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Opposition to Portland General Electric rate increase nearly unanimous at PUC hearing
Earlier this year, when Portland General Electric asked state regulators for permission to raise its rates by another 7% starting in 2025, opposition was immediate. In the months since, there have been attempts to try to convince the Oregon Public Utility Commission the company that provides electricity to about 2 million people in 51 cities in the Willamette Valley – including most of Salem – shouldn’t be allowed to raise rates again.
Chavez-DeRemer votes for several bills backing law enforcement during National Police Week
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted in favor of bipartisan bills over the past several days to support law enforcement in recognition of National Police Week. The proposals that passed the House, which include efforts to support the recruitment and retention of police officers, come as the...
Mountain range between Portland, Washington County nets federal funding
The U.S. Forest Service has awarded $3.63 million to the Tualatin Mountain Forest Project, which will establish a 3,111-acre working research forest owned by Oregon State University, featuring 24 miles of publicly accessible hiking and biking trails.
Portland weekend weather: Partly sunny with cooler temperatures
If you’re heading to the Oregon International Airshow in Hillsboro today, you may want to bring a jacket. The Portland area will enjoy partly sunny skies Saturday, but temperatures are a little bit cooler than the last few days with a forecasted high of 63 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The’s a small chance (20%) of some afternoon showers after 3 p.m. The overnight low will be about 45.
Man hit by driver fleeing authorities in Clackamas County sues for $1.3 million
A man who allegedly suffered life-changing injuries in a car crash with another driver involved in a high-speed chase in Gladstone on May 22, 2022, filed a $1.3 million lawsuit against the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and the Gladstone Police Department on May 15 for negligence and damages.
Person climbs powerline tower to take selfie, gets electrocuted & falls 40 feet
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A person survived electrocution and a 40-foot-fall off of a powerline tower in southeast Portland after climbing the tower to take a selfie, Portland Fire & Rescue says. PF&R says the incident happened around 5 p.m. Wednesday evening along the railroad tracks near Sellwood Riverfront...
'The water is cold': First responders prepare for rescues at swimming spots as weather warms up
TROUTDALE, Oregon — With summer around the corner, first responders are gearing up to protect those enjoying the outdoors, such as popular swimming spots on the Sandy River. "The water is actually quite fast, the water is cold, there are steep drop-offs, it's pretty easy to get swept off your feet," said Lt. Jasmine Zimmer-Stuckey with the Corbett Fire District.
10 most expensive homes sold in the Portland metro area, May 6-12
A house in Happy Valley that sold for $5.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Portland metro area in the past week. In total, 646 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $629,765. The average price per square foot ended up at $337.
Man missing from Portland emergency room, considered ‘in danger’
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A man under guardianship is missing after disappearing from the OHSU emergency department almost two weeks ago and on Saturday, Portland police asked the community for help to find him. Police said 53-year-old George F. Cline, Jr., who also goes by ‘Eric,’ is “challenged with mental...
Oregon man sentenced for beating girlfriend's father with hammer and strangling him with leash
PORTLAND, Ore. (TCD) -- A 24-year-old man will spend 19 years in prison after entering a plea deal for killing his girlfriend's father in 2022 and leaving his body in a sleeping bag. Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced May 14 that a judge sentenced Zachary Hackman to 204...
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