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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.
Boneyard Fire near Monument prompts evacuations at Top Road
MONUMENT – The following is a press release from Grant County Emergency Management:. (From Grant County Emergency Management) Boneyard Fire Evacuation notifications – Grant County. UPDATE: Due to fire behavior, Top Road and the adjacent properties are all considered to be in Level 3, Go Now evacuation status....
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...
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,...
Everything Hits the FairWell Stages
For the inaugural event in 2023, organizers landed country stars Zach Bryan as well as Willie Nelson & Family and had close to 40 other music acts. This year’s FairWell Festival has another stellar lineup with more than 40 soloists and bands gracing the festival’s three stages in Redmond for a three-day run that begins July 19. On Friday, bluegrass guitarist Billy Strings headlines the day on the main Deschutes Stage. Before him on the Deschutes stage is Jason Isbell (pictured) and The 400 Unit with their Southern rock vibe. Country-folk singer-songwriter Colter Wall is the headliner on the Crooked Stage. The folk group Caamp headlines Saturday’s acts on the Deschutes Stage, preceded by country music legend Leann Rimes, whose first hit song in 1996 (“Blue”) was recorded when she was 13 years old. The three-day festival ends Sunday night on the Deschutes Stage with alt-indie and country singer-songwriter Kasey Musgraves, preceded by psychedelic soul band Black Pumas. Whiskey Myers — a Texas-based rock band — headlines the Crooked Stage.
Downtown Madras attracting customers with new look and new businesses
Downtown Madras is changing its look and adding businesses in the process. Shops are excited as they witness the beautification and the endless potential it brings. Downtown Madras attracting customers with new look and new businesses. Downtown Madras is changing its look and adding businesses in the process, all to...
Fires near Wickiup Reservoir remain steady at 250 acres Friday
The Wickiup and Round Mountain fires west of La Pine remained at a combined 250 acres Friday morning as firefighters worked to secure perimeters around them. Central Oregon Fire Information said the Wickiup Fire, seven miles northwest of La Pine and just north of Wickiup Reservoir, is now about 200 acres. It is 0% contained.
FairWell Fest preps for high heats throughout festival weekend
REMOND, Ore (KTVZ). -- With temperatures reaching triple digits in Redmond, Saturday having the highest temperature, FairWell Fest is prepping ways for festival-goers to beat the heat. Matthew Draxton is speaking with representative of FairWell Festival about the procedures in place for people to take refuge from the sun, the...
Bronze pelican sculpture unveiled in Klamath Falls
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. —Some new artwork was unveiled in Klamath Falls on Wednesday. Here the unveiling on Wednesday evening (Video courtesy Christine Hess, United Way of the Klamath Basin):. World-class bronze sculptor, Stephan Savides is showcasing three giant bronzed pelican sculptures coming to the community. The $85,000 project was...
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...
Portland International Airport faces delays, large crowds after global tech crash
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland International Airport was just one of many victims of the CrowdStrike cybersecurity glitch, leading to multiple flight delays and swarms of frustrated travelers Friday morning. The global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption...
Level Three (Go Now!) evacuation order for recreation areas east of Sweet Home due to Pyramid Fire
LINN COUNTY, Ore. -- The Linn County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level Three (Go Now!) evacuation orders for a large part of the Sweet Home Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest due to a wildfire. According to LCSO, the Pyramid Fire is burning east of Sweet Home. The...
ODFW warns dog owners about deadly salmon poisoning after several cases near Newport
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - After several dogs were sickened from salmon poisoning around Newport, Oregon authorities warned people to keep pets away from dead fish on Thursday. According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, salmon and trout carcasses may harbor the bacteria Neorickettsia helminthoeca in their blood which can kill dogs without treatment. The bacteria is transmitted through a parasitic flatworm or “fluke” and can infect a dog after it eats, bites or even licks an infected fish carcass.
Washougal distillery earns double-gold medal
Gary Phillips, a chemical engineer by trade, figured he could succeed in the world of distilling by deploying a strict science-based approach. He quickly learned, however, that it takes much more than simple recipe-following to create an exceptional liqueur. “It’s quite a marriage between the science and the art of...
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