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Local forest ranger on front lines battling wildfire in Oregon
ASHE COUNTY — Local Ashe County Assistant Ranger, Luke Hall, along with 19 other personnel from the NC Forest Service are in Oregon battling wildfires. This is Hall's second detail out west. Luke started his career in 2021, after working in the private sector for over 24 years. When crews are dispatched on detail, they will spend 14 days of up to 16 hr days working in the hot dry conditions. This kind of working environment takes commitment and courage especially while fighting fire on new terrain. Hand crews are used where heavy equipment such as bulldozer cannot access, typically steep, rocky terrain. They will construct fire breaks with hand tools in these areas. If you are interested in starting a career with the NC Forest Service, job postings can be found at www.ncforestservice.gov, or call the Ashe County headquarters at (336) 982-2471.
Youth 71Five Ministries' case v. State of Oregon goes to federal appeals court today
MEDFORD & PORTLAND, Ore. -- A Medford-based youth ministry is appealing one court's dismissal of its case to a higher authority today: the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) attorneys representing Medford-based Youth 71Five Ministries say they filed an opening brief with the federal...
Oregon AG joins lawsuit against property management software firm
(The Center Square) - Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum was one of eight state attorney generals to join the US Department of Justice in an antitrust enforcement action against RealPage Inc. late last week. The plaintiffs contend that RealPage Inc. engaged in anti-competitive practices, hurting renters. The DOJ and lawmakers contend that RealPage allows landlords to use software to determine rental property prices, hindering competition and increasing rental costs. ...
Gary Hull, legendary Oregon basketball coach, out at Western Christian
After nearly 40 years, Gary Hull has left Western Christian. David Phelps, the principal of the middle school and high school, confirmed to The Oregonian/OregonLive on Monday that the school made the announcement that Hull is no longer employed by Western Christian. On top of being the boys basketball coach,...
Oregon-filmed thriller ‘Strange Darling’ inspires raves, warnings not to reveal plot twists
Another scary movie with Oregon connections is making an impact on the 2024 summer movie season, with the thriller, “Strange Darling,” drawing praise from critics, viewers and even Stephen King, author of such chilling classics as “Carrie,” “The Shining” and “Pet Sematary.”. This...
After backlash, Oregon nonprofit says state-funded homebuyer assistance doesn’t exclude U.S. citizens
Portland housing nonprofit Hacienda CDC has drawn scrutiny over a flyer that incorrectly suggested a state-funded downpayment assistance program was open only to noncitizens. In a statement on Sunday, Hacienda Chief Executive Ernesto Fonseca said a consultant created the marketing materials, which he said mistakenly stated the downpayment assistance program excludes U.S. citizens. In fact, U.S. citizens can participate but must qualify under other “economic equity risk factors” outlined in state law.
Energy demand from data centers growing faster than West can supply, experts say
Data centers being rapidly built in the West are becoming an “emerging risk” to electrical grid reliability in the region, according to regional transmission experts. New data centers, which can be built in as little as 18 months, are far outpacing the growth in new electrical energy supply and transmission, according to members of the […]
Expect Oregon high school football referees to strictly enforce players’ uniforms, equipment
As the 2024 fall season gets underway this week, one of the big things that Oregon high school referees will be keeping an eye on is uniforms and equipment. In the first bulletin posted for football in the 2023-24 school year, state rules interpreter Kevin Hatfield wrote that it is important for referees to be strict when enforcing uniform and equipment violations.
Mid-Willamette Valley prep sports schedule Aug. 29-31
High school sports have returned and we couldn’t be more excited. Take a look below and find out where all our Mid-Willamette Valley teams are playing to open the fall season. Multiple teams are playing in jamborees, which will not count against their overall record. Volleyball Thursday, Aug. 29: C.S. Lewis Academy @ Lyle/Wishram, 4...
Showcasing the Economic Impact of Arts and Culture in Eastern Oregon
Joseph, Oregon – The economic influence of arts and culture in Eastern Oregon will be highlighted during a September 16-19 tour, featuring insights from the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study conducted by Americans for the Arts. The study revealed that Oregon’s arts and culture sector contributed $829 million to the state’s economy in 2022.
Home Energy Spotlight: How home energy audits help lower your monthly bills
When it comes to improving your home’s energy efficiency, experts recommend starting with weatherization improvements like adding insulation, and sealing places where air can enter and escape. After weatherizing, the best next step to save energy and money at home is to schedule a professional home energy audit. Energy Trust incentives and new federal tax credits are available to make these assessments possible and offset the costs. A home energy audit is essentially a checkup for your house. An energy auditor will inspect your home...
Oregon fixes computer bug that blocked unemployment payments for fraud victims
The Oregon Employment Department has fixed a glitch in its new computer system that stopped the agency from paying jobless benefits to dozens people who had previously been victims of identity theft. But the agency says more than 30 laid-off workers are still waiting for their aid. Here’s what happened:...
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