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OHSU-designed metric aims to improve social-emotional health services for young children
A new metric developed by the Oregon Health & Science University Oregon Pediatric Improvement Partnership, or OPIP, will measure and incentivize young children’s social-emotional health treatments from clinicians contracted with Coordinated Care Organizations. This effort aims to improve the health care system for patients from birth to 5 years old, for both immediate development benefits and long-term health outcomes.
State reverses decision, OK’s money for Clackamas County’s drug program
State officials have reversed course and voted to fully fund a Clackamas County initiative meant to offer people drug treatment, outside the criminal justice system. Less than two weeks ago, the same Oregon grant committee rejected the county’s $1 million program over concerns it too closely resembled a process for someone charged with a crime. The decision […]
Oregon DEQ issues another air quality advisory and more may come this month
August is turning out to be a smoky month in Oregon. The Department of Environmental Quality issued an alert Wednesday for southern and central Oregon, where wildfires are clogging the air with smoke. The advisory covers Deschutes, northern Harney, northern Klamath and Lake counties. Other counties could also be hit with smoke, according to Michael […]
RFK Jr. is likely to appear on Oregon ballots this fall
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to appearing on ballots across Oregon this November. All it took was a brand-new political party. On Monday, the Oregon Secretary of State’s office verified that backers of the independent presidential candidate had gathered enough valid signatures to create a new minor statewide party. Dubbed the “We […]
NW coastal tribes face severe climate change problems but can’t get money for help: report
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 this week found. The tribes...
New school year, new educators in the district
Among many new teachers and district employees attending last week’s new teacher orientation were, front row, from left, Betty Esterberg, Amie Goodall, Jade Wayne, Steve Lynch, Colleen Seay, Morgan Burke, and Casie Stromberg. Back row, from left, Tyler Grant, Lindsay Grant, Jessica Millar, Triston Kautz, Luke Davies, Ben Parsons, Rebecca Ormsby, and Colin McComish. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff.
Weiser Public Library to present a free movie night this Friday
Weiser families will be treated to a second movie night this summer at the Weiser Public Library, Friday, Aug. 16, starting at dusk. The featured film is the 1980s favorite, Back to the Future. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff.
Arrow-Heart campers get thrill rafting Payette River
Arrow-Heart campers hold on as they navigate a class III rapid on the main fork of the Payette River. The trip was to help form leadership skills that will endure through an entire lifetime. Photo courtesy of Bear Valley Rafting.
WFD Chief called back to action
Editor’s note: The following is part II of a story involving the Weiser Fire District and its assistance in containing area fires. As the Durkee-Cow Valley fire complex in Oregon was winding down, the Paddock fire, believed to have been ignited by lightning, was gaining strength, this time about 20 miles north of Emmett in Gem County.
Weiser girls soccer getting ready for season
Weiser High School girls soccer team met for their first official practice of the season on Monday afternoon, with Coach Trine Loenberg going through soccer language definitions and working with the teams on their basic understanding of the game. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff.
Court Street Cruise showcases classic hotrods and their owners
DeLayne and Dennis Keith brought their 1929 Chevy into town for the Aug. 3 Court Street Cruise, one of 98 total classic cars shined up and exhibited. The couple also owns a 1927 Ford Model-T and a 1970s era Chevy Camaro at their home on the Weiser Flat. Photo by Sarah Imada.
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