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What time is Trump’s State of the Union speech? How to watch in Oregon
What can we expect from Trump’s State of the Union address?
Here is what can we expect from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Oregonians will be able to watch as President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union address of his second term on Feb. 24.
Trump’s speech will take place in front of a joint session of Congress, where he will discuss his upcoming plans for immigration, tariffs, federal regulations and more.
At least 12 prominent lawmakers plan to boycott Trump by skipping the State of the Union address and are instead holding a rally at the National Mall, which they’re calling the “People’s State of the Union,” USA TODAY reported.
Among those not attending the speech are U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, both Oregon Democrats, who instead will co-host a live on-line town hall on Feb. 24.
Here’s what to know about the upcoming State of the Union speech and how to watch it in Oregon.
How can Oregonians watch Trump’s State of the Union address?
Trump is scheduled to deliver his State of the Union address on Feb. 24 starting at 6 p.m. PT.
Oregonians can live-stream the address on USA TODAY’s YouTube Channel and website. Event coverage is expected to run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. PT.
The State of the Union will also be broadcast on all major television networks, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, PBS and NPR.
What is the State of the Union?
The State of the Union is when the president gives a national update on how the country is progressing, where the United States currently stands and what Congress should focus on next.
The U.S. Constitution requires the president to deliver this address to keep lawmakers informed about the state of the nation and outline upcoming legislative priorities.
The speech has traditionally been delivered sometime between early January and early February.
Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval.
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PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – As we approach the hottest days of the year, people are finding ways to stay cool.
It’s been two weeks since Portland turned on splash pads across the city.
The water was just one of the ways people were keeping cool on Friday.
“Did you see our cooler? We have a bunch of water in there. More water, stay in the shade, I mean look at these trees, it makes you feel comfortable,” said Beaverton resident Ailan Roman.
Oregon Health Authority says young children and older adults are just a couple of groups of people that face a higher risk of heat related illness.
OHA says in addition to staying hydrated and lounging in the shade, wearing loose fitted, lightweight clothing can make a big difference.
Roman makes sure her, and her grand kids are protected using several different defenses.
“Sunscreen, we have to put that in order to protect our skin,” Roman said.
When temperatures rise, OHA officials recommend staying in air-conditioned buildings.
But for some Portlanders, that’s not always an option, so to cool down, they must get creative.
“We get cheap kiddy pools, and we just stick our feet in it, drink lots of water and beer and weight our feet in the pool and that’s how we stay cool,” said park goer, Jill.
And most Oregonians can agree, water in all its forms is the best way to beat the heat.“You have the water view and then you have the water fountain and I think it’s quiet, I don’t see no issues around,” said Roman.
The CDC shares how you can recognize heat related illnesses. While OHA shares how to avoid issues in the heat.
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The beloved Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest returns for a series of events from June 19 to June 21.
In 1964, this event was founded by four locals to lift community spirits after a tsunami washed out the Elk Creek Bridge. Now, the event draws thousands of tourists and is recognized as the first and oldest sandcastle contest in Oregon.
Registration for the contest is available online through the Cannon Beach events site.
To start off the weekend, contestants can pickup their competition materials from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on June 19.
The same day, Bill Rose will provide a live sandcastle demonstration on the beach off Second Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Then, the kickoff celebration will take place at Steidel Community Hall from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Competition day starts 8:30 a.m. on June 20 when the beach opens for parking. During the time of the contest, parking is allowed in every public parking lot, on the beach and the sides of the street.
The contest will be on the beach west of Ocean Avenue near Madison Street.
The artists can begin crafting their masterpieces at 9 a.m. when the sandcastle building starts. Only natural materials native to the beach can be used.
Final judging takes place at 2 p.m. Judges are looking for team effort, enthusiasm, composition, detail, adherence to the rules and final appearance.
Spectators and competitors can celebrate from 7 to 10 p.m. with s’mores and music on the beach at the west end of Second Street. There is free admission for the party.
For those looking to get their steps in, the weekend wraps up with the Singing Sands 5K Fun Run at 9 a.m. June 21.
Registration for the run is on the beach at the Tolovana Wayside entrance at 8 a.m.
The Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce and Information Center is available to answer any questions at 503-436-2623.
Makenzie Stamets is an outdoor intern at the Statesman Journal. She can be reached at mstamets@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @MakenzieStamets.
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