Light snow hits spots of Willamette Valley, Salem hills Tuesday, Coast Range highways impacted Zach Urness, Salem Statesman Journal
UPDATE at 2:24 p.m. Tuesday
Snow flurries were reported across the Salem area and Mid-Willamette Valley floor starting around noon Tuesday.
The snow appears to be sticking to the ground across higher elevations of Salem and on the west side of the Willamette Valley. Snow has also been reported in parts of the Portland Metro Area, including Forest Grove.
However, no snow is sticking yet in the Santiam Canyon area east of Salem, even at higher elevations including Mill City.
Snow on Coast Range roads west of the Willamette Valley has brought multiple car accidents, leading to the closure of Oregon Highway 22 seven miles east of the intersection with Salmon River Highway OR-18. There are also delays on Highway 20 west of Corvallis.
HB 2007 – State Diesel Policy
Latest information on HB 2007
Diesel engine exhaust is a complex mixture of gases and particles. Nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are the diesel combustion byproducts that are of most concern. Each has specific health, environmental and climate impacts. In addition, the amount of diesel particulate pollution in the Portland region is above Oregon clean air health goals. Because diesel particulate matter is classified as an air toxic in Oregon, it is important to reduce the community s exposure to this priority pollutant. The 2019 Oregon Legislature responded to the concerns around diesel and passed HB 2007 to reduce diesel emissions in Oregon.
Boys & Girls Clubs expanding kids access to high-speed internet
Boys & Girls Clubs partnered with Comcast to have Wi-Fi-connected Lift Zones put in at facilities in Portland, Salem, Eugene and Vancouver.
Posted: Jan 15, 2021 12:45 PM
Posted By: KGW Staff
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) This week, Boys & Girls Clubs in Oregon and Southwest Washington are rolling out a new initiative that will boost kids access to high-speed internet at certain facilities.
Throughout the pandemic, kids who are distance learning have relied on having internet access in order to complete their school work.
Now, thanks to a partnership between Comcast and Boys & Girls Clubs in Portland, Salem, Eugene and Vancouver, Wi-Fi-connected Lift Zones are being put in at some facilities, allowing kids can get connected to free high-speed internet.