Thousands of Oregon families began receiving Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) food assistance this week as the state launches its third year of the program aimed at reducing child hunger during summer break. Beginning June 5, eligible families automatically started receiving $120 per child to help purchase groceries while[Read More…]
Author: Teresa Pearson
Tobacco Law To Include Nicotine Pouches And Other Products
A new Oregon law aimed at reducing youth nicotine addiction took effect June 5, expanding the state’s definition of tobacco products to include oral nicotine pouches, lozenges, gum and other nicotine products. Under Senate Bill 1571, retailers must now treat these products the same as cigarettes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes and[Read More…]
Anglers See Salmon, Steelhead Opportunities
Oregon and Washington fishery managers have finalized plans for the 2026 Columbia River summer and fall salmon and steelhead seasons, offering anglers opportunities to target several popular species while maintaining protections for vulnerable fish populations. The upcoming seasons will include opportunities for sockeye salmon, coho salmon, fall Chinook and hatchery[Read More…]
Fire Danger Raised To Moderate
Forest officials have increased the fire danger rating to “Moderate” across the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest as warmer and drier conditions continue to develop across Southern Oregon. The change took effect immediately and is accompanied by an increase in the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) to Level 1. Forest officials[Read More…]
Oregonian Exposure To Rare Andes Virus
An Oregon resident is being monitored by public health officials after returning home from a federal quarantine facility following possible exposure to the rare Andes strain of hantavirus during an international cruise. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced that the resident returned to Oregon on June 1 after spending several[Read More…]
Man Killed In Head-On Crash On Highland Avenue
A 22-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highland Avenue in Grants Pass that left one vehicle engulfed in flames and sent another driver to the hospital. The Grants Pass Police Department received a 911 call at approximately 8:15 a.m. June 2, reporting a serious crash[Read More…]
Oregon Regulators Reject PacifiCorp’s Interim Rate Hike Request
The Oregon Public Utility Commission has rejected PacifiCorp’s request for a temporary rate increase while state regulators continue reviewing the company’s broader proposal to raise customer rates. PacifiCorp is seeking an overall revenue increase of about $170.7 million, which would raise rates approximately 8.6 percent statewide. As part of the[Read More…]
DUII Crash Shuts Down Historic Lampman Road Bridge
A suspected drunk driving crash has led to the indefinite closure of the historic Lampman Road Bridge over Galls Creek near Gold Hill after county officials determined the nearly 100-year-old structure suffered significant damage. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 1600 block of Lampman[Read More…]
Watch for Motorcycles as Riding Season Begins
As warmer weather brings more motorcycles onto Oregon roads, transportation safety officials are urging both drivers and riders to take extra precautions following hundreds of motorcycle crashes and dozens of fatalities statewide last year. The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Transportation Safety Office highlighted Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May by[Read More…]
Officials Warn Residents To Prepare Early For Severe Wildfire Season
With drought emergencies already declared in counties across Oregon, state emergency officials are warning residents to prepare now for what could become one of the driest and most dangerous wildfire seasons in more than a decade. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging households to create evacuation plans,[Read More…]