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Oregon Win Boosts Tie-Down Roper Off Shakey World Standings Position
The Northwest late-summer run begins. Hermiston, Ore. is famous for watermelons but this week, it helped move the bubble for the world standings and give major boosts to circuit cowboy and cowgirls.
‘It’s all about the people’: Ashland’s newest record store works to create a welcoming vibe
Ashland is latest stop for longtime record store owner; previous locations include Sunset Boulevard and Austin. Longtime record store owner Robbie Petterson only signed a two-year lease for his newest store, Shattered Music, in downtown Ashland. He says he’s not in it for the long haul or to make money — he’s in it to sell music and talk about music.
Expect nickel-sized hail with thunderstorms in Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central and Eastern Lake County Wednesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 8:11 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:45 p.m. for Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central and Eastern Lake County. Prepare for nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph.
Southern Oregon floating offshore wind clears one bureaucratic hurdle in a long process
Oregon’s coast is inching closer to generating renewable electricity using floating offshore wind turbines, though any construction is still years away. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or BOEM, announced it has finalized an environmental assessment. The assessment looked at potential impacts from issuing leases to develop floating offshore wind in the region. BOEM is the federal agency tasked with identifying, proposing and leasing the ocean areas.
OHSU-designed metric aims to improve social-emotional health services for young children
A new metric developed by the Oregon Health & Science University Oregon Pediatric Improvement Partnership, or OPIP, will measure and incentivize young children’s social-emotional health treatments from clinicians contracted with Coordinated Care Organizations. This effort aims to improve the health care system for patients from birth to 5 years old, for both immediate development benefits and long-term health outcomes.
State reverses decision, OK’s money for Clackamas County’s drug program
State officials have reversed course and voted to fully fund a Clackamas County initiative meant to offer people drug treatment, outside the criminal justice system. Less than two weeks ago, the same Oregon grant committee rejected the county’s $1 million program over concerns it too closely resembled a process for someone charged with a crime. The decision […]
RFK Jr. is likely to appear on Oregon ballots this fall
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to appearing on ballots across Oregon this November. All it took was a brand-new political party. On Monday, the Oregon Secretary of State’s office verified that backers of the independent presidential candidate had gathered enough valid signatures to create a new minor statewide party. Dubbed the “We […]
NW coastal tribes face severe climate change problems but can’t get money for help: report
Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change — from rising seas to severe heat — but face an array of bureaucratic barriers to access government funds meant to help them adapt, a report released this week found. The tribes...
Best Bar/Brewpub in Sisters
Whether you're a local, a visitor passing through or en route to the wilderness, chances are you've stopped by The Barn in Sisters for a delicious bite to eat or drink. The Barn is a rustic, charming taphouse located in the heart of Sisters featuring a food truck lot, live music and refreshing beverages. Daniel St. Lawrence, the owner of The Barn and Boone Dog Pizza Food Cart, opened the local establishment in November 2021.
Local Homebuilder Opposes Bend's Tree Regulations
On Aug. 6, Pahlisch Homes, a local homebuilding company, submitted an appeal of the City of Bend's recently approved tree code regulations. In a letter, Pahlisch Homes requested that the City pause the implementation of the code and address concerns between the City and the development community. On June 20,...
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