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Despite mild fire season forecast, agencies tell Oregon leaders they need to invest in workforce
Oregon is likely to face fewer big wildfires this summer than in previous years, but a lack of rural housing, coupled with unstable and often low pay, continues to create firefighter workforce challenges across the state and region. That was a big part of the message from state and federal fire and emergency response officials, who discussed this year’s fire outlook and what they need at a meeting Monday at the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center. The Portland-based center is part of a larger wildfire prevention...
2 Seafood Companies Fined By Oregon Environmental Quality Agency
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) said July 1 that it has issued wastewater penalties of $150,000 to Da Yang Seafoods and $22,800 to Astoria Pacific Seafoods, both headquartered in Astoria, and both for wastewater issues. According to DEQ, the penalties were issued to a total of 12 companies,...
Instead of Fireworks, Oregon Cities Embrace Light Shows for Independence Day
This Independence Day, Oregonians will experience a shift from traditional fireworks to innovative displays featuring live music, laser shows, and illuminated drones. Several cities, including Tigard, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, and Wilsonville, are embracing these modern alternatives to celebrate the holiday. Tigard’s Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration. For the...
Highest Arrests in a Decade at Portland’s Pride Parade Afterparty
The aftermath of a highly anticipated Pride Parade celebration in Portland turned chaotic as local authorities arrested 53 individuals during an afterparty. This number marks the highest recorded arrests for a single-day event in at least a decade. Notable Incidents Leading to Multiple Arrests. The disruption began when local authorities...
100,000 Oregonians to Gain Medicaid Coverage: State Leads the Way in Healthcare Accessibility with OHP Bridge Plan
Oregon has expanded Medicaid coverage, offering free medical, dental, and mental health services to those earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level, aiming to add 100,000 more residents by 2027. Oregon Medicaid Expansion – Free Coverage for 100,000 More Residents by 2027 Oregon has broadened its Medicaid program, enhancing accessibility for individuals and […]
Oregon Parks seeks feedback on proposed campsite rate increase
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is inviting public feedback on a proposal to adjust camping and facility rate ranges in state parks, potentially raising the maximum rate for tent campsites from $22 to $29 per night starting next summer. The proposed changes would also expand surcharges for out-of-state campers...
Fireworks issues beyond Independence Day
The use of fireworks, both legal and illegal goes beyond celebrations during Independence Day. The fireworks are dangerous and have led to injuries and fires. The law Oregon law prohibits the possession, use or sale of any firework that flies into the air, explodes, or travels more than 12 feet horizontally on the ground without...
'It affected two countries': Man sentenced to 30 days for poisoning 18K salmon at southern Oregon hatchery
REEDSPORT, Ore. — One man's crime, led to hundreds of hours worth of labor down the drain. On April 21, Joshua Heckathorn broke into a fish hatchery, the Gardiner Reedpsort Winchester Bay Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP). He poisoned 18,000 young salmon with bleach. "They were all dead," said...
Court upholds homeless camping ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a homeless camping ordinance in Grants Pass, a ruling that could impact homelessness efforts by cities in Lincoln County as well as across Oregon and the nation. The court states in its ruling, “The enforcement of generally applicable laws regulating camping on public property does not constitute ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.” The plaintiffs filed a punitive...
Thousands without power in Grants Pass, Talent
Update, 4 p.m.: There are now 2,083 people without power in Grants Pass. Pacific Power is investigating the cause and estimates power will be restored before 6:30 p.m. There are 395 people still without power in Talent. For 131 of those people, power is estimated to be restored by 4:30 p.m. and for 135 of those people, power is estimated to be restored by 6 p.m. For 129 of those people, Pacific Power is still figuring out an estimated time.
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