Expect smoke over Oregon City as fire at former paper mill smolders
A fire early Thursday at the site of the former Blue Heron paper mill is expected to smolder for the next 24 to 48 hours, possibly sending smoke and ash over Oregon City, officials said. Regulators with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality said the fire did not pose a risk to river and air quality.
Fire at former Blue Heron paper mill in Oregon City causes lengthy closure of 99E
A fire, called in at about 3:45 a.m. Thursday at the former Blue Heron paper mill in Oregon City, closed Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, Main Street and Oregon Highway 99E. The Oregon Department of Transportation closed 99E in both directions from Oregon City to just north of Canby.
Fresh lawsuit hits Oregon city at the heart of Supreme Court ruling on homeless encampments
A small Oregon city is facing a fresh lawsuit over its homeless camping rules. Disability Rights Oregon sued Grants Pass on Thursday.
Large fire breaks out at old Blue Heron paper mill in Oregon City
OREGON CITY, Ore. — Firefighters are responding to a large fire at the old Blue Heron paper mill on Main Street in Oregon City. A large plume of smoke can be seen in the area.
An Oregon city and business are among HGTV’s ‘30 Travel Trends and Destinations for 2025′
The HGTV website compiled a wide-ranging list for travel trends and destinations for 2025, including "Coolcations" and cities around the world.
This central Oregon town was just certified as an international dark sky community
Oregon is noted for having the largest dark sky sanctuary in the world as well as the best national park in the US for stargazing.
Oregon fire station gets OK to expand in River Front district
The Oregon City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a zoning variance and special-use permit for the Oregon Fire Protection District to expand its fire station in the city's River Front Commercial District.
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Oregon City Council approves estimated $4M fire department expansion
Oregon’s Fire Protection District received permission from City Council to expand and renovate its fire station. The department estimated the renovation will cost
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Oregon cities are asking the state to help build infrastructure, update tax, camping rules
Oregon cities say they’re trying to meet the state’s housing goals - but need help building the infrastructure required to add new residents.
Former Western Oregon basketball players claim school covered up abuse in $28M lawsuit
Nine former Western Oregon women’s basketball players filed a $28 million lawsuit against the university on Wednesday, in which they allege year-long abuse.
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Historic Blue Heron Paper Mill in Oregon City Engulfed in Flames, Sparks Major Emergency Response
Firefighters tackle a large blaze at the historic Blue Heron paper mill in Oregon City, affecting local traffic.
Former Western Oregon basketball players claim school ignored abuse in $28M lawsuit
Nine former Western Oregon women’s basketball players filed a $28 million lawsuit against the university on Wednesday, in which they allege year-long abuse.