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Election results certified; Skaar, Fournier elected commissioners
Tillamook County Clerk Christy Nyseth certified and submitted results from the May 21 primary election to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office on June 13. The finalized results hewed to earlier releases, with Erin Skaar and Paul Fournier securing election as Tillamook County Commissioners, KaSandra Larson winning the position of Tillamook County Assessor and Cyrus Javadi holding off a primary challenge for his state house seat. 8,612 votes were tabulated...
2 Oregon Coast beaches voted best for dogs in USA Today 10Best contest
Two Oregon beaches and one hotel were voted among the most pet-friendly in USA Today's 10Best contest. Seaside's beach was voted No. 2 and Cannon Beach was voted No. 5 for Best Dog-Friendly Beach. The Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa in Pacific City was voted No. 9 for Best Pet-Friendly...
New plan keeps thousands on Oregon Health Plan coverage
Up to 30,000 people now, and 100,000 people eventually, will continue under state-supported health insurance for low-income households as part of a new Oregon Health Plan extension announced this week. The extension is known as the OHP Bridge Plan. It was announced Monday, July 1, by state officials, the top federal official for Medicaid — the joint program of health insurance for low-income people — and the chief executive of Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, which serves low-income people through 18 clinics in Washington and...
An Oregon family's dog died on an Alaska Airlines flight, waiting to take off at Hawaii airport
HAWAII, USA — An Oregon family is grieving the loss of their dog, who died while waiting for a flight to depart from Hawaii for Oregon. Gary and Angie Engelgau are distraught over the death of their four-year-old French Bulldog named Frank. "He was such a good dog. He...
Oregon is getting hotter. This week’s first Willamette Valley heat wave could break records
Oregon’s first extreme heat wave of the summer may break records, according to a state climate official. Some areas of the state will reach more than 100 degrees starting Thursday, and the heat is expected to increase through at least Saturday. The abnormally high temperatures, part of a multiyear...
ODFW to host online big game regulations meetings
SALEM – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a series of online public meetings this month with district wildlife biologists presenting proposed changes to the 2025 big-game regulations and getting feedback from the public. Each meeting will include a presentation on the proposed rules, a question-and-answer...
Conservation groups suing federal agency over plight of harbinger tree species
Conservation groups intend to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for federal protection of a small mammal that lives in tree tops and is considered by conservationists to be a harbinger of forest health. In a notice last month, officials from the Center for Biological Diversity, Bird Alliance of Oregon, Cascadia Wildlands and Oregon […] The post Conservation groups suing federal agency over plight of harbinger tree species appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species
To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million barred owls that are crowding out their cousins. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strategy released Wednesday is meant...
Hot Weather and Fireworks are a Lethal Combination for Wildfires
Extremely hot weather and the illegal use of fireworks could be a lethal combination for wildfires in Oregon and California this 4th July weekend. Sizzling temperatures reaching 111 degrees in Medford, Oregon, and 116 degrees in Redding, California, are predicted for Friday and Saturday by the National Weather Service (NWS).
Instead of Fireworks, Oregon Cities Embrace Light Shows for Independence Day
This Independence Day, Oregonians will experience a shift from traditional fireworks to innovative displays featuring live music, laser shows, and illuminated drones. Several cities, including Tigard, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, and Wilsonville, are embracing these modern alternatives to celebrate the holiday. Tigard’s Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration. For the...
Celebrate safely this Fourth of July: Rethink the Drink, drive sober
As Oregonians gear up to celebrate the busy months of summer – from Fourth of July and barbecues to weddings and river outings – the Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) Excessive Alcohol Use Prevention Program and the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Impaired Driving Program are partnering to remind everyone about the importance of driving sober and drinking less. Excessive drinking impairs a person’s judgment, slows reaction times and increases the likelihood of making fatal decisions. This Fourth of July, OHA and ODOT are encouraging people...
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