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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),...
Oregon officials issue paddleboard safety warnings
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - As paddle boarding has become a popular activity for many in the Portland area, the Oregon State Marine Board is urging individuals to ensure their boards are equipped with the proper equipment. Leashes are typically attached to paddleboards to keep your board within reach in the...
Oregon man ‘scared’ after learning he may be infected due to hospital error affecting thousands
After a major health exposure affecting thousands of Oregon patients was announced by the Oregon Health Authority last week, one man is coming forward to say he's now afraid for his life after receiving notice he may be infected.
Information about the Coos County Animal Shelter
Recently, Capt. J. Patterson emailed local law enforcement agencies to indicate that the Coos County Animal Shelter is well over capacity and cannot currently accept dogs or cats. The e-mail was sent to ensure that our law enforcement partners throughout Coos County were aware of the shelter’s status. The Coos County Animal Shelter is the only shelter in Coos County and is operated by staff from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. It is important to note that the shelter currently houses over (30) dogs and...
Be Ready: Level 1 evacuation notice issued for Michaels Ranch Lane in Canyonville
CANYONVILLE, Ore. — A Level 3 Evacuation Notice that was quickly downgraded to Level 2 (Be Set) has now been downgraded further to a Level 1 (Be Ready) for all homes on Michaels Ranch Lane in Canyonville. This comes as a result of a fast-moving grass fire, the Douglas...
DeSPAIN HOLDING EVENT FOR VETERANS ON MONDAY
Republican candidate for Congress Monique DeSpain will hold a roundtable event with veterans, veterans service providers and local elected officials on Monday. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the VFW Post 9745 and Ladies Auxiliary, on West Douglas Boulevard in Winston. Veterans and residents specifically concerned about veteran issues are encouraged to attend.
RIVERBEND LIVE! WITH COWBOY POETRY AND WESTERN MUSIC
Riverbend Live! has its annual evening of cowboy poetry and western music on Friday night at Winston’s Riverbend Park. Tom Swearingen is an Oregon horseman whose original cowboy poetry is often inspired by his own experiences and observations from the saddle. Swearingen was named the Male Poet of the Year by the Western Music Association in 2019 and 2022. His book, “Reflection” was the 2020 Cowboy Poetry Book of Year.
Cougar spotted in east Medford driveway
MEDFORD, Ore. – The City of Medford is alerting the community about a cougar sighting in an east Medford neighborhood Thursday night. According to a Facebook post, surveillance video shows the animal walking through a driveway on the 3500 block of Arizona Drive. The sighting was reported to the...
North Bend police purchase two new traffic alert trailers with American Rescue Plan Act funds
NORTH BEND, Ore. – North Bend police officials announced on Wednesday that they have acquired two new traffic alert trailers that perform a multitude of tasks to help officers perform their duties with greater efficiency. The North Bend Police Department’s two All Traffic Solutions SpeedAlert 24 trailers, which purchased...
SO Pacific Islander Summer Celebration happens this Sunday at Spiegelberg
MEDFORD, Ore — The third annual Southern Oregon Pacific Islander Summer Celebration kicks off Sunday, July 21 at Spiegelberg Stadium in Medford. Presented by the Samoa Pacific Development Corporation (SPDC), this free event promises live music, cultural performances, amazing island food, art and jewelry vendors, and even a bounce house. The SPDC’s Apaau Fuataga and Johnny Vaigafa joined Marcus Veal on Sunrise this morning to talk about everything in store for this weekend’s event.
Council agrees: A denser Ashland would make more city more ‘liveable’
More people in less space would reduce dependence on cars, aid in climate change adaptation. In just an hour and half on Monday night, the Ashland City Council strongly affirmed that the city’s future will include major swaths of taller, denser development designed to reduce our dependency on automobiles, adapt to climate change, and provide a greater amount of multi-family and affordable housing, while striving to provide spaces for commercial and small-scale industrial uses.
Two times to shop at the Friends of the North Bend Public Library book sale
The Friends of the North Bend Public Library will hold a book sale in August with two times to shop. Members of the Friends can shop the sale on Friday, August 23 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM. The book sale will be open to the public on Saturday, August 24 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. The sale will include hundreds of gently used hardback and paperback books and DVDs. Friends’ memberships can be purchased at the book sale or in advance at the North Bend Public Library for an annual membership of $15. The Friends of the North Bend Public Library is a group of volunteers that exist to support the needs of the library. Past donations from the Friends have been used to support NBPL Summer Reading Program, Title Wave, the Library building renovation, and to supplement the library’s book and media collection with special purchases for adults, young adults, and children. For more information about the Friends of the North Bend Public Library, please contact friends.nb.lib@gmail.com or (541) 756-0400.
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