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Tigard to ban overnight camping at the library because of 'risk to children, families'
While Tigard once had one of the least restrictive ordinances of Washington County cities when it came to where homeless individuals could stay overnight, that will change on July 29. That’s when camping at the Tigard Public Library will be banned due to recent behaviors there — specifically visible drug use. Two other city properties will be effected by a new ordinance as well. “So some of those behaviors that...
Clatskanie Arts Commission in need of volunteers
Though the Clatskanie Arts Commission (CAC) is gearing up for its 35th Annual Performing Arts Series, the organization is seeking volunteers to ensure that bringing the arts to Clatskanie can continue for years to come. Elsa Wooley is a board member and organizer for the (CAC) and has been since the organization began in 1988. Wooley has been involved with the CAC from the beginning, along with her husband, Donovan “Dee” Wooley, who was the music teacher at CMHS. ...
Nice weekend weather in Oregon, better air quality for some
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – This will be another great weekend to enjoy the outdoors with temperatures warming into the low to mid-80s seasonal range. But first how ’bout the smoke?. The wildfire smoke that stretched across western Oregon Friday was due to a wind direction change in our...
Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife hosts webinars, public meeting to chart sustainable future for Oregon’s hatcheries
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting three webinars and a public meeting in August as part of the agency’s process to chart a sustainable future for state hatcheries. A thorough review and assessment of 14 state-owned hatcheries was directed by the 2023 Oregon Legislature and conducted by third party contractors.
Law school grads could earn license through work rather than bar exam in some states
This story originally appeared on Stateline. PORTLAND, Ore. — Before Bailey McQueeny-Rose attended law school at the University of Oregon, she worked in reproductive health care, first as a medical assistant and then as a trainer, teaching others to do the same job. The work opened her eyes to how access to health care differed […]
Oregon Bay Area Beautification's (OBAB) 2024 Mid-Year Presidents Report
Greetings to our wonderful volunteers, the doers in Oregon’s Bay Area. You are all tireless in spreading OBAB’s message about making and keeping our area beautiful but you also walk the walk. Thank you for keeping your grabbers handy and picking up trash as you are on your daily walks, when you are with your kids at a playground and as you run errands. Thank you for being a voice for our public spaces at City Council and various committee meetings. And thank you especially for coming out to OBAB’s 2nd Saturday Cleanups. Many hands really do make light work. ...
If You Have Credit Problems After Graduating — These Are Your Options
If you’re in credit card debt when you finish school or have had other financial setbacks, you might need some help to get your credit back on track. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to repair your credit after graduation, especially if you have consistent income. Read on for the steps you need to take.
Prepare for wildfires on the road and power outages at home, officials say
Slightly lower temperatures and calmer winds in the past 24 hours have helped firefighters in eastern Oregon battle several large blazes, including the biggest in the country. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, which manages resources, reported Friday that temperatures east of the Cascades have dipped but still remain in the 80s to 90s with winds […]
As calls to Measure 110 hotline dwindle, Oregon pays group $10K per call to answer
Oregon continues to pump $130,000 a month to an out-of-state nonprofit to run a Measure 110 hotline that barely rings. So far this year, the hotline has received just 73 calls from people with Measure 110 citations, translating into about $10,700 per call, the latest data from the Oregon Health Authority shows.
Widespread smoke, poor air quality forecast across Oregon due to 38 large wildfires
Widespread smoke and poor air quality is forecast for much of Oregon into the weekend and for an indefinite amount of time due to numerous wildfires burning statewide. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Friday for southern, eastern and central Oregon counties due to 38 large wildfires...
Five on 5 – Tobias Read – State Treasurer
On tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by Tobias Read to discuss his run for Secretary of State and his plans for strengthening trust in Oregon’s elections. The Five on 5 interview series is sponsored by AARP Oregon. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise...
Column: Counting the ways Oregon and its inflatable Duck are making a splash in the Big Ten
INDIANAPOLIS — No, the inflatable Duck was not Dan Lanning’s idea. But that massive inflatable bath toy was never going to find its way into the middle of the largest waterway in the Indiana capital without the head coach’s say-so.
$2 million headed to Oregon for creating healthy soil on farms
Another $2 million is coming from the Inflation Reduction Act - money going towards creating healthy soil on Oregon farms. The effort to enhance sustainable farming practices is being spearheaded by the University of Oregon. Researchers there are already using natural additives to soil such as native cover crops and...
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