By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor — As of this morning, Monday, July 31, the Bedrock Fire has consumed approximately 10,000 acres and is 3% contained. Much of the Highway 58 corridor has seen significant amounts of smoke. If you are interested in joining the meetings indicated on the flyer, they will be[Read More…]
Month: July 2023
Five Oregon gardeners recognized with statewide awards
By Kym Pokorny, 541-737-3380, [email protected] This news release is available online: https://beav.es/TdV Photo of Dennis Brown: https://flic.kr/p/2oQfetu CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener Program and nonprofit Oregon Master Gardener Association have recognized five Oregon gardeners with statewide awards that reflect their dedication and commitment to the practice. Lynn Kunstman[Read More…]
LCSO CASE #23-4055 — DEATH INVESTIGATION ON THE WILLAMETTE RIVER
News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff’s Office Posted on FlashAlert: July 31st, 2023 8:51 AM The Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a kayak that had flipped over on the Willamette River on Saturday afternoon at about 4:30pm. A male had been kayaking downstream from the Middle[Read More…]
Photo of the day: Sunset over Westfir
For those of you who remember “Bud” Long, his ranch, Bar-B-L is located high above Westfir to the east . The western most tip of the property looks down onto all of Westfir. From this vantage point, it’s a long, steep drop into the North Fork river valley below.
Annual Tribal Veteran Advocate Conference Set for August 8-9 in North Bend
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Tribal Government Relations invite all Tribal Veteran Advocates to the Annual Tribal Veteran Advocate Conference being held August 8-9 in North Bend, Oregon. Hosted this year by the Coquille Indian Tribe, the conference provides training[Read More…]