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Seasons of smoke: As research probes long-term impacts, here's how to ease exposure
Summer in the West is becoming a season of house arrest, as smoke from wildfires chokes the skies and experts say the best way to avoid it is to stay indoors. In 2020, wildfires in Oregon created some of the worst air quality in the nation. Last year was a milder wildfire season. But this summer, the smoke is back — earlier and thicker, focusing fresh attention about what impact it has for the ...
Idaho’s Winter Forecast This Year & The Highest Chance For Snow
Winter is coming, and if you're in Idaho or the Pacific Northwest, you might be curious about what to expect. Let's break down the Farmers' Almanac winter forecast in a way that's easy to digest. First, Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, including Washington and Oregon, are in for some mixed...
Oregon governor’s panel makes hundreds of recommendations to reform Coffee Creek prison
Oregon Department of Corrections officials have received hundreds of ideas from a governor-appointed panel for reforming the state’s only women’s prison and better protecting women against trauma, sexual abuse and misconduct. The recommendations would make administrators more accountable for Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, which houses about 900 female inmates, and seek a change in culture at the prison in Wilsonville. They also would increase oversight of allegations of sexual assault and strip searches and expand behavioral health programs, records obtained by the Capital Chronicle show. ...
La Grande man who attempted suicide on construction crane in 2023 arrested for rape
LA GRANDE — A La Grande man who attempted to take his own life by jumping off a construction crane at Grande Ronde Hospital in July of 2023 is now accused of raping a teen. 22-year-old Walker Adam Hackett was arrested by La Grande Police on Monday, August 13 on charges of first-degree rape, first-degree sex abuse, second-degree sex abuse, sexual misconduct, and endangering the welfare of a minor, among other charges.
Oregon governor’s panel makes hundreds of recommendations to reform Coffee Creek prison
Oregon Department of Corrections officials have received hundreds of ideas from a governor-appointed panel for reforming the state’s only women’s prison and better protecting women against trauma, sexual abuse and misconduct. The recommendations would make administrators more accountable for Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, which houses about 900 female inmates, and seek a change in culture at the prison in Wilsonville. They also would increase oversight of allegations of sexual assault and strip searches and expand behavioral health programs, records obtained by the Capital Chronicle show. ...
U.S., Canada officials to study impact of coal mining in North Idaho’s Kootenai River
Officials from the U.S. and Canada are taking steps to address concerns from Native American tribes and environmental groups in Idaho who have pushed for years to strengthen regulations on water contamination in the Kootenai River. The International Joint Commission, which is made up of U.S. and Canadian officials, is accepting public comment until Aug. […]
Majority of City Council Favor Changes to Mobile Food Vendor Rules
The Hermiston City Council came to a general consensus Monday night on amending the rules governing mobile food vendors and will take action on the proposed changes at its Aug. 26 meeting. The council is revisiting the mobile vending rules after hearing from prospective vendors about the difficulty of getting...
Smoky sunshine today with another chance of thunderstorms on Thursday
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Yesterday's weak front cleaned up our air quality yesterday. Unfortunately, the smoke will likely return today. Look for sunny and hazy conditions with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Another trough of low pressure is expected to arrive on Thursday. This trough will...
As the smoke clears, ranchers in Eastern Oregon face uncertainty
In a normal year, the grass is mostly dry in the summer. The mountains look yellow with some spots of green, lots of sagebrush and some short trees bunched together. Standing in her front yard, Amanda Smull points to hills where the lightning hit and sparked a fire on July 17.
Migration Brewing named Oregon’s 2024 Small Business Person of the Year
Migration Brewing, a leading craft brewery in Portland, wins Oregon’s 2024 Small Business Person of the Year title. Their growth and community involvement are supported by Portland Community College’s SBDC.
Oregon Shores’ Surf and Sun Virtual Walk and Run
Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition is excited to announce Oregon Shores' second annual Surf and Sun Virtual Walk and Run fundraising event. This initiative offers friends of the Oregon coast an opportunity to participate in a challenge and solicit support from their friends and family. The event will take place from August 30 to September 8. During this time, participants will be encouraged to walk or run as many miles as possible, embracing the spirit of adventure and the satisfaction of making a difference. What sets...
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