Oregon Political Power and News For the Week
(Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Political developments kept us busy this week, starting with state Rep. Khanh Pham telling Julia Shumway she plans to run for the 23rd Senate District in Portland. A Democrat, Pham hopes... Read More
Oregon Health Authority Advisory for Lake Ewauna Near Klamath Falls 9/22
September 22, 2023 Recreational use advisory issued for Lake Ewauna Sept. 22 PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today issued a recreational use health advisory today for Lake Ewauna due to the presence of a... Read More
Anvil Fire 9% Contained; Flat Fire 75% Contained 9/22
Anvil Fire Public Information Map click on the map to view a larger version Anvil Fire Size: 18,691acres Start Date: August 25, 2023 Location: 8 miles east of Port Orford, OR Containment: 9% Total personnel: 1,256 Resources: 36 crews,... Read More
Smith River Fire May Get Rained on Early Next Week with Rain from the Gulf of Alaska
Smith River Complex North Smith River Complex North Public Information Map Click the map to view a larger version. Smith River Complex North update for September 22, 2023 Size:... Read More
Decarbonize Your Home with a Heat Pump AND Receive Funding to Do It
New plan aims to quadruple heat-pump adoption in 25 states The pledge, which covers 55% of the population, calls for accelerating home decarbonization by deploying 20 million heat pumps by 2030. 21 September 2023 A technician... Read More
Oregonians Urged to Get Vaccinated against COVID, Flu, RSV
Health officials urge Oregonians to get vaccinated against COVID, flu, RSV By: Lynne Terry – September 21, 2023 Federal officials have approved new COVID booster vaccines. (Getty Images) As the latest COVID boosters dribble into... Read More