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Proposal to shut down public working forests threatens critical state services and jobs
Washington faces significant social and economic risks if anti-forestry groups succeed in persuading the Board of Natural Resources and candidates for commissioner of public lands to close an ...
Gresham firefighters join Microwave Tower Wildfire defense as it threatens the Gorge
Gresham firefighters have joined the battle against the ever-growing Microwave Tower Wildfire, which sparked Monday, July 22, outside of Mosier. As of Wednesday morning, July 24, officials report the fire has grown to 704 acres. It continues to back down on a north-facing ridge along Interstate 84, just west of Mosier, causing travel disruptions and smokey conditions. The fire, which is of unknown origin, continues to creep closer to the...
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 42K-SF Self-Storage in Kelso
Marcus & Millichap facilitated the sale of Gordon’s Mini Storage, a 42,020-square-foot self-storage facility in Kelso, Washington. The asset was sold at a confidential price. Christopher Secreto, an investment specialist in Marcus & Millichap’s Seattle office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller,...
Portland chef at 'Ox' is top 10 finalist in Guy Fieri’s recipe contest
Faron Dexter is a chef at 'Ox' in Portland and is also a top 10 finalist in the 'Big Flavor, Bigger Heroes' recipe contest from Guy Fieri. He joins FOX 12 NOW in studio to talk about entering the contest, his signature recipe, the Portland food scene and more.
Brownsville's 'Stand By Me Day' festival celebrates classic '80s movie
BROWNSVILLE, Ore. – Nearly four decades later, the City of Brownsville continues to celebrate its role in the classic 1980s film ‘Stand By Me,’ and fans of the movie turn out in droves to pay their respects at the Stand By Me Day festival held each year on July 23.
Crook County's Greater Idaho measure passed, so now what?
In May, Crook County voters approved a ballot measure that expressed citizen support for the Greater Idaho movement. But what does its passage mean and what can residents expect to happen now? Voters approved Measure 7-86, an advisory question regarding citizen sentiment for relocation of the Oregon-Idaho border, by a 53.44%-46.56% margin. Crook County is one of 13 Oregon counties whose citizens have voted in support of the Greater Idaho...
An Adult Foster Home Fell Into Disrepair After Its Operator’s Death
ADDRESS: 3735 SE Martins St. WHY IT’S EMPTY: Its owner died. By her daughter’s telling, Orvalee Farris, who died in 2020, was there for the birth of the adult foster care industry in Oregon. Farris died in 2020 from breast cancer at age 77, leaving behind a house...
Sandy's Todd Hoffman creates opportunities for microbusinesses with new venture
Though he’s largely known for his TV presence on “Gold Rush” and “Hoffman Family Gold” on the Discovery Channel, Todd Hoffman has recently made a name for himself in business in Sandy. Despite spending ample time in Alaska for his gold mining endeavors, Hoffman has called Sandy home for 17 years, and grew up in North Portland. Over the past few years, Hoffman has acquired a few properties in town...
Oregon and Washington top wildfire priority in the U.S.
With 38 large, uncontained wildfires actively burning 838,908 acres of land across Oregon and Washington, the Northwest region is currently the top firefighting priority in the U.S. Roughly 91.5% of the 838,908 acres burning across the region are located in Oregon, making the state the top firefighting concern in the region and the country. Daily reports released by the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, which helps coordinate the deployment of firefighting resources in Oregon and Washington, show that the federal government has given the region the...
Here’s Where 12 Big Lots Stores Are Closing in Washington State
Here’s Where 12 Big Lots Stores Are Closing in Washington State. So many retailers are closing these days and sadly a Washington State favorite is closing twelve stores in the PNW. Is Big Lots Closing In Washington State? What Stores Are Closing In WA?. I remember the first time...
In Washington state, Inslee's final months aimed at staving off repeal of landmark climate law
SILVERDALE, Wash — Standing at a transit center near four new wireless bus charging stations in a small community west of Seattle, Gov. Jay Inslee told transit and city leaders where money to pay for them — more than $1 million — came from. "It's possible only...
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