Medford, OR – According to the state officials, the grants will help fund a variety of projects including collection preservation, interpretation, and heritage tourism. Award amounts ranged from $3,315 – $8,000. The museum grant program is offered annually by the Oregon Heritage Commission, part of the Oregon Heritage program at Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). The grant program began in 1965 when only 24 organizations were eligible for the program. The grant is funded OPRD lottery dollars. The Oregon Heritage Commission works to secure, sustain and enhance Oregon’s heritage. The Commission sponsors heritage initiatives that educate the public about…
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Medford, OR – According to the city officials, this event was reportedly hosted by Ward 1 Councilors Jessica Ayers and Sarah Spansail. Nearly 150 community members attended the event, and the panel answered 75-100 questions from the audience during the Q&A session. The panel consisted of Councilor Jessica Ayers, Councilor Sarah Spansail, Mayor Randy Sparacino, City Manager Brian Sjothun, Police Chief Justin Ivens, Fire Chief Eric Thompson and City Attorney Eric Mitton. During the meeting, Councilor Spansail highlighted the council’s commitment to supporting housing development projects such as Prescott Gardens, Orchard Meadows, Summit Gardens and Providence Medford. Last fall, the…
Medford, OR – According to the police officials, if the crash is minor, the Medford Police Department suggests filling out a Crash Information Exchange List. That information then goes to your car insurance company. You must submit a report of a motor vehicle accident to the DMV when it meets any of the following criteria: Damage to any vehicle is over $2,500 (even if your vehicle was the only one in the crash) Damage to any vehicle is over $2,500 and any vehicle is towed from the scene Injury or death resulted from this accident Damages to anyone’s property other…
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…
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…