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Newspaper corrections for July 24, 2024
An article in Sunday’s Business section contained a typo that indicated Oregon’s hospitality and information industries have large shares of workers over 55. Those industries actually have the smallest share of older workers. The photograph on page A2 of The Sunday Oregonian was from The Associated Press and...
Avista Foundation Awards Grants Supporting Local Education and Youth Development
SPOKANE - The Avista Foundation continues its commitment to supporting education and youth development by awarding $201,750 in grants to 40 nonprofit organizations across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. This year, the foundation has granted over $385,750 through its various programs. “Together with our partners, we are making a difference in...
TravisMathew clothing opens first store in Oregon at Washington Square mall
TravisMathew, an upscale men’s and women’s lifestyle store from Huntington Beach, California, opened its first Oregon store in Washington Square mall on Monday, July 22. Founded in 2007, the store distinguishes itself as drawing inspiration from “laid-back living and the idea that comfort and style should always go hand in hand.” The opening marks the 54th brick-and-mortar store for the company, which offers dress-up, dress-down and active-wear styles of clothing. ...
Medford police and school district address SRO’s reassignment
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford School District in collaboration with the Medford Police Department are addressing some rumors they say have been circulating recently on Facebook. According to a joint statement released Tuesday, MPD Chief Ivens and MSD Superintendent Bret Champion say concerns in regards to Officer Josh Doney’s...
More than 700,000 acres of wildfire ravage Oregon
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as new wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and...
Update: Flash flood watch for Oregon until Wednesday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood watch at 1:27 a.m. on Wednesday valid for Wednesday between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley as well as Harney, Baker and Malheur counties. The weather service describes, "Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall...
Good Morning, News: Oregon is Burning, Gonzalez Shows Love For Andy Ngo, and Harris Comes Out Swinging
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Sky Lakes is nationally recognized for providing high-quality stroke care
Klamath Falls, July 19, 2024 — Sky Lakes has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus for quality achievement award for ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Drug Paraphernalia Outside Medford School is Escalating, Say Residents
MEDFORD, Ore. — Concerned Medford residents are regularly finding drug paraphernalia on the street outside the McLoughlin Middle School. They say the problem is a regular occurrence and is escalating. Medford Police yesterday removed a bag of drug paraphernalia, including needles and pills. Resident Fears for His Wife’s Life...
Ashland’s Early Childhood Affordability Grant Program expanding
ASHLAND, Ore. – Ashland’s Early Childhood Affordability Grant Program started accepting a second round of applicants on July 12. The program was launched in August 2023 to increase affordability and access to quality childcare. Oregon is a childcare and early learning desert – for every three seats, only...
DEQ extends air quality advisory as smoke lingers
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is updating the air quality advisory due to wildfires in Douglas County to include Jackson and Josephine counties. The previous advisory called for intermittent smoke in those areas. DEQ says this advisory is until further notice. Predicting air quality...
I-84 faces intermittent closures due to Durkee Fire
OREGON - UPDATE JULY 24 12:20 p.m.
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