Jennifer Dresler

OR native, politico, agvocate, lobbyist, dog lover, scientist, former NOAA fellow, bookworm, proud Baylor & OSU alum, and frequent RT. Views are my own.

[MSN @MSN]

The Unraveling of a Charity’s Feel-Good Story About Saving African Orphans
https://t.co/4KLbzlvg2C

[Kim Brunhuber @kimbrunhuber]

"From despair to crazy hope" Thousands of families are stuck in heart-breaking limbo, after China stops international adoption. "My son has been waiting for me and he knows about me. It's terrible to abandon him" says Debi Power

[City of Tigard Public Works @Tigard_PW]

There has been a cougar sighting at Cook Park. We have alerted the Oregon Department of of Fish and Wildlife and the Tigard Police Department. Please make sure to be aware of your surroundings and leash up your dogs.
Here is a helpful guide: https://t.co/bOcsS0oCDc

#TigardOr

[Portland Police @PortlandPolice]

Press Release: UPDATE: Additional Information about Van Stolen With Dogs Inside (Photo)
Link: https://t.co/Mpe4imrEcS

[NWS Portland @NWSPortland]

Here's a timeline of the winter storm set to impact our region late Thursday into Friday. Travel impacts will be a major concern, in addition to dangerously cold wind chills. #ORwx #WAwx #ArcticFront

[FOX 12 Oregon @fox12oregon]

A Portland emergency pet hospital that people have relied on for years will temporarily be no longer able to offer 24-hour care.

https://t.co/ly4qjvt8g3

[KOIN News @KOINNews]

UPDATE: Officials say about 20 semi-trucks and 45 passenger vehicles were involved in this deadly crash. Multiple vehicles were heavily damaged.

The closure is expected to be lengthy, avoid the area if possible. https://t.co/LZOOQe345R

[Jeff Forgeron @WeatherJefe]

BIG TIME pattern change coming to the Pacific Northwest! Looks like we have another 3 days of Augtober (Tue-Thurs). Beyond that, it's going to turn much cooler & wetter. You've been warned! #ORwx #PDX #WAwx

[Jeff Forgeron @WeatherJefe]

A preliminary magnitude 4.2 #earthquake just rattled northwest Oregon. It occurred about 9 miles east southeast of Lacomb, Oregon. Did you feel it? I sure did in Portland.

[KATU News @KATUNews]

Washington County deputies looking for missing, endangered girl

https://t.co/npesByJWHp

[KATU News @KATUNews]

Hiring may have just gotten more difficult for Oregon employers who need to fill open jobs, due to the expiration that made it easier to offer hiring bonuses.

https://t.co/QmrWAvgB6m

[KATU News @KATUNews]

🚨MISSING CHILDREN🚨-A brother and sister in foster care were reported as missing from Portland.

https://t.co/MKxvcqcdkX

[Jeff Forgeron @WeatherJefe]

This thing won't go away! The "Ridiculously Resilient Ridge" of high pressure, AKA The Triple R, will stick around for at least the next 7+ days. This means a lot more summer-like weather for the Pacific Northwest. No rain in sight! #ORwx #WAwx #PDX

[PPB East Precinct @ppbeast]

Great job by East Night Officers last night who stopped a subject in a stolen vehicle at SE 82nd Ave & SE Malden St. The vehicle was taken at gun point earlier from Clackamas Co. Inside the vehicle, were multiple weapons, ammo, illegal drugs, cash and rainbow-colored fentanyl.

[KATU News @KATUNews]

Portland has seen a 46% increase in the number of car thefts so far in 2022, compared to last year. https://t.co/7TKJbbLEjq

Have you or someone you know had to deal with a vehicle theft?

[KOIN News @KOINNews]

COVID researchers are learning why some people are asymptomatic | https://t.co/5Q0ErXtulE https://t.co/fL5MXtq0Eo

[KOIN News @KOINNews]

Seen a rat in Portland recently? You’re not alone: one Portland-based pest management company estimates it has seen about a 400% increase in rat-related calls since 2020. https://t.co/zwwW2Q7fLw

[KATU News @KATUNews]

UPDATE: An AMBER Alert has been sent out in Portland to help find 7-year-old Yamilet, who was asleep in a car near SE 49th and Powell when someone stole the vehicle.

Updates here as info comes in: https://t.co/HI10MxsgnN

[Joelle Jones @JoelleJonesTV]

Portland Police are still searching for 7-year-old Yamilet Martinez after they say someone stole a 2011 black Honda Civic (with no plates) while the girl was still inside. Anyone with information is asked to call 9-1-1

[PPB East Precinct @ppbeast]

**ALERT** We are seeking the communities assistance to locate a missing 7 year old female. She was inside a Black 2011 Honda Civic and that vehicle was stolen with her inside. There are no plates on the vehicle. 1/2