From 6 to 11 inches of snow expected in Oregon mountain passes
Wasn’t it just hot and sunny a few days ago? A winter weather advisory has been issued for snow and high winds on Western Oregon’s mountain passes from 6 p.m. Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Six to 10 inches of snow is forecast for elevations above 4,000 feet, which includes most of Oregon’s central and southern Cascade passes, according to the National Weather Service in Portland. Driving could be a challenge at locations such as Highway 20 at Santiam Pass 20 and Highway 58 at Willamette Pass. (Zach Uress/Salem Statesman Journal)
Vancouver to fight lawsuit against Stay Safe Community
Last week, developer Herontide II LLC filed a lawsuit against the city of Vancouver for the location of one of the city’s North Image Safe Stay Community. The lawsuit says the Safe Stay location cut off access for the company’s construction vehicles to reach its multifamily housing site nearby. The Vancouver City Attorney’s Office says it plans to fight the suit. “The city understands the serious impact that construction disagreements can have on all affected residents and parties,” city attorney Jonathan Young wrote in a statement to The Columbian. (Sarah Wolf/The Columbian)
Bad air lingers in Oakridge
Just because wildfire season is officially over doesn’t mean clean air is in the forecast anytime soon for Oakridge residents. Staff with the Oakridge Air project, a five-year program funded by an EPA grant, have observed heavy smoke from the Cedar Creek Fire for months. But fall and winter weather drives many locals to fire up their woodburning stoves. (Brian Bull/KLCC)
Ashland seeks input on climate plan addition
The city of Ashland is asking for feedback on a proposed climate change adaptation plan for over 1,000 acres of forests around town. The new addition includes a more comprehensive analysis of recommended forest management practices in order to address the potential impacts of climate change in town, including wildfires and flooding. (Jane Vaughan/Jefferson Public Radio)
Tyson to pay $10.5 million to settle Washington chicken lawsuit
Tyson Foods, the country’s largest poultry producer, will pay $10.5 million to settle allegations by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson that it conspired with other poultry companies to inflate chicken prices. The Arkansas-based company has said that it settled to avoid the cost of fighting claims, however denied any wrongdoing. Ferguson sued Tyson and 18 other poultry companies in 2021. (Don Jenkins/Capital Press)
