Astoria, OR – According to the statement, the office is located at 450 Marine Dr, Suite 200, in Astoria. Officials have announced alternate locations for people to get in-person services in the Astoria area. This week, portable trailers were delivered to the building’s parking lot for in-person visits. People who need services from our Child Welfare (CW) and Self-Sufficiency Programs (SSP) can visit these trailers beginning May 1. People who need in-person services from our Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program ─ including people who don’t have appointments ─ should visit us at the Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare offices located at 65 North Hwy…
Author: Tony Cooper
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, this amazing event will be held May 20-21, 2023, at the Salem Convention Center. State officials also announced that this free biennial conference, hosted by ODVA for more than 25 years, celebrates the contributions, diversity and strength of Oregon’s women veteran community, and is the largest gathering of women veterans, across every generation of service, in the state. This year’s agenda will include inspirational speakers, informative seminars and breakout sessions, and opportunities to network with other women veterans and receive direct assistance in accessing earned benefits and other resources. The 2023 conference registration…
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, this report presents data on health care spending and health care cost growth in the state between 2018 and 2020. Data confirm health care costs grew between 2018 and 2019 before dropping between 2019 and 2020 due to COVID-related changes in use of health care. Medicaid experienced the lowest rate of cost growth compared to Medicare and the commercial market. In 2019, the Oregon Legislature established the Sustainable Health Care Cost Growth Target Program, which is designed to prevent health care costs from growing faster than wages, inflation, and other economic indicators.…
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, during the closure, crews from Combined Construction, Inc. will replace two bridge expansion joints and a fractured floor beam. Pedestrians, bicyclists and emergency responders will be able to cross the bridge during the closure except during a small window when the floor beam is being replaced. Closure of the only bridge across the Columbia River between Astoria and Portland may create hardships for communities along the Columbia River and require residents to reschedule medical and other important appointments. The bridge must be closed to ensure a long-lasting repair and for the safety…
Eugene, OR – According to the city officials, the proposed budget, $1.5 billion total, includes strategies to reduce a $15 million General Fund budget gap and shifts $5 million towards urgent community needs. The City has set a budget course correction by shifting to a Priority Based Budget approach and a biennial budget process. This combination provides a longer-term planning horizon, making more time to be strategic with investments while responding to Council and community priorities. This shift also allows the City to better evaluate where its investing tax-payer dollars, encourages more creative conversations about services, and helps identify the critical…
Medford, OR – Governor Tina Kotek issued the following statement: “This morning, Secretary Fagan informed me of her decision to resign. I support this decision. It is essential that Oregonians have trust in their government. I believe this is a first step in restoring that trust. During the upcoming appointment process, my office will do everything possible to support the hard-working staff in the Secretary of State’s office and ensure this will not disrupt the May 16 election.” The Governor’s office will initiate the process to identify and appoint a replacement. Deputy Secretary Cheryl Myers will serve as acting Secretary…
Medford, OR – According to the Medford Fire Department officials, this day is reportedly designed to help you prepare for wildfire season by creating a defensible space around your home. On Saturday and Sunday from 7 AM to 5 PM, Biomass One (2350 Avenue G, White City) is waiving fees for wood debris drop off. Items that are not accepted: Garbage, grass clippings, blackberry vines, start thistle, scotch broom, pine needles, straw, stumps, root balls, railroad ties. To help you get rid of the material you remove when creating defensible space around your home, several organizations in Jackson and Josephine…
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, the Medford 2040 Vision Implementation Committee monitors and supports implementation of the adopted Vision and Action Plan. City officials also said that the committee also encourages lead partner action implementation, recommends modifications to the Plan, and promotes public awareness and input related to its progress. The current positions available are Vice Chair, Ward 2 Representative, Latino a/x Representative and Community At Large. The committee’s activities include: A minimum of three committee meetings per year. An annual written progress report to the Medford City Council on the Vision Action Plan’s progress. Recommend, as…
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady started the day with a tour of the Rose Haven Day Shelter and Community Center in Northwest Portland. State officials also announced that Rose Haven has been a day shelter and community center for more than 20 years, serving women, children and gender non-conforming individuals who are experiencing trauma because of abuse, homelessness, and other disruptive life challenges. Following the tour, she heard from local nonprofits who are on the frontlines of serving individuals experiencing homelessness in Portland. The conversation focused on the increased severity of mental…
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, this section of Rossanley Drive will be closed to traffic while Knife River constructs the new roundabout and widens the road. A detour will be in place and will direct traffic to North Ross Lane, West Main Street, and Hanley Road. Traffic for local access for residents will be detoured through Kingswood Drive. This closure will be in place from May 1 – 23. No other information is available at the moment. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.