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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...
Recommendations address teaching of reading and writing in elementary schools
Following a one-year review of Oregon’s early literacy education, a state council has released its final recommendations to strengthen educator preparation programs for teaching reading and writing in Oregon elementary schools. In January, the Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council released initial recommendations to revise educator and school administrator preparation program standards for literacy instruction. Members of educator prep programs and the general public were able to submit feedback to the recommendations. ...
One of the country's largest renewable energy companies is expanding into rural Oregon
SHERMAN COUNTY, Ore. — One of the country’s largest renewable energy companies is expanding into rural Oregon: Avangrid just opened a new training center in Sherman County. If you drive through Columba River Gorge on your way into Central Oregon, you’ll find turbines as far as the eye...
Rural Oregon Making Slow March Toward Health Equity
Baker City’s Saint Alphonsus Medical Center closed its birth center in late August 2023, a decision that received pushback locally, statewide and nationally. Saint Alphonsus Health System, which owns and operates the hospital, shut down the center due to a decline in local deliveries plus a lack of obstetrics staff to meet needs. The closure helps highlight the challenges many rural Oregonians face in getting consistent, quality access to health care, but there are people working to eliminate the barriers.
Jetty Etty: Homeless told ‘just go to the tracks, and we’ll find you housing’
Jetty Etty says a Community Court program connects unhoused neighbors with housing services. "But the truth is, there isn't housing available. So they get added to a waitlist for housing. And then a lot of organizations here, ones that are, like, paid by the city, are telling them, 'Just go to the tracks and we'll find you housing.' "
Bobcats Wrap up 2024 US Olympic Trials
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State track and field was well represented at the 2024 U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials, which took place in Eugene, Oregon last week. Five Bobcats, Dominick Yancy, Daniel Harrold, T'Mond Johnson, Mylana Hearn and Hope Bender, represented Texas State at the meet. The...
Eugene police seize 20 pounds of methamphetamine in search warrant
EUGENE, Ore. – Eugene police said their Street Crimes Unit was able to keep 20 pounds of methamphetamine off the streets after a search warrant broke up a drug deal on Monday. According to the Eugene Police Department, on July 1, officers from the EPD Street Crimes Unit, Special...
Oregon girl one of 200 missing children found in nationwide operation
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), with the help of local law enforcement agencies, conducted a six-week national operation, leading to the recovery of 200 missing children. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), this was the second Operation We Will Find You 2. The operation took place from May 20 to June 24. It focused on geographical areas with high clusters of critically missing children. One of the areas was Portland, Oregon.
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...
Grants Pass woman arrested after shooting at occupied car
GRANTS PASS, OREGON — On June 30, 2024, at about 1952 hours, Grants Pass Police Officers and an OSP State Trooper responded to the 2500 block of New Hope Road for a shots fired call. There were no reported injuries despite multiple rounds being fired at an occupied car.
HEAT ADVISORY THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT
A Heat Advisory remains in effect from 8:00 a.m. Thursday through 9:00 p.m. Monday for central and eastern Douglas County including the cities of Roseburg and Toketee Falls. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees are expected. An Urgent Weather Message said hot temperatures...
Man arrested near Tenmile after allegedly demanding car keys at gunpoint
TENMILE, Ore. – A man is facing more than a dozen criminal charges after allegedly going door-to-door and demanding gas and car keys from people at gunpoint, court documents say. According to court documents, In the afternoon of June 29 a Tenmile resident answered his door to find a...
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