Providence strike update: Women’s clinic staff secure groundbreaking agreement
OREGON, USA — Nurses and physicians at Providence Women's Clinic have reached a tentative agreement with Providence, demonstrating successful negotiations while thousands of colleagues remain on strike at several other facilities across Oregon. The historic first-ever contracts...
It may be time to take a new look at electricity demand
The Northwest Power Planning Council was formed in 1981 in response to concerns in the area about the future availability of energy and the potential impact on power production on various business sectors and on the environment, especially fish runs. Formed by Oregon,...
Oregon’s Wildfire Hazard Map is Failing Rural Landowners
In a state where wildfires have become an increasing concern, a government-mandated wildfire hazard classification system was supposed to help protect Oregonians by identifying high-risk areas and ensuring proper mitigation measures were in place. Instead, the system is putting...
WINTER STORM WARNING THROUGH 10:00 P.M. MONDAY
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 10:00 p.m. Monday for mountain areas in much of southern Oregon. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said an atmospheric river and stationary front will continue to bring impactful weather to the region through Monday....
Broccoli sold at Walmart in OR, WA, and other states recalled over Listeria concerns
Braga Fresh has voluntarily recalled certain 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart locations across 20 states due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA warned that Listeria can...
Oregon cities would be allowed to raise gas taxes without asking voters under proposed...
Dana Merryday began hearing the grumbling when he moved to Cottage Grove more than a decade ago. Roads in the Lane County town of around 10,000 were pocked with holes. Some were so spider-webbed with cracks they looked like the back of an alligator. State funding and the city’s...
WINTER STORM WARNING FOR MOUNTAIN AREAS IN SOUTHERN OREGON
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through 10:00 p.m. Monday for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said heavy snow is expected, with additional snow accumulations of 12 to 14 inches. The Warning area includes the southern...
Returning sea otters to Oregon, Northern California coasts
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (CTSI) has been awarded a three-year, $1.56 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to support tribal efforts to return sea otters to the Oregon and Northern California coasts. The grant is through the...
State announces plans to spend over $30 million on unusual traffic solution for busy...
Oregon has received $33 million in federal grant funding to construct the state's first wildlife overpass over Interstate 5. The overpass aims to mitigate the growing issue of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Each year, Oregon's Department of Transportation (ODOT) removes 6,000...
FDA elevates recall of chocolate sold in OR, other states, to highest risk level
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has elevated the recall of certain Cal Yee Farms chocolate products to a Class 1 status, the highest risk level, according to the agency. The recall, initially announced on Dec. 12, involves dark chocolate...
