Medford, OR – According to the state officials, multiple slide areas along a mile stretch of highway brought rock, mud, and other debris across the road, completely covering it – in some areas up to fifteen feet high. Power and other utility lines are down. This is expected to be a lengthy closure of several days or more. Travelers will need to use alternate routes between Burns and Vale and are advised to stay on main state highways. Other local routes may also be impacted. ODOT crews worked through the night and all of today to open a one-lane access…
Author: Tony Cooper
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, the third event was reportedly hosted by Ward 2 Councilors Tim D’Alessandro and Zac Smith. City officials also announced that nearly 150 community members attended the event, and the panel answered around 80 questions from the audience during the Q&A session. One of the legal barriers the City faces is with Measure 110, which has reduced the incentive for individuals to seek treatment and has become an enforcement barrier for police. Another challenge is that local organizations and individuals are passing out supplies, such as tents and camping stoves, as well as…
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, councilors reportedly approved a contract for $586,350 with Foldum Corportation. The City’s consultant has advised staff that Foldum structures excel in their robust construction and durability, which is a critical factor for achieving lowest life-cycle cost in a use like the Urban Campground. City officials also said that the primary funding source for this purchase is Senate Bill 5561, which provides money for programs or services that address housing insecurity, lack of affordable housing or homelessness. On June 16, 2022, the City acquired land that will serve as a permanent location of…
Medford, OR – According to the statement, these meetings will start at 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., June 26 and 27 and will be held via Zoom. Officials also said that applicants to the Local Government Grant Program will present their proposed projects for acquiring, planning, developing and rehabilitating outdoor recreation facilities. The committee will evaluate and score all applications and create a priority ranking list of projects to be funded. The list will be forwarded to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission for final review and approval. The LGGP Advisory Committee consists of eleven members who represent cities, counties, park…
Medford, OR – According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, these delays will accommodate an oversized transport scheduled to travel during eight or more evenings as it moves from north of Pendleton to the Idaho border. State officials also said that the shipment consists of boiler equipment and is expected to travel 5 to 30 mph along segments of 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…
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, Mr. Muenchrath will fill the vacancy created by the prior appointment of Judge Megan Jacquot to the Oregon Court of Appeals. The appointment is effective immediately. Matthew Muenchrath has spent over 20 years practicing law in Coos County. Muenchrath grew up in Coos Bay and attended Marshfield High School. After graduating from law school at Willamette University College of Law, Muenchrath was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Navy. In 1997, he began active duty in the Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, and continues his service in the Navy…
Portland, OR – According to the statement, the City team can share project updates and expected next steps, including a public design workshop event in the works. According to the city officials, these are the estimated timeframes: Summer 2023: Public meeting to inform a Design Character Statement for the MP2H Northwest Plan area. Look out for event details in a forthcoming email or check the project website for updates. Late summer 2023: Informal Planning Commission and Design Commission briefings. Fall 2023: Finalize and publish Proposed Draft of the MP2H Northwest Plan. Late fall 2023 and winter 2024: Planning Commission and Design…
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, the following events are happening this summer: Movies in the Park – it takes place at Bear Creek Park (1520 Siskiyou Blvd.). This free event features a movie and poster raffle, event-branded giveaways, and/or pre-show crafts or games. All movies start at dusk. Save the date for the following movies: Friday, June 2: Minions: The Rise of Gru Friday, June 9: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Friday, June 23: Soul Friday, June 30: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania Friday, July 7: Up Friday, August 25: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Summer Concert Series at Pear…
Medford, OR – According to the ODOT officials, the work will run between milepost zero in Island City and milepost 12.83 near Cove. A chip seal 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 pavement project will take about a week to complete. Pavement striping will occur later. Work at the OR 82/OR 237/McAlister Road intersection in Island City will take less than a day and is scheduled for June 15 or 16, depending on weather or equipment delays. Crews will…
Medford, OR – According to the statement, these scams often involve fraudsters contacting targets seemingly at random, using social media or common communication apps. The scammer gains the victim’s trust, often by starting a romantic relationship or a simple friendship. The scammer then starts to convince the victim to invest in phony investments, including fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes, before falsely claiming the initial investment grew significantly. The scammer then asks for more and more money, and demand multiple types of fees if a victim requests to withdraw the funds. Even when the victim pays the withdrawal fees, the fraudster does not…