Month: July 2019

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The state agency in charge of earthquake study and preparation, as well as monitoring mining efforts in Oregon, could be shut down after going over budget for the second time in four years. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, widely known as DOGAMI, will lose three staff

Good Monday Morning, Everyone… A low pressure center easing its way in our direction will be responsible for increasing our cloud cover and delivering a likelihood of thunderstorms to us today. Highs will be in the mid 70’s and westerly winds will pick up to 10 -15 mph with gusts to 20 mph . Hail

Here are a series of news releases issued by Oregon’s Democrat and Republican lawmakers after the 2019 legislation session adjourned Sunday evening: First, from the Oregon House Democrats: Historic 2019 Legislative Session Ends Progressive legislation, investments build a better future for every Oregonian SALEM – The historic 2019 Oregon legislative session ended tonight after five

The promise of higher education and career training programs will be within reach for more Oregon families thanks to a new Education Savings Credit, under legislation that earned final legislative approval Sunday and now heads to the governor’s desk, Oregon’s state treasurer said. House Bill 2164 authorizes the nation’s first refundable tax credit to help

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gio Saverese described new forward Brian Fernandez as a competitor shortly after he was signed. On Sunday, the Portland Timbers’ head coach was reminded why. Fernandez scored in a league-record fifth consecutive game, helping the Timbers to a 1-0 victory over FC Dallas. He becomes the first player in MLS history