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A calm sunny start to an otherwise windy day increasing fire dangers in the lowlands
Wind Advisory for the Kittitas Valley, Central Eastern Washington, Southern Columbia Basin in Northern Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands to the East end of the Columbia River Gorge from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m…. Winds W 25-35 mph. Gusts 35-45 in Northern Oregon and the Simcoe Highlands. Gusts 45-55 mph in...
Rising concerns over unlicensed contractor scams in Eastern Oregon
BAKER CITY – The Construction Contractors Board (CCB) of Oregon is intensifying efforts to combat unlicensed contractor scams in Eastern Oregon, especially as home remodeling and repair season kicks into gear. Dawn Kitzmiller, Building Official at the Baker City Building Department, warns of a rise in “wanna-be” contractors operating...
Education officials should not weaken financial education requirement
Oregon has finally caught up to the many other states that require high school students to pass a personal finance course as a graduation requirement with a landmark bill that passed the Legislature and was signed by Gov. Tina Kotek in 2023. Senate Bill 3 requires students to take lessons in personal finance and career […] The post Education officials should not weaken financial education requirement appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
More Oregon students are missing vaccines, worrying health officials
Oregon health authorities are worried about an infectious disease raging through schools, with almost one in 10 kindergarteners missing at least one required vaccination. The Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday, May 16, that nearly 9% of the state’s kindergartners had a nonmedical exemption this year, forgoing at least one of the required shots. That compares with about 8% in 2023 and almost 7% in 2022, marking the second consecutive yearly increase in the unvaccinated rate. ...
Oregon’s largest coastal earthquake drill held in Newport
LINCOLN , Ore. (KPTV) - On Wednesday, state and local leaders in Lincoln County gathered to give an inside look at how the state is poised for what they’re calling ‘Oregon’s largest coastal earthquake preparedness exercise.’. Representatives say a potential Cascadia earthquake could be catastrophic. “The first...
95 local nonprofits receive over $720,000 in grants
The Three Rivers Foundation has announced the award of over $720,000 to support the missions of 95 nonprofit organizations across Oregon. The Foundation was established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians as the charitable arm of the Three Rivers Casino Resort. Demonstrating its commitment to community enrichment, the Three Rivers Foundation administrators said funding distribution is for a diverse range of nonprofits in sectors ranging...
Outside money in Oregon swing district prompts claims of Republican meddling
Outside money pouring into ads in an Oregon swing district in recent days spurred accusations from Democrats that Republicans are meddling to ensure incumbent GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces a weaker opponent in November. Democrats Janelle Bynum and Jamie McLeod-Skinner are in a fierce contest for the Democratic nomination in...
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