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More senior Oregonians, those with disabilities, to become eligible for in-home service
Thanks to a thumbs-up from a federal agency, more older adults and people with disabilities in Oregon could receive more options for support to continue to live independently in their own home. The Oregon Health Authority said Thursday, Aug. 15, that the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services had OK’d the expansion of a program within the Oregon Department of Human Services. That means Oregon can launch a new version of Oregon Project Independence supported by Medicaid funds. ...
Oregon Republicans opposed to ranked choice voting while Idaho’s GOP is split
In November 2022, Democrat Tina Kotek was elected governor of Oregon with 47% of the vote. That was enough to win the general election, since her total was slightly higher than that of her leading opponent, Republican Christine Drazan. She was able to win with less than a majority of support because other candidates siphoned […]
Crooked River Ranch woman charged with attempted murder after shooting, standoff; man shot in head treated, released
A Crooked River Ranch woman was arraigned Monday on attempted murder, assault and other charges, accused of shooting a man in the head who was able to walk out of the home to law enforcement on Saturday and was treated at a hospital and released. The post Crooked River Ranch woman charged with attempted murder after shooting, standoff; man shot in head treated, released appeared first on KTVZ.
SENATORS ANNOUNCE $7.8 MILLION INVESTMENT IN SCHOOLS INCLUDING DOUGLAS COUNTY
On Wednesday, Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced a $7.8 million investment in rural Oregon school districts to support energy improvement projects like new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, lighting upgrades, alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy technologies. A release said the Renew America’s School Prize and Grant...
Lords of the Flies: Insects Turn Food Waste Into Feed and Fertilizer in Oregon
McMINNVILLE, Ore. — What turns 100 pounds of food waste into 25 pounds of animal feed and 25 pounds of organic fertilizer and can be scaled up without limit?. The well-funded pilot project about to go big is one of several symbiotic endeavors taking place at Tainable Regenerative Agricultural Laboratory, a nonprofit think-tank located on a certified-organic, 570-acre sheep and grass farm that has been in the same family since the Civil War.
Measure 118 to appear on November ballots in Oregon
OREGON (KGW) – A controversial measure that would put more money in the pockets of Oregonians will be on the ballot in November, after it garnered enough signatures. If passed, the measure would give each Oregon resident a rebate of $1,600 every year, as long as they live at least 200 days in the state. A family of four would receive $6,400.
Eugene pitching again dominates in 10-0 win over Hillsboro
A day removed from a tough night at the plate, it was more of the same for the Hops in a 10-0 loss to the Emeralds on Thursday night, Aug. 15, at PK Park in Eugene. For the second consecutive game, Hillsboro managed just four hits, and on this night managed no runs against a stable of Eugene pitchers who combined to strike out eight Hops batters. The Ems opened...
OSU SB: Beavers Sign Jada Lewis
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Making the move from the desert to the northwest, Jada Lewis has joined the Oregon State softball team, as announced by head coach Laura Berg. Vallejo, Calif. (Arizona State) Transferring in from the Sun Devils after just the 2024 season, Lewis comes to Corvallis with 29...
SKILLS FOR DISAGREEING BETTER WORKSHOP COMING TO ROSEBURG
A national workshop Called “Skills for Disagreeing Better” is coming to Roseburg next week. Also known as “Skills for Bridging the Divide”, it will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Southeast Lane Avenue in downtown Roseburg on Thursday, August 22nd at 2:30 p.m. A release...
Floating wind project off southern Oregon coast clears first big bureaucratic hurdle in a long process
The Oregon coast is inching closer to generating renewable electricity using floating offshore wind turbines, although any construction is still years away. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or BOEM, announced it finished an environmental assessment. The assessment looked at potential impacts from issuing leases to develop floating offshore wind in the region. BOEM is the federal agency tasked with identifying, proposing and leasing the ocean areas.
NW Natural customers likely to see smaller rate increases after settlement
Environmental and social justice groups are claiming victory after the state’s largest natural gas provider agreed to increase residential rates by less than half of its original proposed price hike. Rate increases for 2025 won’t be finalized until October, but NW Natural’s residential customers are likely to see a 7% increase, instead of the nearly […]
Sheldon kicker, punter Rocco Graziano commits to Oregon Ducks
The Oregon Ducks have added a local specialist to their 2025 recruiting class. Sheldon High School kicker and punter Rocco Graziano announced his commitment to the Ducks on Friday. Graziano received an offer after attending Oregon’s “Saturday Night Live” camp in July, and he has decided to stay home.
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