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The holiday shopping season is officially underway as several Oregon holiday markets will open their doors Friday, Nov. 13. They’re among six events taking place across the state through Sunday, Nov. 15, from the Portland area to Eastern Oregon. Five of the six events offer free admission, making it easy to stop in and browse […]
Data security incidents have been announced by the dental practices Hood River Dental in Oregon and Keep Smiling Dental Group in Ohio, and the multi-state senior living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing provider Liberty Healthcare Group. Hood River Dental, Oregon. Hood River Dental, an Oregon dental practice with two locations in...
A silver Airstream trailer sits permanently parked inside an old shoe grease factory, where it previously housed a small refill and gift shop. That detail alone made me stop and reread it. The building dates to 1929, when a company made shoe grease here. Locals still call it the ol’...
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday, Nov. 13. The ground stop will temporarily halt departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Portland International Airport, and other airports across the country after a communications problem affected air traffic control centers. The order came shortly before 1 p.m. Pacific time. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy […]
The post His Church or His Child? A Sixth-Generation Member of a Faith-Healing Sect Had to Choose. appeared first on ProPublica .
As someone with experience in veterinary medicine, infectious disease, livestock care, and parasite management, I have been following Arizona’s response to the recent New World screwworm detections with great interest. Many people have heard the name “screwworm,” but few understand how devastating this parasite can be. Unlike maggots that feed on dead tissue, New World screwworm larvae feed on living tissue, making them particularly destructive parasites affecting livestock, wildlife, pets, and other warm-blooded animals. What many people do not realize is that New World screwworms can also infest humans. According to the CDC, New World screwworm causes infestations in the living tissue of both animals and humans. The flies are attracted to open wounds and body openings, where they lay eggs that hatch into larvae that burrow into healthy tissue. Even small wounds, scratches, insect bites, or surgical sites can become targets. This ability to infest both animals and people is one of the reasons health officials are taking the current situation so seriously.
Visitors planning trips to Oregon state parks will see changes to annual parking permits beginning January 1, 2027. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department says physical annual parking permits will cost $10 more next year and will only be available for purchase online or by telephone. Under the new pricing,...
A B-17 crashed into this Oregon headland in 1943. Here's the 5-mile trail to the tip, what's closed right now, and why whales make winter worth the walk. The post A WWII bomber hit Cape Lookout in 1943, and a memorial plaque still sits on the trail to the tip appeared first on Oregon is for Adventure .
ODOT faces a $200 million budget shortfall as it prepares for the 2027 budget cycle. Without additional revenue, the agency could delay 30 nonhighway projects and reduce maintenance, transit and safety services. Two funding scenarios under consideration would require ODOT to raise $644 million or $1.38 billion annually. The Oregon...
First Alert Day at the Coast Friday-Saturday A.M. for large waves. A few showers Saturday, but Sunday is trending dry. We’ve been giving you an early heads up that the Oregon and Washington coast are expecting some dangerously high waves Friday and Saturday morning, paired with coastal flooding. A...
Pacific Power is monitoring the approaching storms that could impact customers in parts of Oregon and California. The weather forecast indicates the potential for strong winds and rain, which could increase the potential for power outages. Pacific Power’s meteorology team is closely monitoring the storm, and crews are ready to respond to weather-related outages. Pacific Power encourages customers to always be prepared for outages. State and local emergency management organizations also recommend having an emergency plan and to be prepared for up to 72 hours without essential services. Here are some simple steps customers can take to prepare and stay informed: Update your contact information so we can reach you. Sign up to receive outage alerts by text, email or phone. Restock your outage kit. Keep mobile devices charged so that they may be used in an emergency. Track outages, update your contact info and do more with our free app. Text OUT to 722797 to report your outage or STAT to check status. Visit PacificPower.net/Outages for outage and restoration updates. As a reminder, stay away from all downed power lines and utility lines. Even if the lines are not sparking, they could be energized and extremely dangerous. Customers should
Southern Oregon taxpayers who use the federal standard deduction will have a new opportunity to deduct charitable donations on their 2026 returns, a change that extends the benefit to eligible households that do not itemize. The provision allows qualifying cash contributions of up to $1,000 to be deducted, or up...
The Pacific Northwest snow forecast favors modest high-elevation accumulation Friday into Saturday, followed by another unsettled stretch Sunday into early next week. Mild air will limit the first round’s usefulness at lower elevations, while colder air behind the weekend systems should help subsequent snow stick farther down the mountains. None of the resorts covered in this forecast are currently open […] The post SnowBrains Forecast: Modest High-Elevation Snow Returns to the Pacific Northwest appeared first on SnowBrains .
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The 2026 winter storm season is around the corner, and Portland General Electric is encouraging Oregon residents to keep themselves safe with actionable steps. A PGE spokesperson said Thursday that customers can prepare ahead of inclement weather and reduce potential storm impacts. Crews work year-round...
Like many members of Generation Z, Representative-elect Hank Sanders, a Democrat living in Hood River, recently turned 26 and aged out of his family’s health insurance plan. “That’s my weekend plan,” he said in a phone interview. “Nobody punch me. Nobody hurt me for the next couple weeks while I figure out my healthcare.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Oregon U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Cliff Bentz and Val Hoyle, called on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize the funding and construction of a proposed veterans' home project, along with the renovation of another veterans' home. Oregon...
SALEM – After years of cutbacks and hiring freezes, Oregon Department of Transportation staffing is at its lowest level in 27 years. There are now nearly 15% fewer ODOT employees clearing snow, repairing bridges, helping customers at DMV, and conducting all the other services for which ODOT is responsible, compared to the agency’s staffing level in 1999.
Lone Rock Logging, based in Roseburg, has recently been named Operator of the Year for Southwest Oregon, by an advisory committee to the Oregon Board of Forestry. A release from the Oregon Department of Forestry said Lone Rock Logging was given the honor in the region for their track record of meeting the highest standards of the Oregon Forest Practices Act. In particular, they were cited for successfully working under new Forest Practices Act rules requiring wider stream buffers to be protected as well as new equipment limitation zones on draws leading to fish-bearing streams.
Clackamas Community College — Reported Center of Application Fraud. Thousands of fake applicants are flooding Oregon's community colleges every year, using stolen names, birth dates and Social Security numbers to enroll in classes they never attend, just long enough to collect a financial aid check. Clackamas Community College says it receives about 14,000 applications annually, and estimates that roughly 20% of them are fraudulent, with another 2,000 to 3,000 flagged as potentially bogus.
A second Oregon woman has accused Kaiser Permanente and Dr. Colin Mizuo of negligence and medical malpractice for injecting her with rubbing alcohol instead of anesthesia before a procedure.
