AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire Watch: NASA imagery shows how lightning-driven Oregon fires exploded across the state, with drought, extreme heat, and wind turning scattered starts into a full wildfire crisis. Resort Disruption: Mt. Hood Meadows shut down for the rest of the summer as the Grasshopper Fire grows, canceling summer events while firefighters use the resort’s parking lots. Gorge Milestone: The Bridge of the Gods marks its 100th anniversary in 2026, with a centennial celebration planned for Sept. 19 in Cascade Locks. Arts in Public: Portland’s “Wildwood: Follow the Crows” launches a free self-guided treasure hunt of 30 LAIKA-inspired crow sculptures, on display through Halloween weekend. Sports Spotlight: Oregon football leads the Lombardi Award preseason watch list with five players, while Washington women’s soccer opens its title defense Wednesday night vs. Portland. Local Culture & Food: Ritz-Carlton Portland brings Indigenous culinary voices to the spotlight with new executive chef Jack Strong and Bellpine chef Jocelyn Chacón.
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