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Winter is Coming: To Areas Of Oregon & Washington
The time of year that many of us dread is about to hit, and hit hard!. No, I’m not talking about “Pumpkin Spice” everything (although that’s not far off). I’m talking about WINTER! The first cold snap! Jack Frost is paying his yearly visit!. Depending...
Oregon women’s prison gets 2 superintendents
Oregon’s beleaguered women’s prison in Wilsonville will be led by two superintendents, including one who will work solely on “advancing gender-informed practices,” the Department of Corrections announced Tuesday. Agency veteran Nichole Brown previously led Coffee Creek Correctional Facility on her own, a position she held for...
Forest Service Working To Hire Firefighters
The U.S. Forest Service is looking to shore up its wildland firefighting force in the Pacific Northwest. Recruitment events will take place across Oregon next month, with stops in Bend, Sandy and La Grande on September 12th, in an effort to hire a couple hundred permanent seasonal positions. “That’s our...
Energy demand from data centers growing faster than West can supply, experts say
Data centers being rapidly built in the West are becoming an “emerging risk” to electrical grid reliability in the region, according to regional transmission experts. New data centers, which can be built in as little as 18 months, are far outpacing the growth in new electrical energy supply and transmission, according to members of the […]
ICYDK – Taxing Tips, Stolen Merchandise Bust, & Interstate Bridge Tolling
No Tax On Tips is not a new idea, but Oregon might just do it on our own. We could have a bill to vote on next year about it. Consider that Oregon, by law, pays everybody minimum wage, so employers can’t pay people less if they’re getting more tips; that does happen in other states. Also consider… does anybody claim their tips? You have to be real honest for that.
Jane and her 11 piglets continue beloved tradition at the Oregon State Fair
Puppies and sea lions are adorable, but how could anyone expect them to compete with a mama sow and her piglets? Piglets always have been one of the most popular exhibits at the Oregon State Fair, and this year is no exception. “You can drive around the county and see baby calves and lambs...
Update: The current wind advisory will be expiring at 9 p.m.
The advisory was for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. "Winds are expected to decrease below advisory criteria overnight. Therefore, the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire," according to the National Weather Service. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Grocery Merger Trial Gets Underway as Fred Meyer Workers Prepare to Strike
A federal trial began this week to determine the fate of dozens of grocery stores in Portland, including all Fred Meyer and Safeway stores. Kroger Co., owner of the Fred Meyer chain, wants to buy Albertsons Companies Inc., owner of Safeway, for $25 billion in what would be the biggest grocery merger ever. The Federal Trade Commission sued the grocery chains in U.S. District Court in February, saying the deal would diminish competition and drive up prices. A dozen states, including Oregon, joined the lawsuit or filed ones of their own.
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