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Spirit of Community: Rios to Rivers
By fall 2025, all dams on the Klamath River will be removed, the largest project of its kind. In this week’s Spirit of Community, we revisit Indigenous youth preparing to kayak the Klamath to the ocean. Earlier this year, with support from the Oregon Community Foundation, these students trained in Chile, learning more than just kayaking. They grew academically and personally, with a few even speaking at the White House. Join us as we talk to Rios to Rivers, Executive Director, Weston Boyles, and Klamath Program Coordinator, Amada Lang about this life-changing experience and the impact these youth have had along the way.
Five on 5 – Rob Schneider – Exec. Director, Lemelson Foundation
On tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined Rob Schneider to discuss what the non-profit Lemelson Foundation is doing to help young Oregonians to become inventors. The Five on 5 interview series is sponsored by AARP Oregon. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.
South Philadelphia Native Tom Caruso Eyes Bringing His Oregon Winery to Olde Kensington
Pray Tell Wines, founded by South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso, in Oregon. If everything goes as planned, a new Philadelphia will open in August. South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso is the founder and owner of Oregon-born winery Pray Tell, and is bringing the winery to Olde Kensington, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
City of Hermiston Receives $665,000 as Part of Federal Funding Bill
Hermiston is one of dozens of Oregon municipalities to receive federal funding for investments to strengthen forest health and wildfire resiliency, protect public lands and the environment, boost important programs for Tribes, and support critical projects for Oregon communities. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley announced announced the funding on Thursday. Hermiston...
Southern Oregon Stand Down serves veterans
WHITE CITY, Ore. – In military terms, a “Stand-Down” is when a unit goes off duty or relaxes during wartime. The Southern Oregon Stand-Down program continues this by serving the region’s veterans through ensuring that they have the resources to be successful. “If you feel like...
North Medford alum Jaida Ross ready to make her first Olympic appearance
PARIS, France (KGW) – University of Oregon shot-putter Jaida Ross qualified for her first Olympic Games this past June at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. This week, she spoke with the media about what it means to be an Olympian. “The excitement is definitely building; I can...
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