AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Justice: Marion County judges are calling for the resignation of Circuit Judge Channing Bennett after accusations of misogynistic and homophobic remarks, with the Oregon Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability investigating and Bennett staying away from the courthouse until at least Oct. 31. Arts & Community: Astoria’s Second Saturday Artwalk is set for Aug. 8 (5–8 p.m.), with gallery openings, artist meet-and-greets, and documentary photography at Astoria Visual Arts. Environment & Accountability: Oregon Fruit Products was fined $34,800 by DEQ for discharging fruit-processing wastewater into Salem’s Pringle Creek, killing aquatic life after a diversion valve failure and missed reporting. Youth Sports & Global Spotlight: Jamaica will send 42 athletes to the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon (Aug. 5–9), including world No. 1 contenders in sprinting and discus. STEM Inspiration: Beaverton student Roy Kim, 13, is a top finalist in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge for a device that pulls water from the air to help irrigate farms. Safety Watch: A fast-moving fire destroyed Portland’s long-abandoned Centennial Mills warehouse, with the 116-year-old building collapsing and firefighters kept out due to collapse risk.
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