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Oregon Department of Forestry hires two new specialists in battle with beetles
The battle against invasive beetles has gained two new champions. The Oregon Department of Forestry hired two support specialists to aid communities in responding to the infamous emerald ash borer, which are spreading across the state and pose a devastating threat to native ash trees. The hope is Matt Mills and Kat Bethea will help mitigate the threat the green beetles pose. ...
Oregon lawmakers urge Biden to invest in affordable housing after Grants Pass decision
After the U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing the City of Grants Pass to enforce a camping ban, two Oregon lawmakers are leading an effort urging the Biden administration to invest in affordable housing to address homelessness.
Readers Respond: “Phones are a distraction in the classroom”
Your Oregon News asked readers whether phones should be allowed at schools. Many readers said phones are distracting in schools; others said kids need them for safety in case of an emergency like a school shooting or anxiety attack. Some readers pointed to cell phones as factor in kids' mental health. Nearly 60% of respondents said cell phones should not be allowed in schools at all. About 31% said there should be limited cell phone use allowed. About 7% said phones should be allowed everywhere...
Oregon’s LGBTQ Hate Crimes Surge During Pride Month
Law enforcement officials are treating the act of vandalism as a potential hate crime. This week in Newberg, Oregon, a Pride flag was shot with a pellet gun shortly after being displayed in the window of a local library. Investigation Is Ongoing. Police have chimed in to say that they...
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...
Stars talk about Oregon-set NBC comedy, ‘St. Denis Medical,’ and the town where it takes place
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – The upcoming NBC series, “St. Denis Medical,” is the latest example of the so-called “mockumentary” format, popularized in such classic series as “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” and, more recently, “Abbott Elementary.”. “St. Denis Medical” is set...
Revived Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort reopens this week after major $13.1 million updates and renovation project
After many months of critical infrastructure updates and expansive renovations, Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort announced Monday that it will open to the public on Thursday, with online booking for overnight stays and limited day-use operations starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The post Revived Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort reopens this week after major $13.1 million updates and renovation project appeared first on KTVZ.
Thunderstorms move across C.O.; crews tackle eight small lightning-sparked fires, watch for signs of more starts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Thunderstorms that rumbled northward into Central Oregon Tuesday evening had firefighters responding to stop eight small lightning-sparked blazes, while trees were downed in Crook County, officials and weather spotters said. Three of the new fires, incidents 424, 426 and 427, were north of Davis Lake, each...
Moore Park playground redesign complete in Klamath Falls
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A new playground is officially ready for fun in Klamath Falls. The community worked together to fundraise and create a new playground for the 18,000-square-foot Moore Park. The goal was to make the park ADA accessible and show off the area’s rich cultural history, while...
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