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Five on 5 – Sheila Clough – CEO, Mercy Flights
On tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by CEO of Mercy Flights Sheila Clough to discuss their anniversary and plans for the future. The Five on 5 interview series is sponsored by AARP Oregon. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.
Warming waters are ‘scrambling ocean life’ on all sides of the United States
Off the coast of Oregon, hidden just beneath the surface, once-towering seaweed forests are beginning to resemble clear-cut wastelands. Bull kelp, a giant species of seaweed that can grow 100 feet tall underwater and is known as the “sequoias of the sea,” is dying at a record pace, and so far, it’s not coming back. The kelp forests that formed the backbone of Oregon’s offshore ecosystems, affecting everything from snails to whales, have declined by two thirds since 2010.
News-Times recognized by Oregon news association for outstanding coverage
The results are in, and writers for the News-Times were showered with honors for their work in 2023. The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association presented the awards in its Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday, July 18, at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. The News-Times staff was awarded a total of seven awards for their coverage of Hillsboro and Forest Grove. Reporter Nick LaMora took home third place in Best Educational Coverage...
Restaurant Roundup: Anniversary celebration, food truck closure
In Restaurant Roundup, Em Chan shares some local restaurants' latest updates. Have a question for a restaurant you'd like Chan to look into? You can send your inquiries to her atechan@gannett.com. Washington Street Steakhouse. Washington Street Steakhouse is celebrating its 25th anniversary all day on July 20. The steakhouse will...
One Dead, Others Injured in Suspected DUI Crash on I-5 in Linn County, Woodburn Driver Charged
Tragedy struck early Sunday morning on Interstate 5 in Linn County when a Toyota Camry, carrying two occupants, was rear-ended by a Lexus GS, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The crash occurred just after 2 a.m. near milepost 222, as reported by KPTV. 53-year-old Scott Alan Palmer, who was a passenger in the Camry, was pronounced dead at the scene.
‘It’s useless’: Parents of Portland’s homeless respond to Multnomah County’s planned deflection program
PORTLAND, Ore. — As a father, Tim Hatten spent years piecing together his daughter’s life. As a young girl, Michaela — who is now 30 years old, addicted to fentanyl and living on the streets of Portland — found her stride in an Oregon City horse arena.
After ‘Top Chef Masters’ Star Naomi Pomeroy Dies In Paddleboarding Accident, Authorities Try To Piece Together What Happened
Acclaimed chef and television personality Naomi Pomeroy, known for her appearances on Top Chef Masters” and her innovative Portland restaurant Beast, died last week in a drowning accident at 49, and now fans are paying tribute to her life. Pomeroy’s body was recovered from the Willamette River near Corvallis...
Extras wanted for ‘Criminal,’ Portland-filmed TV series with ‘Sons of Anarchy,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ stars
The cast of ”Criminal,” an upcoming Amazon Prime Video series that is filming in Portland, features an impressive lineup of well-known actors, including Charlie Hunnam (”Sons of Anarchy”), Emilia Clarke (”Game of Thrones”), and Luke Evans (”The Alienist”). The local casting company,...
OSU Breaks Ground on $16M Housing Project
Mackenzie Inc. and O’Brien-Lucas Ventures recently broke ground on a 77-unit housing project for Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. The $16.5 million, 34,000-square-foot housing project will feature 72 studio-style units and five two-bedroom units that can serve both shorter and longer-term stays. The...
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