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Suspicious Closures: 23 Subway Locations in Washington and Oregon Under Investigation
I like Subway more than the average person, so much so, I order online and use promo codes. I was surprised to learn that 200 or more employees were blindsided by the closings of 23 Subway restaurants in Oregon and Washington. Also Interesting: Black Bear Killed After Swiping at Washington...
More than 7,000 lightning strikes recorded in Oregon, Washington in 48 hours during wild weekend
Oregon and Washington were hit with more than 7,000 lightning strikes over the past weekend, firefighters say. The lightning was produced by powerful thunderstorms that blew through the region on Saturday, Aug. 17. The lightning sparked multiple fires, including the 200-acre Wicked Drive Fire burning in Northeast Washington. Other fires were extinguished by firefighters before they spread, Northwest Interagency Coordination Center spokesperson Carol Connolly told KOIN 6 News. “Multiple initial attack fires have been reported and put out by Initial attack resources,” Connolly said. KOIN 6 News is a partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
Emerald ash borer, known for wiping out ash trees, discovered at 3 Oregon sites
One of the most destructive invasive insects in the United States has been detected in three more Oregon counties this summer, which could be bad news for the state’s ash trees. Federal and state officials said Monday the emerald ash borer, known for killing 99% of Michigan’s ash trees and killing thousands more...
People in impoverished neighborhoods struggle to access drug addiction medication, study finds
Patients battling addiction may struggle to fill their prescription for an opioid use disorder at their local pharmacy if they live in a low-income neighborhood or minority community, according to a new national study led by an Oregon State University researcher. The study, also led by a researcher from John Hopkins University, underscores disparities in the health care system that dispenses life-saving medication amid a national epidemic of overdoses. In...
Oregon measles outbreak grows to state's largest since 1991
Oregon's measles outbreak is now the largest reported outbreak in the state since 1991, according to data from the Oregon Health Authority. The number of cases in the state since mid-June increased to 30 as of Sunday, surpassing the last outbreak in 2019 when 28 cases were reported. ...
'A great man, leader, friend': Former Winston Police chief passes away after cancer battle
WINSTON, Ore. — The Winston Police Department is paying tribute to a former chief of police that passed away on Friday after a battle with cancer. Scott Gugel joined the Winston PD in 1989 and became chief in 2004. He retired in 2018. "Today we would like to honor...
Latest updates on wildfires burning in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — Wildfires have burned than 1 million acres across the state, making Oregon by far the worst off out of all the states in terms of acres burned this summer. Gov. Tina Kotek issued an emergency declaration on July 12, which allows the Oregon fire agencies to get out-of-state support. She has also issued emergency conflagration declarations for several fires, allowing for more resources to be mobilized.
Oregon announces new Poet Laureate
Oregon has a new Poet Laureate to represent the state. Governor Kotek named Bend resident Ellen Waterston to the role. She is a poet, speaker, and teacher who also runs a retreat called Writing Ranch. Her work is largely inspired by Southeastern Oregon’s outback. Waterston will take the role...
Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Oregon
A small estate affidavit in Oregon allows heirs to transfer a deceased person's assets without going through a lengthy probate process. This can facilitate asset distribution in a way that minimizes time and legal expenses. To initiate the process, the heir or executor must file a small estate affidavit with the probate court at least […] The post Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Oregon appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
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