The heat wave may be ending, but wildfire danger in northwest Oregon is increasing, prompting the Oregon Department of Forestry to move much of the region they protect in northwest Oregon to “high” fire danger starting Wednesday morning.
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County close to selecting contractor for Timber Road landslide project
A major project aimed at reopening Timber Road, closed due to a landslide on the Highway 6 side since March 6, may soon begin construction. A contractor is expected to be selected by Friday.
Oregonians wary of artificial intelligence, survey finds
Oregonians are apprehensive about artificial intelligence, a recent survey from the nonpartisan Oregon Values and Beliefs Center found.
Ballot measures on cannabis unions, higher corporate taxes could be on November ballot
Friday was the deadline for groups to submit the more than 100,000 petition signatures needed to give voters a chance to approve or reject ballot measures. Only two measures – one that would tax corporations more to give $750 annual payments to all Oregonians and one that would restrict union-busting in the cannabis industry – submitted signatures by Friday.
Hagg Lake to host two summer concerts in 2024
Washington County Parks will host two free concerts at Hagg Lake’s Boat Ramp C this summer, the first featuring Nate Botsford Saturday, July 13 and the second Rockit Radio Saturday August 3. The park’s usual $7 parking fee still applies.
Rural road work on county roads begins today
Paving, pavement repair, chip seal paving, surface stabilization of gravel roads, and more road repairs begin today at a number of county roads in the area, and not a single rural unincorporated community this newspaper covers will be spared.
Washington County has a new judge for a new seat
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced the appointment of Elizabeth R. Lemoine to a new seat on the Washington County Circuit Court Friday.
Anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim acts spur surge in reported hate incidents in Oregon
Hotline workers counted 456 hateful incidents directed at Jewish Oregonians, a 144% increase since 2022. The number of anti-Muslim incidents increased by 263%, from 27 in 2022 to 98 in 2023.
Friday heat wave liveblog: Emergency declared by governor, water safety tips
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared a statewide extreme heat emergency Friday afternoon.
What’s going on in Gales Creek this weekend, July 5
Wes Youssi, Mule On Fire are here this weekend, and there’s more coming next week.
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