Month: September 2023

LCOG Meetings: September 25-29, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Meetings at LCOG September 25-29, 2023 LCOG Board of Directors Date: Thursday, September 28, 2023 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Lane Council of Governments, Park Place Building, 5th floor, Buford Meeting Room, 859 Willamette St., Suite 500, Eugene, OR 97401 and Zoom Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89868625575?pwd=dE5IWFdJamd6eWRSOU5JTTZWRlkrQT09 Meeting ID: 898 6862 5575 Passcode: 418897 One tap[Read More…]

Oakridge Library Seeking Submissions for Silent Auction

The Oakridge Public Library is holding a silent auction fundraiser in October. Contributions of high quality, high value items would be greatly appreciated! Fine art and jewelry from local artists as well as gift baskets and gift certificates from local businesses are highly desired! If you would like to donate[Read More…]

Consortium receives National Science Foundation funds to continue initiative that monitors ocean conditions in real time

By Michelle Klampe, 541-737-0784, [email protected] Sources: Ed Dever, [email protected]; Anthony Koppers, [email protected] This news release is available online: https://beav.es/Tzi Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAVdoX B-roll video: https://oregonstate.box.com/s/cosgpx381k6aaterubuq3gaz7pv9kl2v CORVALLIS, Ore. – The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded a coalition of academic and oceanographic research organizations including Oregon State University a five-year, $220 million cooperative agreement to continue operating and maintaining the Ocean[Read More…]

Compound derived from hops reduces abundance of gut microbe associated with metabolic syndrome

By Steve Lundeberg, 541-737-4039, [email protected] Sources: Natalia Shulzhenko, [email protected]; Andrey Morgun, [email protected]; Adrian Gombart, 541-737-8018, [email protected] This news release is available online: https://beav.es/Tz3 Photo: https://flic.kr/p/oYPpMH CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers have shown in a mouse model and lab cultures that a compound derived from hops reduces the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with metabolic syndrome. The[Read More…]

Socially vulnerable populations are disproportionately exposed to wildfires in the West, study finds

By Michelle Klampe, 541-737-0784, [email protected] Source: Erica Fleishman, [email protected] This news release is available online: https://beav.es/TDc Photos and graphic: https://flic.kr/p/2kU5Y54; https://flic.kr/p/2kTZsuz;  https://flic.kr/p/2p32sF3 CORVALLIS, Ore. –  People experiencing a high degree of social vulnerability are also more exposed to wildfires in Oregon and Washington as wildfire risk increases, a new study shows. Social vulnerability is a characteristic of[Read More…]

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City of Westfir HWY 58 Oregon

JOB OPENING: The City of Westfir is now accepting applications for the Relief City Operator position, which is primarily water and wastewater management. Seeking an individual with flexible work hours and/or the desire to obtain training for Class 1 certification in collection and treatment for wastewater, and Class 1 certification as Operator for Water in both treatment and distribution. This is a part-time position that requires an individual to work weekend and holiday shifts. The wage range is from $16–$17, based on experience. Application and job description are available at https://www.ci.westfir.or.us/?page_id=3521 or at Westfir City Hall (47441 Westoak Road) during business hours, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, MWF. Please e-mail application and resume to [email protected] or mail to PO Box 296, Westfir, OR 97492. If hired, the applicant must incur the modest cost of a background check. First review of applications will be January 6. The City of Westfir is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

 

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