CORVALLIS, Ore. – Interest in home gardening has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the Food Hero team at Oregon State University Extension Service is offering Oregonians a unique opportunity to…
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Oregon State Parks Begin Limited Openings – Some Day Use Areas June 5th, Camping June 9th; Online System for Reservations to Reopen Next Week
Oregon State Parks continues our reopening strategy in step with our community partners. On Friday May 29th, the Department released a list of state park campgrounds that are scheduled to open with…
OHA Investigates COVID-19 Outbreaks at Farms; Governor pledges $30 million for farmworkers, ag to secure food supply, protect essential workers
On Thursday OHA announced that it is coordinating with state and county agencies to investigate a COVID-19 outbreak at Townsend Farms operations in Multnomah and Washington counties. The agencies are also working…
Garibaldi Maritime Museum Opening by Appointment, Weekends, Starting May 30th
The Garibaldi Museum will be opening to the public on Saturday, May 30, 2020. They will, however, be open only by appointment and only on weekends until it is deemed safe for…
OREGON STATE POLICE FISH AND WILDLIFE TROOPERS CONCLUDE UNLAWFUL GUIDING INVESTIGATION – TILLAMOOK COUNTY
An Oregon fishing guide had an envelope of cash and clients ready to fish when he was cited for illegal fishing activities on May 19 in Tillamook County. The citation concludes an…
VIRTUAL EVENT: SATURDAY MAY 30th – RURAL ORGANIZING PROJECT: Building our Common Good – Deep Change in the Midst of Crisis
Friends, I just heard it again, news reports of the Rural/ Urban divide in the state of Oregon as well as the rest of the country. Rural is branded as ‘conservative’, i.e…
ODFW seeks comment on ODOT fish passage waivers in Tillamook County and an exemption request in Lincoln County
SALEM, Ore. – ODFW seeks public comments on a fish passage waiver application and an exemption request by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The requests are intended to address fish passage…
OHA partnering with multiple agencies to investigate COVID-19 outbreak at two Townsend Farms sites in Multnomah and Washington Counties
PORTLAND, Ore.—State and county agencies are investigating a COVID-19 outbreak at Townsend Farms operations in Multnomah and Washington counties, and are working to support seasonal workers who have fallen ill and protect…
COVID-19 resources for people with disabilities; Mental Health Awareness Virtual Walk May 30th, National Day of Hope
Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services has published a page of ASL coronavirus resources. The page includes: Links to ASL videos about COVID-19 Communication resources Emergency resources (e.g., food, housing) Mental…
Tillamook High School Graduation: A BRIEF FIREWORKS DISPLAY WILL FOLLOW FRIDAY’S GRADUATION, MAY 29th
Tillamook High School has announced that there will be a fireworks display following this year’s unique graduation procession. Fireworks will be launched at the conclusion of Tillamook High School’s graduation ceremony (May…
