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Summer-like heat fades around Oregon, Washington Thursday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Wednesday’s summer-like heat fades to seasonal conditions around Portland on Thursday afternoon. Temperatures will sit nearly 10 degrees cooler than Wednesday’s high, which was in the low 80s. The mild and sunny weather will keep the Portland-Vancouver metro area near average through the end of the week. Thursday will be pleasant across the region with plenty of sun breaks and highs in the low 70s.
Smoky Wednesday morning, staying warm
Temperatures will range from the upper 70s to mid 80s across the region. Mostly sunny skies are expected today but we may see some more cloud cover in the later afternoon to evening hours. Winds will be generally light and variable. Air quality will be impacted today for parts of...
Oregon's Largest School Districts Sound Alarm on Funding Crisis, Seek State Action Amid Budget Cuts
With what's being called an "education funding crisis" on the horizon, top superintendents from Oregon's largest school districts have issued a call to arms, imploring state officials to re-evaluate the decades-old funding formula. In a video statement circulated on district YouTube accounts, Portland, Salem-Keizer, Bend-La Pine, and Medford district leaders expressed grave concerns about the financial future of their schools, according to the Oregon Capital Chronicle. Representing over 115,000 students, the districts grapple with budget crunches that could severely impact educational services.
A calm sunny start to an otherwise windy day increasing fire dangers in the lowlands
Wind Advisory for the Kittitas Valley, Central Eastern Washington, Southern Columbia Basin in Northern Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands to the East end of the Columbia River Gorge from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m…. Winds W 25-35 mph. Gusts 35-45 in Northern Oregon and the Simcoe Highlands. Gusts 45-55 mph in...
What’s the oldest bar in Oregon? Finding it was harder than you’d think
For as long as anyone can remember, the Rainbow Cafe in downtown Pendleton has made a unique claim to fame: The oldest bar in Oregon. It’s on the Rainbow’s menus, website and the T-shirts for sale at the bar. Portlanders might disagree and point to Huber’s Café, founded...
Oregon woman endures fear and despair in illegal imprisonment in Coffee Creek prison
Terri Lee Brown’s life spun upside down in February, when the state of Oregon illegally sent her to Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. The 48-year-old Grants Pass woman never saw it coming. She had finished parole in 2023 after her early release from prison in December 2020 as part of a wave of commutations granted during […] The post Oregon woman endures fear and despair in illegal imprisonment in Coffee Creek prison appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Special Report: Building homes and confidence with Habitat for Humanity’s Women’s Build Week
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is hosting their first Women’s Build Week since 2019, a rewarding experience for all involved. The post Special Report: Building homes and confidence with Habitat for Humanity’s Women’s Build Week appeared first on KTVZ.
Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new political action committee has begun pouring money into a key Oregon swing district just days before the Democratic primary there, raising questions about whether Republicans are trying to tilt the scales in the contest. The primary features Janelle Bynum and Jamie McLeod-Skinner and will...
Photos / Oregon's largest coast earthquake preparedness exercise
Staff and volunteers from Lincoln County, City of Newport and the Oregon Department of Human Services Office of Resilience and Emergency Management, worked together May 14 and 15, to erect the state’s second evacuation assembly point (EAP). This emergency preparedness exercise conducted at the Newport Airport, is the largest Cascadia preparedness exercise of its kind to date, according to officials. Life Flight landed a helicopter to deliver medical supplies. The...
Celebrate State Parks Day: Access and camping are free
Celebrate State Parks Day with free parking and free RV and tent site camping at all Oregon State Parks on June 1, as well as special events at selected parks. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will waive day-use parking fees at the 25 locations that charge them and camping fees for all tent, RV and horse campsites June 1. “Each Oregon state park is here today because of the...
Stunning Northern Lights photos from across the state
We received tons of amazing photos of the Northern Lights of Oregon last weekend! Shots from deep in the woods, out in the country, and right from our readers backyards brought this unique experience to life. Check out all submissions at https://pamplinportland.secondstreetapp.com/Northern-Lights/rounds/1/gallery Northern Lights Photo Contest Winners: Aurora over Mt. Hood ...
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