Harbor
LATEST NEWS
30,000 children in low-income Oregon families missing out on extra food benefits
Thousands of low-income Oregon families are leaving food money on the table this summer. The Department of Human Services said Monday, July 15, that families with 320,000 children have received extra food assistance for the summer but families with another 30,000 children who qualify need to apply. The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children, or Summer EBT, provides a one-time payment of $120 per child to help low-income families...
Rogue Community College proposes $60.3M bond on Nov. ballot
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. —Rogue Community College is proposing a $60 million bond for the November 2024 ballot. RCC’s Board of Education voted Tuesday to put a $60.3 million bond measure on the ballot in Jackson and Josephine counties. The bond aims to fund various projects across RCC campuses in both counties, enhancing resources and programs to better serve the community.
Osborne, Miller fastest in White Cedar Days Run
Jordan Osborne ran an impressive time of 41 minutes and 42 seconds in steamy conditions to win the 10-kilometer race in the annual White Cedar Days run in Powers over the holiday weekend. Luke Rector was second overall in 45:46, followed by female overall winner Emilie Martinez in 47:58. The other runners in the 10K race were Julien Temps (49:14), Jeremy Potter (49:14), Marie Richards (56:20) and Dan Robertson (1:02:07). The 5K winner was Cash Miller in 17:40. He was followed by Russell Crochetiere (24:40), Tryson Bradford (25:40) and overall female winner Tonya Lenser (25:47). Other participants were Brian Hane (26:36), Nora Rector (27:36), Grant Walding (28:32), Brianna Jantzer (32:14), Brystol Bushnell (33:46), Emili Shorb (36:08), Tiffany Hubbard (36:23), Maya Cole (36:59), Dusty Anne Richards (42:03) and Stephanie Hane (42:11).
City of Bend says Supreme Court ruling on Grants Pass homeless rules will have little effect for now; homeless also weigh in
The Supreme Court ruled in favor last month of the city of Grants Pass, in a landmark decision that gives cities and other local governments across the U.S. the ability to enforce citations in public areas for sleeping, providing more clarity and possible latitude in their handling of the growing homelessness crisis. The post City of Bend says Supreme Court ruling on Grants Pass homeless rules will have little effect for now; homeless also weigh in appeared first on KTVZ.
KWUA urges Bureau of Reclamation to take action on water concerns
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – In a letter to Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton, Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Klamath Water Users Association (KWUA) outlines several pressing threats to the region’s wildlife, agriculture, and overall ecosystem, urging Reclamation to implement necessary measures to prevent avoidable disasters. “We’re sounding...
The salmon diaries: Life before and after Klamath Dam removal
When salmon return from the ocean to the Klamath River after the world's largest dam removal project ends this fall, they will regain access to 400 miles of historical spawning habitat their species has been cut off from for more than a century. From the river to the lab, looking...
BLM plans ‘helicopter gather,’ removal of 760 horses in South Steens Herd Management Area in SE Oregon
HINES, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management announced tentative plans Tuesday to gather with use of a helicopter 760 "excess" wild horses within and immediately adjacent to the Souths Steens Herd Management Area in southeast Oregon. "The helicopter gather would begin around August 15, and BLM officials...
Oregonians should be aware of power companies’ potential safety measures
The Public Safety Power Shutoff is a little-used method meant to keep electrical equipment from sparking a wildfire, but it’s one Oregonians should prepare for. Pacific Power spokesperson Simon Gutierrez said such shutoffs are rare, and the company has only implemented it once in Oregon, in 2022. Utilities have to weigh the risks of cutting power for vital services such as communication and fueling, with the possible risks to lives and structures from a wildfire.
Feds award $1.5 billion toward replacement Interstate 5 bridge
Federal transportation officials on Friday awarded $1.5 billion toward a replacement for the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River. The grant, awarded from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s fund for major bridge projects, brings the total federal allocation to $2.1 billion, and could put the project within reach of its expected price tag — if bridge crossings are tolled to cover the remaining cost. Oregon and Washington have each pledged $1 billion in state funds.
Local high school student gains national recognition for his scooter skills
MEDFORD, Ore. – A local high school student is gaining national recognition for his scooter skills. Ashland High School senior-to-be Bodhi Sol has been riding his scooter for about 7 years. Last weekend he competed in the U.S. National Sport Scooter Competition in Utah. Sol placed first in the junior “Park division” and third in the “Street division”.
Three dead after crash in Curry County
CURRY COUNTY, Ore. -- A 36-year-old man from Sixes and two of his passengers died on Sunday after a crash in Curry County. According to a news release from Oregon State Police, the man -- James Franklin Mickelson -- crashed into a tree and the car caught on fire. "(Mickelson)...
Peter Courtney, Oregon’s longest-serving state lawmaker, dies at 81
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Peter Courtney, Oregon’s longest-serving lawmaker and a politician who was known for his bipartisanship and skills as a dealmaker, died Tuesday, officials said. He was 81. Courtney died of complications from cancer at his home in Salem, Gov. Tina Kotek said in a statement.
Award-winning Oregon chef Naomi Pomeroy drowns in river accident
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef who helped put Portland on the map as a culinary destination, has drowned in an inner tubing accident, authorities said. She was 49 years old. Pomeroy drowned Saturday evening in the Willamette River near Corvallis after the group she was tubing with got caught on an exposed snag in the water, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. Pomeroy was pulled under the water and trapped by a paddle board leash attached to her, Captain Chris Duffitt said. The group had tied their inner tubes and paddle board together. Authorities said they safely recovered the other two people on the shore and transported them to a boat launch. The sheriff’s office said it is still working to recover Pomeroy’s body. It searched the area using sonar, underwater cameras and drones but was unable to find it due to heavy debris.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.