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Slow population growth, early retirements impact in Oregon
A new report from the Oregon Employment Department illustrates the impact of slow population growth and increasing retirements in the state. The youngest members of the large Baby Boom Generation, born between 1946 and 1964, turn 60 years old in 2024. Workers in this age group have been, and are expected to continue, shifting into retirement and taking their skills and experience with them. ...
Feds grant Oregon counties $30 million for their tax-exempt federal land
The federal government has awarded more than $30 million to Oregon counties in compensation for serving tax-exempt federal land within their borders. The U.S. Department of the Interior distributed the money last month as part of its Payments in Lieu of Taxes program, which compensates counties for money they spend on roads, police and other […] The post Feds grant Oregon counties $30 million for their tax-exempt federal land appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Summer EBT is available for a limited time, thousands of families may be eligible but must apply
Having enough to eat is crucial for good health and well-being. Yet hunger is a persistent problem across the country and here in Oregon. Feeding America reports that 1 in 6 children in Oregon face hunger. To help children get the food they need to thrive, the Oregon State Legislature approved the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to offer Summer EBT this year. With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS),...
Paddle Out to honor Oregon surfers
The third annual Oregon Paddle Out to honor all Oregon surfers who have passed will be Saturday, July 20th at the Agate Beach Cove. There will be an all-day beach party with multiple events this year to celebrate the 60th year of surfing at Agate Beach. The Oregon Paddle Out (OPO) board members are organizing all the events with help from Ossies Surf Shop and Pura Vida Surf shop. A Retro Surf Demo is scheduled for 11:00 AM at Agate Beach Cove. Longboards from six...
Oregon's iconic Ka-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort celebrates grand reopening this week
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. — After extensive renovations and hard work, the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort is reopening this week and Warm Springs - and visitors can finally experience the hot springs, swimming pool, authentic cultural experiences, Tribal food cart, and more!. The original iteration of the famous Warm Springs resort shuttered...
VA secretary: Making progress on better care for vets
Veterans' Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough says his agency is making progress on reducing the rate of veterans’ suicides and improving care for veterans. But speaking with reporters after a keynote address at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, McDonough said the more than 2,400 mental health professionals and veterans’ service advocates acknowledge there’s more to be done. “It is not a mistake that we are doing this conference in Oregon,”...
Oregon officials issue paddleboard safety warnings
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - As paddle boarding has become a popular activity for many in the Portland area, the Oregon State Marine Board is urging individuals to ensure their boards are equipped with the proper equipment. Leashes are typically attached to paddleboards to keep your board within reach in the...
Oregon man ‘scared’ after learning he may be infected due to hospital error affecting thousands
After a major health exposure affecting thousands of Oregon patients was announced by the Oregon Health Authority last week, one man is coming forward to say he's now afraid for his life after receiving notice he may be infected.
Oregon prosecutors won’t charge state Democratic Party leaders, convicted crypto exec with breaking campaign finance law
Oregon Department of Justice officials announced Wednesday that they closed their investigation into a former cryptocurrency executive’s $500,000 political donation to the state Democratic Party in 2022 without finding enough evidence to prove the misreported contribution criminally violated state campaign finance laws. Nishad Singh, who in 2022 was an...
Oregon Woman Sentenced for Threats and Racist Posts, Granted Time Served and Federal Supervision
An Oregon woman, Elizabeth West, who issued threats against her co-workers and posted racist messages online, has been sentenced to time served and will spend another two weeks in custody before her supervised release. Completing a total of six months and three weeks behind bars, West's sentence also includes three years of federal supervision following her release, as reported by OregonLive.
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