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Media Champions with Decater Collins of The Hood Collective
On Media Champions, our host, Greg Kirkham, speaks with experts and professionals from across the country operating in the media space. In this segment, Greg spoke with Decater Collins of The Hood Collective. The Hood Collective is a cannabis specific content marketing agency based in Portland, Oregon and serving businesses...
Pristine NE Portland cottage for sale at $1,335,000 has had just 2 owners in 85 years. See inside
Over 85 years, an English-style house in Northeast Portland’s Alameda Ridge has only changed ownership once. When original owner Howard Carruth was alone in 1976, and a bank was forcing a sale, his neighbors purchased the property and Carruth, a World War I veteran and retired surgeon, continued to live there.
Trail Blazers rookie Donovan Clingan sets all-time NBA Summer League record for blocks
LAS VEGAS — When the Portland Trail Blazers drafted Donovan Clingan with the seventh overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, they did so primarily because of the defensive impact the 7-foot-2 center could have on the court. In his first taste of professional basketball at NBA Summer League...
Oregon to get nearly $200 million from feds to fight climate change and pollution
Oregon will receive $197 million from the federal government to build more electric-vehicle charging stations, incentivize homebuilders to install heat pumps and reduce methane emitted from landfills, among other measures designed to target climate change and pollution, state and federal officials said Monday. The money is coming through a grant...
Air quality alert affecting Oregon Tuesday
On Monday at 11:54 a.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Tuesday at noon for Baker, Harney and Malheur counties. "High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire smoke," can be expected according to the weather service. "Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone."
Events & Activities: Music abounds, reunion, steam-up and more
Molalla keeps the music playing at Fox Park MOLALLA: Tuesday evening air will be filled with the sound of music coming from Molalla’s Fox Park in 2024. The Molalla Public Library returns with another edition of its Music in the Park program for the coming summer. The action runs every Tuesday through July 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. ...
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. ...
3 dead in 1 weekend after separate motorcycle crashes in Gresham, McMinnville, Clark County
Three people are dead after separate motorcycle crashes in Gresham, McMinnville and Clark County over the weekend, police reported. Gresham police responded to reports of a crash at Southeast 190th Drive and Cheldelin Road around 10:00 a.m. Saturday. They arrived to find a pickup truck and a motorcycle had collided.
Oregon’s workforce is aging. Here are the industries with the oldest workers
Nearly 1 in 4 Oregon workers is over 55, nearing or beyond the typical retirement age. The share of older workers in the state’s labor force has more than doubled since 1990, according to a new report from the Oregon Employment Department. If there’s a big wave of retirements in the offing, that could limit future economic growth — especially in those industries with the highest share of older workers.
SUNDAY UPDATE: Fire agencies, state fire agencies fighting several wildfires across our region
REGIONAL - In Washington and in Oregon, fire agencies across our region are battling several wildfires. Some have been burning for days while others continue to pop up due to the hot, dry and windy conditions. Information on these fires is constantly changing. We will work to bring you the latest as soon as possible.
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