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Oregon paid his companies $70 million. Personal tax, business debts are piling up
The head of an Oregon-based real estate enterprise that’s received more than $70 million in taxpayer funding to house or feed wildfire survivors, asylum seekers and others is one of the state’s largest tax delinquents. Sean Keys, founder of real estate investment company Fortify Holdings, is delinquent on...
‘An existential moment’ as Oregon’s public schools struggle with budget shortfalls
In a big, bright conference room in Medford’s Oakdale Middle School in May, residents, teachers and parents gathered to talk about the Medford School District's proposed 2024-25 school budget. Many were upset. “The one constant in my time at [Medford School District] has been a decrease in the services...
Rogue Valley Times takes top honors at ONPA Better Newspaper Contest
The Rogue Valley Times' inaugural year of serving Southern Oregon netted the publication dozens of honors at the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association's 2024 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards, announced Thursday night at the ONPA Annual Convention at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, included first place in the General Excellence category...
Chief Joseph Days brings four days of rodeo
JOSEPH — Chief Joseph Days, the weeklong celebration of rodeo in Joseph, is built around its four nights of Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association action. But the 78th annual edition of the event, which began July 23, has other activities scattered through the week, including music, dances, two parades, a walk to raise money for mammograms, a Nez Perce friendship feast, and its Buckaroo Rodeo, an event for children and adults with special needs.
Washington State Serial Killer Hexed Jailers…And It Worked!
A Convicted Serial Killer In Washington State Put A Hex On His Captors. One of the most unusual urban legends from Washington State that'll shock you is a serial killer who hexed his jailers...and it worked!. Real? Washington State Urban Legend On The Jake Bird Hex Curse Might Be... Talk...
Salem Police to review community violence, body worn cameras at City Council meeting
Salem Police Department leaders will deliver a mid-year update on several key department programs and reports to Salem City Council Monday. The presentation will provide updates on the city's body-worn camera program, Community Violence Reduction Initiative, policy updates and the 2023 Use of Force and Vehicular Pursuits Annual Report. The...
Housing Bureau Expects to Exceed Unit Goals With 2016′s Bond Cash
Housing is usually a gloomy subject in Portland. Here’s some good news. Using a $258.4 million bond passed by voters in 2016, the Portland Housing Bureau says it’s on track to complete 1,859 units in 15 projects, beating its goal of 1,300, according to a report for 2023 presented to the City Council this week by Commissioner Carmen Rubio.
Ranking the 5 worst Blazers starters of the Damian Lillard era
The No. 6 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, Weber State point guard Damian Lillard hit the ground running with the Portland Trail Blazers, starting all 82 games and winning Rookie of the Year honors. Lillard had 11 highly productive seasons in Portland, resulting in a spot on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He's arguably the best to ever wear a Blazers jersey as the franchise's leading scorer, with 19,376 points accumulated throughout those 11 years.
Colton Corner: New high school principal has arrived
Dr. Shane Bassett, Colton School District’s new high school principal, was in the district last week. He toured the high school, met the school’s administrative staff, and had informative discussions with teachers. According to his bio, Dr. Bassett has 27 years of experience in education as a teacher, principal and K-12 director of federal programs. He has a positive track record of success with implementing comprehensive and continuous school improvement plans. ...
Scientists on the verge of breakthrough in single-shot lifetime flu vaccine to combat future pandemics
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) are on the verge of creating a single-shot vaccine that could not only protect against the flu but also offer resistance to future mutations of the virus. This potential all-in-one, lifetime vaccine might become available within five years, according to OHSU researchers.
Estacada, Sandy farmers markets experience a season of growth
The communities of Estacada and Sandy have both in recent years been on the list of quickly growing cities to watch. So it only makes sense that with their population growth, their farmers markets grow with them. This season, both markets have experienced an influx of vendors, creating more variety of goods for shoppers. “The Estacada Farmer’s Market is experiencing its best year since before the COVID-19 pandemic shut it...
I-84 closed from Baker City to Ontario due to Durkee Fire
BAKER/MALHUER COUNTIES – ODOT reports that I-84 is closed to all traffic between Baker City (Exit 302) and Ontario (Exit 374) due to a wildfire south of Durkee, near milepost 330. Delay your travel or use alternate routes, stay on main highways. Closure is expected to last through the night. Crews will evaluate the situation in the morning. Go to TripCheck.com for updates. More Info Here.
Kotek proposes changing State School Fund calculations: Eugene/Springfield districts react
Gov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday released a proposal to increase the State School Fund’s current service level estimate for the 2025-27 biennium by $515 million. The State School Fund provides the majority of funding for K-12 public schools. In 2023, the state budgeted $10.2 billion for Oregon schools. The current service level is the state’s...
McMinnville Police Respond to Fatal Crash Involving Motorcyclist and Pickup
McMinnville, OR. – Official Release: On 7/20/2024 at about 1:05 PM, Officers from the McMinnville Police Department and personnel from the McMinnville Fire District, responded to 911 calls reporting a serious injury motor vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist and a pickup truck. The initial investigation indicates that Cooper D....
Whisky Creek Fire remains at 10.5 acres; human activity blamed, investigation ongoing
CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. (KATU) — Officials say the Whisky Creek Fire burning in the Mt. Hood National Forest, near the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, remains at 10.5 acres Sunday afternoon. The fire is located about five miles southeast of Cascade Locks and was first reported Saturday morning.
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