Oregon
Some of Oregon’s most vulnerable get help before heat wave
PORTLAND, Ore (KPTV) – The state of Oregon is making strides to help accommodate people who are the most vulnerable to the heat.
The Oregon Health Authority said in the span of several months they’ve been able to distribute potentially lifesaving equipment to nearly one thousand people.
Over the past several years, OHA said the Pacific Northwest has been seeing weather like never before.
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“Oregon has recorded it’s hottest days in state history over the past five years,” said Dave Baden, OHA’s Deputy Director for Policy and Programs. “The climate models show the severity of heatwaves is likely to increase.”
Baden said OHA is trying a federal first for Oregon Health Plan members. He said Medicaid funds are being directed as a benefit to qualifying members, who are receiving long-term heat-related help with the installation of potentially life-saving equipment like air conditioning units or refrigerators to keep medications cool.
Baden said the program will last for at least a couple of years.
Oregon Health Plan members can call +1 (888) 834-4304 or email ORHRSN@acentra.com to see if they are eligible for heat-related equipment.
Some Portlanders might also qualify for an air conditioning unit. https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/how-request-cooling-unit
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UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. — A rollover crash on Interstate 84 in Umatilla County sent four people to the hospital Thursday morning, including three passengers who were later transferred for advanced medical care, according to Oregon State Police.
OSP said troopers responded at 8:27 a.m. Thursday, July 16, to a single-vehicle serious injury crash on I-84 eastbound near milepost 207.
Investigators said a gray Dodge Durango driven by Cullen Michael Derr, 38, of Battle Ground, Wash., was eastbound while towing a custom-built utility trailer when, for an unknown reason, it left the roadway. The vehicle rolled multiple times and caught fire, OSP said.
Police said three occupants were ejected during the crash: a 24-year-old woman, a 15-year-old male and a 9-month-old male infant. OSP said all four occupants, including Derr, were taken to a local hospital, and the three passengers were later transferred to hospitals in Oregon and Washington because of the severity of their injuries.
Derr was arrested for DUII, reckless driving, reckless endangering another person (three counts) and third-degree assault (three counts), and was lodged at the Umatilla County Jail, OSP said.
Interstate 84 was impacted for about one hour during the on-scene investigation. OSP said it was assisted by the Pendleton Police Department, Pendleton Fire & Ambulance Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
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Here’s a look at July 16, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 16 drawing
1PM: 8-1-0-4
4PM: 7-7-9-5
7PM: 1-3-9-8
10PM: 7-6-0-2
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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