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Two pedestrians killed in June car crashes identified
The Portland Police Bureau publicly identified two pedestrians who were hit and killed in separate car crashes in June. Ryan Leaston, 34, was hit by a car in the 9500 block of Northeast Sandy Boulevard at around 10 p.m. on June 3. He died at the scene. If you purchase...
Portland Intensifies Law Enforcement and Community Outreach in Response to Fatal Shootings
The City of Portland is reeling in the face of a recent spate of shootings that has left five people dead since last Friday, responding officials are amping up the law enforcement presence and doubling down on community outreach efforts. In a recent statement from Deputy City Administrator for Public Safety, Mike Myers, it was affirmed that the incidents are both "heartbreaking and unacceptable."
Portland police struggle to stop dangerous street takeovers: ‘They’re growing more bold by the day’
Portland police remain overwhelmed by illegal street takeovers, despite new laws that target participants and aid efforts to stop them, the Police Bureau said. The bureau has seen a “dramatic increase” in street takeovers since the COVID-19 pandemic, said Lt. Chadd Stensgaard, who oversees Portland Police Bureau missions against the events.
Projected Blazers depth chart, starting lineup, and rotation entering 2024 preseason
Last season, the Portland Trail Blazers finished with the worst record in the Western Conference at 21-61. They struggled to find consistency with 41 different starting lineup combinations. Portland should have an improved roster due to players returning from injuries, internal player progression, and the additions of Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan. Still, it will be challenging for them to make a playoff push in the competitive Western Conference.
3rd Congressional District Candidate Lewallen Responds to Endorsement
Camas, WA — Third District Congressional candidate and Camas City Councilor, Leslie Lewallen, a Republican, was recently endorsed by The Columbian. Lewallen answered Lacamas Magazine questions about the endorsement. 1) What are your thoughts about this op-ed? I am honored to have the endorsement of The Columbian. This is...
Iconic Journalist Connie Chung Coming to Portland This Fall
I hope that you will join us in September to hear the legendary broadcast journalist Connie Chung discuss her memoir, Connie. As Literary Arts Senior Artistic Director, I am so proud to be presenting a true trailblazer and American icon. If you haven’t had a chance to read this New...
Oregon wildfires: Salem burn ban, Willamette Valley under red flag warning
A red flag warning was issued Tuesday for the Willamette Valley and the length of Western Oregon due to the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning igniting wildfires. "Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts," the National Weather Service alerted Tuesday. "Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire...
BLM plans ‘helicopter gather,’ removal of 760 horses in South Steens Herd Management Area in SE Oregon
HINES, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management announced tentative plans Tuesday to gather with use of a helicopter 760 "excess" wild horses within and immediately adjacent to the Souths Steens Herd Management Area in southeast Oregon. "The helicopter gather would begin around August 15, and BLM officials...
Oregon farmer says she can't afford to pay workers overtime, now that it's required
ALBANY, Ore. — In 2022, the Oregon Legislature passed a landmark bill requiring overtime pay for farm workers. It gave employers a gradual ramp-up, so they won't be paying overtime after a 40-hour week until 2027. But since the beginning of last year, farms have needed to pay time and a half when workers exceed 55 hours.
Financial aid delays causing major college concern across Oregon
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - “It’s hard to describe the level of anxiety,” Strain said. Portland Community College student, Scott Strain, is feeling it, waiting for his financial aid funds to come through. “It said there was a delay for the summer term, and I clicked on the...
Map shows where thunderstorms might develop in Oregon on Tuesday and Wednesday
Portland has a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight Tuesday and into early Wednesday. The thunder chances are highest over the central Cascades and may start by Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service says. “A low pressure system will move northward this evening, leading to a slight chance for...
Peter Courtney, Oregon’s longest-serving state lawmaker, dies at 81
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Peter Courtney, Oregon’s longest-serving lawmaker and a politician who was known for his bipartisanship and skills as a dealmaker, died Tuesday, officials said. He was 81. Courtney died of complications from cancer at his home in Salem, Gov. Tina Kotek said in a statement.
Oregon woman who made online threats to harm co-workers and posted racist messages gets time-served sentence
A Cottage Grove woman who made online threats to harm Black people, Jewish people and her co-workers and promised to “go out in a blaze of glory” while amassing a cache of guns and ammunition will spend another two weeks in custody before her release on intense supervision.
Oregon Department of Forestry hires two new specialists in battle with beetles
The battle against invasive beetles has gained two new champions. The Oregon Department of Forestry hired two support specialists to aid communities in responding to the infamous emerald ash borer, which are spreading across the state and pose a devastating threat to native ash trees. The hope is Matt Mills and Kat Bethea will help mitigate the threat the green beetles pose. ...
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