By LEONA CHIARAPPA/for The Herald -- Sweetvine sounds like a delightful addition to Oakridge, Oregon! Michelle Slaven's journey from exploring various roles in the restaurant industry to finally realizing her dream of owning her own brick-and-mortar establishment is...
Highway 58 Herald ARCHIVES
Month: June 2024
May 2024 Congressional Update
I’d like to take time in this newsletter to give an update on what I was up to in D.C. and back home during the month of May. Since the beginning of this year my office has taken over 900 constituent meetings, opened 379 casework cases, closed 224 cases and returned...
Job Openings – Oregon Department of Education
Current Job Openings If you're looking for a rewarding career that positively affects the lives of children, you're in the right place! The Oregon Department of Education is the primary agency charged with overseeing K-12 public education in the state of Oregon....
Commentary: As the next round of the TV Butte fight approaches, what can we expect?
By JOHN ROSS/ for The Herald -- Based on the available information currently in the record, the Lane County staff is unable to make a positive recommendation. It was hoped that the applicant would address missing and insufficient material, most of which was...
Letter to the editor: Addressing issues beyond the United States
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it's important that we consider all communities, especially the most vulnerable ones, when allocating resources and determining abroad priorities. It can be daunting to address global concerns due to the amplitude of...
June Offerings at Diamond Peak Wine Bar Gallery and Gifts
By JANET HANSEN/for The Herald -- It's here and wow -- Diamond Peak Wine Bar Gallery and Gifts is the happening place in Uptown Oakridge. June is a very busy month as summer kicks into high gear. The place where you can have it all is Diamond Peak Wine Bar Gallery...
Over the last weekend, 142 high school graduates from three area schools hit the world running
By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor/The Herald -- Graduating from high school is a big deal. It's not just that you've completed the required 12 years of education, you most likely are 18 years of age (some of you a little older, some a little younger). This age also implies...
Concerts in the Park: Always free, always fun, three bands rock Greenwaters Park June 15
By JANET HANSEN/for The Herald -- It's already been a year, and Concerts in the Park is back with a one and done date, June15 beginning at 2 PM. It's a perfect kickoff to hot town, summer in the city. Latin jazz ensemble, BongoLatte kicks off the fun on the...
Public more confident connecting increasing heat, wildfires with climate change than other extreme weather events, study finds
Source: Hilary Boudet, [email protected]; Philip Mote, [email protected] By Molly Rosbach, [email protected] This news release is available online: https://beav.es/pqN CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University researchers found that...
Pacific coast gray whales have gotten 13% shorter in the past 20-30 years, Oregon State study finds
Sources: K.C. Bierlich, [email protected]; Enrico Pirotta, [email protected]; Leigh Torres, [email protected] By Molly Rosbach, [email protected] Images of gray whales: https://beav.es/pTu | Size...
It’s calf and fawn season – keep your distance from elk and deer
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon's deer and elk give birth from May through July. It's natural for mother animals to leave their young alone and hidden for extended periods of time while they go off to feed, so never assume a young animal is orphaned when you see it alone. The...
Outdoor Report: Though access is improving, it’s mosquito season so be prepared if you plan to fish the high lakes
By ROB DEHARPPORT/for The Herald -- Access to the high elevation areas is improving. On Wednesday June 12th, I made my second attempt this year to access Waldo Lake. This time I was successful! Four-wheel drive was not needed to drive into the Shadow Bay boat ramp...
LANE COUNTY TO AUCTION SIX PROPERTIES
News Release from Lane Co. Government Posted on FlashAlert: June 13th, 2024 8:30 AM Lane County is conducting a sealed-bid auction of real property now through 11:00 a.m. PST on Monday, July 22, 2024. Bids will be opened at 11:00 a.m. on July 23, and winners will be...