Oregon startup makes waves with ocean-powered data centers. Here’s your First Look at Saturday’s news.
Rivergrove Washington County, OR
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Moderate Dense Fog Advisory until 11:00 AM
Tualatin Valley; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands
What to do: If driving, slow down and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Pedestrians and cyclists should wear bright or reflective clothing to increase the chances of being seen by others in poor visibility conditions.
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...East Central Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, West Central Willamette Valley, Benton County Lowlands, and Linn County Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From the National Weather Service (Portland OR).
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- OPB’s First Look: Blue ocean strategy for AI
- Democrats plan to widen their probes of fatal ICE shootings
The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during the ICE surge in Minneapolis last winter was a pivotal moment for the country. After Democrats' sweeping wins this week, their deaths at the hands of immigration agents will likely be the targets of renewed investigations.
- Health intel-sharing group warns industry in wake of cyberattack on French blood bank
A healthcare intelligence-sharing organization is warning its members to lock down systems following cyberattacks on cold storage systems, including a French blood bank.
- Pope Leo begins a 12-day, 3-country South America tour after his cancer surgery
Pope Leo begins his first South American tour since lung cancer surgery. The 12-day journey takes him to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, where he spent two decades.
- Israel's Arab-led parties in spotlight after inconclusive election
Israel's center-right opposition has a chance to unseat Netanyahu — but backing of Arab-led parties will be key.
- Luka Doncic scores 53 in another spectacular offensive game, carrying Lakers past Blazers 124-118
Luka Doncic scored 53 points and hit a key jumper in the lane with 28 seconds to play, carrying the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
- How 2 Southern Oregon artists coax surprising forms from wood and wool
Using serious muscle and well-honed intuition, Kristy Kún spends weeks transforming wool into sumptuous felt sculptures. Her partner Christian Burchard bends green madrone wood by letting nature — and a microwave — work their magic. When they mix wood and wool, the work is…
- New Mariners Hall exhibit to open at Columbia River Maritime Museum
A new wing at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria focuses on mariners who have sailed the area.
- ‘Wildwood’ movie turns real life Portland into stop-motion wonderland
LAIKA Animation Studios' latest stop-motion film “Wildwood” is widely considered a love letter to the city of Portland and turns its real-life streets and woods into a magical mysterious world through a combination of cutting-edge technology and old-school stop-motion animation.
- Portland city union workers prepare to go on strike amid contract dispute
Hundreds of Portland city workers are preparing to walk off the job Monday unless they can reach a deal with the city.
- Got a rat in your toilet? Multnomah County Health has answers
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Keep your toilet lids shut and have your pest control guy on standby; your next roommate might be...a rat. Multnomah County Health officials are warning that rats might make their way through your pipes as the weather gets wetter and colder. You've…
- Vancouver gets a factory for floating wave-energy data centers
An Oregon startup that’s raised more than $300 million unveiled the Southwest Washington factory Friday where it aims to build this new kind of renewable energy.
- Drazan concedes, Kotek outlines priorities for second term as Oregon governor
Republican State Sen. Christine Drazan conceded the Oregon governor’s race Friday, just hours after the Tina Kotek outlined her priorities for a second term.
- Portland man who burgled 3 apartments and 7 businesses is sentenced to 7 years in prison
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland man was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to committing several burglaries. Vaugh Michael Hutchins, 41, stole electronics, bicycles and packages from three apartments and seven businesses around the Portland metro area…
- Portland burglar sentenced to 7 years for apartment building, business break-ins
A Portland man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a string of burglaries at several apartment buildings and businesses.
- Gravel vs Pavement: Which is best for certain Portland roads?
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Gravel roads in the City of Portland can be a real pain and not just for the people who live on them, but for drivers passing through. The city of Portland is re-graveling some of those roads over the next several months, much to the pleasure of local…
- VIDEO: Portland sees peak fall foliage before Friday's rain
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Peak fall foliage has arrived in Portland, as weekend rain and wind could bring the colors down after the first week of November. Portland's most vibrant fall foliage typically occurs during the last week of October and continues through the first week…
- Federal trade officials say a Vancouver-based credit card processor misleads customers into costly contracts
A proposed settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and Riverside Payments, including affiliate Cascade Equipment Leasing, would send $600k to potentially hundreds of Pacific Northwest companies.
- Man hit by two cars while walking across SE Vancouver street
A 35-year-old man suffered serious injuries when he was hit by two cars while crossing a street in southeast Vancouver on Thursday evening, according to police.
- Morrow County data center growth brings both promotion and pushback
Some Eastern Oregon residents echoed skepticism that gained traction nationally in the midterm election.
- ‘I’m back to work’: Gov. Kotek says voters preferred her vision for Oregon
In her first meeting with reporters since winning reelection, the Democratic governor laid out next steps for her administration.
- Police seek missing Washington teen Francisca Hunter
Francisca Hunter, 16, was last seen Oct. 26 in Kirkland. Washington State Patrol has issued an endangered missing persons advisory.
- Warm Springs man charged with sexually abusing 2 young children
A 34-year-old Warm Springs man has been charged with sexually abusing two young children, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Oregon, on Friday.
- Clark County Council elections appear to affirm status quo
Two incumbents appear to have won their races in Districts 1 and 2, and a moderate candidate is ahead of his conservative opponent in an open race for District 5.
- City of Eugene to explore red light cameras in hopes of reducing traffic fatalities
Eugene is evaluating red light and speed cameras at high-crash intersections. Officials seek public input ahead of a Nov. 18 City Council discussion.
- Washington governor meets with NBA commissioner amid expansion doubts
Return of Sonics? Hurdles remain.
- Man threw mug at K-9 during Salem motorhome standoff, police say
A Salem man was arrested Thursday after police say he barricaded himself inside a motorhome.
- Albertsons must pay $900M for role in Washington opioid crisis, judge rules
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown said this is believed to be the largest verdict in state history. It came after a 9-week trial before King County Superior Court Judge Janet Helson.
- Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as chief of staff after GOP's midterm defeat
Miller, long a key member of Trump’s inner circle, is a key architect of the administration’s hard-line immigration policies.
- Who is he? Medical examiner seeks help to identify man found in Fairview field
The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a man found dead in Fairview in 2024.
