In an era where energy independence is no longer a luxury but a necessity, Blue Power Systems of California stands out as a pioneering force in hybrid power technology. Founded in 2019…
OP/ED: SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT – 35th ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
OIOpublisher By Lynnae Ruttledge July 26, 2025 marks the 35th Anniversary of the signing our country’s landmark disability rights legislation – the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This should be cause for…
OBITUARY: Alice R. Fry Scott – July 6, 1947 – July 21, 2025
Alice R. (Fry) Scott , beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and retired teacher, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at the age of 78 in La Pine, OR. Born on July…
OP/ED: Deja vu all over again in Manzanita
By Randy Kugler City officials have demonstrated a troubling public process to address important community projects. The steps look something like this: Identify the issue, hire consultants who come and convene citizens…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Mussel harvesting closes on south coast, reopens mid-coast
(SALEM, Ore. 7/25/25) – Mussel harvesting is now closed from Cape Blanco to the California border due to levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning above the safety threshold, the Oregon Department of Agriculture…
Alligator Detention Center Merchandise sold at Lane County Fair
At the Lane County Fair here in Eugene, Oregon, “Alligator Detention Center” merchandise is being sold. I called the Fair board office and voiced my outrage. I did acknowledge the issue of…
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection Monthly Community Meeting Tuesday, July 29 in Rockaway Beach
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection monthly community meeting on Tuesday, July 29, at 6:00 p.m. Reminder! Upcoming North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection monthly community meeting on Tuesday, July 29, at…
OREGON DEPT. OF LAND CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (DLCD) FARM STAND RULEMAKING UPDATE: RULEMAKING PAUSED
DLCD to postpone issuing proposed draft rules in the Secretary of State’s Bulletin for public comment at this time. The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) thanks those that have provided…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: 5 FIRES SINCE MAY CONNECTED TO TARGET SHOOTING IN TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, FIRES QUICKLY PUT OUT; FIRE SAFETY EMPHASIZED
TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, Ore. 7/25/25)—The quick actions of Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) crews and rural fire departments have put out five fires just since May connected to target shooting. “These fires…
ASTROLOGY: New Moon in Leo, 2025, Show up for yourself
By Madame Dana Zia Hello Earthlings! The New Moon in Leo taking place on July 24th is a complicated Moon with a simple message — Show up for yourself. You are worth…