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Spotlight’s Scott Keith wins statewide award
The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association has bestowed a major award on Columbia County Spotlight reporter Scott Keith. The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association presented the awards in its Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday, July 18, at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. The association recognized reporters and editors across the Portland region and the Spotlight’s sister publications for their outstanding coverage. Keith won second place in the Best Feature Story category for...
Smoky conditions come into Treasure Valley, impacting air quality
BOISE, Idaho — With two large fires burning in eastern Oregon, the impacts are being felt heavily in the Treasure Valley. Between the Cow Valley Fire and the Durkee Fire, more than 200,000 acres have been burned in the Malheur Reservoir area in Oregon. For some in Idaho, they...
Oregon is first state to join free filing option for federal taxes
When Oregonians file their federal taxes next year, they’ll have a new free option. According to a release from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service, Oregon is the first state to join the IRS Direct File software program, which allows people to file their taxes for free. The program was pilot tested in 12 states – Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. ...
SOCAN’s Monthly Meeting Is July 30 at 6pm
Oregon’s Proposed Floating Offshore Wind Project. Presentation by Dr. Bill Gorham, Marine Biologist and a member of the SOCAN Board of Directors. With Oregon’s goal of 100% clean electricity by 2040, developing new renewable energy sources is critical, and offshore wind is one of these potential sources. Just as Oregon has world-class fish and timber resources, right offshore our southern Oregon and northern California coast blow some of the strongest, most consistent, and most predictable winds in the world. Responsibly tapping into this energy resource could supply up to 3 gigawatts of electric power, enough to provide electricity to over half the homes in Oregon.
TravisMathew clothing opens first store in Oregon at Washington Square mall
TravisMathew, an upscale men’s and women’s lifestyle store from Huntington Beach, California, opened its first Oregon store in Washington Square mall on Monday, July 22. Founded in 2007, the store distinguishes itself as drawing inspiration from “laid-back living and the idea that comfort and style should always go hand in hand.” The opening marks the 54th brick-and-mortar store for the company, which offers dress-up, dress-down and active-wear styles of clothing. ...
Bureau of Land Management issues fire restrictions for Northwest Oregon district
Fire restrictions are in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of active restrictions and closures as warmer, drier weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. These fire restrictions help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. The BLM Oregon/Washington statewide Fire Restrictions went into effect May 24th, prohibiting fireworks, exploding targets or metallic targets, steel component ammunition (core or jacket), tracer or incendiary devices, and sky lanterns. ...
Wildfire suppression efforts continue; Idaho crews helping with Oregon fires
After a hot, dry weekend, the bi-state area continues to be a tinderbox. Eastern Oregon’s Durkee wildfire, which began last Wednesday, ballooned from fewer than 3,000 acres on Friday to 173,758 on Monday and is still at 0% contained. Also in Oregon, the Cow Valley fire remains steady at...
At least 8 people killed in Oregon crashes over long weekend
State police reported that six people died and two others were seriously injured in four fatal Oregon crashes from Thursday to Sunday. Police also reported two other deaths in separate motorcycle crashes in Gresham and McMinnville over the weekend. As of Thursday, the Oregon Department of Transportation reported a total...
Oregon DMV warns of phishing scam targeting drivers via unsolicited messages
The Oregon DMV has warned against a phishing scam targeting customers with unsolicited phone calls, texts, and emails, and advises anyone receiving such messages to hang up or delete them and report the incident to the DMV.
Salt Creek Fire 100% contained
Updated at 1:15 p.m. on July 19: The Salt Creek Fire is now 100% contained at 4,100 acres, ODF Southwest Oregon District said in a news release. "Resources and equipment were also strategically used from the Salt Creek Fire, which was caught and lined at just over 4,100 acres and nearly entirely mopped up within the week and a half that the Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 1 was in command of it," the release said. "As progress was made quickly on this incident, resources were available to respond to new fire starts and staff lightning-caused fires, even as the Salt Creek Fire transitioned to local control once more. Despite this pull on resources throughout its duration, the Salt Creek Fire is now 100% contained."
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