More than $218 million was approved by Oregon lawmakers on Thursday to pay for the staggering expenses that the state’s fire departments spent during this summer and fall’s record-breaking fires. During a special session that lasted little over three hours on Thursday afternoon, they approved the funds. Latest local politics stories Multnomah County chair tells … Read more
The Lower Treasure Valley of Oregon was the subject of the advisory. The National Weather Service says, “This afternoon, increased winds and mixing heights will scour out the inversion and remove the stagnant conditions.” Note: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our … Read more
Perhaps the most significant item from the most recent Oregon School Activities Association executive board meeting was the addition of a new member to Class 5A. After being in Class 4A since the 2022–2023 school year, Crook County is returning to Class 5A and will join the Intermountain Conference along with the schools in the … Read more
De Vondre Campbell, a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, is anticipated to be cut after refusing to play in Thursday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams. In the third quarter of the 49ers’ 12-6 loss, Campbell not only declined to participate when called upon, but he also left the sidelines and made his way … Read more
Quarterback for OregonIt is unlikely that Dillon Gabriel will win the Heisman Trophy in 2024. Gabriel defied expectations, however, when NBC Sports’ Dan Patrick asked him on Friday to choose a contestant other than himself to win the prize. In a lengthy discussion on his radio show, Gabriel told Patrick, “I’m going to get some … Read more
The NCAA transfer portal for football is in its fourth day, and Oregon State has been comparatively active. Seven Beavers from the 2024 roster have logged into the portal as of early Thursday afternoon, but none of them were starters at the end of the season. But this fall, some played prominently. Since a lot … Read more
According to investigators, a guy from Washington County who was employed as a prison guard in Oregon killed his daughter before turning the gun on himself earlier this week. After receiving a request for a welfare check, sheriff’s deputies arrived at the Baseline Woods apartments, located at 545 S.W. 201st Ave. in unincorporated Washington County, … Read more
On Thursday night, Payton Pritchard had yet another significant game. Additionally, he joined a club that had very few members. The Boston Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons 123-99 on Thursday night, and the backup guard scored a team-high 27 points off the bench. In all, Pritchard made 10 of 20 shots, including 7 of 15 … Read more
Raleigh, North Carolina. For the first time, the woman who made national news in 2006 by falsely accusing three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her—a narrative that sparked tensions over race, class, and college athletes’ privilege—has acknowledged in public that she made it up. In an interview with the Let’s Talk with Kat podcast, … Read more
At 10:49 a.m. on Friday, the National Weather Service issued a revised coastal flood advisory for Clatsop County Coast and Tillamook County Coast, which is in effect for Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. “Tidal overflow flooding expected,” the weather agency adds. “On Saturday, the tides are predicted to peak at approximately 11 a.m. … Read more