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A land use decision, LU 25-040678 MLDP, will be announced on July 22, 2025, at 4:30 PM local time in Kenilworth, UK. The decision relates to various categories including Green Solutions and Business Operations. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the decision details prior to the event.
Portland officials issued a notice regarding land use decision LU 25-039481 ZE, set to occur on July 22, 2025. The event will take place in Zone, Brescia Province, Italy, and covers various categories including politics and business. This decision is pivotal as it addresses significant land use issues affecting local governance and development.
KATU ABC 2 provides comprehensive coverage of news, weather, sports, and community events in Portland, Oregon, and nearby areas. The site emphasizes local happenings, including events in Beaverton, Lake Oswego, and Gresham. With a focus on timely updates, KATU aims to keep residents informed about significant developments in their communities.
The Portland Water Bureau begins blending groundwater from the Columbia South Shore Well Field into the city's water supply starting July 22, 2025. This measure aims to ensure adequate water availability amid dry conditions and forecasts for the summer. The blend will take up to two weeks to reach residents.
Portland Fire & Rescue faces unique challenges in responding to waterfront fires due to difficult land access. Fire Station 21, equipped with specialized fire and rescue boats, addresses these challenges effectively. Harbor pilot Colin Mcgladrey emphasizes the importance of fire boats in managing emergencies on the water.
The City of Portland issued a notice regarding Land Use Decision LU 25-038046 MLDS on July 21, 2025. This decision pertains to zoning and land use regulations that impact local development and community planning. Stakeholders, including the Maniac Latin Disciples, are expected to respond to the ruling's implications.
Salem Police arrested a 26-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman for throwing eggs at homeless individuals during a spree that spanned three nights. Officers recovered about 225 eggs from the suspects' vehicle and charged them with intimidation based on housing status and disorderly conduct.
A four-year-old child suffered injuries from a mountain lion attack on July 20 in Olympic National Park. The child was hiking with family when the collared cougar bit them, prompting a swift emergency response and subsequent investigation. Rangers located and killed the mountain lion the following day to eliminate any threat to the public.
A fire at a 19-unit apartment complex on East Burnside Street in Portland, suspected to be arson, led to a dramatic escape by a family who jumped from a second-story balcony. The suspect, Shaun Szwarz, faces 20 criminal charges and is set to appear in court. Firefighters rescued eight others as they battled the blaze.
An NHRA Top Fuel driver, Shawn Reed, and a spectator sustained injuries during a crash at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington, when Reed's dragster experienced a tire failure at nearly 300 mph. The incident sent a front wheel flying, injuring a woman who was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center. Reed also suffered serious injuries, including fractured ribs and the loss of a finger.