Medford, OR – According to the state officials, the draft plan is available for your review and comment now through May 12. The project Fact Sheet is also available to download/print. It’s a handy reference sheet highlighting the plan’s key takeaways, how the updated plan will shape transportation in Oregon, how you can review and comment on the draft plan, and what’s next. The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 3 at 10 am. No other information is available at the moment.
Author: Tony Cooper
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, Kawasho Foods is taking this step out of an abundance of caution due to a concern that there is a possibility that the product has been under processed, which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens. Kawasho Foods made this decision after receiving additional information from the Food and Drug Administration. The Product was distributed to retailers nationwide (AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI)…
Portland, OR – According to the city officials, the Advance Portland plan provides a framework for inclusive growth through interventions that advance competitiveness, racial equity, and climate action. City officials also said that the Advance Portland plan includes a comprehensive assessment of economic strengths and challenges: In the decades before the pandemic, Portland’s accelerated growth through attraction of skilled labor enabled the economy to flourish, but insufficient business growth and housing production during that time created the challenging economics Portland is experiencing post-pandemic. With particularly adverse impacts on BIPOC communities, the Central City, and East Portland, and population decline for the…
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, the Housing Production Advisory Council, which Governor Tina Kotek established to ramp up home construction across Oregon, released its next steps for reaching the state’s housing production goals. Going forward, the council will break into five work groups to develop recommendations on the following topics: • Availability of Land • Land Development Permit Applications • Codes and Design • Workforce Shortages • Financing The specific recommendations for policy changes and investments outlined must meet the following minimum requirements: • Addresses known barriers to housing as prioritized by the council. • Identify changes…
Medford, OR – According to the statement, the Oregon State Police Superintendent Casey Codding will present the award on the Governor’s behalf to Corporal Joseph Johnson’s family during his Memorial to be held on April 22, 2023. Governor Kotek issued a statement and statewide flag lowering order in recognition of Corporal Johnson’s passing and in honor of his service to his state. Corporal Johnson was also an Oregon Department of Corrections employee, assigned to Snake River Correctional Institution. Corporal Johnson is survived by his wife and two children. The Fallen Badge Foundation is accepting donations on behalf of the family.
Portland, OR – According to the city officials, four blocks of SW Park Avenue between SW Main and SW Clay streets will undergo weekly parking enforcement for street sweeping as part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s new sweeping and parking pilot project in downtown Portland starting April 26 between the hours of 10 p.m. Wednesday night and 5 a.m. Thursday morning. The pilot will last for 12 weeks, with ongoing data collection and evaluation, to determine its effectiveness. The pilot project will use the small segment of one downtown street to test the effectiveness of street sweeping using parking…
Medford, OR – According to the statement, during the meeting, Medford Police Deputy Chief D.J. Graham explained what MPD has done, what they are doing, what they are planning, and what challenges they face. In March 2022, City Council members asked MPD to put together a pilot project of how they’ll address safety concerns in downtown Medford. The pilot project was presented to Council members and the Downtown Medford Association. Following Council’s approval, police patrols increased downtown for nine weeks from May to July 2022. MPD has specifically assigned Officer Patrick Read to the downtown district. Officer Read checks businesses in…
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, detours using Hillcrest, Sunrise and Springbrook Roads will be in place. Officials also announced that this closure will allow contractor Knife River Materials to build retaining walls and other ramp and intersection improvements with Foothill Road. Once those ramps are complete and open, construction will switch to the west bound on and off-ramps June 12 through July 19. The work is part of the $62 million Foothill Road project being constructed in part due toa $15 million Federal Build Grant received by Medford. It improves Foothill Road from Delta Waters Road south…
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, the ruling stems from a lawsuit filed last November by anti-abortion groups in Texas. It also aims to block use of Mifepristone, one of two medications used for abortion care and to treat miscarriages, in the United States. Governor Tina Kotek issued the following statement: “This is a shameful, dangerous ruling that will prevent patients across the country from accessing safe, effective medication. As we sort out the impact of this ruling, hear me loud and clear: abortion is still accessible and legal in Oregon. As your Governor, I believe in the…
Medford, OR – According to the statement, the Oregon Women Veterans Conference will reportedly be held May 20-21, 2023. It will be held at the Salem Convention Center. 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 will…