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Trinity River project in Siskiyou touted as water protection for all of California
About 11,000 acres of forest and watershed, located amid some of the North State's most recognizable landmarks ― including the Trinity River, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Eddy and the Pacific Crest Trail ― will be set aside for conservation and to protect one of California's prime water sources. The Pacific Forest Trust, which has thousands of acres of landholdings and conservation easements in the North State, said it recently obtained another easement on numerous sections of land surrounding...
Historic federal awards are accelerating the I-5 bridge replacement effort
Aug. 12—VANCOUVER, Wash. — The century-old bridge connecting Washington and Oregon over the Columbia is due for replacement, according to an announcement from Gov. Jay Inslee's office. Washington and Oregon have committed $1 billion apiece to the $6 billion project, and the federal government is helping bridge the gap. On Thursday, leaders and lawmakers gathered to celebrate a $1.5 billion ...
Tillamook bowlers win state tournament
The Tillamook duo of Brad Gitchell and Kevin Schriber fulfilled a lifelong goal when they won their first ever Oregon State United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Open Championship at Caveman Bowl in Grants Pass in April. Competing in the 350-399 scratch doubles division, Gitchell, 46 and Scriber, 45, combined for a score of 1,343 to get first place and win the state championship. They won by 52 pins over runners up Loren Hergenrether and Kevin Williams of Grants Pass, who had a score of 1,291. ...
Local DA says he can’t get accused child molesters, murderer extradited because of Oregon sanctuary law
Washington County District Attorney Kevin Barton says a disagreement with federal officials over Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise law is hindering his ability to get three Washington County criminal defendants — two of whom are accused of child molestation and the other of murder and kidnapping — extradited to the United States to stand trial.
Pacific Northwest tribes are battered by climate change but fight to get money meant to help them
SEATTLE (AP) — Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change — from rising seas to severe heat — but face an array of bureaucratic barriers to access government funds meant to help them adapt, a report released Monday found.
Tip of the Week: Fire Safety
Fire season is in full swing and has reminded us to stay vigilant and cautious. Fire season is the time of year where wildfires are more likely to occur. There are precautions we can all take to reduce the risk of becoming the victim of a fire. Many resources and status updates can be found at Wildfire.Oregon.gov or KeepOregonGreen.org. This week we want to share the following tips that can help keep you and your family safe. ...
Flight Attendants in Boeing Disaster Feared Passengers Had Been Sucked Out Hole in Plane
As federal regulators wrap up their hearing into the Boeing plane door blowout debacle from earlier this year, one flight attendant's horrifying testimony is highlighting the terror of the entire situation. The Washington Post reports that during testimony before the National Transportation Safety Board, an unnamed flight attendant told investigators...
Klamath Falls Police Investigate Shooting Death
Klamath Falls, OR. – Official Release: On August 8th, 2024, at approximately 10:03 a.m., patrol officers from the Klamath Falls Police Department responded to 3201 Quarry Street regarding a welfare check on the resident after receiving a third-party report that the resident had been shot. Officers arrived at the residence and found the resident deceased. The Klamath County Major Crime Team was activated and is currently investigating this incident.
Grants Pass Mayor Speaks Out as Community Voices Safety Concerns Over New Homeless Campsites
Grants Pass Mayor addressed community safety concerns regarding the city's plan to establish four new homeless campsites. The mayor's comments come as local residents worry about the potential impact of these campsites on safety and the town's future. Grants Pass mayor answers some of communities' most pressing questions about new...
Oregon higher education leaders propose budget they say will jeopardize programs and raise costs for students
The board tasked with broad oversight of Oregon’s public universities and community colleges signed off on its $4.75 billion budget proposal Thursday, Aug. 8. But the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission was not happy with it. “We are seriously concerned that at the funding levels described within our (agency recommended budget), Oregon will hinder progress towards state goals for postsecondary education and training,” reads a letter approved by commissioners and signed by Chair Sandy Rowe, who also is a member of OPB’s board of directors. With only $31 million to add to its current budget, the coordinating commission said it was hard-pressed to offer Oregon students an affordable education and necessary support. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
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 commercial fishing: Booms and busts, but trend is up overall
The value of Oregon commercial fishing harvest has varied considerably in recent years, driven by booms and busts in some of key fisheries. But the overall trend has been upward over the past 20 years. That’s according to data from the Pacific Fisheries Information Network, compiled and analyzed in a...
Less summer, extra morning: New Kids Unlimited schedule adapts to students' needs
Kids Unlimited Academy boasts the earliest regular start date of any school in Southern Oregon, but for its third year on the year-round schedule the Medford charter school is giving everyone at the school an extra half-hour before classes start. The public charter school shifted its bell schedule an extra...
Middle Fork Fire in Crater Lake Nat’l Forest North of Crater Lake at 4,718 Acres with 0% Containment Update 8/11
Created by WildCAD • 25 days ago • Jul 17 at 2:10 PM. The Pacific Crest Trail from the Dutton Ridge Intersection to Hwy 138, Lightning Springs, Bald Crater Loop, Bert Creek and Boundary Springs Trails (within the park) are closed until further notice due to potentially hazardous conditions.
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