The state treasurer, who is midway through a second term, says the former state House speaker shares his priorities PETER WONG Oregon Capital Bureau State Treasurer Tobias Read has endorsed Tina Kotek, who defeated him in the May 17 Democratic primary for Oregon governor. Kotek, the former Oregon House speaker[Read More…]
Month: May 2022
Texas has invaded the State of Oregon… but with trailers!
Having purchased the two largest lots then available in the Oakridge Industrial Park (OIP) several years ago, Texas Pride Trailers is finally here. Many locals wondered if the Trailer manufacturer out of Madisonville, Texas would ever make a showing. Some things take time for a reason While we were trying[Read More…]
REMINDER: LANE COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO HOLD GRAND OPENING CEREMONY FOR NEW BUILDING WEDNESDAY MORNING
News Release from Lane Co. Government Posted on FlashAlert: May 30th, 2022 11:01 PM Eugene, OR — Lane County Developmental Disability Services (LCDDS) is holding a grand opening ceremony this Wednesday, June 1st from 8:30 to 9:30 AM to commemorate the opening of the brand-new Lane County Developmental Disability Services[Read More…]
Experience Oakridge Uptown: Art Works celebrates a Grand Opening on June 3 at 1st Friday Art Walk with glass blowing, and Lot Dawgs joins the fun
Memorial Day is barely over, and more events are happening the first weekend in June in the uptown district. Five uptown businesses are highlighted in 1st Friday Art Walk, Friday June 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. Local art (for the most part) is featured in 3 Legged Crane Pub[Read More…]
Entertainment roundup: rain or shine, there’s still music in the air
By BEN OLSON/for The Herald — Spring, in these parts, comes at different times. Twice in the last week I was turned back before reaching my destination by snow in the road that was deeper than I was comfortable driving through. Three thousand more feet in elevation and a narrow[Read More…]