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In a New Farm Bill, Oregon Senators Call for Drought Relief
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Senators from Oregon are calling on the federal government to do more to bring aid to its drought-stricken agricultural community.
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) said, "We understand that there is not an easy, magical,…
Josephine County May Ease Firefighting Requirements to Obtain Building Permits
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The onus may soon no longer fall on Josephine County property owners to prove they have fire protection measures to obtain building permits. If the proposed changes to the county code are approved, only property owners…
Bill To Prohibit Captivity And Captive Breeding Of Orcas And Other Whales Introduced
A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act was introduced by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The legislation was reintroduced to end the future capture and breeding of certain…
Land Swap Agreement Signed For a New Football Indoor Practice Facility in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — Two years after the announcement of plans for Oregon’s new indoor football practice facility, it is finally on a formal timeline for construction.
Negotiations between the city of Eugene and the University of Oregon for…
Oregon’s Semiconductor Industry Will Support Job Growth As More Federal Money Is Expected
With $50 billion in federal funding being made available as part of the CHIPS Act that was passed in 2022, semiconductor firms in Oregon will benefit, resulting in the growth of the number of jobs in this sector.
UPDATE: $10 Million In…
SOU Music Recital Hall Will Feature Portland Opera Couple in a Wide-Ranging Show
ASHLAND, Ore. — Jocelyn Clare Thomas and Zachary Lenox will sing the song “One Hand, One Heart” from their hearts when they perform on Sunday, February. 18, in their “The Meaning of Love" performance. They sang this song on their wedding…
Rogue Valley NPO Allege Police Misconduct And Harassment- Intend Suing City Of Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. — Stabbin’ Wagon- a mobile harm reduction unit run on private donations and mutual aid, filed a tort claim notice on Saturday, the first step in a potential lawsuit against the city of Medford. They allege harassment and…
Oregon Officials Scramble to Find a Fix for Fentanyl Death Rate – State of Emergency Declared
Oregon officials are scrambling to find a fix for the alarming increase in the fentanyl death rate by declaring a 90-day state of emergency. In a desperate attempt to stop the frightening 533% increase in drug fatalities related to the…
Southern Oregon Homelessness Summit Will Examine Causes And Possible Remedies
ASHLAND, Ore. — The homeless crisis in Southern Oregon is a growing concern. In order to address this, a day-long summit will discuss the causes of homelessness. Speakers will address domestic violence, income disparities, and possible…
The Steiner Log Church Took Over 40 Years to Restore and is Now Open for Tours
WELCHES, Ore. — The Steiner Log Church was built in the 1930s. It took the owner, Mike Gudge, over 40 years to restore this historic building. This process included transporting the 2,000-pound building through the woods to its current…