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Oregon using non-competitive funding process to build affordable homes
(The Center Square) - The Oregon Housing and Community Services recently used a non-competitive process to award $10 million to create 63 affordable homes in the Oregon Coast and Metro region. Oregon Centralized Application is the state's new non-competitive process. OHCS created ORCA earlier this year as a replacement for the traditional individual Notices of Funding Availability, something which OHCS said will create a "more efficient and equitable system," in...
Seasons of smoke: As research probes long-term impacts, here's how to ease exposure
Summer in the West is becoming a season of house arrest, as smoke from wildfires chokes the skies and experts say the best way to avoid it is to stay indoors. In 2020, wildfires in Oregon created some of the worst air quality in the nation. Last year was a milder wildfire season. But this summer, the smoke is back — earlier and thicker, focusing fresh attention about what impact it has for the ...
Idaho’s Winter Forecast This Year & The Highest Chance For Snow
Winter is coming, and if you're in Idaho or the Pacific Northwest, you might be curious about what to expect. Let's break down the Farmers' Almanac winter forecast in a way that's easy to digest. First, Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, including Washington and Oregon, are in for some mixed...
Oregon governor’s panel makes hundreds of recommendations to reform Coffee Creek prison
Oregon Department of Corrections officials have received hundreds of ideas from a governor-appointed panel for reforming the state’s only women’s prison and better protecting women against trauma, sexual abuse and misconduct. The recommendations would make administrators more accountable for Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, which houses about 900 female inmates, and seek a change in culture at the prison in Wilsonville. They also would increase oversight of allegations of sexual assault and strip searches and expand behavioral health programs, records obtained by the Capital Chronicle show. ...
La Grande man who attempted suicide on construction crane in 2023 arrested for rape
LA GRANDE — A La Grande man who attempted to take his own life by jumping off a construction crane at Grande Ronde Hospital in July of 2023 is now accused of raping a teen. 22-year-old Walker Adam Hackett was arrested by La Grande Police on Monday, August 13 on charges of first-degree rape, first-degree sex abuse, second-degree sex abuse, sexual misconduct, and endangering the welfare of a minor, among other charges.
Oregon governor’s panel makes hundreds of recommendations to reform Coffee Creek prison
Oregon Department of Corrections officials have received hundreds of ideas from a governor-appointed panel for reforming the state’s only women’s prison and better protecting women against trauma, sexual abuse and misconduct. The recommendations would make administrators more accountable for Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, which houses about 900 female inmates, and seek a change in culture at the prison in Wilsonville. They also would increase oversight of allegations of sexual assault and strip searches and expand behavioral health programs, records obtained by the Capital Chronicle show. ...
Majority of City Council Favor Changes to Mobile Food Vendor Rules
The Hermiston City Council came to a general consensus Monday night on amending the rules governing mobile food vendors and will take action on the proposed changes at its Aug. 26 meeting. The council is revisiting the mobile vending rules after hearing from prospective vendors about the difficulty of getting...
U.S., Canada officials to study impact of coal mining in North Idaho’s Kootenai River
Officials from the U.S. and Canada are taking steps to address concerns from Native American tribes and environmental groups in Idaho who have pushed for years to strengthen regulations on water contamination in the Kootenai River. The International Joint Commission, which is made up of U.S. and Canadian officials, is accepting public comment until Aug. […]
Smoky sunshine today with another chance of thunderstorms on Thursday
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Yesterday's weak front cleaned up our air quality yesterday. Unfortunately, the smoke will likely return today. Look for sunny and hazy conditions with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Another trough of low pressure is expected to arrive on Thursday. This trough will...
Irrigon Jr./Sr. High School gets a temporary fix
IRRIGON – As part of the Morrow County School District’s regular maintenance budget, Irrigon Jr./Sr. High School was receiving some upgrades to its HVAC system. When the work began, a problem was found as workers removed a drop ceiling. Some of the original ceiling and drywall areas that...
Quick Takes: Aug. 14, 2024
FOSSIL — The final Fossil Fridays of the 2024 season will be held in downtown Fossil. The event features an artisan market, kids games, museum tours and a beer garden on Friday, Aug. 16, 4-8 p.m. In addition, local businesses will offer special deals. Also, live music tunes up from 6-8 p.m. with Deep Roots Revival.
Morrow County Fair celebrates traditions Aug. 14-17
HEPPNER — The Morrow County Fair provides a gathering place to celebrate the talents and hard work of the residents living in its communities. With the theme, “Admiration for Generations,” the fair is Aug. 14-17 (opens at 9 a.m.; 11 a.m. on Saturday) at the Morrow County Fairgrounds, 74473 Highway 74. Gate admission is free.
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