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Wildfire: Mapleton A wildfire that sparked around 1:42 p.m. Wednesday at the junction of Highways 126 and 36 near Mapleton prompted swift evacuations and an extensive firefighting response. The Rice Road Fire burned on private land and quickly grew to an estimated 8 acres by early evening. Firefighters from West […]
Duck Hall of Fame Inductees Oregon Athletics has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame class, featuring standout athletes and championship teams. Honorees include 2014 Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota, Bowerman Award winner Jenna Prandini, Olympic silver medalist Janie Reed, Rimington Trophy finalist Hroniss Grasu, and javelin champion Sam Crouser. Also […]
Bill Passes to Law For Medical Debt Relief A bill prohibiting credit reporting on Oregonians’ medical debt has been signed into law by Governor Tina Kotek. Hailed as a significant victory for consumer rights advocates, the bill (SB 605) also removes existing medical debt from credit reports, including debt from […]
Beaver’s Season Over Oregon State’s season came to an end Tuesday with a 7-6 loss to Louisville at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. The Beavers rallied for three runs in the ninth to tie it, but a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the inning sealed the win for the […]
WLFEA Receives New Fire Truck Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority is one of 76 fire agencies across Oregon to receive a new fire engine through the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Engine Program. As part of the Response Ready Oregon initiative, the agency was awarded a Type 6 engine designed […]
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CWS The fate of the Oregon State Beaver’s College world series run will be decided today in Omaha. However showers and thunderstorms could delay the game. Yesterdays games were put on hold due to showers and thunderstorms and the forecast for today includes more of the same. The Beavers are […]
HB 3962 Could Effect Transient Lodging Tax Oregon House Bill 3962 is moving forward in the Legislature, with a proposal that could significantly change how cities and counties use transient lodging tax revenue. The bill includes a directive for a statewide study on local taxation, but the real controversy lies […]
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