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Oregon Parks and Recreation seeks public comment for camping rate range increases
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is considering rate range increases for camping and facility fees for the public and is seeking comment on the proposed changes. The rate increases are necessary due to increased utility costs, operations, maintenance needs and inflation, OPRD said in a news release. The rate range increases would not increase fees automatically. The range gives flexibility to adjust the fees within the range over time and avoids large increases all at once, OPRD said.
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.
Special event to benefit local nonprofit set for Friday at Lumos
Strengthening Rural Families, a Philomath-based nonprofit that serves children and families in rural Benton and Linn counties, invites the community to its annual fundraiser on Friday at Lumos Wine Co. The board and staff will host an evening of wine, music and community spirit from 5-8 p.m. July 26 at...
With smoke cleared, questions linger over Ross Island fire and its impact on Portland air quality, birds
Portland environmental advocates are renewing their calls on the R.B. Pamplin Corp. to transfer its remaining ownership of Ross Island to an entity they say can better protect and manage the island’s sensitive habitat in perpetuity. The latest push follows a three-alarm fire Saturday on the island, which sits...
‘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.
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,...
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...
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