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Central Point homeowners mixed on West Pine St construction project
While some homeowners say they're happy about the addition of a sidewalk and bike lanes, others are also expressing concern about construction cutting into their property. Central Point residents mixed on West Pine Street roadway construction. Homeowners on West Pine St in Central Point say they’re excited for the possibility...
Marina company in running for 'Coolest Thing Made in California'
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Marina company has advanced to the final 16 to compete for the title of "Coolest Thing Made in California.”. The California Manufacturers & Technology Association announced that nearly 85,000 votes were submitted and 135 products were nominated before slimming the list to 16. Joby Aviation's...
Little Free Library opening on Easy Manor Drive
Local volunteers announced that Brookings will be receiving its first official ‘Little Free Library’ registered through the city charter. With a ribbon cutting planned, and the library almost complete, lead volunteer Christine Zellmer’s plan has almost come to fruition. Little Free Libraries are community initiatives that may seem small because of their name but can have big impacts in their neighborhoods. Essentially a kiosk for a free book swap, the Little Free Library encourages neighbors to engage with literature, connect with their community, and share...
Over 1,800 residents without power in Klamath County
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. - 1838 residents in Klamath Falls and Chiloquin are without power. In Klamath Falls, 1475 residents are without power. Crews have been notified and are investigating the cause of the outage. Power is expected to be restored before 12:30 a.m. 448 residents are without power in different...
KCSO busts marijuana grow on Oregon-California border, seizes water truck
On Thursday, August 22, 2024 the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at the property belonging to, Moua Y Lo, located on the Oregon and California border south of Keno, Oregon. Surveillance of the property revealed a large illegal marijuana operation. Moua Y Lo, 62, of Waunakee,...
Oregon public records advocate appointed to second term
Oregon’s Public Records Advocate Todd Albert will serve four more years in the job, where he is responsible for resolving disputes over access to public records and training government officials and members of the public on transparency laws. Albert has held the job of public records advocate since late...
Oregon State Fair Starts Friday
Arts and crafts, food, farm animals, and carnival rides are all available at this year’s Oregon State Fair, which begins Friday in Salem. The fair’s Drew Marine said there’s a new Bounce ‘n Battle Fun Zone in the Playground area. “It’s great for all ages, it’s...
Lawsuit filed against RealPage says it illegally decreases pricing competition, hurts consumers
The Justice Department and eight attorneys general filed a lawsuit against real estate software giant RealPage Inc. for attempting to illegally decrease pricing competition between landlords and deprive renters the benef
SIERRA PACIFIC PLANTS 300 MILLIONTH SEEDLING
This spring, Sierra Pacific Industries, Anderson, Ca., planted its 300 millionth seedling on its timberlands, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests for future generations. “I wouldn’t have imagined 75 years ago when we started with no land and one very small sawmill...
Wildfires increase mercury in Pacific Northwest headwater streams, USGS study shows
Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey found wildfires are increasing mercury concentrations in Pacific Northwest headwater streams. Mercury is a naturally occurring metal found in rocks and soil. But under the right conditions, it can be converted into methylmercury, a highly toxic form that accumulates in organisms such as fish and humans, said Boise-based USGS […]
‘Now is a turning point for them’: C.O. horse rescue working with trainers to domesticate rare feral horses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mustangs to the Rescue, a local equine rehabilitation and rescue organization, is working alongside professional horse trainers Reach Out To Horses to domesticate over a dozen Oregon tarpans since February. We witnessed one stallion wear a bridle for the first time. "He's never learned to...
OSAA cracks down on bad behavior
Last season saw 198 ejections in boys’ soccer, up from 137 the previous season. Of the 198, 182 of the ejections were for “bench misconduct, entering the field during a fight, language, serious foul play, taunting, violent conduct or second caution.” The same season saw a postseason football game called in the second quarter after a fight broke out on the field between Jefferson and South Medford. Citing the increasing...
Willamette Week co-owner launches statewide investigative journalism nonprofit
The co-owner of Portland alternative newspaper Willamette Week announced a new statewide initiative this week aimed at filling the gaps created by layoffs and closures at papers in Oregon’s smaller communities. The nonprofit Oregon Journalism Project aims to bring investigative reporting to the state’s small towns and rural counties,...
Exclusive: Paid Leave prohibits processing of claims while on calls with claimants
Portland, Ore — An email obtained exclusively by KATU sheds light on an internal Paid Leave Oregon policy prohibiting staff from processing claims when the claimant is on the phone. The email was obtained through a records request. "Starting immediately, when you take a phone call from the claimant...
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