GEORGE GRAGG OF McMINNVILLE made this image on an atmospheric wintry day on High Prairie northeast of Oakridge. It’s safe to say that relatively few Oregonians have ever heard of the heavenly area, let alone know where it is or how to get there. Surrounded by verdant national forest, the[Read More…]
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The Sweet Spot Where a Waterfall Threads the Needle
JIM PURSCELLEY OF SPRINGFIELD recently made this image of Needle Falls as it tumbles into Salmon Creek about 5 miles east of Oakridge. The view is easily accessible from the Salmon Creek Falls Campground and is a highly popular spot for campers. “I caught my first fish below the falls[Read More…]
Lowell City Council Gives Nod to New Subdivision
Matthew and Melissa Bahen of Pleasant Hill Expect to Have HLH Contractors of Lowell Build 16 Houses, Which Will Be Priced in the Mid-$400,000 Range
The ‘other’ season of smoke — prescribed burning — is about to return to Oakridge-Westfir
The Oakridge Air program, working in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, says seasonal prescribed burning is about to begin again in the Upper Willamette. “With the implementation of prescribed burning, Oakridge and Westfir may have short-duration smoke events,” the group advised Tuesday, April 13, in a news release. “In[Read More…]
Dexter, Jasper, Fall Creek Correspondents Needed
Looking For a Creative Way to Fill a Glaring Need in Your Community? The Herald is seeking volunteer correspondents in the smaller unincorporated communities of Dexter, Jasper and Fall Creek. If you’re interested drop us a line at [email protected]. Eventually, we hope to be able to compensate our correspondents but[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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