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'We need young talent': Construction industry courts Oregon Gen Z workers with summer internship opportunities
TIGARD, Oregon — The construction industry is making a push to attract Gen Z workers, as studies show a significant portion of industry workers could retire by 2031. Taylor Morrison, a homebuilding and developing company, is hoping to bridge the gap by connecting young people with paid summer internship opportunities.
FIDO-Friday's Oregon Dog Rescue Featured Shelter Dog-BUDDY
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!
Feds pay less than $1 an acre to Oregon counties in lieu of taxes
(The Center Square) - Oregon will get $30.1 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes funding from the federal government this year. Since local governments cannot tax federal lands, the federal government provides them with PILT payments to help cover costs associated with maintaining federal land. “Public lands are a treasure in rural Oregon, but they must not prevent communities from having the resources they need to pay for quality...
Soon! This Is The Massive Food Company Announces Closure of Oregon Plant
WFCN – Well Done! According to sources, a large food manufacturer is currently closing a plant in Oregon, which would result in the loss of more than 330 jobs. According to Campbell Soup, two plants will close and one will go smaller. In an effort to increase the competitiveness...
Oregon authors dive into the mental health crisis in women's sports in new book
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Two local female authors are sounding the alarm on the mental health crisis in women’s sports in their newly published book "The Price She Pays." "You know, it really came out [of] such a love and passion for women in sports," said co-author and licensed therapist Tiffany Brown.
MAGA tilt in southern Oregon may not be tightly locked down
Conservative southern Oregon, often an afterthought for many other Oregonians, may be the most politically dynamic large area in Oregon. Few other areas show as much potential for political change. Consider a couple of large Medford-area events just a few miles apart and on the same day, June 22. The Jackson County Fairgrounds was dominated […] The post MAGA tilt in southern Oregon may not be tightly locked down appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Oregon newest state to join new IRS free tax program for 2025
OREGON – Oregon is going all in on the IRS’ new free tax program to allow taxpayers to file directly with the service. The IRS tested Direct File as a pilot program in 12 states last tax season, including California. The program aims to cut out the need...
July 3-4 fireworks may be fun, but the July 5 hangover leaves biggest beach headache of year
The spectacle of bombs bursting in air is a staple of Fourth of July fireworks celebrations across the country, and this year will be no exception. Along Oregon’s coast alone, no fewer than a dozen nighttime aerial displays will thrill and awe tens of thousands of residents and visitors, many of whom also bring their own displays to launch into the air.
Advocates seek limits on corporate control of medical clinics
Rep. Ben Bowman of Tigard says he is optimistic that state lawmakers will succeed next year in reinforcing Oregon’s limits on corporate ownership of medical practices, after his bill cleared the House but died in the Senate this year. Bowman said that a work group already has met three times to discuss various aspects of a new bill for the 2025 session, which opens Jan. 13. “We’ve had over a...
Smoke from Upper Applegate Fire impacting air quality in the Rogue Valley Saturday morning
MEDFORD, Ore. — Hazy skies and the smell of smoke is impacting parts of the Rogue Valley Saturday morning due to smoke from the Upper Applegate Fire. Air quality is moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups from Medford down through Ashland and west to Jacksonville. Air quality is good on the north end of the valley including Central Point and Eagle Point.
Protecting Yourself from Heat Stroke During the Heatwave in Grants Pass
Grants Pass, OR – With temperatures expected to soar above 100°F next week, residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves from the dangerous effects of heat stroke. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to serious health complications, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which can be fatal if not promptly treated. Here’s how you can stay safe and cool during the upcoming heatwave.
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