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Dreaded invasive ash borer reaches Marion, Clackamas counties
The scourge of the invasive emerald ash borer has reached the Woodburn area. Officials from the Oregon Department of Agriculture and Oregon Department of Forestry announced that in Marion County, five beetles, indicating a “significant population,” were found in traps along the Pudding River south of Woodburn and west of Mount Angel, the release said. “Given the trees did not show any signs of damage, we would not have known...
Heavy rain forecast for Oregon's mountains, valleys. How much will it help fire season?
Another round of significant rain is forecast for western Oregon’s mountains and valleys, helping to further slow the state’s wildfire season. This system won’t come with as much drama as last week’s, when high winds and more than 3,000 lightning strikes lit up the sky. But it will get quite wet between Thursday...
A 23-unit Subway franchisee shuts down
Subway closed 23 locations in Oregon and Washington after the brand terminated a struggling local operator out of Portland. The stores were owned by Cap Ten Enterprises and feature locations in Oregon and Southwest Washington. KOIN in Portland quoted the operator saying the company’s problem started when the store’s bank account was hacked and drained of “hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
Northwest tribes receive millions in funding for new housing
Tribes in Idaho, Oregon and Washington are building new tribal housing with grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “There was a total of $150 million nationwide, of which we had four awardees in the Northwest totaling about $12 million dollars,” said Tom Carney, the administrator for the HUD Northwest office of Native American programs.
Oregon Army National Guard welcomes first Jewish chaplain
The Oregon Army National Guard made history last week with the commissioning of its first Jewish chaplain, Rabbi Menachem M. Orenstein. The Aug. 18 ceremony took place at the 41st Armed Forces Reserve Center Auditorium in Clackamas, marking a significant milestone for the Guard and the Jewish community, according to the Tigard Chabad Jewish Center.
City awards $140K in grant money to two Ashland childcare providers
ASHLAND, Ore. – Two childcare providers in Ashland will be receiving a total of $140,000 as part of the city’s Early Childhood Affordability Grant Program. The program aims to improve childcare affordability, access to early learning, and provide overall support to Ashland families. A total of $145,000 of...
Back-To-School: School zone speeds
We are just a few weeks away from the start of the new school year. With many public and private schools throughout Oregon, motorists need to remember to slow down near neighborhoods and schools, according to law enforcement agents. The following information is provided by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office (LCSO). How do I know...
Host homes sought by local nonprofit agency for exchange students ahead of 2024/25 school year
EUGENE, Ore. – A local nonprofit is asking for urgent help finding host homes for exchange students heading to the U.S. for the upcoming school year. Education Travel and Culture is a local nonprofit that promotes cultural exchange programs all across the state of Oregon. Right now, the organization said 40 exchange students still need host families. They’re all high school students looking to immerse themselves in a new culture by attending and studying at an American school. Students come from a variety of places, including the countries of Europe, Asia, and South America, and host families get to help choose their student based off of similar interests and personality traits. ETC also provides support to host families throughout the entire process.
The timber industry's thinking on the Last Chance project
It it not unusual for the federal Bureau of Land Management to run into opposition when it proposes selling trees to be cut down and hauled away. So no one is surprised to see complaints about the Last Chance Forest Management Project, planned for BLM land North of Grants Pass in Jackson, Josephine, and Douglas Counties.
I-5 reopens after lengthy closure due to crash Thursday morning
As of noon, Interstate 5 southbound was reopened after being closed Thursday morning due to a major crash. At one point all lanes of the highway in both directions were shut down early on Thursday, Aug. 22 due to a crash near the Donald Road interchange. Four vehicles were involved in the crash, Oregon State Police spokesperson Jolene Kelley said in an email. Oregon Department of Transportation spokesperson David House...
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