(Salem, Ore.) —The heat of summer makes shade-covered state forests an appealing destination for many. “July and August see the most visitors to our state forests,” said Joe Offer, Oregon Department of…
Democratic Party of Oregon’s Delegates to National Convention Endorse Kamala Harris for President
Portland, OR – The Democratic Party of Oregon’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention voted unanimously Wednesday to support Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee for President. Dr. Rosa Colquitt, Chair of the Democratic…
OREGON DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE SHELLFISH ALERT 7/26/24: Mussels, razor clams close on south coast
SALEM, Ore. – Mussel and razor clam harvesting is now closed from the California border to Cape Blanco, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced…
Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife hosts webinars, public meeting to chart sustainable future for Oregon’s hatcheries
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting three webinars and a public meeting in August as part of the agency’s process to chart a sustainable future for…
Hampton Lumber continues partnership with Girls Build, bringing summer camps to rural communities in NW Oregon; Spots Available at Tillamook Camp
(July 26, 2024: Portland, OR) – Hampton Lumber is pleased to continue its partnership with Girls Build this year, bringing a week-long summer camp for girls to several of its sawmill communities in northwest…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Additional all-depth Pacific halibut days open for the Central Oregon Coast and Columbia River subareas
NEWPORT, Ore. – Extra days were added to the summer all-depth Pacific halibut fishery in the Columbia River and Central Coast subareas. Unless noted below, the previously announced season dates remain unchanged….
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT): Plan ahead – Wildfires continue to disrupt travel in many parts of Oregon
PORTLAND – After a week of wildfire-related road closures, travelers across Oregon should continue to carefully plan their routes. Fires are still actively burning near many highways, causing them to close and…
OBITUARY: Lottie – May 2, 1930 – July 18, 2024
Lieselotte ‘Lottie/Oma’ Jones was born in Nürnberg Germany, survived WW2, married John B Jones in a civil service 12-11-1953 and in St Lorenz Church 12-19-1953. She had 3 children. She is survived…
TRYING TO SEE: “PROJECT 2025” AND YOU
By Michael Randall We all have heard about “Project 2025” (call it “P-25”) by now, a detailed road map to change the federal government of the United States. While it pretends merely…
Tillamook County announces Bayocean Road closure, detour for Bridge Construction Scheduled August 5-September 5
(TILLAMOOK, Ore., 22 JULY 2024) — Tillamook County announces the upcoming closure of Bayocean Road at milepost 2.4 (between the Memaloose Boat Launch and Bayocean Dike Road) for the construction of a permanent bridge…