Several streets including 99E remained closed in the area around the old mill for most of the day, reopening shortly after 4 p.m. Ash and debris continued to smolder throughout the evening as at least one fire crew remained on scene to monitor a couple of small spot fires.
A fire early Thursday at the site of the former Blue Heron paper mill is expected to smolder for the next 24 to 48 hours, possibly sending smoke and ash over Oregon City, officials said. Regulators with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality said the fire did not pose a risk to river and air quality.
OREGON CITY, Ore. — A large fire broke out at the old Blue Heron paper mill on Main Street in Oregon City early Thursday morning. A plume of smoke could be seen in the area.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The small Oregon city at the heart of a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that allowed cities across the country to enforce homeless camping bans is facing a fresh lawsuit over its camping rules, as advocates find new ways to challenge them in a legal landscape shifted by the high court's decision.
The HGTV website compiled a wide-ranging list for travel trends and destinations for 2025, including "Coolcations" and cities around the world.
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Oregon cities say they’re trying to meet the state’s housing goals - but need help building the infrastructure required to add new residents.
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