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MEWA’s GED Success Stories
MEWA’s GED program offers a crucial lifeline for students who have fallen behind in credit. The GED (General Education Diploma) program started during World War II to help returning servicemen complete their high school education. Since the 1940s, the GED program has been essential for those unable to complete their high school diplomas to enter the workforce, go to community college, or get trade apprenticeships. MEWA’s GED program is especially...
"The Korean Mama" duo Jane and Ed Kim share their last meal
The charismatic mother-son duo behind the viral TikTok account @TheKoreanMama, Jane and Ed Kim, take viewers along with them as they try both hole-in-the-wall and critically acclaimed restaurants around Portland. Zoom in: With over 740,000 followers, the Kims introduce the city's diverse culinary scene to a global audience, highlighting spots...
Central Point Community Raises Awareness of Hot Pavement Dangers
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – With temperatures expected to be over 100 degrees this week, some Central Point folks are taking proactive measures to raise awareness about the dangers of hot pavement for pets. The initiative involves distributing signs and posters throughout the central point area, reminding residents of the...
Six years later, Oregon advocates call again for fighting factory farms
Oregon’s factory farms jeopardize our access to fresh air and clean water, our land and our communities. That’s why Food & Water Watch and our allies in the Stand Up to Factory Farms Coalition successfully pressured the Department of Agriculture six years ago to shut down Lost Valley Farms, one of Oregon’s most notorious mega-dairy […] The post Six years later, Oregon advocates call again for fighting factory farms appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Attorney General's Bias Hotline mostly tracks 'hate' that isn't a crime
(The Center Square) - The Oregon Department of Justice Civil Rights Unit released its Bias Crimes (2023) Report this week, revealing that most complaints sent to the state's Bias Response Hotline are not about crimes. The hotline is increasing in popularity, as it saw a 229% increase in reported incidents from 2020 to 2023, plus a 222% increase in reported bias crimes and non-criminal bias incidents, from 910 in 2020 to 2,932 in 2023, according to a press release from the Oregon Department of Justice. ...
Missing 12-year-old from Grants Pass found in Eugene
GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old from Grants Pass. The Josephine County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that the girl -- Makena Bessette -- was last found at her house on East Jones Creek Road in Grants Pass. "Her mother returned home and...
Sunrise Stops & Shops: Indulge Artisan Cheesecake
In this week’s Sunrise Stops & Shops, NBC5 News’ Marcus Veal visits a cozy bakery in Ashland where everything is made from scratch. Watch to learn how Cora and Rick, owners of Indulge Artisan Cheesecake, create the best treats for everyone in town. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All...
Dates Set For Fred Brownfield’s Northern Speedweek
ALGER, Wash. — Fifty-Five Promotions has announced the revival of Fred Brownfield’s Northern Speedweek Tour. In a respectful tribute to the late Fred Brownfield, whose contributions significantly shaped dirt-track racing in the region, the group sought and received approval from Debbie Brownfield to honor his legacy and naming the tour after him.
To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species
To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million barred owls that are crowding out their cousins. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strategy released Wednesday is meant...
An Oregon family's dog died on an Alaska Airlines flight, waiting to take off at Hawaii airport
HAWAII, USA — An Oregon family is grieving the loss of their dog, who died while waiting for a flight to depart from Hawaii for Oregon. Gary and Angie Engelgau are distraught over the death of their four-year-old French Bulldog named Frank. "He was such a good dog. He...
New ‘Phoodery’ food court in Phoenix opens up
MEDFORD, Ore. – Monday marked the opening of the new Phoodery food court on North Main Street in Phoenix. It’s described as a casual dining community, with five restaurants and a central tap house. The different restaurants boast a variety of flavors. Everything from barbecue, Peruvian, Asian, and...
OFFICIALS RESPOND TO TRIBAL PURCHASE OF DOWNTOWN ROSEBURG PROPERTIES
Local officials have responded to the recent purchase of two downtown Roseburg properties by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. June 21st, the Tribe confirmed that it purchased the former Rite Aid store on Southeast Jackson Street and the adjacent former Safeway property on Southeast Rose Street.
Medford girl missing for two weeks
Photo courtesy of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing child, Maysa Kennedy. Maysa, 15, has been missing since June 17, 2024, from her home in Medford, Oregon. Maysa is described as...
ODFW to host online big game regulations meetings
SALEM – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a series of online public meetings this month with district wildlife biologists presenting proposed changes to the 2025 big-game regulations and getting feedback from the public. Each meeting will include a presentation on the proposed rules, a question-and-answer...
Psilocybin facilitators sue Oregon Health Authority over access
Three psilocybin facilitators and a doctor specializing in end-of-life care are suing the Oregon Health Authority, alleging current psilocybin law discriminates against the terminally ill and others who need care in their homes. Why it matters: Workers in Oregon's first-in-the-nation psilocybin industry have been bucking against high prices, and are...
Del Norte Little League All Stars, 10-12 Baseball
The Del Norte Little League 10-12 All Stars competed in the District Eight Tournament that started Friday, June 14 in Medford. Del Norte opened up the tourney vs. the Medford Nationals with a 28-1 win. Del Norte pitchers Colt Presler, Chase Bachmann. Damien Parras and Trevon Barber all pitched for Del Norte, giving up only two hits. In Game 2, on Saturday, DN played Brookings and again came out on top, 28-2. Game 3 Del Norte played Gold Valley and was victorious 11-1, Ernesto Gamez, Damien Parras and Colt Presler tosses a combined no-hitter. DN played in the Championship game, winning 16-6. The State Chamionship will be played July 20. Manager Tyler Backmann expressed his pride with the youngsters. “ They came out swinging. We had 73 hits over shortened games.”
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