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Klamath County’s Second Biggest Medical Provider Risks Losing Federal Funding
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The executive staff of the Klamath Health Partnership (KHP) recently issued a formal demand to its board of directors- which has been non-compliant since February, asking the entire board to resign. The demand was made because the current composition of the board and their actions...
Gresham kicks off Wy’East Way Trail revamp with bike pop-up
In an effort to get more eyeballs on and love for a local trail, the city of Gresham is hosting a pop-up event. The gathering will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at the Alta Civic Station Plaza, 1699 N.W. Civic Drive. The free, family-friendly event will have bikes to borrow and an obstacle course; chalk art on the trail; a short group walk/bike; cool treats; and a raffle to win a scooter and other prizes. ...
New owner of Portland Tribune, other Oregon newspapers lays off some staff
The new owner of the Portland Tribune and roughly 20 other Oregon newspapers on Tuesday laid off an unknown number of employees, including in its newsrooms. Carpenter Media Group, which owns 180 publications in the U.S. and Canada, purchased the publications from their local owner, Robert Pamplin Jr., last month. Tuesday’s layoffs, which were confirmed by two sources with direct knowledge of the cuts, include longtime statehouse reporter Peter Wong.
Police ID motorcycle rider and passenger who died after crash sent them flying off Morrison Bridge
The motorcycle rider and his passenger who died after crashing on the Morrison Bridge and flying over the barrier last month have been publicly identified. The driver of the motorcycle was Nicholas James Munt-Herrera, 30. His passenger was Angelica Precious Camacho, 24, the Portland Police Bureau said in a statement on Tuesday.
Prepare for temperatures up to 105 degrees from Thursday to Saturday
On Wednesday at 1:06 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning valid from Thursday 11 a.m. until Saturday 11 a.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. The weather service says, "Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 105 degrees expected." "Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for...
New Donomore Fire sparks near Oregon-California border
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – The Donomore Fire was one of multiple fire starts caused by lightning strikes on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest over the last two days. As of Wednesday morning, the Donomore Fire had burned through 45 acres on the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District near the Oregon-California border.
Crews make more progress on Wickiup Fire, now 20% contained, Round Mountain Fire 5% contained
A pair of 3-day-old wildfires north of Wickiup Reservoir and on Round Mountain were still held to about 250 acres total Saturday as crews made more progress and brought the Wickiup Fire to 20% containment and Round Mountain to 5% containment, officials said. The post Crews make more progress on Wickiup Fire, now 20% contained, Round Mountain Fire 5% contained appeared first on KTVZ.
Thunderstorms move across C.O.; crews tackle eight small lightning-sparked fires, watch for signs of more starts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Thunderstorms that rumbled northward into Central Oregon Tuesday evening had firefighters responding to stop eight small lightning-sparked blazes, while trees were downed in Crook County, officials and weather spotters said. Three of the new fires, incidents 424, 426 and 427, were north of Davis Lake, each...
$42 million tort claim accuses Washington AGO, WSU of racketeering
(The Center Square) – A potential subcontractor for a state police use of force database project who has had a long-running feud with the state Attorney General’s Office and Washington State University has now filed a $42 million tort claim that includes accusations of racketeering. Police Strategies CEO Bob Scales was among potential bidders on a request for proposal put out in 2022 by the AGO via Senate Bill 5259. A former King County prosecutor, Scales was also consulted by legislators as the bill advanced...
Murder suspect accused of fleeing to Mexico after killing woman extradited back to Oregon
YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. — A man accused of fleeing to Mexico after murdering a woman and dumping her body in a rural Oregon blueberry field in 2016 has been extradited back to the state, the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office reports. The YCSO says Victor Melcher-Villalba, 45, recently completed extradition...
After the Removal of His Treasured Mural, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff Requested a $40,000 Grant for an Ex-Girlfriend’s Niece
In mid-May, Turkish American artist Refik Anadol flew in experts to troubleshoot the $400,000 crystalline art installation that he’d created for the city of Portland four years ago. The piece, called Data Crystal: Portland, is a cloudlike cluster of plastic cubes made on a 3D printer. It hangs from...
Oregon governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of late Senate President Peter Courtney
Gov. Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, July 18, in memory of the life and service of Peter Courtney, the former president of the Oregon State Senate and longest-serving state legislator in Oregon history. “President Courtney truly lived by example: he cared deeply for our state, for the people that he worked with, and above all, for his family with vigor, compassion and courage,” Kotek said in a written statement. “It was an honor to serve alongside him and I know his legacy will live on through his many efforts on behalf of Oregonians and in the memory of those who knew him.” Courtney died Tuesday, July 16. He was 81. Kotek’s office first announced the news that Courtney died of complications from cancer in his home, surrounded by family.
Oregon declares wildfire emergency in response to several active wildfires
(The Center Square) – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued a state of emergency declaration this week due to the imminent wildfire threat. The declaration will last through Oct. 1. "Wildfires are active across Oregon and are growing at a concerning pace. Hot and windy conditions this weekend, including forecasted lightning in some areas, are threatening even larger wildfires," Kotek said in a press release from her office. "I am declaring...
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
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