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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.
Heat wave remains, fire concerns grow as we get hotter this weekend
The news doesn’t get better as we push on with the record breaking heat. The string of 90° days stands now at 15 and we are on pace for at least 22. Over the past two weeks our highs have been at 90 or above, five of those days we were over 100. We are on pace for the hottest July of all time with respect to afternoon high temperatures. We are also on pace to break the all-time daily average temperature by several degrees as well.
20K Acre Fire Triggers Evacuations in NE Oregon, Threatens 395
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office held a brief early Thursday morning concerning the Pilot Rock, OR Fire that has consumed at least 20,000 acres and continues to threaten Highway 395 south. The town of Pilot Rock is circled in this UCSO image. Evacuation orders were issued for numerous areas. According...
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...
Emmy Awards 2024 nominations include some Oregon-connected talents
The 76th Emmy Award nominations were announced Wednesday morning, and while some may debate whether “The Bear” is a comedy, rejoice that the critical favorite “Reservation Dogs” finally got some recognition, and celebrate the fact that guilty-pleasure period saga “The Gilded Age” finally broke through with major nominations, locals may take special notice of some nominated talents with Oregon connections.
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.
Moore Park Playground Repairs 7/24
July 18, 2024 – The City of Klamath Falls would like to inform residents and visitors that the new. playground at Moore Park will be temporarily closed for repairs beginning on July 24th. The closure is expected to last approximately five days, during which time necessary maintenance. and repairs...
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