Hello all. You are invited to attend the Northwest Oregon Interagency Fire Management Organization’s annual media fire briefing. Below is an agenda outline. We are looking forward to virtually seeing you. Please send an email to Public Affairs Specialist Leslie Garcia at [email protected] if you plan to attend or if have specific[Read More…]
Month: June 2022
LANE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY PARTNER TO OPEN “VACCINE STOREFRONT” AT VALLEY RIVER MALL
News Release from Lane Co. Government Posted on FlashAlert: June 30th, 2022 8:35 AM EUGENE, OR—Lane County Public Health (LCPH) in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority have opened a vaccine storefront at the Valley River Mall aimed at reducing barriers in the way of getting a COVID-19 vaccine. The[Read More…]
PLANNING COMMISSION HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING ON RURAL ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
News Release from Lane Co. Government Posted on FlashAlert: June 29th, 2022 8:00 AM The Lane County Planning Commission is conducting a work session and public hearing regarding proposed code amendments that would allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in rural residential zones. The work session and public hearing is[Read More…]
Celebrate the 4th of July weekend on the Ridge: It’s a family tradition where memories are made of this mountain bliss
If Oakridge is your hometown, come back and celebrate your family tradition in summer’s grace. Even if you never lived here, come dance, bask, play, and stay. The rains have stopped. Summer is in full bloom, and there’s a certain 1940s romance in our mountain town with bees buzzing, water[Read More…]
House destroyed by fire on Y Drive (updated 6/30)
UPDATED (6/30) A person of interest was questioned by Police Chief Martin and Oakridge area Oregon State Police officer Miller, Chief Martin said. He stated that the male, suspected of starting the fire, was detained for a mental health hold and evaluation. He was transported to the University District Hospital,[Read More…]