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‘An existential moment’ as Oregon’s public schools struggle with budget shortfalls
In a big, bright conference room in Medford’s Oakdale Middle School in May, residents, teachers and parents gathered to talk about the Medford School District's proposed 2024-25 school budget. Many were upset. “The one constant in my time at [Medford School District] has been a decrease in the services...
Volunteers sought for Selective Service boards, a key role if the draft returns in a national emergency
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As global tensions rise and military recruitment faces challenges, the Oregon National Guard is playing a vital role in supporting the Selective Service System, ensuring the state remains prepared for potential national emergencies. The Selective Service System, an independent agency within the executive branch, is...
Tracking thunderstorm chances overnight, cooler Sunday
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - It was hot, but it’s possible some upper level smoke kept us a degree or two cooler than we initially anticipated in Portland. Our high at the Portland International Airport was 94 degrees. So far the radar has looked quiet, but some showers and a...
The Oregonian/OregonLive wins 37 awards in state contest
The Oregonian/OregonLive won 37 journalism awards in the 2024 annual Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Better Newspaper Contest. Results were announced at the organization’s annual conference, held Thursday and Friday at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. The news organization swept two categories, best front page design and best feature/personality, where...
Rogue Valley Times takes top honors at ONPA Better Newspaper Contest
The Rogue Valley Times' inaugural year of serving Southern Oregon netted the publication dozens of honors at the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association's 2024 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards, announced Thursday night at the ONPA Annual Convention at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, included first place in the General Excellence category...
FIDO-Friday's Oregon Dog Rescue Featured Shelter Dog-MAX
Fido Friday Featured Shelter Dog From Oregon Dog Rescue. IMPORTANT INFO: Adoption appointments for Oregon Dog Rescue are now booked online through our website (please do NOT submit a pet finder inquiry)! We offer 1 hour appointments to view up to 2 of our available dogs. If you find the one that's the perfect match you will fill out our adoption contract and take the dog home with you that day!
Federal officials allow Oregon to offer Medicaid services to those behind bars
Federal officials have approved Oregon’s request to offer free Medicaid services for addiction and some other services to people who are on the verge of being released from jail or prison, something that’s prohibited by federal law. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Oregon will offer the new program, along with Illinois, Kentucky, Utah and Vermont. They’re joining California, Massachusetts, Montana and Washington state which first piloted programs offering some Medicaid services to people about to be released. ...
Oregon Coast Visitors Association funds sustainable storytelling
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA)'s annual Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) is an annual program supporting Oregon coastal tourism partners. “The effort is to help the long-term resiliency of tourism on the coast by responding to destination development or management projects in critical moments of need,” Oregon Coast Visitors Association Industry Communications Coordinator Lynnee Jacks said. The 2023 funds are focused on Sustainable Storytelling on the Oregon Coast. According to...
Heat, smoke disproportionately affect minority people, rural residents, older people: report
Low-income people, rural residents, older Oregonians and people of color are bearing the brunt of extreme climate effects such as wildfires, drought and heat waves in Oregon, according to a new Oregon Health Authority report released Friday. The report shows emergency department and urgent care visits, hospitalizations and deaths linked...
Winds fan new Cat Rock Fire, spreading fast to 500 acres near McKay Creek north of Prineville; Level 3, 2 evacuations
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new wildfire fanned by heat and wind was spreading fast late Saturday afternoon near McKay Creek about six miles north of Prineville, quickly reaching an estimated 500 acres and threatening structures, bringing out numerous firefighters and prompting Level 3 GO NOW evacuations and Level 2 BE SET alerts in the area.
Update: Air quality alert affecting Grant and Morrow counties Sunday
On Sunday at 12:07 a.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until 3 p.m. for Grant and Morrow counties. According to the National Weather Service, "Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 p.m. MONDAY. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes runny nose aggravate heart and lung diseases and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition."
Bend Elks Lodge host annual car show for a good cause
Bend Elks Lodge invited the public to a car show on Saturday. Around 50 cars, trucks and motorcycles were on display at the free community event with proceeds going to Central Oregon charities. Bend Elks Lodge host annual car show for a good cause. The Bend Elks Lodge invited the...
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