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Oregon's Coastal Ports: Pillars of our tourism ecosystem
On the Oregon Coast, ports are the heartbeat of our economy. The ocean is our greatest natural resource, supporting both the fishing and tourism industries. Ports serve as entry points to the water, centers of community activity, access points for locally caught seafood, and more. The seafood and tourism industries utilize these shared spaces to nourish communities and stimulate the local economy, while providing launch points for recreational activities that attract families year after year. The 2023 Oregon Coastal Ports: A Biennial Snapshot report, funded...
Oregon college launches remote program to address shortage of school psychologists in rural communities
Portland based higher education institution Lewis & Clark will launch a hybrid option within its school psychology program this fall aimed at training rural Oregonians to work as mental health professionals in their local schools. The private liberal arts college currently offers one of two graduate programs for school psychology...
17 deaths in Oregon now considered heat-related
At least one more person has died in Oregon’s July heat wave, bringing the number of suspected heat-related deaths to 17 across seven counties, public health officials said Monday. The latest reported death was that of an 81-year-old man who died in Sherwood on Saturday, according to Washington County’s...
Tribal leaders on the coast call for action to return sea otters to Oregon
Leaders of two federally recognized Oregon coastal Indian tribes have called upon U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to “take all appropriate actions” to direct the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to return sea otters — known to tribal ancestors as Xulh-t’ush, Giye’we, or Ela-ke’ — to the Oregon coast within the next five years. The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (CTSI) have sent letters to Haaland. In the letters, Bradley...
Seven Feathers Casino Goes All-In With Douglas County Dirtrack to Present the Showdown on the River Kubota High Limit Racing Event
Mooresville, N.C. (July 15, 2024) — Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville, Oregon is a top 20 Pacific Northwest property and is one of the fastest growing destination resorts in the region. It seems like the perfect partner to the fastest growing dirt track series in the country. Seven...
US Rep. Schiff warns of big Democratic losses with Biden atop ticket-NYT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, a California Democrat who is running for the Senate, warned donors in a private meeting that his party was likely to suffer major losses if President Joe Biden continued his reelection campaign, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing two unnamed sources.
Stabbin' Wagon director steps down but says harm reduction group will continue services
Melissa Jones started Stabbin’ Wagon, a mobile service that provides things like clean needles and overdose medication to drug users, in 2020. The organization's goal is to reduce some risks of drug use like the spread of disease. In 2021, the group received nearly $600,000 dollars in state funding provided by Oregon’s Measure 110.
Jed Meese leaves behind a legacy of philanthropy and service
Drug pioneer became major supporter of SOU, OSF, Ashland hospital and many other community institutions. Jed D. Meese was known in the Rogue Valley for the many millions he and his family donated for the betterment of the community. However, friends and associates say the true measure of the man...
Ex-Roseburg standout Zack Mandera hired to lead Glide Wildcats football
Roseburg High School graduate Zack Mandera has been hired as the head coach of the Glide Wildcats football team. This will be Mandera’s first job as a head coach. He broke into the coaching ranks last fall on the sidelines of his alma mater, serving as defensive coordinator for the Indians.
Red Flag Warning for Yakima & Lower Columbia Basin
YAKIMA- A red flag warning was issued for lower Columbia basin of Oregon, Kittitas valley, lower Columbia basin, Yakama alpine district, east Washington and the south central cascade mountains on July 16th. The red flag warning remains in effect from 11 pm July 16th to 5 pm PDT Wednesday, July...
Rickner sentenced for matricide and related felonies
Convicted murderer Matthew Earl Rickner, 30, was sentenced a total of 60 years, six months for matricide, the shooting of Phyllis Rickner, his mother, last December 29. Rickner was given the maximum sentence of 40 years to Life for Count 1, violation of Penal Code 187 by Superior Court Judge Darren McElfresh. The judge further ordered an enhancement of additional 20 years plus six months on several related felonies. All sentences will run consecutively. ...
Second Drowning in Less than Two Weeks at Lobster Creek
Oregon State Police radio traffic regarding a drowning at the Lobster Creek gravel bar area for the second time in less than two weeks, was overheard early Sunday afternoon, July 14th, by the Curry County Sheriff’s Dispatch and patrol deputies, Gold Beach Fire Department and Cal Ore Life Flight were dispatched nine miles east of Gold Beach just after 1:30pm.
Southwestern seeks community input on its Master Facilities Plan
BROOKINGS, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites residents of the college district to learn about and offer comments on the mid-cycle update to the College’s master facilities plan 2020-30. Southwestern is hosting an open house from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings.
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