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North Bend Police to use new tech for patrols, funded by federal grant
NORTH BEND, Ore. — The North Bend Police Department is set to be the first police department in Oregon to have all of their patrol cars outfitted with License Plate Readers (LPR) and the funds came from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant . The North Bend...
Former Ashlander exorcises demons of abuse in a memoir
Claudia Chotzen has lived in several places, but she also lived for a time outside of her own body. That's how she describes the way she coped with sexual abuse in her childhood. It was a deep, dark family secret, one Chotzen brings into the light in her book The...
Redwood Parks Conservancy announces Redwood Corps Program
Redwood Parks Conservancy, the official non-profit partner of Redwood National and State Parks, is proud to announce the launch of the Redwood Corps program. This new initiative offers a unique, paid opportunity for individuals seeking hands-on experience in conservation and land management. The Redwood Corps program focuses on revitalizing trails and protecting the majestic redwoods from harmful invasive species within Redwood National and State Parks and Six Rivers National Forest. Crew members will serve full time, earning $18 per hour while working 40 hours per...
Revived Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort reopens this week after major $13.1 million updates and renovation project
After many months of critical infrastructure updates and expansive renovations, Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort announced Monday that it will open to the public on Thursday, with online booking for overnight stays and limited day-use operations starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The post Revived Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort reopens this week after major $13.1 million updates and renovation project appeared first on KTVZ.
Young Oregon firefighter dies after routine fitness test
LAKEVIEW, Ore. — A 27-year-old wildland firefighter died following a Work Capacity Test (WCT) in Bly, Ore., last week, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced. According to the USFS with the Fremont-Winema National Forest, they say Daniel Foly, 27, collapsed after successfully completing WCT on July 9. The Forest...
Oregon woman who made online threats to harm co-workers and posted racist messages gets time-served sentence
A Cottage Grove woman who made online threats to harm Black people, Jewish people and her co-workers and promised to “go out in a blaze of glory” while amassing a cache of guns and ammunition will spend another two weeks in custody before her release on intense supervision.
Family of the murdered couple addresses the court during the defendants’ sentencing
The families of Malinda Moore, 28, and Brent Roscoe, 36, finally had the opportunity to confront the two women responsible for the murders, 18 months after the tragic incident occurred. As Riley Franke and Camryn Chase awaited their sentencing, the Lucas County Common Pleas courtroom was filled with fourteen members...
Intel boosts employees’ child care benefits
Intel says it will expand the range of child care benefits it offers employees, a shift that could affect thousands of workers at the state’s largest corporate employer and set a standard for other Oregon companies competing for workers. At an event last week, Intel said the value of...
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