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Oregon Lobbyists Represent Conflicting Interests on Climate Change
A watchdog group has exposed 28 Oregon lobbyists who represent climate change protagonists while simultaneously espousing anti-climate change policies for various organizations. They are said to be exacerbating the thorny issue by…
Jackson County Citizens Affected By 2020 Wildfires Invited To Apply For Grant
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Homeowners who experienced damage as a result of the devastating wildfires that swept across southern Oregon in 2020 can soon apply to ReOregon’s Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP) which will open…
Striking Oregon Nurses Turn to Legal Action
EUGENE, Ore. — Striking nurses who have stood in a picket line outside the PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Home Care Services offices in Springfield since February 10 have filed an unfair labor practice charge against their employer. They say…
There Are Only 74 Southern Resident Whales Left – They Are Now Declared An Endangered Species
Oregon has listed the Southern Resident Whales as an endangered species. Today there are only an estimated 74 surving Southern Resident Whales. They feed almost entirely on salmon, whose populations are also threatened by oil spills, noise…
Homelessness Identified As Highest Priority In Jackson County By Poll
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Commissioned by the Rogue Valley Association of Realtors, the results of a recent poll indicated that 38% of those polled stated that homelessness should be the highest priority issue of County Commissioners. This…
St. Timothy’s Church Remains Steadfast in its Decision to Serve the Homeless Community of Brookings
UPDATE 2: City of Brookings Lose Another Round in its Legal Battle Against St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church
UPDATE: St. Timothy’s Church Wins Federal Court Battle Against City Of Brookings
MEDFORD, Ore. — The St. Timothy Episcopal…
Klamath Reservoir Drawdown Completion Sparks Water Quality Debate
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Commencing on January 9, three Klamath dams were breached to enable the draining of the reservoirs- marking another milestone in removing dams in the Lower Klamath Project. With the 3 dams drained, the Klamath River…
Chamber of Commerce For Grants Pass And Josephine County Oppose New Food And Beverage Tax
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The food and beverage tax proposed by Grants Pass City Council is being opposed by the Grants Pass-Josephine County Chamber of Commerce after many businesses raised concerns.
Grants Pass needs at least an additional…
$5 Million Fitness Center Set To Open At Bear Creek Plaza, Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. — Crunch Fitness- who made a modest start in 1989 in one small gym in a basement studio in New York City’s Greenwich Village has entered the local fitness scene, introducing a cutting-edge, $5 million facility of 43,000 square…
National Parks Service Delivers Notice To Terminate Crater Lake Hospitality Contract
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Crater Lake Hospitality LLC- a subsidiary of Aramark that operates Crater Lake National Park, has been advised that the National Parks Service (NPS) intends to terminate its contract with Crater Lake Hospitality.…