RANDY STAPILUS NOVEMBER 30, 2023 || OREGON CAPITOL CHRONICLE In November 2020, a near-landslide of Oregon voters – 58.5% – approved Measure 110, which generally decriminalized small-scale possession of illicit drugs. That passage was a call to change the state’s core policy. Kassandra Frederique, executive director of the pro-110 Drug Policy Alliance, said, “This confirms a substantial shift […]
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ODFW Recreation Report
Recreation Report 11/30/2023 08:49 AM PST Follow the #25DaysOfFishmas: Shellfish Edition ODFW uses this hashtag each December to highlight unique species of Oregon fish. This year’s we’re hitting the beach with a special Shellfish Edition. Starting Dec. 1, look for it on www.Twitter (X).com/myodfw and www.instagram.com/myodfw. Ideas for winter wildlife watching Most resident birds and […]
Read more...Oregon Statewide Report Card Released
NEWS RELEASE November 30, 2023 Media Contact: Marc Siegel The Oregon Statewide Report Card puts previously released and new data in one place for ease of access and transparency. (Salem, OR) – The 2022-23 edition of the Oregon Statewide Report Card is now available on the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) website. This annual look at Oregon’s kindergarten […]
Read more...New Private Forest Accord grant helps with conservation and recovery of Oregon’s most sensitive fish and amphibians
SALEM, Ore–The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has been implementing many changes to the Forest Practices Act brought about by the landmark Private Forest Accord (PFA) to better protect aquatic wildlife and provide regulatory certainty for forest landowners. A big part of the legislation accompanying the PFA changes also includes funding for several grant programs […]
Read more...Oakridge City Council Meeting November 16, 2023: No-show councilors, fee waivers and short-term rental fees discussed
By JOY KINGSBURY/for The Herald — Mayor Cutchen is traveling and was not able to attend this meeting. Dawn Kinyon, Council President, conducted the meeting in his place. John Crowder, an Oakridge resident for eight years, told Council he was “warmed” to hear the pledge of allegiance recited at our City Council meetings. Council went […]
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