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Car enthusiasts can enjoy the Rose Cup Races this weekend at Portland International Raceway, featuring five race groups. Saturday focuses on qualifying races, while winners will be announced on Sunday, with long-time racer Calvin Harris expressing the personal significance of the event.
A Sunday Parkways event will take place in East Portland from July 11 to July 14, 2025. This event celebrates community engagement and encourages local volunteering. Participants can enjoy concerts and various attractions throughout the weekend.
Authorities recovered the body of 63-year-old David Winter, missing since July 1, from a cliff in the Santiam State Forest. His vehicle was found on a secluded logging road, leading to extensive searches by the Linn County Search and Rescue team. Foul play is not suspected, and the incident remains under investigation.
Intel Corporation will lay off 2,392 employees in Oregon, a significant increase from its initial plan to cut 529 jobs. The layoffs will begin on July 15 and are expected to be permanent, affecting several facilities in Hillsboro and Aloha. Laid-off workers will receive nine weeks of pay and benefits.
Governor Tina Kotek declared a drought emergency in Baker and Lincoln Counties, activating state assistance to address severe water shortages. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates worsening conditions, impacting agriculture, drinking water, and natural resources.
The City of Portland provides translation, interpretation, and accommodations to ensure access to city programs in compliance with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws. Residents can request ADA accommodations by calling 503-823-4000 or using the Relay Service at 711. This commitment underscores the city’s dedication to inclusivity and accessibility.
An arson suspect, Joel Eipwon, pleaded not guilty in Portland, with bail set at $5,000. Eipwon faces three counts of arson for allegedly starting fires in the Overlook and Arbor Lodge neighborhoods. He is scheduled to appear in court again on July 18.
U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter claims an Oregon family has been unlawfully detained by Customs and Border Protection near the Canadian border. The family was reportedly taken into custody following the arrest of their mother for attempting to smuggle illegal aliens. Dexter argues that the detention lacks justification and that the family is currently held in Ferndale, Washington.
Portland's Land Use Decision LU 25-033099 MLDS will take effect on July 11, 2025. The ruling addresses modifications and appeals related to land use for the Maniac Latin Disciples. Local stakeholders are expected to respond to the decision's implications for urban development.
Body camera footage reveals the moments leading to Damon Lamarr Johnson's death after police restrained him in his North Portland apartment on June 27. Officers responded to reports of erratic behavior and found Johnson unresponsive shortly after handcuffing him. An investigation into the incident is ongoing, with three officers currently on administrative leave.