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Oregon’s transportation system is due for an overhaul next year. Here’s what you need to know
Oregon’s highway officials say they’re tapped out — and that’s about to mean big problems from metro Portland to Madras to Medford. As inflation has sent road costs soaring in recent years, gas taxes are sputtering like an overworked Geo Metro. The funding pinch has grown so troublesome that the Oregon Department of Transportation warned last winter it couldn’t even plow mountain passes reliably without an emergency infusion of cash.
Oregon Health Authority needs more language and behavioral health services, report says
The Oregon Health Authority needs to step up efforts to provide health care for Oregonians who speak different languages and to expand access to behavioral health care treatment, a new state report found. The report, released the week of July 15 by the authority’s Ombuds Program, scrutinizes shortcomings in the state’s Medicaid program, which provides medical, dental and behavioral health care for low-income Oregonians. It found that people who speak a language other than English can struggle to access services, especially when providers lack staff...
Boaters reminded of duties after an incident
The Oregon State Marine Board wants to remind boaters that it’s state law to help and render aid in cases where another boat is swamped, capsizes or is involved in another incident with property damage or personal injury. It’s also about being a “good neighbor” on the water. Failure to fulfill the duties of the boat operator (ORS 830.475) could result in a Class A misdemeanor citation. In cases where the boat operator leaves the scene of a boat accident where there is personal injury...
Idaho State Board Approves Last of Nearly 29,000 Empowering Parents Grants
The Idaho State Board of Education has approved the last of the funds for Empowering Parents grants for the recently concluded state fiscal year, meaning Odyssey, the program administrator, is now processing the final batch of eligible grants. Under the program, eligible families had access to $1,000 per eligible student...
Boise man set to join new season of BIG BROTHER in two-part premiere this week
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — BIG BROTHER announced today the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the BIG BROTHER house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest. The season 26 special two-night premiere event airs Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.*
Oregon’s transportation system is due for an overhaul next year. But no one is sure what to do
Oregon’s highway officials say they’re tapped out — and that’s about to mean big problems from Portland to Madras to Medford. As inflation has sent road costs soaring in recent years, gas taxes are sputtering like an overworked Geo Metro. The funding pinch has grown so troublesome that the Oregon Department of Transportation warned last winter it couldn’t even plow mountain passes reliably without an emergency infusion of cash.
Group Seeks Meeting With Oregon Governor on Making Eastern Counties Part of Idaho
OREGON - Leaders of the "Greater Idaho" movement are asking Oregon Governor Tina Kotek to sit down with them and talk about next steps for the 13 counties in eastern Oregon who have passed measures supporting a move of the Oregon/Idaho border. According to a press release, the organization has...
Baker County heat wave to persist through Miners Jubilee, with more records in jeopardy
Baker County’s record-breaking heat wave probably isn’t finished. The heat definitely will continue. And it’s likely that more records will fall before the weather pattern shifts and brings relief from the torrid conditions that have dominated since July 5. The temperature has topped 100 degrees on four days at the Baker City Airport, the most ever for July at the airport, where temperature ...
Burns Interagency Fire Zone danger rating increases
HARNEY COUNTY(Released by Burns Interagency Fire Zone)-Effective immediately, all of Burns Interagency Fire Zone is moving to a fire danger rating of EXTREME and Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) IV (4). This includes public lands managed by Burns District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Emigrant Creek Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest.
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