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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),...
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.
'Remember me': Dan Lanning revisits small-town roots as rising young star leads Oregon into Big Ten era
RICHMOND, Mo. -- We all do dumb stuff in high school. What Dan Lanning wrote in Ashley Simmons' high school yearbook 20 years ago wasn't dumb, but it did reek a bit of teen spirit. You know, that time in your life when anything is possible and you want the world to know it.
Eugene Airport sees multiple delays to in-bound flights
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Airport (EUG) is dealing with their own technical issues amid a nation wide tech outage affecting numerous airports across the county. According to EUG officials, the airport has been dealing with multiple delays to in-bound flights, 6 in total. An Allegiant flight to Austin, TX, has also been cancelled.
Dallas Cowboys Draft Acrobatic Receiver To Compliment CeeDee Lamb in 2025 NFL Mock
Will the Dallas Cowboys draft a wide receiver to compliment star CeeDee Lamb in the 2025 NFL Draft? Acrobatic Oregon Ducks receiver Evan Stewart is an intriguing option. The Dallas Cowboys draft an acrobatic offensive weapon in a new 2025 NFL mock draft. The Cowboys have a need at wide...
Turner Lake health advisory issued due to cyanobacteria bloom harmful to pets, people
The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday announced a recreational-use advisory for Turner Lake, and officials are urging people to avoid swimming and high-speed water activities due to the presence of a cyanobacteria bloom. ...
Eugene celebrates grand opening of new City Hall
EUGENE, Ore. — The City of Eugene held a grand opening for its new city hall on Thursday, July 18, after 12 years without this public building. In June 2023, Eugene finalized its purchase of the new land that EWEB previously owned. The riverfront building is now the new...
Charity founded by Steve Irwin donates to Oregon Coast Aquarium
Wildlife Warriors, a charity founded in 2002 by Eugene native Terri Irwin and the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, has donated an undisclosed amount of money to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, which will allow for the building of a new Marine Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Oregon football unveils new 'Gang Green' uniforms for 2024 season. See the new look
In the lead up to its season opener against Idaho on Aug. 31, the Oregon football team released its second set of new "Generation O" uniforms Thursday after dropping its "Fly Era" combination last month. Unveiling the new all-green set on X, the uniform pays homage to the "Gang Green"...
Two times to shop at the Friends of the North Bend Public Library book sale
The Friends of the North Bend Public Library will hold a book sale in August with two times to shop. Members of the Friends can shop the sale on Friday, August 23 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM. The book sale will be open to the public on Saturday, August 24 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. The sale will include hundreds of gently used hardback and paperback books and DVDs. Friends’ memberships can be purchased at the book sale or in advance at the North Bend Public Library for an annual membership of $15. The Friends of the North Bend Public Library is a group of volunteers that exist to support the needs of the library. Past donations from the Friends have been used to support NBPL Summer Reading Program, Title Wave, the Library building renovation, and to supplement the library’s book and media collection with special purchases for adults, young adults, and children. For more information about the Friends of the North Bend Public Library, please contact friends.nb.lib@gmail.com or (541) 756-0400.
July 19-21, 2024 | 4th Annual Blueberry Festival returns
The event will feature live music, art vendors and the popular Blueberry Kitchen. Join the fun at the Blueberry Patch, 89849 Greenwood Drive, just past milepost 21 on the McKenzie Hwy. Pick some berries to take home then cool off with a blueberry milkshake or spritzer as well as homemade...
LCC board appoints Julie Weismann to Zone 3
EUGENE, Ore. — The Lane Community College Board of Education appointed Julie Weismann to fill the Zone 3 vacancy at its July 17 meeting. Weismann will complete the term which expires June 30, 2025. Julie Weismann is the Executive Director of Hope & Safety Alliance, formerly known as Womenspace....
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