Two Arrested During Salem Pride Arrest

Posted Today At 6:22am by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Two men from Roseburg were arrested Saturday for allegedly disrupting Salem's Pride event. Organizers of the event say a group of about eight people were asked to leave, after observing problems. Officers arrived and also advised they were trespassing. While most of the group voluntarily left, 49-year-old Ryan Clark and 51-year-old Mason Goodnight allegedly refused, and were arrested for trespassing.

Extreme Heat Utilities

Posted Today At 6:22am by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Extreme heat is forecast from Vancouver to Salem today, and power utilities are asking for help conserving electricity. Summer has the highest amount of power usage during the year. Wait until early morning or late evening to do laundry or run the dishwasher. Keep air conditioning at 78 degrees or higher. Turn off computers and other appliances you're not using. Opens windows overnight to cool your house. And fans will keep air moving to make it feel cooler.

Northwest Oregon Fire Season

Posted Today At 6:22am by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Department of Forestry is starting fire season today on its lands in Northwest Oregon. It means increased fire prevention measures. Outdoor smoking isn't allowed. Fuse and caps can't be used for blasting. Exploding targets and tracer ammunition are also prohibited. The are more details on the Oregon Department of Forestry's website.

Nye Beach Health Advisory Lifted

Posted Today At 6:21am by 24/7 News Source

(Newport, OR) -- Just in time for the hot weather, the Oregon Health Authority has lifted the advisory for Nye Beach in Newport. Levels of fecal bacteria in ocean water have dropped below levels that could make you sick. Health officials recommend staying out of large pools on the beach that are frequented by birds, and runoff from those pools, because the water may contain increased bacteria from fecal matter.

TriMet Prepares For High Heat

Posted Today At 6:20am by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- TriMet passengers on MAX and WES need to prepare for possible delays during the high heat today. When temperatures reach at least 100 degrees, the trains need to slow down. TriMet has made improvements to adjust for heat effects on power wires and trackways, but MAX is limited to 35 miles an hour at temperatures over 100 and WES is limited to 40 miles an hour. Passengers should plan for possible delays in the afternoons.

Washington County Burn Ban

Posted Today At 6:20am by 24/7 News Source

(Hillsboro, OR) -- Washington County fire agencies are declaring a high-fire danger burn ban starting today. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch effective for Monday with high temperatures approaching 100 degrees. The ban prohibits backyard debris burning, agricultural burning, and slash burning. It does not prohibit recreational fires less than three-feet in diameter and two feet high. Barbecues, smokers and other grills are also allowed.

Misting Stations

Posted Today At 6:19am by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Housing Bureau is giving you places to cool off during the heat wave. Misting stations are being set up at 14 parks. Health officials recommend you have a cool place to stay Sunday and Monday afternoons when temperatures will be in the mid- to upper-90s.

Statue Of Slain OR Wildland Firefighter Installed In MT

Posted Friday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Laurel, MT) -- A bronze statue of an Oregon wildland firefighter killed in the line of duty is going up in Montana. The 500-pound statue depicting the late wildland firefighter Ruben Romero of Keizer was installed yesterday at the Montana State Firefighters Memorial. Romero died of a heart attack while battling the Bivens Fire in Montana's Tobacco Root Mountains last August. The statue was installed just ahead of a ceremony scheduled tomorrow in Montana to honor firefighters who have died in the line of duty.

Facebook Marketplace Seller Robbed At Gunpoint

Posted Friday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police are warning online sellers to use caution. Tuesday night, a person selling an electric bike from their home using Facebook Marketplace had the bike stolen by two juveniles who were armed with a gun. Officers were able to locate the bike and arrest the suspects. Police say when selling something online, meet in a well-lit public place, research the buyer, have a second person with you, and use online payment services instead of cash.

ICE Assault Sentence

Posted Friday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- A Portland man has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison for assaulting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer outside of the ICE facility in South Portland. Twenty-five-year-old Robert Hoopes was accused of throwing a rock that hit an ICE agent in the head causing a serious cut over his eye. Hoopes and another person also used a stop sign as a battering ram to damage the entrance to the ICE building. He pleaded guilty to aggravated assault of a federal employee.

Oregon Withdraws From Great American State Fair

Posted Friday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is withdrawing from the Great American State Fair in Washington D.C. It's organized by Freedom 250, a nonprofit aligned with President Trump. Event organizers say all 50 states and U.S. territories will still be represented. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek says the state withdrew, because of the cost and concerns the event is becoming more partisan than originally presented. The America 250 Oregon Commission has several events planned across the state this summer.

OSU Graduates Largest Class

Posted Friday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Corvallis, OR) -- Oregon State University is set to graduate a record eight-thousand-785 students at Reser Stadium this Saturday. While most students get one degree, 211 students will get two degrees, two will receive three degrees and one student is graduating with four degrees. The commencement address will be given by Jade Carey, an Olympic gold medalist, former Oregon State University student-athlete and graduate of the class of 2026.

Cascadia Earthquake Training

Posted Friday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- A training exercise was held last week to prepare for a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. Emergency planners say that would likely be the region's most significant natural disaster. The Port of Portland hosted the event. Senior leaders and planners discussed various scenarios and got insights into federal and military support capabilities during a catastrophic incident. Oregon's Department of Emergency Management, the Governor's Office and U-S Navy were among the participants.

Federal Contractor Lawsuit

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is joining Washington and 19 states in a lawsuit against the federal government over implementation of an executive order by President Trump. Attorney General Dan Rayfield says new federal contracting terms are unclear and confusing, simply in an effort to purge "diversity, equity and inclusion" guidelines. He says the new mandates punish contractors for following laws they've complied with for decades. The suit claims federal agencies took shortcuts in rolling out the President's wishes, violating rules over accepting public comment.

COVID Testing Settlement

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is part of a nearly five-million-dollar settlement with a COVID-19 testing company. GS Labs is accused of inflating cash prices to 380 dollars per test and then charging high rates to 30-thousand cash-paying customers. The company also took longer than their three day guarantee to return test results. And charged a 49 dollar fee after telling customers they would have no out-of-pocket cost. Oregon will get nearly 143-thousand dollars from the settlement. The website GS Labs Testing dot com has information on how to apply for the settlement.

Drought Emergencies

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Governor Tina Kotek is declaring drought emergencies in five more counties. Nearly half of Oregon counties are now under drought emergency status. Douglas, Gilliam, Harney, Lake, and Malheur counties have been added to the list. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows those counties as being in moderate to severe drought, with severe and extreme drought conditions in Douglas County.

Oaks Park Ride Naming Contest

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Oaks Park is adding a new thrill ride and the person who names it will win two season passes. Construction will start this summer on the new drop tower. It'll be the highest drop tower in the Northwest. Riders will get a stunning view of the Rose City before going into free fall. The ride will open next year. There are details about the naming contest on the Oaks Park website. The deadline to enter a name is this Sunday, June 14th.

ATV DUI Charges

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Josephine County, OR) -- A southern Oregon man who crashed an ATV with two kids inside is facing charges. Josephine County deputies say 43-year-old Timothy Cornia was drunk when he took off in the quad ATV with two kids. No one was wearing a helmet. The ATV veered off the road, near Williams, struck a tree and came to rest in blackberry bushes. All three were hurt. At the hospital, staff determined Cornia was intoxicated. The District Attorney's office will decide what charges are filed.

Police Arrest Parking Lot Shooting Suspect

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Police say they've arrested a suspect in connection with Tuesday's fatal shooting in the Wood Village Fred Meyer parking lot. Police have arrested 19-year-old Kenneth Nevills Jr. for the death of Cameron Quiring. Investigators say the suspect Nevills Jr., and Quiring knew each other and apparently had a dispute before the shooting. Nevills will be charged with Murder in the Second Degree.

Murder Suspect Found Guilty

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Sentencing is scheduled next month for a man convicted of murder in the shooting death of a Gresham teenager five years ago. A Multnomah County jury found Isaac Bynum Jr. guilty Tuesday of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Seneca Alexander in 2021. Court records show Alexander gave Bynum a ride to a nearby store and then drove him back. That's when Bynum got out, walked around the car and fired 13 rounds into the vehicle, killing Alexander.

Loving Day Wedding Ceremonies Performed Free Tomorrow

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Undated) -- If you're planning to tie the knot and want to keep it cheap, tomorrow is the day to do it. Friday, June 12th is Loving Day. The holiday commemorates the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Loving versus Virginia that struck down laws banning interracial marriage nationwide. The anniversary is recognized each year as a celebration of love, civil rights and the freedom to marry. Clerks and courthouses across the country celebrate the day by offering free or heavily discounted wedding ceremonies.

Kotek Stops Undercover License Plates for ICE

Posted About Three Weeks Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Governor Tina Kotek is directing the Oregon Department of Transportation to stop issuing undercover license plates for ICE vehicles. She says it violates Oregon's sanctuary law. She also says it won't increase the risk that agents will be 'doxed,' because agents aren't assigned to specific vehicles. DMV paused issuing undercover plates to all federal agencies on April 15th, pending a review of state law. Moving forward, other federal agencies will be able to get undercover plates, just not for ICE vehicles. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed suit against the State of Oregon over the issue.

Oregon Corrections Data Stolen

Posted About Three Weeks Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Ontario, OR) -- A former Oregon Department of Corrections employee at the Snake River Correctional Institution is accused of stealing data including 33-thousand files. Corrections learned about the incident on January 5th, but it started last July. The files include various information about adults in custody, staff, vendors, and visitors. A private data forensics company is working to determine who was affected. An investigation is underway into the former employee.

Sandy Shooting Identifications

Posted About Three Weeks Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Sandy, OR) -- Authorities are identifying the victims in Sunday's domestic violence shooting in Sandy that killed three people and wounded a police officer. Bryan Moore is accused of killing Mary Overson, Mary Beth Overson, and Kobyn McClure. He wounded Police Officer Garrett Thornton, who is hospitalized in stable condition. Moore is also accused of kidnapping two separate people and holding them hostage. Moore faces three counts of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and firearm charges.

Goat Herd Wanders Into Parking Lot

Posted About Three Weeks Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Tigard, OR) -- A herd of a dozen goats wandered into a Tigard parking lot Sunday afternoon. Police responded to the Unitus Business Center on Southwest Durham Road near 76th Avenue and found the goats munching on plants. Their owners were located and the goats were returned Sunday evening.