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Firework explosions could be traumatizing to those around you
MEDFORD, Ore. – This Fourth of July, as you get loud and crazy with fireworks try not to “set off” those around you with traumatic experiences. Loud explosions, especially like those in our Fourth of July fireworks can cause strong emotional reactions to trauma sufferers. This includes military veterans, gun violence survivors, or those with post-traumatic stress disorder. They may also not be able to “pull back” from their reactions, so take note of who’s around you when you set off fireworks.
Coquille Indian Tribe Celebrates 35 Years of Restoration
Hundreds gathered at Bullard’s Beach in Bandon, Oregon, where the Coquille River runs into the Pacific Ocean on June 28th. People came from all over the country for the 35th annual First Salmon Ceremony as part of the Coquille Indian Tribe Restoration Celebration. The sun warmed the sand as citizens of the Coquille Indian Tribe gathered driftwood sticks for the salmon ceremony.
Local 4th of July festivities
SOUTHERN OREGON – Several local cities are celebrating the 4th of July with parades. Eagle Point, Klamath Falls, and Ashland, to name a few, all have festivities planned to celebrate America’s independence. Eagle Point has a fun run at 8 a.m. followed by a parade at 11 a.m. on West Main Street.
Central Point builders who helped create ball fields 50 years ago return for rebuild
Half a century's worth of home runs since retired homebuilder Noel Moore helped wrangle volunteer labor, donated materials and "a really good deal" on land for local kids to play baseball on, the fields along Hanley Road in Central Point will be turned into a state-of-the-art complex. In recent weeks,...
Public input sought on future of Bay Area Hospital
COOS BAY, Ore. — Bay Area Hospital recently announced that it's exploring the possibilities and benefits of forming a strategic partnership with a third-party healthcare organization to safeguard the hospital’s future. "Our mission is to improve the health of community every day," a BAH media release stated. "And...
MCINTOSH NAMED WINSTON INTERIM CITY MANAGER
The Winston City Council recently named Thomas McIntosh as interim city manager. City Recorder Cindy Sarti said McIntosh has been working as the city’s community development director for the past two years. Sarti said he was also working closely with City Manager Mark Bower during that time. His new agreement with the city states that the term of the interim role can be terminated by either party, or until the council deems that McIntosh become the permanent manager.
4 th of July Parade Traffic Control Plan
KLAMATH FALLS, OR – July 2nd , 2024. The annual Fourth of July Parade will once again take place on Main Street. Participants will stage on Spring Street beginning at 8:00 AM and Main Street traffic control will all be in place before 10:00 AM, when the parade will begin. The parade will begin at Spring Street/Main Street and proceed down Main Street and wrap down Center Street into Veterans Park, where the participants will disband. Main Street is expected to be reopened by noon. Any questions can be directed to Jill Russel at 541-331-4060.
Movie filming in Salem seeking deaf and hard of hearing people to work as extras
Another movie is filming in Oregon this summer, and there’s a casting call for people who are deaf, hard or hearing and/or fluent in American Sign Language to work as extras. The movie, “Flash Before the Bang,” is inspired by a true story about an all-deaf high school track and field team trying to achieve victory at the 1986 Oregon State Track and Field Championship.
Cascades East doctor receives 2024 Family Physician of the Year Award
KLAMATH FALLS, OR — Wendy Warren, M.D. has been recognized as the 2024 Family Physician of the Year by the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Warren is the assistant professor and associate director of strategic development in the Department of Family Medicine at the Cascades East Family Medicine Residency Program.
Oregon port to pursue federal funds for intermodal terminal project
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, in collaboration with North Point Development, is seeking three federal grants to advance the port's Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) project. The PCIP project encompasses three components: the deepening and widening of the Coos Bay Federal Navigation Channel; system-wide upgrades to the Coos...
Roseburg hospital, medical group eliminate 18 jobs while restructuring the health system
Over the next month, Roseburg’s CHI Mercy Health and Centennial Medical Group will eliminate 18 jobs, primarily in leadership support. It’s been described as restructuring. In a statement to KLCC, Mercy Health CEO and President Russell Woolley cited financial pressures and health system workforce challenges as reasons for...
Oregon-filmed ‘Twilight’ and trivia are part of ‘Blockbuster Weekend’ at Portland theater
The July Fourth holiday weekend is getting the blockbuster treatment at the Tomorrow Theater, the Southeast Portland outpost of the Portland Art Museum’s PAM CUT: Center for an Untold Tomorrow. Among the movies being screened are a pair of Oregon-filmed hits. Following the Friday, July 5, screening of “The...
Asante drug-diversion survivor with kidney disease talks about health challenges
When Canyonville resident Bronson Pickett sustained life-threatening injuries in a rollover crash last June, doctors reassured his family that his recovery wouldn’t be hindered by the kidney disease he’d managed to live with since 2006. Now one of 44 victims named in a criminal drug-diversion case against former...
Defeat Finally Comes to the Prune Packers
With their first road trip of the 2024 season, the Healdsburg Prune Packers found out what it was like to lose. Twice. Carrying an 18-0 record into their June 27 game at Harry David Field in Medford, Oregon, the Pack’s luck finally ran out. The home-team Rogues, who had been defeated by the Packers the previous five games, including two on their own home field, had at last had enough.
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