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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.
All Welcome for the 22nd OVMA Annual Memorial Rally Honoring Veterans
Oregon Veteran’s Motorcycle Association (OVMA) is excited to host their 22nd Annual 9-11 Rally on September 13-14, 2024. “Everyone is welcome,” says Ray Rose, state president. “You don’t have to own or ride a motorcycle to honor our Veterans and first responders. We have a variety of events for everyone.”
Vaccine hesitancy eats into back-to-school shots
A recent measles outbreak in Oregon is refocusing attention on declining childhood vaccination rates as kids head back to school. Why it matters: Lingering vaccine hesitancy from the pandemic is evident in pediatricians' offices as more parents opt out of the shots for measles, chicken pox, and whooping cough, among others, using non-medical religious exemptions.
No, it's not legal to dig through someone else's trash in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — An interesting question popped up on Google's trending search terms for the Portland area last week: Is dumpster diving legal in Oregon?. It's unclear what prompted people to begin looking up the rules, but a search through social media shows that this is an issue that has come up numerous times in online discussions over the years, with questions and arguments about the legality of rooting through both actual commercial dumpsters and smaller household garbage bins.
Lane County approves $35M bond for controversial waste processing facility
In a 3-2 vote on August 20, the Lane County Board of Commissioners approved the issuance of $35 million in bonds to fund a planned waste processing facility, marking a significant step forward for the project despite ongoing public controversy. The 3-2 margin, mirrored the commissioners’ divided stance from their previous discussions. The...
Dutch Bros in Eugene/Springfield donate more than $73,500 to American Cancer Society
EUGENE, Ore. — Dutch Bros locations in the Greater Eugene/Springfield area and customers came together on Friday, August 16, to donate more than $73,500 for Kick Cancer Day to support the American Cancer Society, the company reported in a media release. With these funds, Dutch Bros says it has...
Man expected to plead guilty to lesser charges related to 2022 murder
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – A 20-year-old man has been indicted on new charges related to a 2022 murder in Lane County, court records show. According to the Springfield Police Department, back in October 2022, officers and medics responded to a reported gunshot wound on Graystone Loop. Police said the victim, identified as Cayden Reed Torkelson, 22, was taken to the hospital, but died from his injuries. Police identified three suspects in the shooting, and were able to arrest all three of them, even though one was in Corvallis and the other two were in Denver, Colorado. Police said at the time that it was not believed to be a random killing, but instead a targeted act.
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