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New 'pop-up dinner' series spotlights Salem's homegrown food
Seated below twinkling lights, patrons chat minutes after being introduced to each other. The clinking of silverware and glasses harmonize with exclamations of intrigue and "oh, that's so good!" Where is this lovely experience located? Just off Main Street in downtown Independence, inside Indy Commons' rentable restaurant space. But only...
New apartments open in Garibaldi
Residents are set to begin moving into the new Garibaldi Bayview Apartments at the east end of the city and seven lots prepared for home construction above the complex are on the market. The 3-acre project was shepherded by the development team of Paul Daniels and Ron Halter and marks the third complex they have partnered on in the city in the last decade. Friends since high school, the men...
Referee approves 80-townhouse land division
As expected, a referee has ruled for the City of Albany in two property owners’ appeal over a planned 80-lot subdivision in North Albany. Audrey Eldridge and Brad Dennis, both owners in North Albany, had challenged the city’s approval of Riverwood Crossing, a development of 80 townhouses along a new section of Laura Vista Drive south of Gibson Hill Road.
Cooling shelters opening up in Southern Oregon, Northern California
OREGON -- With the extreme heat starting on July 4, cooling shelters are opening across Southern Oregon. NewsWatch 12 has the details. Open from July 4 to July 7 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 324 West 6th St. Operated by ACCESS. Will provide water, restrooms, snacks and a...
Eighth inning meltdown leads to 11-10 Hops loss to visiting Eugene
A day removed from snapping their seven game losing streak, the Hops got right back in the losing saddle in a 11-10 loss to Eugene on Tuesday, July 4, at Hillsboro Stadium. The visiting Emeralds scored seven runs to erase a six-run deficit in the eighth inning, then plated a run in the top of the 10th inning after the Hops had tied it in the ninth for the one-run win. ...
Oregon follows in New York’s footsteps with massive healthcare expansion plan
The Oregon Health Authority is expanding Medicaid coverage to those who earn more than the federal limits. Currently, the state grants Medicaid for 1.4 million citizens who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level, but now the new OHP Bridge Plan will be expanded to benefits who earn up to 200% of the […]
Fourth of July fire safety for visiting the forest
Fourth of July screams camping, picnicking and enjoying the great outdoors — and a popular spot for all of the above is Mt. Hood National Forest. The other thing screaming is the heat. As weather ramps up and vegetation gets drier, it becomes crucial to practice fire safety. The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service urges the prevention of human-caused wildfires this holiday by suggesting safety tips as follows: ...
MEWA’s GED Success Stories
MEWA’s GED program offers a crucial lifeline for students who have fallen behind in credit. The GED (General Education Diploma) program started during World War II to help returning servicemen complete their high school education. Since the 1940s, the GED program has been essential for those unable to complete their high school diplomas to enter the workforce, go to community college, or get trade apprenticeships. MEWA’s GED program is especially...
Families, kids and critters had a roaring good time at the Oregon Zoo Member Appreciation Night
The Here is Oregon Community Connections team had a roaring good time at the Oregon Zoo Member Appreciation Night. Zoo Members enjoyed back-to-back Zookeeper Talks, raffle prizes drawn at the amphitheater, discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise and live entertainment. The Here is Oregon photo booth was lucky enough to...
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Huskers wrap up U.S. Olympic Trials
EUGENE, OR - Nine current Nebraska track and field athletes competed at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials June 21-30 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. On the first day of competition, Dash Simon qualified for the javelin final with a 248-6 in the prelim. From Walla Walla, Wash., Sirmon placed fourth in the final with a distance of 252-0. Kevin Shubert placed 21st in the shot put with a 61-5 1/2 and Ashley McElmurry went 42-7 in the triple jump to place 16th.
Emeralds Drop Series Opener Against Hillsboro
Hillsboro, OR — The Ems dropped game 1 against the Hillsboro Hops by a final score of 4-3. The Ems trailed the entire game and their comeback attempt fell just short as they dropped the series opener. They’ll look to even up the series tomorrow. The Hops got...
Falcons Outpaced by Challengers in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore – The Klamath Falls Falcons (1-3; 7-14) lost both legs of an Area 4 doubleheader against the Eugene Challengers (8-2; 20-6) on Monday night. Here is how each game went. GAME 1: EUGENE 12, KLAMATH FALLS 2. The Challengers scored five runs in the first inning helped...
Hops Top Ems; OSU Gymnast Makes Olympic Team
The Hillsboro Hops outscored the Eugene Emeralds last night in game one of the 6 game series in Hillsboro. The Hops led the game through 7 innings with a 4-1 score. The Emeralds attempted to mount a comeback in the top of the eighth inning when Bryce Eldridge hit a line drive single scoring Jonah Cox. But the inning ended on a strike out followed by a fly out. Final 4-3 Hops. The series continues this evening at 7:05.
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