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Coastal Oregon communities frustrated over 4th of July trash left on beaches
GEARHART, Ore. (KPTV) Gearhart, Warrenton and other coastal communities in Northern Oregon are frustrated after beachgoers continually leave behind trash after celebrating the Fourth of July. “It’s a great holiday here. It’s just at the beach and the way it has gotten out of hand is not sustainable,” says Gearhart...
Fireworks issues beyond Independence Day
The use of fireworks, both legal and illegal goes beyond celebrations during Independence Day. The fireworks are dangerous and have led to injuries and fires. The law Oregon law prohibits the possession, use or sale of any firework that flies into the air, explodes, or travels more than 12 feet horizontally on the ground without...
Recommendations address teaching of reading and writing in elementary schools
Following a one-year review of Oregon’s early literacy education, a state council has released its final recommendations to strengthen educator preparation programs for teaching reading and writing in Oregon elementary schools. In January, the Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council released initial recommendations to revise educator and school administrator preparation program standards for literacy instruction. Members of educator prep programs and the general public were able to submit feedback to the recommendations. ...
One of the country's largest renewable energy companies is expanding into rural Oregon
SHERMAN COUNTY, Ore. — One of the country’s largest renewable energy companies is expanding into rural Oregon: Avangrid just opened a new training center in Sherman County. If you drive through Columba River Gorge on your way into Central Oregon, you’ll find turbines as far as the eye...
Police bust Shady Cove black-market grow site at former school
SHADY COVE, Ore. -- Police discovered over 1,000 marijuana plants and four firearms at an illegal grow site in the 20400 block of Sawyer Road in Shady Cove. The site was once a school. According to a news release from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, police took 1,108 illegal marijuana...
High bacteria levels in Bear Creek watershed
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. -- Five creeks in the Bear Creek watershed have been found to have high bacteria levels. These creeks are in Medford, Central Point, Jacksonville, Talent, Phoenix and Ashland. According to a news release from the Rogue Valley Council of Governments, these are the creeks:. Walter Creek near...
VA employee files EHR lawsuit, claiming lack of accessibility features
A Department of Veterans Affairs employee is suing the VA over its rollout of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR), over claims the system is inaccessible to employees and veterans with disabilities. The lawsuit claims VA’s new Oracle-Cerner EHR doesn’t work with assistive devices, such as screen readers that allow...
Bring Your Food Truck To The Ella Redkey Pool
The City of Klamath Falls is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Parks Concession pilot program for 2024! This exciting initiative will bring a variety of food and beverage options to select city parks, enhancing the overall experience for all our visitors. Food and beverage vendors can request a space at one of our beautiful city parks, and at the Ella Redkey Pool! This program aims to provide convenient and delicious options for visitors while also supporting local businesses. To apply, complete the Application and for questions, please contact (541) 883-5363 or concessions@klamathfalls.city.
Oregon’s Community Involvement Advisory Committee honors city of Bend for Climate Friendly Area project
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The state’s Community Involvement Advisory Committee, staffed by the Department of Land Conservation and Development, helps to ensure equitable community engagement in all phases of the planning process. The committee is pleased to recognize three Oregon land use planning projects with its 2024 Achievement...
This weekend’s heat wave is fueling wildfire worries in Southern Oregon
The National Weather Service predicts the high temperature could reach 111 degrees in Medford and 108 degrees in Grants Pass this Friday and Saturday. In Redding, California, it could hit 116 degrees. A red flag warning is in effect through Wednesday in the Sacramento Valley, including Redding. That means weather...
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