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OSU-Cascades to Launch Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Oregon State University – Cascades will offer a new bachelor’s degree in the fall of 2024 to address the growing need for mechanical engineers in Central Oregon and across the state. Job opportunities for mechanical engineers are projected to grow 8.9% in Central Oregon and 7.3% across Oregon over the next four years according to Lightcast labor market analysis.
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),...
Update: Heat advisory issued for Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon until Thursday night
On Thursday at 1:38 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until 10 p.m. for Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. The weather service describes, "Hot conditions with temperatures up to 104 degrees." "Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of...
Race Your Way Around Central Oregon
For this year's Summer Health and Fitness issue, we've compiled a roundup of race events happening through the end of summer. From 5K fun runs, to full trail running marathons to mountain bike races, a diverse assortment of outdoor events are happening in Central Oregon. The Horner Cycling Foundation four-week...
Peter Courtney, longtime Senate leader, dies at 81
Tributes are being paid by nearly every top official in Oregon to Peter Courtney, the longest serving state legislator and Senate president. Courtney died Tuesday, July 16, of complications stemming from cancer, according to an announcement by Gov. Tina Kotek. He had surgery to replace an aortic valve six months ago after he had been diagnosed in 2023 with congestive heart failure. He had already had a kidney removed in 2021 as a result of urethral cancer. He was 81. ...
From farm to table, Oregon kids learn at Bethel Farm Camp
Groups of students could be seen frolicking around the Bethel Farm wearing their beekeeper suits, making carrot muffins and playing games like "poison dart frog." Approximately 30 elementary students from the Bethel School District attended the last day of the Bethel Farm Camp on Friday to learn about farm animals and harvesting vegetables. ...
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:05 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. The storms are predicted to bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 5:05 p.m., Doppler radar tracked...
Republican Super PAC spent $550K to sway outcome in Oregon Democratic congressional primary
A national Super PAC that supports Republican women was behind a flood of last minute spending to sway the outcome of Oregon’s 5th Congressional District Democratic primary this May, federal campaign finance records show. The Republican group spent $550,000 to try to nominate the candidate who lost in 2022...
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
Oregon declares wildfire emergency in response to several active wildfires
(The Center Square) – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued a state of emergency declaration this week due to the imminent wildfire threat. The declaration will last through Oct. 1. "Wildfires are active across Oregon and are growing at a concerning pace. Hot and windy conditions this weekend, including forecasted lightning in some areas, are threatening even larger wildfires," Kotek said in a press release from her office. "I am declaring...
Falls fire destroys buildings in eastern Oregon; 10 other large wildfires burn throughout the state
The Falls fire near the town of Burns has grown to 91,269 acres and destroyed 23 structures since it started last Wednesday, according to a statement from Falls Fire 2024, an official information source about the fire provided by state and federal agencies. The wildfire, about 13 miles north of...
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