AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeat & Safety: A major heat wave is building for Oregon’s Willamette Valley, with highs in the low 90s Monday and Tuesday and a chance of triple digits near Salem and Portland-Vancouver; overnight lows stay warm, and officials are urging hydration and early/late outdoor plans. Local Sports: Oregon State named former Beavers pitcher Andrew Moore as its next pitching coach after Rich Dorman left for Florida. UO Accountability: University of Oregon President Karl Scholz apologized after record heat disrupted outdoor commencement at Autzen Stadium, including reports of a dean passing out and some ceremonies moving indoors. Public Health Watch: Oregon AG Rob Bonta joined a multi-state push urging the EPA to keep monitoring microplastics in drinking water. Community Spotlight: Troutdale held its Summerfest and opened Sharon Nesbit Heritage Park, honoring the city’s “Queen of Troutdale.” Crash Update: A head-on collision on Wahkiakum County’s SR-4 killed one driver and injured three others, with the preliminary cause listed as negligent driving. World Cup (Oregon fans): Ecuador vs. Curacao kicks off today on FS1, with Spanish streaming on Peacock.
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