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Permanent supportive housing communty built in Warm Springs
In mid-September, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs’ Warm Springs Housing Authority officially opened a new Permanent Supportive Housing Project, which will provide dedicated, comprehensive support to dozens of Tribal members who are experiencing chronic homelessness. “For our community members who face extensive barriers to transitioning out of homelessness, they not only need resources but to be among a community that cares,” said Danielle Wood, executive director of the Warm Springs Housing Authority. “As people move in, they’ll be exactly where they need to be...
Federal Labor Department accuses R.B. Pamplin corporation of abusing pension funds in lawsuit
Federal leaders are publicly accusing an Oregon businessman of abusing employees’ retirement funds. The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a lawsuit against Robert B. Pamplin Jr. and R.B. Pamplin Corporation on Thursday, Sept. 12, alleging they violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act as far back as 2019. Pamplin formerly owned a chain of nearly two dozen newspapers in Oregon, including the Portland Tribune. Carpenter Media Group bought the chain earlier this year, severing ties between Pamplin and the papers. The labor department referred to Pamplin’s Albina, Tait and Ross Island properties. The company currently owes the pension plan over $2 million in late lease payments, according to the complaint. This excerpt was originally published by KOIN 6 News and used with permission. Read the rest of the story on KOIN's website.
Buffs fall to Burns, still hunting offense
The Burns Highlanders, the No. 1-ranked 3A team heading into the game, controlled the White Buffalos in Madras Thursday, Sept. 12 39-0. The Buffalo defense had some success against the Burns' high-octane offense, but couldn't sustain any offense, getting but one first down without the aid of a penalty. The biggest threat to score for Madras came on the kickoff after Burns made it 27-0, in the final moments of...
Henley hands Madras first soccer loss
The Madras White Buffalos went into Klamath Falls Thursday, Sept. 12 ranked No. 1 in the 4A boys soccer power rankings. They left with their first loss of the season, 3-1 to Henley. Madras got on the board very early when Steve Gonzalez found the net in the first minute, after an assist from Osvaldo Castaneda. But that was if for the scoring for the Buffs while the Hornets netted...
COCC: Exploring science, impacting the world
At a moment when drought conditions are affecting more lives worldwide, Kelsey Harpham is helping harness a response. Harpham is the lead water resilience consultant for WSP, a global engineering firm that works to integrate climate resilience into infrastructure development. It’s a mission of modernizing water resource management. For the former student of Central Oregon Community College (COCC), who has worked with officials from over 20 different countries, it’s an urgent — and gratifying — career. “I find this work fulfilling because it allows me...
Study finds prevalence of firearms is driving soaring gun deaths in U.S. – not mental illness
The prevalence of firearms in the U.S. — not mental illness — is driving the surge in gun deaths across the country, a new study concludes. The research led by an Oregon Health & Science University professor looked at mental health conditions and firearm deaths in the United States and 40 other countries. It found the United States had 20 times more deaths by firearms than the other countries even when rates of mental illness were the same. ...
Bulldogs blow out Colton in home opener
The Culver Bulldog football team broke open a close game in the fourth quarter as they rolled to a 34-14 win over the Colton Vikings Thursday, Sept. 12 in Culver. “We played pretty good tonight,” Culver head coach Brian Silbernagel said. “We only had a couple of breakdowns defensively. We got in the positions we needed to play or get in. That's a good football team we played tonight.” Culver...
Don't spend the election cycle in cyberspace
There is a scene in the movie “Back to the Future 2” where Marty McFly’s family is seated around the dinner table during a visit from the grandparents. The teenage children are seated at the table, but they are wearing futuristic-looking goggles on which they are interacting with a variety of digital stimuli from television to friends on the phone and more. They are completely checked out, in their own world, present but not present. It turns out that the moviemakers were right about something....
Crooked River Ranch residents receive a reprieve on Lower Bridge Way detour
The Lower Bridge Way detour from U.S. Hwy 97 to Davidson Way was expected to begin October 19, 2024, as announced at a county commissioner meeting held at Crooked River Ranch on September 11. ODOT has since pushed the date back but does not yet have a firm date for the detour. “We will not be closing the Lower Bridge Way and U.S. Hwy. 97 connection for a couple months as we are trying to get all the utilities out of the way first.” stated...
Crooked River Ranch residents receive a reprieve on Lower Bridge Way detour
The Lower Bridge Way detour from U.S. Hwy 97 to Davidson Way was expected to begin October 19, 2024, as announced at a county commissioner meeting held at Crooked River Ranch on September 11. ODOT has since pushed the date back but does not yet have a firm date for the detour. “We will not be closing the Lower Bridge Way and U.S. Hwy. 97 connection for a couple months as we are trying to get all the utilities out of the way first.” stated...
COLUMN | Keep Oregon Moving: How ODOT keeps freight and commerce moving around Oregon
Oregon’s economy depends on access and movement: products heading to market, people getting to work, food delivered to grocery stores, and the many other daily trips that make up our state’s flow of commerce. In 2021, about $343 billion worth of products, goods and merchandise moved through our state. About 70% of that freight traveled via heavy trucks, highlighting the fact that we need a safe and reliable system of roads. ...
Week 2 scoreboard: 2024 Oregon high school football
The 2024 Oregon high school football season is in full swing for 2024 as week two rolls into action. Another week means teams across the state will be in getting in on the action between Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and we've got you covered on final scores. Bookmark this tab and stay tuned for final scores throughout the three nights from across the state. ...
Pac-12 conference officially announces addition of four schools for 2026 season
The Pac-12 Conference Board of Directors reached a unanimous decision to admit Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State of the Mountain West Conference into the conference for the 2026-27 academic year, the conference announced Thursday, Sept. 12. “For over a century, the Pac-12 Conference has been recognized as a leading brand in intercollegiate athletics,” Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould said in a press release Thursday. “We will continue to pursue bold cutting-edge opportunities for growth and progress, to best serve our member...
County library enters its third 'season'
During my career, I’ve been a medical librarian, an academic librarian, and now, a public librarian. You might think there’s not much difference. They all help people find information/answer questions, and provide access to materials. However, doctors’ information needs differ from those of professors or college students, who are different from community members. I’ve learned that there are three “seasons” in the public library world: (1) June and July, (2) August, and (3) September-May. Summer at the library (June-July) seems like a sprint. We’re busy...
Culver wins cross-county volleyball tilt with Buffs
The Culver Bulldogs got a huge early season volleyball win Tuesday, Sept. 10 when they traveled the nine miles and beat Madras High School 3-1. The more experienced Bulldog team was the more aggressive and consistent squad on the night, and they took the match 25-19, 25-19, 14-25, 25-19. "We played one of the better and more consistent games we have played this season so far," said Bulldog coach Emma...
Largest Oregon measles outbreak in 30 years endangers kids, expert says
The largest Oregon measles outbreak in more than 30 years particularly endangers children less than five years old, according to a new health alert. Oregon Health & Science University is warning that as the 31 cases of measles reported this year were of people who had not received the MMR vaccine targeting measles, mumps and rubella. Unvaccinated infants or unvaccinated people with weakened immune systems or who are pregnant are...
Oregon: Flags fly at half-staff as a memorial to 9/11 attacks
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, Sept. 11, pursuant to President Joe Biden’s Presidential Proclamation of the day as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, and in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 civilians and first responders that were killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks. “Today, we remember those who lost their lives on Sep. 11, 2001, the families who grieve for them still, and the courage and selflessness of the first responders that day,” Kotek said. “As we honor those we lost, we also honor the kindness and strength so many across the country and world showed in the face of tragedy; they showed us the best of who we can be.”
Buff soccer falls to Henley after routing 5A Mountain View
The Madras White Buffalos went into Klamath Falls Thursday, Sept. 12 ranked No. 1 in the 4A boys soccer power rankings. They left with their first loss of the season, 3-1 to Henley. Henley struck first in the opening moments, but Madras got on the board very early as well when Steve Gonzalez found the net, after an assist from Osvaldo Castaneda. But that was if for the scoring for...
Buff soccer falls to Henley after routing 5A Mountain View
The Madras White Buffalos went into Klamath Falls Thursday, Sept. 12 ranked No. 1 in the 4A boys soccer power rankings. They left with their first loss of the season, 3-1 to Henley. Henley struck first in the opening moments, but Madras got on the board very early as well when Steve Gonzalez found the net, after an assist from Osvaldo Castaneda. But that was if for the scoring for...
Buff soccer falls to Henley after routing 5A Mountain View
The Madras White Buffalos went into Klamath Falls Thursday, Sept. 12 ranked No. 1 in the 4A boys soccer power rankings. They left with their first loss of the season, 3-1 to Henley. Henley struck first in the opening moments, but Madras got on the board very early as well when Steve Gonzalez found the net, after an assist from Osvaldo Castaneda. But that was if for the scoring for...
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