Motorcyclist From Oregon
A female motorcyclist from Oregon was riding through Idaho on Wednesday when she was struck by an errant tire from an Idaho truck. Idaho State Police are investigating the accident. Motorcyclist From Oregon Hit and Injured by a Tire on Idaho Highway. ISP report that on July 17th, around 3:37...
California deploys firefighting taskforce to Oregon as wildfires blaze
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed 80 firefighters and 15 fire engines to Oregon following a request for assistance from Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek as tens of thousands of acres burn. According to the latest Oregon state government data, there are currently 95 active fires and over 332,000 acres have burned within the last week. A combination of triple digit weather and lightning storms that brought over 1,000 lightning strikes in the past week have driven the state’s fires to critical levels. ...
Operation Ship Shape Enhanced Patrols, Round II
The Oregon State Marine Board, in partnership with 31 county sheriff’s offices and the Oregon State Police, will be looking for expired boat registrations and required equipment compliance on state waterways as part of a second round of “Operation Ship Shape.”. “The agency leverages technology to improve boating...
Explore Oregon Podcast: Oregon wildfires update and the future of Opal Creek
In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness gives an update on the fast-developing wildfire season in Oregon and then dives into how beloved places such as the Opal Creek area reopen post-wildfire. First, Urness breaks down some of the fires burning across the state after a major lightning storm...
Vista Fire mop up begins as crews move on to Oregon blazes
The Vista Fire is 79% contained and essentially out after burning 2,936 acres, though some 396 fire personnel remain in the area cleaning up and rehabbing the landscape, fire officials reported Thursday. “The fire is pretty much out,” said U.S. Forest Service Spokesperson Nathan Judy. “We’re now doing a lot...
Oregon's First DAISO Store!
If you love fun and unique Japanese products, it's your lucky day! The first Oregon DAISO store is opening this weekend in Hillsboro. Kerri Williamson got a sneak peek inside the store. For more information about DAISO, visit their website here. DAISO. Sunset Esplanade. 2605A SE TV Highway Hillsboro. This...
Feds grant Oregon counties $30 million for their tax-exempt federal land
The federal government has awarded more than $30 million to Oregon counties in compensation for serving tax-exempt federal land within their borders. The U.S. Department of the Interior distributed the money last month as part of its Payments in Lieu of Taxes program, which compensates counties for money they spend on roads, police and other […] The post Feds grant Oregon counties $30 million for their tax-exempt federal land appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
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