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Officials urge caution during heat wave
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has activated the state Emergency Coordination Center in response to the upcoming heatwave, Gov. Tina Kotek’s office announced Wednesday, July 3. Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declared a state of emergency from noon Friday, July 5 through noon Monday, July 8. Temperatures as high as 105 degrees are forecasted in Portland on Saturday. Southern Oregon will see even higher temperatures, up to 113 degrees in Medford. ...
How to stay safe in a heat wave: ‘We’ve got to look out for each other’
An extended heat wave peaking at more than 100 degrees over the weekend will set upon Oregon from Thursday to Monday. Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself and those around you safe. Dr. Matt Williams, a clinical medical director at Providence Health & Services, said the...
Oregon Parks seeks public comment on proposed adjustments to rates charged to visitors
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public comment on a proposal to adjust the ranges of rates that parks can charge for camping and other facilities in state parks starting in summer 2025. Parks officials say regular adjustments to rate ranges are necessary to respond to increases in utility costs, operations and maintenance needs, plus inflation. Currently the rate range for tent campsites, for example, is $17 to $22 per night (plus any local lodging taxes). Rates vary by park and season. The proposal...
Senators announce PILT payments to Oregon counites
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley recently announced counties throughout Oregon will receive more than $30.1 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2024. Because local governments cannot tax federal lands, annual PILT payments help to defray the costs associated with maintaining important community services. Crook County, which has 940,461 acres of federal lands, received $2.073 million. “Oregonians cherish our public lands, and we need to...
Details Emerge: Family Dog Dies on Alaska Airlines Hawaii Flight
A terrible turn of events led to the death of a beloved French Bulldog for this family moving from Hawaii to Oregon. Frank, only 4 years old, died while waiting for the Alaska Airlines flight to depart from Honolulu to Oregon. The unfortunate incident brings to mind the serious risks...
Energy companies urge conservation as heat dome arrives in PNW
Oregon is preparing for its first intense heat wave of 2024, with energy companies asking customers to conserve energy and take advantage of incentives to increase energy efficiency at home, while also encouraging them to prepare for possible power outages.
Nationwide Missing Child Sweep Locates Missing Oregon Girl
The US Marshals Service, who are experts at finding people regardless of who they are or where they are located, have successfully completed another child location sweep. MyNorthwest.com is reporting this was the second such operation, dubbed Operation We Will Find You 2. It began on May 20th to June...
Celebrate safely this Fourth of July: Rethink the Drink, drive sober
As Oregonians gear up to celebrate the busy months of summer – from Fourth of July and barbecues to weddings and river outings – the Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) Excessive Alcohol Use Prevention Program and the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Impaired Driving Program are partnering to remind everyone about the importance of driving sober and drinking less. Excessive drinking impairs a person’s judgment, slows reaction times and increases the likelihood of making fatal decisions. This Fourth of July, OHA and ODOT are encouraging people...
ODFW to host online public meetings for feedback on proposed changes to big game regulations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a series of online public meetings next week with district wildlife biologists presenting proposed changes to next year's big game regulations and getting feedback. One in-person meeting is also scheduled in Springfield on July 10. Each meeting...
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