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Oregon Legislature Considers Recriminalizing Drug Offenses Amid Rising Deaths by Overdose
As drug paraphernalia litters the sidewalks, the Oregon legislative assembly is embroiled in debate to recriminalize possession.
Both Democrats and Republicans realize that the state's current "soft" approach to drug possession must be…
Ashland School Board Reducing Classified Staff To Accommodate Budget Cuts of At Least $1.3 Million
ASHLAND, Ore. — At the end of the current school year in June, between 13 and 24 classified employees in the Ashland School District will be laid off, according to district Superintendent Samuel Bogdanove. It arises from a vote by the…
Ashland Sunrise Project Event Seeks Sunrise Community Status for City
ASHLAND, Ore. — Aiming to create a culture of belonging in southern Oregon's cities that have a history of racially based exclusion, the Oregon Remembrance Project is hosting a free event on Monday, February 12. Taking place at Carpenter…
Home Care Nurses Take To The Streets To Picket For Better Pay
EUGENE, Ore. — Almost 100 nurses employed by PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Home Care Services are on strike for more money. Their action follows months of failed negotiations. The nurses want more money and an improvement in safety standards.…
Oregon’s Outback Could Be Designated Largest “Dark Sky Place” In The World
LAKE COUNTY, Ore. — Years in the making, Oregon Outback Dark Sky Network has now submitted an application to DarkSky.org to be recognized as the largest Dark Sky on Earth.
Pinpointing 2.5 million acres of land in eastern Lake County -…
Oregon Pinball Arcade Still ‘World’s Favorite’ 3 Years On
HILLSBORO, Ore. — It’s official: Hillsboro is the best place in the world to play pinball after a local pinball venue won the 2023 TWIPY award for the third year in a row.
Next Level Pinball Museum in Hillsboro won the coveted TWIPY in…
$50,000 reward for information regarding three dead gray wolves in Southern Oregon
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Three endangered gray wolves from the same pack have died in Klamath county, and a federal agency in southern Oregon is offering a $50,000 reward for information about their deaths.
On December 29, two gray wolves'…
OAC funding for local organizations to address community problems
ASHLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Art Commission gave $5,000 to 53 organizations through the Arts Build Community grants. Three southern Oregon organizations were included in the grants, which were given to groups using art to address issues or…
Amazon’s Oregon Data Centers Set To Purchase Clean Power
Amazon's data centers in eastern Oregon will start buying clean electricity in their first step towards achieving their renewable energy goals, according to a statement released by the company on Friday. As part of the project, $1,2 million…
University of Oregon Undertaking Impacts Of Homelessness On Health Study
EUGENE, Ore. — A team of researchers at the University of Oregon is investigating if, why, and how homelessness affects the health of houseless people.
Led by associate professor of medical anthropology at the University- Lesley ‘Jo’…