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The Washington Department of Transportation reopened SR-14 between Bingen and Courtney Road following the Burdoin Fire, which has burned over 11,000 acres and is 54% contained. WSDOT urges drivers to exercise caution and prevent new wildfires by avoiding parking on dry grass and securing tow chains.
Newport police arrested 31-year-old Joshawa Greenleaf Devries for an armed robbery at South Beach Grocery early Sunday morning. Devries allegedly brandished a handgun, demanded cash and cigarettes, and fled the scene on foot. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree robbery and menacing.
The Vancouver Fire Department clarified that a 52-year-old man who went missing in the Columbia River was swimming to retrieve a football, not rescuing a child as previously reported. The search and rescue operation involved 23 emergency personnel and has transitioned to the US Coast Guard and Vancouver Police Department for ongoing recovery efforts.
Salem City Council plans to declare a state of emergency over a projected water shortage in 2026 due to a scheduled drawdown of Detroit Lake reservoir. This measure aims to facilitate emergency spending for improving water system resilience amid anticipated disruptions in water quality and supply.
The city of Portland will host an event regarding the land use proposal LU 25-025636 AD on July 28, 2025. Stakeholders will discuss modifications and translations related to the proposal, which impacts local business operations. The event aims to gather public comment on the business proposal and its implications.
Rep. Maxine Dexter (D-Oregon) addressed critical issues such as immigration enforcement and Medicaid cuts during an interview with KATU News. She criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files and expressed concern over the economic impact of President Trump's tariffs on Oregon.
Chef Greg Higgins of downtown Portland's Higgins restaurant reported a surge in reservations, offering a glimmer of hope amid challenges faced by local businesses. In contrast, other establishments like 'Home, A Bar' and 'Slow Bar' announced closures due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and neighborhood changes. The future remains uncertain for many downtown businesses despite the recent wave of support.
Project Pabst festival returns to Portland's Waterfront Park in 2025, featuring headliners like Iggy Pop and Death Cab for Cutie, and drawing thousands of attendees. The event signals a resurgence in downtown foot traffic, with locals expressing renewed optimism about the city's revival after recent hardships.
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American Medical Response hosted a Clinical Safety Competition at the Oregon Institute of Technology's Portland Metro Campus, featuring five elite EMS crews. The event included various skill stations designed to improve clinical decision-making, with the top two teams advancing to national finals in Texas.