Medford, OR – According to the state officials, razor clamming is open from Seal Rock to the north jetty of the Siuslaw River. State officials announced that the recent samples show levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid have dropped below the closure limit. Razor clamming remains closed from Tillamook Head to Seal Rock, and from south of the Siuslaw River to the California border for elevated levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid. Crab ,mussel and bay clam harvesting remain open along the entire Oregon coast. Oregon Department of Agriculture will continue to test for shellfish toxins twice per…
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Medford, OR – According to the statement, the process reportedly includes spreading rock chips onto emulsified oil, then pressing the rocks in with rollers. Chip seals help protect and extend the life of the existing roadway. The contractor plans to begin on U.S. 730 at the I-84 junction and move north to the Oregon/Washington state line. From there, work crews will relocate to OR 11, just south of Milton-Freewater, and travel south to Pendleton. The schedule is subject to change and may adjust from day to day. U.S. 730 Monday, June 5 – From I-84 junction to west side of…
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, both counties are reportedly experiencing moderate (D1) to severe (D2) drought conditions, with over 90% of Lake County and 94% of Sherman County in drought. State officials also said that the conditions have progressively worsened over winter and spring due to well below average precipitation. While most of Oregon has seen drought conditions improve over the year, drought conditions in Sherman County have worsened from moderate to severe drought due to well below average precipitation. Streamflows in Sherman County are measuring at 88% of the long-term average. Drought is likely to have…
Salem, OR – According to the city officials, the project adds bike lanes to Union Street. City officials also said that this project will reportedly enhance the overall pedestrian, bike riding, and vehicular safety of Union Street NE. The project provides marked bike lanes, road striping, improved crosswalks, ADA accessible curb ramps, and parking spaces. Parking and lane restrictions may be required along sections of Union Street as the construction progresses. The first phase will include a new ADA Ramp, Storm Water Infrastructure, and underground signal upgrades along Union Street at Liberty Street NE, High Street NE, and Church Street…
Salem, OR – City officials announced that the new pedestrian signal will include a raised median island, pedestrian crossing signal, new ADA sidewalk ramps, and improved lighting. The new signal will reportedly help alert drivers to pedestrians and bicycles waiting to cross Lancaster. Flashing yellow lights will provide greater safety and visibility to those going to nearby shopping areas. The City of Salem is alerting those who travel Lancaster Drive NE to watch for construction crews working near the roadway. Pedestrian access will be limited during construction. Those who cross Lancaster Drive NE should cross at Devonshire Court NE to…
Salem, OR – According to the statement, opportunities include helping readers sign up and log time, handing out incentives and prizes, preparing for special events, helping at special summer events, and more. The Summer Reading Crew will work in pairs and small teams, so this is also a chance to get to know other teens from our community. Volunteer times and days are flexible. More information here. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.
Medford, OR – According to the ODOT officials, tTese delays will accommodate an oversized transport scheduled to travel during eight evenings as it moves from the Port of Umatilla to the Idaho border. The shipment consists of boiler equipment and is expected to travel 10 to 30 mph along segments of U.S. 730, OR 37, Interstate 84 in Pendleton, U.S. 395, U.S. 26, U.S. 20, OR 78, U.S. 95 and other roads in Umatilla, Grant, Harney and Malheur counties. It will exit Oregon into Idaho via U.S. 95 north of Jordan Valley. The oversize load will travel during nighttime hours…
Medford, OR – According to the statement, the project will reportedly run from mile post 41 at the junction of Oregon Highway 19, 2.5 miles east of Spray to mile post zero at the junction of OR 206. ODOT officials also said that the work is expected to be completed around June 22. All dates are dependent on weather conditions that may impact the project start and end times. A chip seal consists of embedding rock chips into a layer of emulsified oil to help preserve and extend the useful life of existing pavement surfaces.
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, Executive Order 23-12 establishes the Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council, which will be appointed and begin work this summer. State officials also said that Gov. Kotek is directing this council to develop recommendations for strengthening standards that the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission uses to approve elementary educator preparation programs and license elementary educators. TSPC will use these recommendations to adopt new rules next year. The Council will be made up of no more than 20 members, including teachers, elementary school leaders, representatives from education preparation programs, early literacy experts, teachers, and bipartisan…
Medford, OR – According to the police officials, his name is Mason Barrette and he was reportedly obtaining drugs from the Bay Area in California and bringing them into Medford to distribute. The 22-year-old man was reportedly utilizing juveniles to deliver these drugs into the community. Police officials also said that the suspect was using a third-party apartment in the 1800 block of Crater Lake Ave. as a hub for this criminal activity. MPD officers obtained and executed a search warrant for the involved apartment which led to the seizure of over a ½ pound of fentanyl and various quantities of…