ODOT: Valley, No. Coast: OR 99 is closed in both directions at milepost 2.25, 2 miles south of the intersection with OR 58 Willamette Highway due to a wildfire in the area. This has also closed Interstate 5 exit 186 northbound off ramp. Conditions are changing rapidly. Closure could last several[Read More…]
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Middle Fork Bistro opens under new management
By KIRIN STRYKER/for The Herald — The Middle Fork Bistro, the charming food truck and beverage garden in Uptown Oakridge, opened under new ownership for the 2024 season. Lev and Kirin Stryker, the owners of Cog Wild Bicycle Tours took over the Bistro when they purchased the property in December,[Read More…]
CCB Newsletter 8-2-24
Beat the Heat Heat has been intense this summer – and may get worse. Educate yourself about heat-related issues. From the Oregon Health Authority website: People who work outdoors, whether as a source of income or for DIY home projects and landscaping, are more likely to become dehydrated. This makes them more likely[Read More…]
Car show sponsored by Artistic Customs to benefit local food box
Ken and Jennifer Jordan started Artistic Customs almost 20 years ago building high quality custom cars, trucks and blazers. Last year they purchased the old Oakridge public works building on 37899 Highway 58 in order to expand their growing operations. They have already begun restoring the smaller building and anticipate[Read More…]
ODOT: paving project on Hwy58 to start August 4
State of Oregon Oregon Department of Transportation Summer C • 1 day ago OR 58 travelers – Eagle Creek to Salt Creek Tunnel Paving starts next week, plan ahead! We’re grinding off and replacing the driving surface of about eight miles of OR 58 to preserve the road and give[Read More…]