Federal Rule Changes Renewals And New Applications Will Include Interviews. Oregonians applying for or renewing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be required to complete an interview beginning June 1, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services. The change restores standard federal SNAP eligibility procedures that were temporarily[Read More…]
Author: Teresa Pearson
Head-On Crash On Interstate 5 Near Rogue River
A Grants Pass man accused of driving under the influence is hospitalized with serious injuries after allegedly fleeing law enforcement, driving the wrong way on Interstate 5 and crashing head-on into an SUV Sunday night near Rogue River. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Ivan Grover Barber Jr., 43,[Read More…]
Campfire Safety Ahead Of Summer Season
As warmer weather draws more visitors to campgrounds and beaches, Oregon State Parks is reminding campers to practice safe campfire habits to help prevent wildfires and protect public lands. Officials say campfires remain a popular part of the outdoor experience, but unattended or improperly extinguished fires can quickly become dangerous.[Read More…]
Historic Columbia River Highway Reopens Near Multnomah Falls
A major milestone in preserving one of Oregon’s most iconic roadways has been reached as the Historic Columbia River Highway east of Multnomah Falls reopened Friday, May 15, following months of restoration work. The reopening marks the completion of repairs to the East Multnomah Falls Viaduct, the second of two[Read More…]
Warm Winter Speeds Spread Of Emerald Ash Borer In Oregon
Oregon’s unusually mild winter and warm spring temperatures have accelerated the development of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB), causing the destructive pest to emerge weeks earlier than expected, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). ODF Invasive Species Specialist Wyatt Williams confirmed finding a fully developed adult emerald[Read More…]
Armed Forces Day Annual TAG Match Competition
More than 125 members of the Oregon Army and Air National Guard gathered at the Raymond F. Rees Training Center this month to compete in the annual Combat Marksmanship Training Exercise, known as the “TAG Match,” while celebrating Armed Forces Day. The three-day event concluded May 16 and tested participants[Read More…]
Fee-Free Day Added To Celebrate National Trails Day
Visitors to national forests and grasslands across the country will be able to access many recreation sites free of charge on June 6 as the U.S. Forest Service marks National Trails Day. Federal officials announced the additional fee-free day for 2026 to encourage people to explore public lands and participate[Read More…]
Proposed Sunny Valley Gravel Mine
A coalition of Oregon conservation and community organizations is urging Gov. Tina Kotek to closely review a proposed gravel mining operation in Sunny Valley, arguing the project could harm fish habitat, reduce stream flows and threaten local drinking water supplies. The groups sent a letter Monday to the governor outlining[Read More…]
Oregon Allocates Opioid Settlements
Funding Supports Prevention, Treatment And Recovery Programs Statewide. More than $90 million from Oregon’s opioid settlement funds has been distributed across the state over the past two years to expand addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services, according to a newly released report from the Oregon Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment and[Read More…]
Boatnik River Closures Announced For Memorial Day Weekend Events
The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office is reminding Rogue River users to plan ahead as temporary waterway closures and restrictions will be in effect during the annual Boatnik races over Memorial Day weekend. The closures, enforced by the Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Division, will take place May 22–25 and affect sections[Read More…]