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Oregon gas prices fall ahead of Labor Day
PORTLAND, Ore. — Traveling this Labor Day weekend? Drivers in Oregon can expect to pay less at the pump, with the state's average dropping to its lowest price this week since February. The Oregon average fell five cents to $3.80 a gallon, compared to the national average of $3.35...
County elections official tells Oregonians to carefully vet incoming wave of voter registration mailers from national groups
Two national nonprofits that sent out millions of mailers encouraging Americans to register to vote in 2020 are preparing to send out more than 20,000 mailers in five of Oregon’s largest counties, according to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office. The linked nonpartisan organizations, the Voter Participation Center...
Youth arts program expands to reach more rural schools on Oregon Coast
Your browser does not support the audio element. As summer draws to a close, teachers across Oregon are readying lesson plans for the start of a new school year. But for school districts in rural parts of the state, budgetary constraints may mean that arts literacy and the benefits it offers students aren’t included in the curriculum.
All Welcome for the 22nd OVMA Annual Memorial Rally Honoring Veterans
Oregon Veteran’s Motorcycle Association (OVMA) is excited to host their 22nd Annual 9-11 Rally on September 13-14, 2024. “Everyone is welcome,” says Ray Rose, state president. “You don’t have to own or ride a motorcycle to honor our Veterans and first responders. We have a variety of events for everyone.”
Jane and her 11 piglets continue beloved tradition at the Oregon State Fair
Puppies and sea lions are adorable, but how could anyone expect them to compete with a mama sow and her piglets? Piglets always have been one of the most popular exhibits at the Oregon State Fair, and this year is no exception. “You can drive around the county and see baby calves and lambs...
Bottle drop matching donations for wildfire relief
OREGON – The Oregon Beverage Recycling Co-op, which runs bottle drop, is collecting donations for wildfire relief. And the community is invited to help out. The co-op will match up to $50,000 in donations through September 30. The money will be split four ways, benefiting organizations that directly help...
Vaccine hesitancy eats into back-to-school shots
A recent measles outbreak in Oregon is refocusing attention on declining childhood vaccination rates as kids head back to school. Why it matters: Lingering vaccine hesitancy from the pandemic is evident in pediatricians' offices as more parents opt out of the shots for measles, chicken pox, and whooping cough, among others, using non-medical religious exemptions.
2024 high school girls soccer preview
High school soccer returns to Oregon this week, and we’ve got a preview of each Basin squad. We’ll start with the four girls teams: Henley, Klamath Union, Mazama and Lost River/Bonanza. Henley. At a glance. Head coach: Mike Hedlund (sixth season, 35-20-15 at Henley) League: 4A Skyline Conference.
Oregon offers $30,000 to asylum-seekers and other non-US citizens to buy houses
Asylum-seekers, refugees, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, and any other non-U.S. citizens living in Oregon are eligible to receive a $30,000 grant to assist them if they are first-time home buyers. This grant, which is offered by the Hacienda Community Development Corporation through its Camino A Casa program, is only available to “people who […]
Fed grant supports OR tribal youth conservation training
Federal grant money is supporting an Oregon organization rehabilitating the land and training tribal youth. The Interior Department's Indian Youth Service Corps has awarded the Lomakatsi Restoration Project two grants of $300,000 and $400,000. The funds will support the organization's Tribal Youth Ecological Stewardship Training and Employment program. Marko Bey,...
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