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‘Chill’: Waldport honors quirky, kindhearted man
Chuck Hill sponsored all the youth teams, gave out scholarships to high school graduates and bought bikes for kids in need. He would donate any money he made off his art to local animal shelters, and signed each piece "Chill" -- a combination of Chuck and Hill.
Oregon lawmakers consider redefining ‘recreation’ to keep public trails open
The public’s ability to access some trails and pathways maintained by local governments could come down to how “recreation” is redefined in a state law meant to protect local governments from lawsuits. On Monday, members of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary considered Senate Bill SB 1576-3, which would expand the definition of recreation covered […] The post Oregon lawmakers consider redefining ‘recreation’ to keep public trails open appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Discover the Bottomless Sinkhole in Oregon Known as ‘Thor’s Well’
There’s a place in Oregon known as Thor’s Well. It’s right on the ocean. As the name suggests, the well is a hole in the earth. But what makes this sinkhole a little more spectacular than others? Because it’s right on the coast, it perpetually sucks in water from the ocean. Sometimes, if the conditions […]
Letter: Our communities are hurting
To the readers of the Lincoln County Leader: Here in Waldport, we suffer from a dire and severe lack of affordable housing. This hurts our community. Our new Congresswoman, Val Hoyle, is creating legislation that will help millions of Americans to enjoy affordable housing. We have access to a nonprofit charitable entity, and we need a large donation so that we can purchase a house in Waldport. We will have a paid staff person and simple rules; we will help people to regain housing, employment...
Oregon lawmakers consider redefining ‘recreation’ to keep public trails open
The public’s ability to access some trails and pathways maintained by local governments could come down to how “recreation” is redefined in a state law meant to protect local governments from lawsuits. On Monday, members of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary considered Senate Bill SB 1576-3, which would expand the definition of recreation covered […] The post Oregon lawmakers consider redefining ‘recreation’ to keep public trails open appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
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