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Woodburn school staff say school board chair is 'profiting' by providing therapy sessions at schools
WOODBURN, Ore. — Some Woodburn school employees are outraged by recent actions from their school board chair, with numerous employees claiming that Noemi Legaspi, who is also a licensed therapist, is profiting from counseling services in schools. Legaspi denied the accusations Saturday, saying the accusations are "politically motivated." Staff...
Canby doles out Community Enhancement Grants to projects
The City of Canby has awarded $48,000 to local community projects as part of the 2023-2024 Community Enhancement Grant program. The Community Enhancement Grant program was created to assist in funding nonprofits, not-for-profit organizations, city boards and committees, neighborhood associations, and homeowners associations. The grant can be spent on projects, programs, and events which improve and enrich Canby. The City of Canby awarded Community Enhancement Grants to the following projects: ...
Weather Outlook: Heatwave Expected To Build In Southern Oregon This Week
Weather Outlook: A strong heatwave is forecast to build into our region this week. The heat will extend through the 4th of July holiday and into next weekend. **High heat indexes over 80F increase the chance of someone suffering from heat related illnesses** The NWS in Medford has issued an excessive heat watch (see below). Additionally, hot and dry conditions with wind will increase fire danger.
Why Oregon Winemakers Are Trading Their Pinot Noir for Chardonnay
This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine. Sign up here.Seriously, Boxed Wine Is Really Good Now The saying “If it grows together, it goes together” is generally considered to have a culinary connotation, but it can also be applied to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, two Burgundy natives that thrive side by side in multiple wine regions around the world. Robb Report has covered the rise of both varieties in Oregon’s Willamette Valley over the past several years, and it seems that although Pinot Noir was the star and...
Salem's Abigail Hoppe crowned Miss Oregon
Our state has a new Miss Oregon, and it’s Abigail Hoppe of Salem. Hoppe was crowned the new Miss Oregon at a ceremony Saturday, June 29 in Seaside. She succeeds Allison Burke of Tigard. Hoppe, who was Miss Three Rivers in the competition, wins a $15,000 scholarship and a prize package worth more than $150,000 in awards and gifts. She’ll represent our state in the Miss America competition. ...
Darlene 3 Fire 60% contained, fire managers urge caution with 4th of July and increasing temps ahead
All containment lines on the Darlene 3 Fire held overnight into Sunday, and the 3,889-acre fire is now 60% contained. Increasing containment and keeping the fire within its current footprint remain the primary focus. Since evacuation levels have been reduced and the need for structure protection has diminished, Oregon State...
Family, former coaches watch Oregon's Jaida Ross at U.S. Olympic Trials: ‘dream come true’
Amanda Krug sat nervously with her hands close to her face as she watched her daughter Jaida Ross on Saturday. "I've never been nervous for any of her soccer games or track meets or basketball or football, but I've been so nervous I want to throw up," Krug told The Register-Guard, laughing. "Constantly...
All the Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July in Lake Oswego (and the partying continues the rest of the month!)
MILLENNIUM CONCERT BAND. Kick off the 4th of July festivities with a patriotic concert performed by Lake Oswego’s own Millennium Concert Band. The performance includes the Presentation of Colors by the Lake Oswego Honor Guard as well as a tribute to those who have served. Wednesday, July 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Millennium Plaza Park.
More Containment on Yellow Peak Fire Near Oregon Border
Containment is now at 75% for the Yellow Peak Fire. The size has been reduced to 1,262 acres. All road closures are now clear. Fire crews will still be patrolling and securing the fire's edge over the next several days. Original story, June 27:. A fire burning near northwest of...
Oregon’s minimum wage rises again Monday: Here’s what it is where you live
Oregon’s minimum wage jumps Monday, approaching $16 an hour in the Portland area. But how many workers make the minimum varies a lot by geography, and by industry. State lawmakers overhauled Oregon’s minimum wage in 2016, mandating annual increases that are now pegged to inflation. And they set varying minimum wages for different parts of the state, to account for differences in the cost of living.
Governor Kotek urged to embrace the “Oregon Way” in offshore wind energy development
In a recent letter, Oregon’s state seafood commodity commissions have expressed concerns to Governor Kotek over offshore wind energy plans proposed for the southern Oregon coast, emphasizing its adverse effects on the ocean environment and Oregon’s sustainable seafood industry. Oregon Trawl, Oregon Dungeness Crab, Oregon Albacore and Oregon Salmon Commissions urged Governor Kotek to prioritize Oregon’s own planning process under the auspices of the state official “Roadmap” initiative, intended to guide responsible offshore wind energy development in Oregon. The alternative would be to follow the...
Runners spread message of peace through Oregon
Runners participating in an international torch relay recently passed through Coos Bay, along a 10,000 mile route that loops around the United States and into parts of Canada. The group of women runners each come from a different country. They are united in a mission to bring more peace to the world through the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run. “Since I was a child, I always wanted to do something...
Portand teen arrested for setting fire to his car in Tigard
A 19-year-old from Portland was arrested after allegedly setting his own car on fire over the weekend in Tigard. Saturday morning, June 22, police responded to multiple reports of a car fire in the 15000 block of Southwest Sundew Drive, authorities said in a release.
'We need young talent': Construction industry courts Oregon Gen Z workers with summer internship opportunities
TIGARD, Oregon — The construction industry is making a push to attract Gen Z workers, as studies show a significant portion of industry workers could retire by 2031. Taylor Morrison, a homebuilding and developing company, is hoping to bridge the gap by connecting young people with paid summer internship opportunities.
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