(Salem, Ore.) – Starting this past Wednesday, July 17, and into Sunday, July 21, Oregon experienced two separate lightning events that resulted in over 2,000 strikes across the state, which primarily affected Southern,…
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Journey of Courage and Spiritual Awakening – An Interview with Jan Boal
OIOpublisher Jan Boal is a woman of many talents and profound experiences. With 25 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse, she has spent a significant part of her life caring for…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: An Update on Housing, Wildfire, Waves, Schools and Bees
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Susan and I spent Saturday in the Valley enjoying art, music, wine, and the vibrancy of Coast Range Communities. Our stops…
Tillamook Lightwave Regular Board Meeting July 23, 2024
The meeting will be held at Tillamook People’s Utility District’s Carl Rawe Meeting Room located at 1115 Pacific Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141 The Tillamook Lightwave Board of Directors will conduct the following…
Tillamook School District Seeks Bus Drivers: Competitive Pay and Excellent Benefits
Tillamook School District Seeks Bus Drivers: Competitive Pay and Excellent Benefits The Tillamook School District is actively seeking new bus drivers to join its team. Offering a competitive compensation package and excellent…
Oregon State University Unveils Draft Wildfire Hazard Maps for Public Review
Salem, OR — Starting today, draft versions of the statewide wildfire hazard and wildland-urban interface maps are available for public review and comment on Oregon State University’s Wildfire Risk Explorer website. These…
Governor Kotek Unveils $515 Million Boost to State School Fund
Salem, OR — In a significant move to address K-12 education funding in Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek announced a proposal today to increase the State School Fund (SSF) by an estimated $515…
Department of Justice Introduces Streamlined Process for Discharging Student Loan Debt in Bankruptcy
In a significant policy shift, the Department of Justice (DOJ), in collaboration with the Department of Education, has unveiled a new process aimed at facilitating the discharge of student loan debt through…
Governor Kotek Invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Falls and Lone Rock Fires
Salem, OR – In a decisive response to escalating wildfire threats, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act on July 14 for the Falls Fire in Harney County and on July…
Volunteers sought to advise on forest practices
Salem, Ore—The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Regional Forest Practices Committees (RFPCs) are looking for new members. The RFPCs play a key role in advising the Board of Forestry on current forestry issues…