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Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
Governor Kotek unveils $515M proposal to boost State School Fund
Governor Tina Kotek has unveiled a proposal to boost the current service level (CSL) for the State School Fund by an estimated $515 million above the original CSL calculation for the 2025-27 biennium. The State School Fund (SSF) is the primary source of state funding for K-12 public education. Current service level is the amount of money needed in the upcoming biennium to continue existing authorized programs. “Across the country,...
Volunteers sought for Selective Service boards, a key role if the draft returns in a national emergency
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As global tensions rise and military recruitment faces challenges, the Oregon National Guard is playing a vital role in supporting the Selective Service System, ensuring the state remains prepared for potential national emergencies. The Selective Service System, an independent agency within the executive branch, is...
New splash pad to open at Cave Junction’s Jubilee Park
CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. – Community members are invited out to Jubilee Park for the grand opening of the park’s new splash pad. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set to take place at 5 p.m. this Thursday. The addition to the park has been made possible through a collaboration of...
Low-Cost Pet Vaccination & Microchip clinic in Talent
TALENT, Ore. – A local organization is providing low-cost pet vaccinations and microchips, helping local dog and cat owners keep their pets safe. And you can do it from the comfort of your car. On the third Saturday of every month, Friends of the Animals or FOTAS holds monthly...
Air quality advisory issued for Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. -- Jackson County Public Health is issuing an air quality advisory due to the presence of wildfire smoke in the area. The advisory is in effect through Monday, July 22. As of Saturday evening, Medford's air quality is at 115, making the air "unhealthy for sensitive groups."...
The Solution to Homelessness is Housing
It’s hard enough not having a safe place to live. Now it’s easier for cities to arrest you for it. “I am afraid at all times,” testified Debra Blake, who’d been forced to live outside in Grants Pass, Oregon for eight years after losing her job and housing. Her disability disqualified her from staying in the town’s only shelter. “I could be arrested, ticketed, and prosecuted for sleeping outside or for covering myself with a blanket to stay warm,” she said.
ROSEBURG POLICE JAIL MAN FOR ALLEGED MENACING INCIDENT
Roseburg Police jailed a man for an alleged menacing incident on Sunday. An RPD report said just after 10:00 a.m. officers contacted the 37-year-old after he allegedly threatened a victim with a hammer in the 2100 block of Northwest Stewart Parkway. The man’s belongings were blocking the sidewalk and the victim asked him to move so she could get past him in her wheelchair.
Lane County Planning Commission votes against a gravel mine near Oakridge
The Lane County Planning Commission has voted against a potential gravel mine near Oakridge. But that doesn’t mean the project is dead. The Old Hazeldell Quarry would be located on TV Butte. Nearby residents have expressed concerns about pollution, noise, and impacts on the local elk population. On Thursday,...
Newport Safeway included on list of stores to be sold
Newport’s Safeway location was included on a list of 579 stores across the nation and 62 across Oregon proposed for sale as part of a planned merger between parent company Albertsons Company and Kroger. Stores would be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, a New Hampshire-based company that operates an extensive grocery supply operation, as well as grocery stores in the Midwest, South and Northeast. Attempts to merge the two...
TWELVE FIRES TOTALING 2,385 ACRES IN UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST
There are twelve fires totaling 2,385 acres in the Diamond Complex on the Umpqua National Forest, under a strategy of full suppression. An Umpqua National Forest release said the fires are:. *Pine Bend: 917 acres, north of Highway 138 near Dry Creek. *Trail: 808 acres, east of Highway 138 on...
Oregon Ducks 2024 Fall Camp: Key Position Battles and Top Players to Watch
As the Oregon Ducks prepare for the 2024 fall camp, a series of position battles are set to unfold, shaping the team for the upcoming season. With key insights into potential shifts in the team's lineup, attention is drawn towards the competition for various positions within the roster. 11 position...
Oregon Ducks Football And The Revamped College Football Playoffs
The Oregon Ducks are preparing for their inaugural season in the Big Ten Conference and an expanded College Football Playoffs. For the first time, this tournament will include 12 of the best teams in college football and Oregon looks to be a contender fo
OSU Extension Service re-opens its canning hotline
Oregon State University Extension Service’s food safety and preservation hotline has re-opened for the summer and fall. The toll-free hotline, 800-354-7319, runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Oct. 11. When the hotline is closed, callers can leave a message. The hotline is staffed by certified Master Food Preserver volunteers in several Oregon counties. The volunteers fielded 806 calls in 2023.
Oregon Ducks Honor Spencer Webb Legacy with Annual Tribute Hike
Oregon Ducks Football continues to honor the late tight end Spencer Webb with an annual tribute hike up Spencer’s Butte, named in his memory. Webb recorded four touchdowns, 31 catches, and 296 yards in his career with the Ducks. Webb was 22 years old at the time of his...
Boulder Flat fire continues to burn in Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – The Boulder Flat fire continues to burn near the Slide Creek and Soda Springs area. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Level 2 ‘Be Set’ evacuation notices have been issued for all homes in the Slide Creek Area, downstream to the Soda Springs area. Pacific Power has released water from the Soda Springs dam in response to the fire.
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