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Southern Oregon floating offshore wind clears one bureaucratic hurdle in a long process
Oregon’s coast is inching closer to generating renewable electricity using floating offshore wind turbines, though any construction is still years away. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or BOEM, announced it has finalized 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.
OHSU-designed metric aims to improve social-emotional health services for young children
A new metric developed by the Oregon Health & Science University Oregon Pediatric Improvement Partnership, or OPIP, will measure and incentivize young children’s social-emotional health treatments from clinicians contracted with Coordinated Care Organizations. This effort aims to improve the health care system for patients from birth to 5 years old, for both immediate development benefits and long-term health outcomes.
State reverses decision, OK’s money for Clackamas County’s drug program
State officials have reversed course and voted to fully fund a Clackamas County initiative meant to offer people drug treatment, outside the criminal justice system. Less than two weeks ago, the same Oregon grant committee rejected the county’s $1 million program over concerns it too closely resembled a process for someone charged with a crime. The decision […]
RFK Jr. is likely to appear on Oregon ballots this fall
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to appearing on ballots across Oregon this November. All it took was a brand-new political party. On Monday, the Oregon Secretary of State’s office verified that backers of the independent presidential candidate had gathered enough valid signatures to create a new minor statewide party. Dubbed the “We […]
NW coastal tribes face severe climate change problems but can’t get money for help: report
Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change — from rising seas to severe heat — but face an array of bureaucratic barriers to access government funds meant to help them adapt, a report released this week found. The tribes...
Three people rescued after boat catches fire off the coast of Brookings
BROOKINGS, Ore. – Three people are being treated at a California hospital after their boat caught fire just off the coast of Brookings Tuesday night. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the three individuals were rescued from the water by a nearby Good Samaritan charter vessel approximately 50 miles off the coast.
Battle of the Badges pits police, fire against each other to help blood shortage
The Battle of the Badges event in Grants Pass pit the fire and police departments against each other in a friendly competition for a good cause. Battle of the Badges pits police, fire against each other to help blood shortage. The Battle of the Badges event in Grants Pass pit...
Port of Coos Bay announces two new leadership roles
COOS BAY, Ore. — The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay announced Tuesday two appointments to significant leadership roles. The Port’s board of commissioners named Lanelle Comstock as the port's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Melissa Cribbins as the executive director of the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project (PCIP).
Illicit drugs found in Roseburg park spark outrage from community
ROSEBURG, Ore -- Residents are frustrated after methamphetamine was discovered in Fir Grove Park, a popular destination for families. The Douglas County Interagnecy Narcotics team reported the discovery of the illicit drugs on August 13, 2024. The exact amount of methamphetamine has not yet been given. The drugs were discovered in what appeared to be two brand-new bags of charcoal briquettes in the brush along a trail in the park. Fir Grove Park is a park with a lot of foot traffic, including families. For concerned parents and guardians like Brenda Bristow, the discovery was a disappointment.
Warner Peak Fire now 40% contained
UPDATE, 6 p.m.: The Warner Peak Fire is now 65,002 acres and 40% contained, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. "Crews worked diligently today completing tasks on the line during very windy weather. Firefighters will be working on the line throughout the night," the release said.
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