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The Reconstruction of the Interstate-5 Bridge Linking Oregon to Washington is a Step Closer
The reconstruction of the aging Interstate 5 Bridge that links Oregon with Washington is one step closer to realization following a $1.5 billion allocation from the U.S. Transportation Department’s fund for major bridge projects. This brings total federal funding to $2.1 billion, while Oregon and Washington have pledged to...
Questions remain as Oregon patients receive notice of HIV, hepatitis exposure
Thousands of hospital patients in Oregon are being notified of potential exposure to life-threatening illnesses by a former anesthesiologist, with the potential for infection being low, and the hospitals are committing to a thorough review of the issue.
Sport mussel Harvesting opens on the North Coast
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish opening. Levels of the marine biotoxin Paralytic Shellfish Poison continues to test below the closure limit in clams and mussels. Sport harvest of mussels is now open from the Washington border to Cape Lookout as levels of the marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish poison have fallen below the closure limit. Mussel harvest remains closed for paralytic shellfish poison from Cape Lookout to the north jetty of Coos Bay, and...
Two ways to reduce childhood hunger in Oregon this summer
The Summer Food Service Program offers free, nutritious meals at sites all over the state and the Summer EBT program provides $120 per eligible child for groceries. Nearly 30 million children participate in USDA’s school breakfast and lunch programs on an average school day. When school is out for the summer, kids lose access to these healthy meals, but they still need nutritious food to grow healthy and strong. This year, there are now two programs in Oregon that will improve access until school starts...
Secured five-year commitment to state’s western wildfire response
A new agreement is in place designed to help manage wildfire protection in forests surrounding Cottage Grove and throughout western Oregon. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), and Forest Protective Agencies (FPAs) have reached a renewed five-year commitment to the Western Oregon Operating Plan (WOOP).
Kernutt Stokes Announces Ten Promotions
Kernutt Stokes, an Oregon-based accounting firm with four offices in the state, is pleased to announce its latest employee promotions: Nick Vitale, CPA, to director of Virtual Accounting; Claire Pahlmeyer, CPA, CIA, and Lita Mylenek, CPA, to managers; and Sam Cleary, CPA, Kim Dowe, CPA, Seth Hescock, Amy Johnson, CPA, and Aaron Kromer to senior associates; and Amity Carberry and Valerie White to Virtual Accounting senior associates.
Wildfire in Idaho damages power lines, Jordan Valley faces potential outages
JORDAN VALLEY, Oregon (CBS2) — Malheur County Sheriff's Office says the Idaho Power transmission lines leading to Jordan Valley are damaged due to a wildland fire in Idaho. Jordan Valley and some surrounding areas may be without power for an undetermined period. Idaho Power crews must locate and repair...
Falls Fire Update for July 12, 2024
HARNEY COUNTY(Released by the U.S. Forest Service)-The Falls Fire started on July 10, 2024, and is located 25 miles northwest of Burns, Oregon, on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District. It is currently estimated to be 1,200 acres in size. The fire was human-caused and remains under investigation. Pacific Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 8, led by Incident Commander Kevin Stock, took command of the incident at 6 a.m. today, July 12.
Wildfire season begins, Idaho air quality plummets
In the midst of wildfire season, Idaho’s been hit with a significant wildfire in a highly visited area. The Bench Lake fire, in Stanley and the Sawtooth National Forest, began on Thursday around noon and is 1 mile west of Redfish Lake. Southwest of that, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an orange air quality advisory of 103 for Ada and Canyon counties, meaning the air is unhealthy...
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