ODOT Highway Projects Continue Across Jackson And Josephine Counties Motorists traveling through Jackson and Josephine counties should expect lane restrictions, flagging operations and occasional delays as several Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) construction projects continue throughout the summer. Lost Creek Lake Bridge Project Work continues on the $6.1 million Lost[Read More…]
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Conditions Continue To Fuel East Evans Creek Fire
Hot, dry conditions and erratic winds that created a pyrocumulus cloud and smoke column in the afternoon and evening on Mon., July 13, caused 1,742 acres to burn overnight in the East Evans Creek fire. The fire started at 2:41 p.m. on Fri., July 10, after a car crashed into[Read More…]
Oregon Health Plan Expands Nutrition Benefits
Eligible Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members with serious health conditions now have access to two new nutrition benefits designed to improve health and reduce medical costs. Beginning July 1, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) launched a Fruit and Vegetable Benefit and a Pantry Stocking Benefit for qualifying OHP members. The[Read More…]
Enjoy The Outdoors, Avoid Mosquito Bites This Summer
As Oregonians spend more time outdoors this summer, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging residents to take simple precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites and reduce the risk of West Nile virus. West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Oregon. Each year, infected mosquitoes are[Read More…]
Expanded Opportunities For Coastal Salmon
Road warriors who love to chase the hottest wild Chinook and coho bite in the state each fall have a lot to look forward to this year. Wild Chinook retention will be open in 18 coastal basins, with increased bag limits in the Necanicum, Nehalem, Tillamook, Siuslaw, and Umpqua basins.[Read More…]
Community Resources Help Seniors Remain Independent
Growing older often brings new challenges, but a wide network of community organizations is helping older adults remain active, healthy and independent. The Senior Protection Project encourages seniors and their families to become familiar with the many local resources available before a crisis occurs. Many older adults are unaware of[Read More…]
Former Corrections Officer Permanently Loses Hunting Privileges
An Umatilla man has permanently lost his Oregon hunting privileges after admitting to a series of wildlife and firearms crimes stemming from what state investigators describe as one of Oregon’s most significant serial poaching cases. Christopher George Matson, 48, of Umatilla, was sentenced in two circuit court cases last month[Read More…]
Oregon Libraries Now Offer Free State Parks Parking Passes
Oregonians can now borrow more than books from many public libraries. Thanks to a partnership between the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) and the State Library of Oregon, library patrons can also check out free parking permits for Oregon State Parks. The statewide program has expanded to include 82[Read More…]
Part 4: Help Solve the Mystery
Over the past several weeks, the Rogue River Press has explored a local story that has been passed down through generations of Evans Creek and Wimer residents. The story is simple, yet intriguing. Somewhere in the hills surrounding Wimer, a small cemetery reportedly existed near a mining operation. According to[Read More…]
Wildlife Crossings Aim To Reduce Animal-Vehicle Collisions
Each year, thousands of deer, elk, bears and other wildlife are struck while attempting to cross Oregon highways in search of food, water, shelter and mates. Conservation groups and transportation partners are working to change that by expanding wildlife crossing projects throughout the state. The Oregon Wildlife Foundation has made[Read More…]