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Oregon’s I-5 southbound shut down Thursday morning
KXL radio reports that all lanes of Interstate 5 southbound are shut down as of 6:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, due to a major crash. The incident is near the Donald Road interchange and KXL, a media partner of this newspaper, reports that an emergency helicopter has landed to transport one or more injured person. Northbound lanes have slowed considerably as well. As of about 6:30 a.m., KXL reported that the travel time from Salem to the Interstate 205 interchange is about one hour, 20 minutes.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek throws support behind Owyhee Canyonlands national monument
Gov. Tina Kotek threw her support behind the latest movement to establish a national monument in southeast Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands. Kotek’s support is the latest in a chorus of voices from conservation groups and local tribes asking President Joe Biden to use the Antiquities Act to protect around 2.5 million acres of rugged...
Fate of Kroger-Albertsons merger could be decided within few weeks
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden D-Oregon, a vocal opponent of a proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons grocery stores, said key decisions regarding the merger could be made by early September. The Kroger chain includes Safeway, Albertson and QFC. Speaking from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Wyden last week told the Portland Tribune that a lawsuit to block the merger and a counter-suit are both winding their way through courts. ...
Eight health systems want to operate Oregon’s largest coastal hospital in Coos Bay
COOS BAY — At least eight health systems, including some in Oregon, are interested in operating Bay Area Hospital as leaders of the Coos Bay faciilty look for a partner to help with its longstanding financial woes. Starting Sept. 3, executives of the hospital and its board will start...
Neighbor Rotisserie brings new concept, design and flavor to Bend's westside
Family-style dining is encouraged in the new elevated fast-casual space that is Neighbor Rotisserie. Neighbor Rotisserie brings new concept, design and flavor to Bend's westside. Family-style dining is encouraged in the new elevated fast-casual space that is Neighbor Rotisserie.
Ziplining thrills and Cascade views with Mt. Bachelor
In this month's edition of Get Outside Emily Kirk soars over Mt. Bachelor and learns about their unique zipline system. Ziplining thrills and Cascade views with Mt. Bachelor. In this month's edition of Get Outside Emily Kirk soars over Mt. Bachelor and learns about their unique zipline system.
RootedHomes Extends Applications for the Simpson Community
RootedHomes is excited to announce that applications for the Simpson community have been EXTENDED. Both digital and paper applications will be available until September 30th at 11:59PM. Steps to Get Started:. Review Program Details: Visit our ‘program details’ section to understand the income, education, and finance requirements. Speak...
Project to protect wildlife moves to next phase
The Highway 20 corridor between Sisters and Suttle Lake is a diverse landscape dotted with vast stands of ponderosa pines, leafy aspens, horse camps, a butte, bucolic meadows, and wildlife. Anywhere from 350 to 600 mule deer and elk are killed annually along the stretch from collisions with vehicles. That's...
Due to algae bloom, ODFW doesn't plan to suspend fishing limits as Thief Valley Reservoir nearly empties
The current health warning due to an algae bloom at Thief Valley Reservoir means the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife likely won’t cancel the fishing bag and size limits. The agency has done so in several years when the reservoir, which supplies irrigation water to the Keating Valley, nearly empties. In some years ODFW allowed people to catch fish by hand or dip net when the reservoir ...
Rider marks a lifetime on the trail
"A perfect day for my birthday!" Gerry Jimerson proclaimed on Saturday, August 17, as she stood next to Sam, who had just taken her on a nine-mile trail ride out of Sisters Cow Camp. A day in the saddle and an afternoon relaxing with friends at Sisters Cow Camp is...
City of Redmond seeks volunteers to help conduct annual bicycle and pedestrian counts
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- In the continued effort to build a safe network to encourage biking and walking in Redmond, the City of Redmond Bicycle and the Redmond Pedestrian Advisory Committee is seeking volunteers to help conduct the annual bicycle and pedestrian counts. This year’s counts will measure the progress...
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