The VA Portland Healthcare System is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. You do not have to be a Veteran to work at VA but if you are, come help the VA serve other Veterans! Bring your resume and be prepared[Read More…]
Month: September 2022
Cedar Creek Fire September 29, 2022 Daily Update 8:30 AM
Cedar Creek Fire Update Size: 115,428 acres Contained: 25% Start Date: August 1, 2022 Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, OR Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 1,272 Resources: 31 engines; 29 crews; 27 heavy equipment; 9 helicopters West Zone Operations: Fire activity slowed yesterday as cooler temperatures and light precipitation influenced[Read More…]
Governor Brown to tour area fire and personnel Thursday
Governor Kate Brown will be in Oakridge on Thursday to visit the fire camp that has been established in the Oakridge Industrial Park. There, the Governor will be briefed by senior fire personnel. She is also scheduled to tour the Cedar Creek Fire East of Oakridge in the Cascade Mountains[Read More…]
Political Action Committee forms in Oakridge
By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor/The Herald — A Political Action Committee, or PAC, has been formed to support candidates for Mayor and several Council seats in Oakridge. The PAC is registered as Tap Root PAC and can be found on the Secretary of State of Oregon’s registration site. Local resident and[Read More…]
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: ODVA Connect Campaign
VETERAN SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION Connect Campaign: You’re Not Alone September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Throughout the month, ODVA will highlight the importance of awareness, community, and strengthening connections for veterans, their families and loved ones, and friends. Learn more about Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention: https://bit.ly/3CSKAaS The Connect campaign shares[Read More…]