News 2008-05-17 Andanh.com

Clinton holds town hall at KGW during Friday Portland visit Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

Mass of sturgeon at Bonneville Dam mystifies scientists Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

Milwaukie man found guilty of deliberately running over, killing wife Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

Several men arrested in connection with Dundee tavern shooting Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

MetroFi threatens to turn off Wi-Fi in Portland Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

Johnston Ridge Observatory opens amid avalanche warning Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

Molalla man killed along Highway 211 Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

New Carissa might finally go, thanks to winter storms Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

Search suspended for man who jumped in river to help teen Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

Stretching your dollar while dining out Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

Dino-Mite!!! Dinosaurs take over Oregon Zoo Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

'Deadliest Catch' capt. visits Vancouver for book signing Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

OMSI offers a glimpse into the science of juggling Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

Cool off with free skating event at Lloyd Center Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

PSU signs Texas High School football star Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

Beaverton mother sues recording industry, could make history Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

Le Coq Sportif closing Portland office Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

Report: Carl Icahn will lead mutiny against Yahoo board Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT

Blast Furnace Fri, 16 May 2008 10:11:51 -0800

The newsroom is buzzing this morning. Two big stories, Hillary Clintons townhall tonight here at KGW. and the Hot weather. Glad I'm going to be getting out of here early this afternoon. We've been told the building goes into lockdown at 4PM. Secret Service is setting up metal detectors and banning cars in our covered parking lot. I feel sorry for those guys who will be standing out in the heat later today.

Speaking of heat, it's a blast furnace on the Oregon Coast. A strong off shore flow yesterday and a very warm airmass combined to bring an all time record high of 105 degrees to Brookings. There are unoffical reports of the thermometer hitting 108 near Gold Beach!

Today the heat is turned up in the Willamette Valley. I think we're going to see lots of new records before the day is over.

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A heat advisory will remain in effect until at least 8 PM tonight. The advisory is posted for all of Western Oregon and Southwest Washington. I know I may sound like a broken record but if you have elderly neighbors it might be a good idea to check up on them today. Maybe offer a glass of ice tea. Better yet if you have AC invite them over.

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The good news is these temperatures should only last a day. Saturday we'll begin to see some cooler air filter in from coast lowering temps. about 5 degrees. Sunday should be a very nice day with morning clouds then sunny. Quite a lot of cool air will spill in by early next week.

Regards
Dave

Flip Flops & A Hawaiian Shirt Thu, 15 May 2008 09:05:33 -0800

Ah...The life of a producer here at the big 8 ski. Sean Jacks, our assistant producer for the noon news shows up to work wearing flip flops and an aloha shirt. When the weather heats up around here there are some serious advantages to working behind the camera.

My fashion advice for the next couple days is dress like Sean. It's going to get hot, the hottest temperatures we've had since last Summer.

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Today I would classify as just very warm. Tomorrow is just down right hot! Like 90 degrees and higher hot. 90 degree days in Portland while rare aren't unheard of.

90 Or Hotter In May

As you can see from the graphic above the most number of days we've had at 90 degrees or hotter is just 3. First in 1947 and again in 1987.

It's hard to believe that my forecast low tonight, 60 degrees is actually warmer than our high temperature on Tuesday, 59 degrees! The 90 and above temperatures should only last a day. Slightly cooler air will begin to filter in from coast Saturday and begin a slow cool down.

~: C.Gattii: Deadly Tropical Fungus :~ Thu, 15 May 2008 10:14:02 -0800

This C.gattii (see GAT-ee-eye) story really grabbed my attention. I'm going to give you what links I have so far.. and my apologies for making this fast. I've got a sick puppy I have to get to the vet!!

This is an article out of Seattle:
Seattle Times article

This is a scientific paper that outlines some of the BC infections I mentioned in my story:
CDC info

Medscape info: Medscape

And that's all she wrote!! I must scoot. Enjoy the sun!!
sstricklen@kgw.com

Bill and Chelsea Clinton in Oregon this weekend Fri, 16 May 2008 19:26:05 GMT
Just two days before Oregon's mail-in primary ends, former president Bill Clinton and his daugther Chelsea Clinton will return to Oregon to campaign for Hillary Clinton. See full story for...

Willamette bridges close for weekend work Fri, 16 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT
If your weekend plans include crossing Willamette River bridges, you may need to consider an alternative route. Here is the weekend bridge work schedule

Obama hits Oregon once more Fri, 16 May 2008 01:04:02 GMT
Obama hits Portland, Roseburg and Pendleton this weekend, sometimes accompanied by his wife. There's a NEW TIME for waterfront rally and downtown has some traffic changes - see full story...

Cool Or Hot For The Weeekend Sat, 17 May 2008 02:00:26 GMT
After two scorching days everywhere in the northwest...some places within a relatively short drive of Portland will cool down Saturday. I'm meteorogist Bruce Sussman with details.

It’s FRY-DAY! Fri, 16 May 2008 16:48:07 GMT
Get ready to bake today, with temperatures soaring into the 90s! I’m Meteorologist Christine Ferreira with your Skywatch Forecast.

Think It Was Hot Wednesday? That Was Just The Start. Fri, 16 May 2008 01:33:52 GMT
Temperatures are climbing into record territory as we go through Friday and we could see a more records fall on Saturday. I'm meteorologist Bruce Sussman with the latest.

Bring It On! Thu, 15 May 2008 16:57:30 GMT
The heat has arrived! Temperatures will soar into the upper 80s today, with 90s in store tomorrow. I’m Meteorologist Christine Ferreira with your Skywatch Forecast.

Oregon prison inmate death ruled homicide Fri, 16 May 2008 01:40:20 GMT
The death of an Oregon prison inmate in Ontario has been ruled a homicide.

VideoSoldier Homecoming Fri, 16 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

VideoThe girl who vanished Fri, 16 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT
Stephanie Condon vanished without a trace while babysitting her cousin's twins. Jeff Gianola investigates.

VideoProstitution problems in NE Fri, 16 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

VideoWater rescuers already busy Fri, 16 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT
With temperatures nearing triple digits, water rescuers are already busy. Joel Iwanaga reports.

VideoWSU goes to 4-day work weeks in summer Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

VideoSentencing in Asia Bell case Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

VideoAmazing weight loss Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

VideoBicycle season Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

VideoRiver safety Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

VideoTazer parties Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT
What used to be Tupperware parties have turned into Tazer parties. Kohr Harlan reports.

UPS bet on Big Brown pays off in brand exposure
Capitalizing on the buzz around thoroughbred racing's biggest event, UPS has inked a sponsorship deal with Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown, who was named in honor of the shipping giant known for its distinctive brown trucks and uniforms.

GE confirms plans to exit appliance business
General Electric Co. said Friday that it plans to sell or spin off its iconic appliance business, which has provided refrigerators, air conditioners and ovens for millions of U.S. homes.

Dairy farmers pamper cows to boost milk output
When it comes to comfort, Kirk Christie's cows have it all - a new barn, a flat-screen television and waterbeds. That's because of the dairy farmer's philosophy that a happy cow is a productive cow. More milk means more money, so Christie doesn't mind providing the frills.

Senate votes to roll back media ownership rule
The Senate Thursday night voted to nullify a Federal Communications Commission rule that allows media companies to own a newspaper and a television station in the same market.

Video game, accessory sales jump 47 percent in April
Americans spent $1.23 billion on video games, hardware and accessories in April, up 47 percent from a year earlier, even as the price of more essential items like food and gasoline soared.

Nordstrom 1st quarter profit sinks 24 percent
Luxury retailer Nordstrom Inc. said Thursday its profit fell 24 percent in the first quarter, as recession rumblings in the U.S. crimped even wealthier consumers' shopping habits.

Conservation, efficiencies dent NW energy demand
New energy efficiency standards for major appliances like washing machines, dryers and dishwashers should help save even more electricity in the future.

Icahn vows to oust Yahoo directors in shareholder revolt
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is setting out to oust Yahoo Inc.'s board of directors for "irresponsible" and "unconscionable" actions that led Microsoft Corp. to withdraw a $47.5 billion offer to buy the slumping Internet pioneer.

CBS in $1.8 billion deal for online news site CNet
Media and entertainment company CBS Corp. is buying CNet Networks Inc., an online news and information provider, for $1.8 billion in cash in its latest bid to expand its reach on the Internet, the companies announced Thursday.

Toyota Prius sales top 1 million units
Toyota's Prius started out a decade ago as a risky experiment in green technology. Today, it's the world's first mass-produced gas-electric hybrid vehicle to hit the one million mark in sales.

Review: "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"
The jam-packed summer season heats up with the release of the second film in the beloved Narnia book series. Check out KATU's review to see if this sequel can match or surpass the original blockbuster.

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