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Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Old Farmer's Almanac, NOAA disagree on Pacific Northwest's spring outlook
PORTLAND, Ore. () — The Old Farmer's Almanac has predicted a drier, warmer spring for the Pacific Northwest, but a federal weather agency has said otherwise. The almanac recently released its forecast for next season. Experts have estimated most of the U.S. will see higher temperatures than normal, including the Pacific Northwest. Yet the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from March to May. West Linn opts against bond measure for $7.9 million Oppenlander Field purchase In April, specifically, the Old Farmer's forecast shows temperatures from Seattle to Eureka, Calif., will exceed normal conditions by about 3 degrees on average. The almanac projected below-normal conditions for the following month. There is a similar outlook for the 'Intermountain West,' the neighboring region including portions of Central and Eastern Oregon and Washington. The almanac projects April temperatures will be at least 4 degrees above average from Spokane to Reno, but temperatures will be 3 degrees below average in May. The publication also noted 'chilly spells could lead to a late frost in some areas' that month. The main difference between the forecast for the Pacific Northwest versus the Intermountain West is the rainfall predictions. While experts estimate the northwest will see dry conditions, the neighboring region is expected to see above-normal rainfall. According to KOIN 6 Meteorologist Josh Cozart, only time will tell which forecast rings true in the coming months. Oregon man puts up billboard in protest of 'Greater Idaho' movement 'Keep in mind, these seasonal outlooks are an average,' Cozart said. 'There's always room for moments of extremes in either direction. However, NOAA's predicting a slightly cooler to normal temperature trend for the Pacific Northwest over the next three months. NOAA's also predicting a slightly wetter season too. This contradicts The Old Farmer's Almanac of a drier spring season. So, we'll likely have to wait week to week to see how this spring season unfolds in the PNW.' The almanac compiles forecasts by 'comparing solar patterns and historical weather conditions with current solar activity.' NOAA compiles them with data from sources including citizen scientists, satellites and buoys. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Oregon man puts up billboard in protest of ‘Greater Idaho' movement
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An Oregon man has erected his own billboard in protest of the recent that went up around Salem in January. Wallowa County resident David Arlint told KOIN 6 News that he spent nearly $5,000 of his own money placing a billboard promoting Oregon unity in LaPine, near the home of Greater Idaho movement president Mike McCarter. The money, he said, was 'well spent.' 'I received an automated email from the greater Idaho movement stating that they wanted to put up billboards in Salem located near where the Oregon state legislature meets to say that they should be given the freedom to secede from Oregon and join Idaho,' Arlint said. 'Well, that brought me to the old saying my grandma used to tell me that 'what is good for the goose is good for the gander.'' 'Save our parks': Oregon sand artist pays tribute to national park workers Arlint said that he based the design off a simple bumper sticker he saw in Enterprise, Ore. The billboard displays the outline of the state of Oregon with a red heart in the center. 'I decided that would be a good design to use to get the point across that there are many tens of thousands of Oregonians in Eastern Oregon who don't want to become a part of Idaho,' he said. On Feb. 26, the Wallowa County Board of Commissioners held its first meeting of the year to discuss the possibility of the county leaving Oregon and joining Idaho. In 2023, Wallowa County became the 12th Oregon county to mandate the discussions by approving . Crook County . Washington man arrested for stealing $8M fishing boat with crew still on board, officials say During a public comment portion of the meeting, residents discussed numerous issues that would stem from Idaho's annexation of Eastern Oregon. Some of the topics discussed included the implementation of Idaho's 6% sales tax and changes in land-use and healthcare laws. There are many other unanswered questions surrounding the unlikely land transfer. Like what would happen to Oregon-managed institutions and properties like schools, prisons and state parks. KOIN 6 reached out to McCarter about the billboard placement. However, McCarter did not immediately respond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bentz ‘looking forward' to boosting Trump agenda
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Once again, Cliff Bentz is the lone Republican congressman from Oregon — but he represents District 2, one of the largest geographical districts in the country where, he said, 85% of the residents are glad Donald Trump is back in the White House. Bentz, 73, has new committee assignments in this Congress: Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources and three subcommittees for energy, health and commerce. He said he asked for these assignments because these committees involve issues going on in the Pacific Northwest. 'I've spent a lot of my life working to make energy more available and hopefully someday less expensive. And I plan on continuing that effort,' he said. One of the big energy users in District 2 is the Google data center in The Dalles. Recently, Bentz introduced legislation to transfer 150 acres of federal land in The Dalles' watershed to the city of The Dalles. He said 'transferring this land to the city would give it a chance to increase the size of its reservoir and also further protect that watershed.' But he said he didn't talk with Google about that bill, 'so if it helps them, hooray!' He said there is 'no doubt' the data centers use water and 'enormous amounts of power,' but with the leaps in uses of Artificial Intelligence, 'we need to be doing what we can to try to figure out how the world to help them get the power they need while not making your utility bill go through the roof.' Not surprisingly, the 3rd-term congressman is behind President Trump's agenda. 'I'm very much looking forward to trying to help the President secure the border, breathe life back into our energy space and help reduce inflation,' he said. 'These are the things that he ran on and we hope to be able to help him in achieving those goals.' That includes Trump's stated plan for mass deportations. 'The challenge is going to be how to make sure that people who haven't committed crimes are afforded the protections that the law provides them,' Bentz said. 'And I think they will be, but right now, the focus is going to be on those who've committed crimes.' He said he also understands Trump's bid to end the constitutionally-guaranteed birthright citizenship, but admitted 'it's a bit of a heavy lift for the President.' Bentz likewise understands the desire for many to join the Greater Idaho movement, but 'it's going to be extraordinarily difficult' for Idaho to swallow up a large portion of Oregon 'if for no other reason than tax arrangements and road funding.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
