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Smoky conditions come into Treasure Valley, impacting air quality
BOISE, Idaho — With two large fires burning in eastern Oregon, the impacts are being felt heavily in the Treasure Valley. Between the Cow Valley Fire and the Durkee Fire, more than 200,000 acres have been burned in the Malheur Reservoir area in Oregon. For some in Idaho, they...
Thousands of Oregon households may be eligible for $120 per child for summer groceries
During summer months, many families lose access to school food programs that are essential to their budget. However, some 30,000 children may be eligible for extra food assistance over the summer break, the state says. To be eligible for “Summer EBT,” children must:. Attend a school participating in...
Woman exits Oregon prison 21 months late after state corrections agency ‘really screwed up’
In April, Bridget McDermott was a prisoner at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and expected to spend another six months there before her release, which the corrections agency projected for Oct. 4. But the prison’s calculation was wrong. She spent an extra 21 months in Oregon’s women’s prison when she should have been free, after serving […] The post Woman exits Oregon prison 21 months late after state corrections agency ‘really screwed up’ appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Oregon is first state to join free filing option for federal taxes
When Oregonians file their federal taxes next year, they’ll have a new free option. According to a release from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service, Oregon is the first state to join the IRS Direct File software program, which allows people to file their taxes for free. The program was pilot tested in 12 states – Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. ...
Oregon Parks and Recreation seeks public comment for camping rate range increases
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is considering rate range increases for camping and facility fees for the public and is seeking comment on the proposed changes. The rate increases are necessary due to increased utility costs, operations, maintenance needs and inflation, OPRD said in a news release. The rate range increases would not increase fees automatically. The range gives flexibility to adjust the fees within the range over time and avoids large increases all at once, OPRD said.
Five on 5 – Sheila Clough – CEO, Mercy Flights
On tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by CEO of Mercy Flights Sheila Clough to discuss their anniversary and plans for the future. The Five on 5 interview series is sponsored by AARP Oregon. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.
Mountainside's Brayden Boe is transferring to Arizona's Dream City Christian School
In what’s become an ongoing trend in the state of Oregon, one of the area’s best boys high school basketball players is leaving to finish his career elsewhere. Mountainside High School’s senior Brayden Boe announced on Monday, July 22, via social media, that he’s transferring to Dream City Christian School in Glendale, Arizona. Boe is one of Oregon’s highest rated high school recruits and was expected to lead a Mavericks...
Oregon State, Washington State are testing Mountain West's patience with Pac-12 drama
And then there were two... It was always going to be the Pacific Northwest Step Brothers figuring out where they can sit in the new world of college athletics. Oh, no doubt about it, Oregon State and Washington State have great fans and strong athletic departments in their own rights. The problem is neither brand offers anything that moves the needle in the latest waves of conference realignment.
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