Oregon City Police Recognizes Members Of Its Force In A Special Way
OREGON CITY, Ore.– Oregon City PD recently had a ceremony to recognize exemplary work done by members of its department. AWARD: Distinguished Service Medal RECIPIENTS: Detective Jon Neece and Behavioral Health Specialist Vale Muggia March 2022, several Oregon City police officers were called to the Promenade above Highway 99E about a person threatening to take […]
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Two First Responder Unions Choose Not To Back Portland City Commissioner JoAnn Hardesty For Re-Election
PORTLAND, Ore– This may not seem like a big deal, but it is. The men and women from Portland Fire and Rescue represented by Local 43 and Portland Police Officers represented by the Portland Police Association have collectively decided to walk away from endorsing City Commissioner JoAnn Hardesty. Hardesty is seeking a second term in […]
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A Red Flag Warning Issued For Western Oregon And Washington Due To Extreme Wildfire Danger
PORTLAND, Ore.–The warning comes as temperatures reach 90 plus Friday and Saturday. Gusty winds 45 to 55 mph will accompany the heat creating a pattern similar to the setup that led to Wildfires that killed 9 in 2020. The National Weather Service wants people in both states to be vigilant. Portland General Electric is preparing […]
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Local 43 President Reacts To CityGate Report, As PF&R Works It’s Busiest Year Ever
PORTLAND, Ore.– A CityGate report says Portland Fire & Rescue is operating 20 years behind. ( See Previous Story) Isaac McLennan, President of IAFF Local 43 tells me,”Firefighters are overworked and it’s impacting moral.” The report maintains 16 full time firefighters are needed, when in fact that number should be more like 29. “Firefighters will […]
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