Medford, OR – According to the state officials, the visit to Grant County began in Prairie City with a ceremonial bill signing for Senate Bill 955, the AgriStress Suicide Hotline Bill, alongside local leaders from Grant and Wallowa counties and key advocates for the bill. The Governor and First Lady then traveled to John Day, where they had a conversation about tourism development related to the Kam Wah Chung Heritage Site. Governor Kotek released the following statement: “We are 20 counties into our One Oregon Listening Tour, and I continue to be impressed by local leaders and their deep commitment…
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Medford, OR – According to the statement, Gov. Kotek intends to fill the District Attorney vacancy by appointment, as provided in Article V, Section 16 of the Oregon Constitution and ORS 8.640. Applicants who already submitted interest forms to fill the position will be considered and need not apply again. The Governor’s Office welcomes applications from candidates with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Applicants must submit a District Attorney Interest Form to the Governor’s Office. Please note that the District Attorney Interest Form is not the same form that is used for judicial vacancies. The District Attorney Interest Form…
Medford, OR – According to the statement, Foothill Road will be open, but delays are expected with traffic being flagged through each leg of the intersection. The work is part of the $62 million Foothill Road project being constructed in part due to a $15 million Federal Build Grant received by Medford. It improves Foothill Road from Delta Waters Road south to Hillcrest Road. When complete at the end of 2026, the existing two-lane road will feature two lanes in each direction, along with turn lanes, sidewalks, bike lanes and street lighting.
It might sound patronising but never ever leave your baby or small child alone with a dog. No matter how docile they are around you or your family, their behaviour can change in a split second and that is all it takes for the worst to happen. Let’s not forget dogs are animals and have animal instincts. When it comes to dogs and babies, I have one prime directive above every other. Never leave your child alone with your dog. I don’t care how good you think your dog is. In situations like this neither dog nor child is trustworthy so…
OREGON – According to the statement, Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Any consumers concerned about an illness should contact a physician. Products were distributed via the following retailers: Walmart: Great Value Mixed Fruit, Great Value Dark Sweet Cherries, and Great Value Mango Chunks sold at stores in AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, IA, ID,…
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, the Oregon 42: Lookingglass Creek to Interstate 5 project will repave a 4.5-mile section of highway through Winston and Green, install a traffic signal at Rolling Hills Road and make several other safety improvements. State officials also said that the original project design called for restricting left turns from westbound Oregon 42 onto Winery Lane, but local business owners pointed out that large trucks would not be able to navigate the sharp turn from the other direction. As a result of this feedback, ODOT will continue to allow left turns at this…
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, this was the 4th event and it was reportedly hosted by Ward 3 Councilors Kevin Stine and Chad Miller. City officials announced that 130 community members attended the event, and the panel answered around 80 questions from the audience during the Q&A session. When City staff went out and looked for the new Urban Campground site, there were certain parameters that had to be followed, including that it had to be near a bus line and service providers needed to be close by. The City identified a few potential sites, but most of…
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, the meeting will start from 9 a.m. to noon and the general public is invited to attend. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities, per the Americans with Disabilities Act. For those who cannot attend in person, an audio option is available by calling 971-277-1965 and entering in meeting number 243 812 690#. The commission is comprised of transportation stakeholders from Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa and Baker counties, plus the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Time has been set aside for public comments regarding project proposals and other…
Medford, OR – According to the ODOT officials, Melrose Road motorists are advised to detour along Old Melrose Road, Harvard Avenue, Stewart Parkway and Garden Valley Blvd. State officials also announced that during the closure, prime contractor Farline Bridge will stage a crane and other equipment on the temporary bypass bridge, allowing them to remove a work platform. This work is expected to take about seven hours. The Conn Ford Bridge is part of a $22.6 million project that will also replace the historic 1925 bridge in Oakland. ODOT and Douglas County are partnering on the project. Work began on both…
According to the experts, sharks don’t always circle you before they attack. But when they do they are sizing you up. They can sense electrical current with special receptors on their face. All living creatures generate electrical current and the shark can sense that. Some species are also very timid and they are just checking you out and seeing if you are a threat. Some sharks will bump you first as a test, then they circle around and if their test satisfies their suspicions, they go in for the kill. They are a formidable predator but they are not all agressive. Experts believe…