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Oregon has proposed improvements to farmworker housing. Advocates say they aren’t enough.
After years of negotiations, Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Division, or Oregon OSHA, released a set of proposed changes to tighten health and safety standards in farmworker housing. Some farmworker advocacy groups say the proposed changes fall short of what they were asking for. At the same time, groups representing farm owners say the rules […]
Northwest tribes receive millions in federal funding to build new housing
Tribes in Idaho, Oregon and Washington are building new tribal housing with grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “There was a total of $150 million nationwide, of which we had four awardees in the Northwest totaling about $12 million dollars,” said Tom Carney, the administrator for the HUD Northwest office of Native American programs.
On the trail of the coastal marten
On a warm day in late June, Jessica Buskirk, Alyssa Roddy, and Mark Stevens bushwack through a coastal forest just east of Gold Beach, Oregon. The three wildlife biologists carefully navigate over downed logs and duck under branches, winding through a tangle of rhododendrons. This dense, sloping forest is bound...
ROSEBURG GETS SIGNIFICANT RAIN FRIDAY
August 24, 2024 6:00 a.m. Roseburg got a significant amount of rain on Friday. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said the rain gage at the Roseburg Regional Airport measured .85 inches of rain between 12:00 a.m. Friday and 12:00 a.m. Saturday. Most of that rain fell in the evening hours. The last time the Umpqua Valley saw about that much rain in 24 hours was on May 4th when the airport received .84 inches of precipitation.
Stewart Park Bridge transforms into dining hall for community event
ROSEBURG, Ore. — An oft-used bridge will be temporarily closed to drivers this weekend -- repurposed to serve as a venue for a community dinner serving approximately 400 residents. The Stewart Park Green Bridge will be closed Saturday as chefs take over and feed residents a farm-to-table dinner for...
Ashland lavender shop rebrands after supplier disappears
Julie Harden had owned Pelindaba Lavender in Ashland for five years. Her store could be recognized by its deep purple paint job and the lingering floral scent that wafted down the street. It was a franchise of Pelindaba Lavender, a beloved farm in the San Juan Islands in Washington State.
E-bike rules and regulations may be revisited with new survey
MEDFORD, Ore. – Electric-assisted bicycles, otherwise known as e-bikes, are popular modes of recreation our state’s parks and trails. But according to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD), they could soon face stricter regulations. In order to better gage recreation habits and attitudes toward e-bikes, OPRD is...
57 Oregon authors to appear at Oregon State Fair
With 57 Oregon authors appearing at the Oregon State Fair in Salem from Friday to Sept. 2, this year there's something for everyone to read — literally. Here's a sampling of newly released books by five local authors who are new to the fair this year. Cheryl Wanner of McMinnville has written for...
Lane County commissioners pass ordinance expanding private property camping
EUGENE, Ore. — An ordinance allowing camping on private property is expanding past Eugene city limits after a recent unanimous vote by Lane County Commissioners. The new ruling mimics the City of Eugene's ordinance, but clears up certain boundary confusions. The two maps explain the difference between what is...
Wildfires keep hitting the iconic Pacific Crest Trail, forcing closures and evacuations
Wildfires are increasingly hitting the Pacific Crest Trail — which runs the length of the West Coast — forcing closures and evacuations. This year, 26 fires have burned along the trail, leading 16 parts to close. Hikers now have to be on alert and must often arrange rides...
A look inside the partially reopened Valley River Inn
EUGENE, Ore. -- Over a year after a fire destroyed part of it, the Valley River Inn is taking reservations for parts of the facility, showing off a refreshed building that also honors its history. For the last 16 months, construction crews and hotel staff have been hard at work...
From camping to a dog park: Cottage Grove evictions expose Oregon's homelessness crisis
Brett Rogers has spent two years cultivating patches of land at the Douglas Ave. camp in Cottage Grove, transforming spaces into thriving plots full of strawberries, grapes and pumpkins. A small flock of three chickens would follow him around the property as he mowed the lawn he seeded and tended to the garden. ...
Cooler weather puts ‘speed bump’ on wildfire growth, but experts warn Oregon’s fire season isn’t over
The arrival of cooler weather in Oregon over the last week has slowed down the growth of many of the state’s 13 remaining uncontained large wildfires — a two-thirds decrease from the 39 large fires burning across over 1.1. million acres in Oregon on Aug. 1. “The impact...
Ashland resident recalls her time in WWII-era Japanese American prison camps
Keeping the story alive to prevent history from repeating: Ashland Together hosted encore presentation of Mitzi Asai Loftus’ book Monday night. “It can happen again. It can happen to somebody else. It’s all on us to prevent it from happening again.”. That’s what David Loftus, son of Mitzi...
Grants Pass City Council Approves $2 Million Purchase for Washington Campus Redevelopment
In a unanimous decision on August 21, 2024, the Grants Pass City Council voted 8-0 to purchase 8.3 acres of land in northwest Grants Pass. This property, located along Washington Boulevard and Midland Avenue, with a portion fronting 6th Street, was acquired for $2 million. Known as the Washington Campus, the site was once home to a hospital and medical facilities. It now lies within the city’s Urban Renewal Area.
‘Big night for her’: All 78 Oregon delegates unanimously nominate Kamala Harris for president at DNC in Chicago
The Oregon delegation is unanimously backing Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee even as she is clarifying her policy platform for the first time in concrete terms.
Bite the Rogue brings the flavor the Buffington Park
Gold Beach’s popular ‘Bite the Rogue’ event is returning this year thanks to the folks at Wild Rivers Coast Food Trail, and the Rotary Club of Gold Beach. This food focused event brings local eateries together for a delicious day on September 7th, in Buffington Park, Gold Beach. Focused on local vendors and locally sourced foods, this event is a culinary conference for Curry County and beyond. Live music will be provided alongside brews from Gold Beach’s Arch Rock Brewery in the Beer Garden. ...
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