The Oregon Health Authority reported the state’s one-millionth COVID-19 vaccination Wednesday. The first dose was administered less than three months ago, on Dec. 14. About one in five Oregonians who likely are eligible have now received at least one dose. The vaccine has been delivered to every Oregon county and[Read More…]
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Human composting? It Might Be Coming to Oregon
Oregon could become the second state to permit human composting as an alternative to more traditional means of disposal of human remains such as burial or cremation. Two Oregon legislators have introduced House bill 2574, which would allow bodies to be disposed of by alternative processes, including natural organic reduction[Read More…]
‘ShakeAlert’ Quake Warning App Coming March 11
If sensors detect a major earthquake about to occur in Oregon, how would you like at least five to 10 seconds to duck for cover? Beginning March 11, Oregonians will be able to get earthquake alert warnings on their cell phones via the ShakeAlert system already in place in California.[Read More…]
Live Shows May Be Returning to Ashland Stages
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has announced that its new season will offer a mix of live and digital productions. This comes after nearly a year without live performances on the festival’s stages in Ashland, a result of state restrictions stemming from COVID-19. Read the full story here and check out[Read More…]
Avalanche Danger Rises Throughout the West
Unstable weather patterns this season have created an extreme threat of backcountry avalanches throughout the western states, warns the U.S. Forest Service’s National Avalanche Center. Experts are warning that the threat of slides in the backcountry may only be growing worse because of a particularly unstable sort of snowpack that’s[Read More…]
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/?
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