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Oregonians complain less than people in 48 other states
In what can only be called “interesting” news: Oregonians apparently are the second-to-last state when it comes to complaining. That’s one of the main takeaways from a survey by Preply, a tutor website, anyway. According to a press release, the website surveyed 2,000 Americans “about their biggest...
Oregon wildfire grows to nearly 4,000 acres, prompting new evacuations
A wind-driven wildfire threatening homes and causing evacuations in Central Oregon has grown to 3,889 acres, officials said Thursday. The Darlene 3 Fire, which started around 2 p.m. Tuesday in Deschutes County, remained 30% contained Thursday for the second consecutive day. Between Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon, an additional 1,474 acres had burned, according to the Central Oregon Fire Management Service. Fanned by gusty winds, the blaze quickly spread through a pine forest near homes on the south side of La Pine, a small town of about 2,500 people in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, officials said. On Wednesday, fire officials said a new blaze broke out on the east side of La Pine, threatening homes in several neighborhoods and triggering more evacuation ordered from the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office. Officials said shelters were opened at a local high school and the La Pine Rodeo Grounds.
Now it’s mountain bikers and recreationists impacting elk populations
In Oregon’s Hood River Valley, elk and orchardists have long been on uneasy terms. New groups are entering the fray The post Now it’s mountain bikers and recreationists impacting elk populations appeared first on Columbia Insight.
As wildfires rage in Oregon, tree-sitters continue protests to protect old growth trees
Oregon community activist Aiden Wilson has lived for three weeks on an 8-by-4-foot platform in an old growth tree located in the southern part of the state. They said it’s a little windy up there, but they feel connected to nature. It’s a healing experience, except when they are being harassed by law enforcement or the sounds of chainsaws.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks to improve fish hatcheries
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) hosted a public meeting Thursday addressing the current problems plaguing Oregon’s fish hatcheries. ODFW Deputy Administrator Shaun Clements says hatcheries serve an important purpose, and provide social, economic, and cultural benefits to Oregonians. Hatcheries also play a significant role in re-establishing declining fish populations. But climate change, aging hatchery infrastructure, and increasing costs are making it difficult to reach fishery and conservation goals.
Cloudy and gusty to start this morning with temperatures below average for Eastern Washington & Oregon
Thursday begins mostly cloudy with sun becoming more prevalent through the afternoon. Temps will be slightly below average in the low 80s and mid to upper 70s. Remaining dry and breezy today with gusts 20-30 mph and sustained winds 10-20 mph. The ridge over the Eastern Pacific will reach into the Pacific Northwest Friday but won't remain for long as another longwave goes from positive to negative tilt Saturday night through Monday morning. Breezy and warm with the broad low shifting east by the beginning of July.
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #39, DB Clay Masters
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Clay Masters. Position: Defensive Back.
Six Newberg natives net scholarships as they seek degrees in medical fields
A half-dozen Newberg natives are one step closer to realizing their aspirations of joining the medical industry thanks to a McMinnville-based foundation. The Willamette Valley Medical Center’s Volunteer Guild announced this week that it has awarded $22,000 in scholarships to roughly 20 students, including six from the Newberg area. Each student will receive $1,000 toward their college education. The Newberg students include: Siena Gartska, who will attend the University of...
Newberg school district continues to deal with apparent cyberattack
Newberg-Dundee Public Schools is dealing with an apparent cyberattack that negatively affected its ability to operate as the school year wrapped up in mid-June. According to a release from Interim Superintendent Paula Radich, sent out to students and parents of students enrolled in the district, “On (June 12) we became aware of unusual activity within our computer network affecting our phones and computers. We took prompt action to secure our network and engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate. We also contacted relevant local, state and federal...
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