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...
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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...
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...
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...
Parade to launch 27th Blackberry Jam Festival Saturday morning in downtown Lowell
By LYDIA PLAHN/DEAN REA/for The Herald -- The 27th annual Blackberry Jam Festival parade will begin at 11 a.m. this coming Saturday, and festivities are scheduled to conclude at 4 p.m. Sunday in downtown Lowell. Local craft and food vendors will be on hand at the...
Korean War Memorial Foundation of Oregon Invites People to 2023 Korean War Memorial Ceremony
Korean War Memorial Foundation of Oregon Invites People to 2023 Korean War Memorial Ceremony Digital Flyer: KWMFO (8.5 × 11 in) (2) copy.jpg The Korean War Memorial Foundation of Oregon cordially invites people to join them at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at...
LRAPA: Air quality advisory for extended Eastern Lane County
Air quality advisory for extended Eastern Lane County LANE COUNTY — The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) has extended the air quality advisory on Thursday for Eastern Lane County. LRAPA expects intermittent smoke in the following areas through at least...
PRODUCE POWER: Saving money in your kitchen
Have you noticed the RISE in food prices? Have you noticed how keeping yourself fed for just one week has almost started to mimic an episode of Survivor? Spending money at the grocery store on things my family and I NEED to survive has almost become the bain of my...
Recreation sites in Fall Creek area closed due to Bedrock Fire
Lowell, Ore. - July 26, 2023. An emergency closure order has been issued for the Bedrock Fire area on the Willamette National Forest for public and firefighter safety. The Bedrock Fire was reported on July 22 and is approximately 4,500 acres. The closure order will be...
Corrected: Oregon Coast Aquarium harbor seal Boots gets diagnosed at OSU veterinary hospital
By Molly Rosbach, [email protected] Sources: Dr. Dan Lewer, [email protected]; Dr. Sue Tornquist, [email protected] Photos/video of Boots at the hospital by Jens Odegaard: https://beav.es/TAD This news release is available...
Forest Service Seeks Public’s Assistance in Determining the Cause of the Bedrock Fire
PORTLAND, Ore., July 25, 2023 — Fire investigators with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service are seeking the public's assistance with any tips or information pertinent to the start of the Bedrock Fire. Reported on July 22, 2023, the Bedrock Fire is...
Oregon Senate and Secretary of State races sees early moves
By GARY A. WARNER Oregon Capital Bureau There are 67 weeks until the November 2024 election, but this week showed some campaigns have set their alarm clocks extra early. Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend, says he will run for another term, if he can legally...
Scientists develop tool to predict dam removal costs by analyzing 55 years of past removals
By Sean Nealon, 541-737-0787, [email protected] Media contact: Michelle Klampe, 541-737-0784, [email protected] Source: Jeffrey Duda, [email protected]; Desiree Tullos, [email protected] This news release is available...
