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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),...
Emmy Awards 2024 nominations include some Oregon-connected talents
The 76th Emmy Award nominations were announced Wednesday morning, and while some may debate whether “The Bear” is a comedy, rejoice that the critical favorite “Reservation Dogs” finally got some recognition, and celebrate the fact that guilty-pleasure period saga “The Gilded Age” finally broke through with major nominations, locals may take special notice of some nominated talents with Oregon connections.
Oregon prosecutors won’t charge state Democratic Party leaders, convicted crypto exec with breaking campaign finance law
Oregon Department of Justice officials announced Wednesday that they closed their investigation into a former cryptocurrency executive’s $500,000 political donation to the state Democratic Party in 2022 without finding enough evidence to prove the misreported contribution criminally violated state campaign finance laws. Nishad Singh, who in 2022 was an...
Oregon Woman Sentenced for Threats and Racist Posts, Granted Time Served and Federal Supervision
An Oregon woman, Elizabeth West, who issued threats against her co-workers and posted racist messages online, has been sentenced to time served and will spend another two weeks in custody before her supervised release. Completing a total of six months and three weeks behind bars, West's sentence also includes three years of federal supervision following her release, as reported by OregonLive.
The Center and St. Charles to explore expanded relationship amid dramatic drop in number of orthopedic surgeons
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Center Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Care & Research and St. Charles Health System announced Wednesday they have signed a letter of intent to explore expanding their relationship to preserve and strengthen access to orthopedic, neurosurgical, physical medicine and rehabilitation medicine in Central Oregon. Central Oregon is...
NW Team 8 discusses Falls Fire on KJDY
JOHN DAY – According to the latest update, the Falls Fire became very active yesterday afternoon in the northwest and northeast corners of the fire. The fire acreage is now estimated to be 110,674 with 5% containment. Northwest Team 8 Public Information Officer Thomas Kyle-Milword was on KJDY’s Coffee Time this morning and said the wind is forecast to be in firefighters’ favor working the northwesterly corner of the fire in the Donovan Mountain area:
Smoke erupts from Falls Fire near Burns, July 17
This collection of images of the smoke plume from the Falls Fire near Burns, Oregon, was taken on July 17 between 3:00 and 6:30 p.m. This was taken from the Wagontire camera via the Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon. Oregon AG asks FEMA to include extreme heat,...
Town of Spray at a Level 2 evacuation from Lone Rock Fire
SPRAY – According to the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday night, a Level 3—GO! evacuation notice was issued for the City of Spray due to rapid and unpredictable fire behavior from the Lone Rock Fire in the vicinity. After some consideration and monitoring, the evacuation notice...
U.C. Housing Authority to Host National Night Out Block Party
The Umatilla County Housing Authority will host its first National Night Out Block Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Victory Square Park in Hermiston. This free community event aims to strengthen neighborhood bonds and provide attendees with access to valuable community resources. The block party will feature...
Two women arrested in Canyon County campground homicide case
Canyon County, ID (CBS2) — The Canyon County Sheriff's Office has arrested two women in connection to the Martin Landing Campground homicide. The Canyon County Sheriff's Office has arrested 35-year-old Melissa Fay Calumpit and 59-year-old Rosalie Lynn Morris both of Battle Mountain, Nevada, in connection to the homicide of 37-year-old Travis Haywood Calumpit on July 12, at the Martin Landing campground near Parma.
Eagle Mayor discusses controversial resolution on illegal immigration with Nate Shelman
Eagle, ID (CBS2) — Eagle Mayor Brad Pike spoke with KBOI's Nate Shelman on the City's controversial resolution to illegal immigrants. The illegal immigration resolution, resolution 24-07 was presented to the City by a citizen of Eagle a few months ago, was reviewed by the City's attorney, was revised by a council member, and was passed on July 9.
Homedale retires jersey of 'once in a lifetime player' Scott Matlock
HOMEDALE — Before his rookie season in the NFL wearing the Los Angeles Chargers’ powder blue, before he racked up 115 career tackles and 11.5 sacks while donning the blue and orange at Boise State, Scott Matlock wore the Homedale red. And while his old No. 44 jersey may not fit him as well as it did back in his days as a Trojan, he was still able to put it on Thursday on the football field of his alma mater. ...
Wyoming’s Above-Average Alcohol Consumption May Be Increasing the State’s DUI Deaths
An analysis looking at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that eight of the ten states with the highest fatal DUI rates also report some of the highest alcohol consumption levels nationwide. The study looks at the number of deadly crashes involving drivers under the influence of...
Suspect Wanted For Credit Card Thefts In Boise Area
Look, we get it - times are tough, the world is changing right before our eyes, and things are getting more expensive. Still, that doesn't mean any of us should go to the extreme that one suspect is going right here in Ada County. Credit card theft. Some people get...
Lucky Peak boating season to end 6 weeks early
Boating season at Lucky Peak Lake will end several weeks early this year. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin lowering water levels at Lucky Peak on Monday, July 22, in preparation for repairing the Turner Gulch boat ramp beginning Sept. 1. All boating ends on Aug. 29. The project will increase the safety of the 70-year-old ramp, fixing hazardous sections and installing erosion controls, but will cut short...
Staying safe outdoors during peak wildfire season
July and August mark the height of wildfire season for Eastern Idaho, according to the western fire chiefs association. With that in mind, the Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon is encouraging families to take steps now to keep themselves safe.
Slow population growth, early retirements impact in Oregon
A new report from the Oregon Employment Department illustrates the impact of slow population growth and increasing retirements in the state. The youngest members of the large Baby Boom Generation, born between 1946 and 1964, turn 60 years old in 2024. Workers in this age group have been, and are expected to continue, shifting into retirement and taking their skills and experience with them. ...
A Portland State University study upends assumptions about Measure 110 impacts
A Portland State University report about the impact of Measure 110 challenges assumptions about law enforcement and the role police officers play as they interact with people with a drug addiction. A key takeaway: Police officers can only reach so many people — even with the power to search and arrest them. The report coincides with preparation by Oregon counties to launch new drug addiction treatment programs as part of...
Oregon's iconic Ka-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort celebrates grand reopening this week
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. — After extensive renovations and hard work, the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort is reopening this week and Warm Springs - and visitors can finally experience the hot springs, swimming pool, authentic cultural experiences, Tribal food cart, and more!. The original iteration of the famous Warm Springs resort shuttered...
Local commissioned into US Air Force
Cooper Johnson, a 2020 graduate of Condon High School, has graduated from Oregon State University. Over the last 4 years, while attending college in Corvallis, he also participated in the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). This spring, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and...
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