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Dreaded invasive ash borer reaches Marion, Clackamas counties
The scourge of the invasive emerald ash borer has reached the Woodburn area. Officials from the Oregon Department of Agriculture and Oregon Department of Forestry announced that in Marion County, five beetles, indicating a “significant population,” were found in traps along the Pudding River south of Woodburn and west of Mount Angel, the release said. “Given the trees did not show any signs of damage, we would not have known...
Suspicious Closures: 23 Subway Locations in Washington and Oregon Under Investigation
I like Subway more than the average person, so much so, I order online and use promo codes. I was surprised to learn that 200 or more employees were blindsided by the closings of 23 Subway restaurants in Oregon and Washington. Also Interesting: Black Bear Killed After Swiping at Washington...
Oregon Army National Guard welcomes first Jewish chaplain
The Oregon Army National Guard made history last week with the commissioning of its first Jewish chaplain, Rabbi Menachem M. Orenstein. The Aug. 18 ceremony took place at the 41st Armed Forces Reserve Center Auditorium in Clackamas, marking a significant milestone for the Guard and the Jewish community, according to the Tigard Chabad Jewish Center.
Sabrina Cotta appointed as permanent city manager of Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore.- Ashland officially has a new city manager after a majority vote Tuesday by city councilors. Sabrina Cotta joined the city as a deputy city manager in March of 2022. Since last fall, she has fulfilled the day-to-day operations as the interim city manager. Councilor Paula Hyatt says Cotta...
Hospital will not close, Asante representative tells Ashland City Council
Hospital CEO spoke at Monday’s study session after discussion item added at last minute. Brandon Mencini, chief executive officer for Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Asante Ashland Community Hospital, offered vague but firm reassurance that Ashland Community Hospital will not close to the Ashland City Council at its study session Monday night after discussion of the hospital’s status was added in a last minute change to the agenda.
Back-To-School: School zone speeds
We are just a few weeks away from the start of the new school year. With many public and private schools throughout Oregon, motorists need to remember to slow down near neighborhoods and schools, according to law enforcement agents. The following information is provided by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office (LCSO). How do I know...
Host homes sought by local nonprofit agency for exchange students ahead of 2024/25 school year
EUGENE, Ore. – A local nonprofit is asking for urgent help finding host homes for exchange students heading to the U.S. for the upcoming school year. Education Travel and Culture is a local nonprofit that promotes cultural exchange programs all across the state of Oregon. Right now, the organization said 40 exchange students still need host families. They’re all high school students looking to immerse themselves in a new culture by attending and studying at an American school. Students come from a variety of places, including the countries of Europe, Asia, and South America, and host families get to help choose their student based off of similar interests and personality traits. ETC also provides support to host families throughout the entire process.
The timber industry's thinking on the Last Chance project
It it not unusual for the federal Bureau of Land Management to run into opposition when it proposes selling trees to be cut down and hauled away. So no one is surprised to see complaints about the Last Chance Forest Management Project, planned for BLM land North of Grants Pass in Jackson, Josephine, and Douglas Counties.
Sabrina Cotta appointed Ashland city manager
Council splits 5-1 on making interim city manager permanent. In a five-to-one vote at the Tuesday evening City Council business meeting Sabrina Cotta was appointed city manager of Ashland. Councilor Gina DuQuenne opposed Mayor Tonya Graham’s proposal to appoint Cotta on the grounds of what she said is “due diligence...
'Most holy day': Crowd of faithful turns out for St. Jude relic in Medford
Droves of people of faith descended upon Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday in downtown Medford to venerate a relic that, until last fall, had never left the Vatican. And they wanted to make sure they saw the remain of St. Jude at its only stop in Southern Oregon.
Medford's Jamieson relishes return to Oregon in dual role
Be it ever so humble, sometimes there’s no place like home. Medford’s Josh Jamieson made that clear when speaking Tuesday about his recent return to the University of Oregon’s men’s basketball staff as executive director and assistant coach for Dana Altman after spending the last two years as an assistant coach at Louisville.
I-5 reopens after lengthy closure due to crash Thursday morning
As of noon, Interstate 5 southbound was reopened after being closed Thursday morning due to a major crash. At one point all lanes of the highway in both directions were shut down early on Thursday, Aug. 22 due to a crash near the Donald Road interchange. Four vehicles were involved in the crash, Oregon State Police spokesperson Jolene Kelley said in an email. Oregon Department of Transportation spokesperson David House...
Subway abruptly closes 23 stores in two states & 200 workers out of jobs – diners fear chain is ‘dropping like flies’
NEARLY two dozen Subway locations have closed down across two states, leaving over 200 employees jobless. The closures came as a shock to the hundreds of Subway employees, but not to customers. Twenty-three Subway locations have been abruptly shut down across Oregon and Washington. The closures span from Bend, Oregon to Vancouver, Washington. The wave […]
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