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Tags quickly return after I-84 graffiti cleanup; so do removal crews – and police, who arrest tagger
On a concrete freeway onramp just before Sandy Boulevard, black-and-red letters spelling out “TOASTED” stand boldly over a patch of new tan paint. A few yards away on one of the highway’s barriers, a spray-painting of an animal’s head bares its fangs at cars driving by.
A Portland State University study upends assumptions about Measure 110 impacts
A Portland State University report about the impact of Measure 110 challenges assumptions about law enforcement and the role police officers play as they interact with people with a drug addiction. A key takeaway: Police officers can only reach so many people – even with the power to search and arrest them. The report coincides […] The post A Portland State University study upends assumptions about Measure 110 impacts appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
New Oregon water boss targets difficult task of rapidly modernizing outdated laws
Lawmakers grilled Ivan Gall before naming him top Oregon water regulator. Every Republican in the state Senate voted against the veteran of the Oregon Water Resources Department at his confirmation hearing in June. Majority Democrats who voted to confirm him warned they’d watch him closely. Members of both parties called for “a change of direction” […] The post New Oregon water boss targets difficult task of rapidly modernizing outdated laws appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Critical Fire Danger for PNW: Red Flag Warning in Effect
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning and a heat advisory for much of Eastern Washington and the lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, extremely low humidities, and stronger winds combine together producing a greater risk of fire danger.
Oregon wildfires: Springfield fire halted, Ore Fire grows to 440 acres
LATEST: FRIDAY WILDFIRE REPORT 15 large fires bring evacuations statewide, more lightning forecast ——— ORIGINAL STORY A total of 1,050 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes raked Oregon late Tuesday night, igniting a number...
Oregon Department of Forestry hires two new specialists in battle with beetles
The battle against invasive beetles has gained two new champions. The Oregon Department of Forestry hired two support specialists to aid communities in responding to the infamous emerald ash borer, which are spreading across the state and pose a devastating threat to native ash trees. The hope is Matt Mills and Kat Bethea will help mitigate the threat the green beetles pose. ...
Excessive heat and critical fire risk through the weekend following dry thunderstorms in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys from until 10 PM Thursday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Heat Advisory for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from noon Tuesday to 10 PM Wednesday…. High temps expected are 95-105°. Moderate risk of heat...
Latest Savides sculpture to be unveiled at Commons Park Wednesday
World renowned Klamath Falls Avian bronze sculptor Stefan Savides is set to unveil the latest of his classic series of pieces for the Basin. The current project features three giant American White Pelicans in a swimming position, with each weighing about 600-700 pounds, and will cover about 16 feet in length from stem to stern.
Overland Expo Pacific NW at Redmond Fairgrounds draws over 16,000 attendees from 45 states, 10 countries
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, the second in the series of premier U.S. consumer events, continued its momentum with the recent Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, attracting over 16,000 attendees from 45 states and 10 countries. About 400 exhibitors participated, including: Goose Gear, premium vehicle-based storage solutions...
Level 2 evacuation warning issued for Oakridge area in response to wildfire
The Lane County Sheriff's Office has issued a level 2 evacuation warning for a portion of the High Prairie area north of Oakridge in response to a wildfire. The area elevated to a level 2 — prepare to leave at a moment's notice — is east of High Prairie Road at milepost 5.5,...
Police: 1 shot during argument between brothers in SE Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Portland police say gun violence after an argument put a man in the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Just after midnight, officers responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Southeast 146th Avenue, just off of East Burnside Street. Officers arrived to the scene and found a man with life-threatening injuries. The victim was rushed to an area hospital for treatment.
Summer EBT is available for a limited time, thousands of families may be eligible but must apply
Having enough to eat is crucial for good health and well-being. Yet hunger is a persistent problem across the country and here in Oregon. Feeding America reports that 1 in 6 children in Oregon face hunger. To help children get the food they need to thrive, the Oregon State Legislature approved the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to offer Summer EBT this year. With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS),...
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