KATU

In what’s perhaps a surprising development, city leaders have sent an initial term sheet to the Trail Blazers this week outlining the city’s first proposal in negotiating a long-term agreement to keep the team. Before Apollo 11’s “giant leap,” astronauts trained in Oregon’s lava fields. Newly surfaced footage and photos show suit and gear tests at sites like Lava Butte and McKenzie Pass, as NASA eyes Artemis and lunar ice. Gov. Tina Kotek invokes Oregon’s Emergency Conflagration Act for the third time this year as the 6,000-acre Lower Dry Creek Fire burns in Umatilla County, 5% contained, triggering “Go Now” orders for 1,650+ residents. Estacada supports firefighter and Marine Micah Koch after he was seriously injured at the July 4 fireworks show. Old Mill Saloon donated 25% of sales as he remains hospitalized post-surgery. President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections.Trump’s speech presented a John Canzano warns the Trail Blazers could leave Portland as Moda Center lease/renovation talks stall. He cites Adam Silver raising stakes and urges a public term sheet to pressure owner Tom Dundon. Andrew Thomas finished with five saves for Seattle. Thomas had three saves and Pantemis two in the first half. Portland police arrest 29-year-old Taja'mar Hepburn in retail theft probe tied to 88 incidents since 2024. Investigators say at least 8 retailers lost over $115K. Facing multiple theft charges and escape. In what’s perhaps a surprising development, city leaders have sent an initial term sheet to the Trail Blazers this week outlining the city’s first proposal in negotiating a long-term agreement to keep the team. Lightning-linked fire calls and power outages as storms hit Oregon, SW Wash. Thunder and lightning jolted western Oregon and southwest Washington before dawn as storms formed near Salem and drifted northwest. KATU reports lightning-linked fire calls and outages, with storms headed toward Astoria. Cat lovers in Southwest Washington will have a chance to adopt without paying a fee this weekend. SPONSORED Oregon’s blueberry season is here and berries are at peak perfection. U-pick farms are now open, plus a fresh recipe for Oregon Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars with cream cheese and lemon zest.