Kate Snyder, a former mayor of Portland, is running for city council. She discussed her return to public service, citing her previous roles on the school board and as mayor. Snyder highlighted key issues like homelessness, housing, and the need for more state collaboration. She emphasized the importance of citizen engagement and the challenges of managing city services amidst turnover. Snyder also addressed the city’s unsavory reputation, the impact of homelessness on local businesses, and the need for creative solutions to fill empty storefronts. She stressed the importance of a balanced approach that considers both individual needs and community safety.
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
