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Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that a total of $6,150,000 is heading to Polk, Wheeler, and Wasco counties for the development of safety action plans to improve road safety and to Metro for the identification of Safe Routes to School in Portland. "Whether walking, driving, or biking, Oregonians in every corner of the state deserve safe streets and roads in their communities to get where they need to go," said Merkley. "Th...
ARLINGTON, VA - U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) today praised the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) for submitting a counter-notification to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on India's domestic support, input subsidies, and market support prices for wheat and rice. This is the latest in a series of U.S. counter-notifications showing India is not transparent about the true level of wheat and rice support i...
SALEM, OR - With migratory waterfowl back in Oregon for the winter, the state is again seeing an increase in cases of avian flu and mortality in wild birds, especially among cackling geese congregating in the Willamette Valley. Oregon is the first state to report a new spike in detections this fall. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was first detected in wild birds in North American in December 2021 and in Oregon in May 2022. Unlike previous outbreaks of HPAI in 2005...
THE DALLES, OR - Hatchery steelhead fishing will be open on the Columbia River mainstem from Buoy 10 to the Hwy 395 bridge at Pasco, Wash. from Nov. 1-Dec. 31 this year. In recent years, steelhead fishing has been closed in various sections of the river during late summer and fall to protect very low returns of upriver summer steelhead. By November, summer steelhead have migrated above The Dalles Dam. So, while the area upstream has been closed to hatchery steelhead retention...
PENDLETON, OR - Umatilla National Forest officials ask forest visitors to use caution, plan ahead and know the weather and forest conditions before heading out into the woods. The freezing temperatures have started to develop and can cause unexpected issues especially in terrain that has experienced fires. Fall weather can be unpredictable and is a busy time of year on the Umatilla National Forest. Hunting is a primary activity during this time. Prior to heading to the woods,...
SALEM, OR - As elk hunting seasons get underway, hunters should make plans to get any elk they harvest tested for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). ODFW will be testing elk (and deer) at the following check station locations from Nov. 2-4 (note the Ukiah location is open Nov. 2-3 only): • Celilo Park (exit 97 off I-84 west of Biggs Junction), Nov. 2-4, 2024, 9 a.m. to dusk. (Google map coordinates) • Elgin Stampede Grounds, 790 S 8th Ave, Nov. 2-4, 2024, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Go...
Pendleton, OR - Carpenter Media Group announced on Oct. 23 that a preliminary agreement has been reached to acquire the assets of EO Media Group, a respected family-owned media company with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest. The acquisition includes EO Media Group's portfolio of more than two dozen newspapers and magazines across Oregon and Washington. Titles include EO Media Group's flagship newspaper, the East Oregonian (OR), GO! Eastern Oregon (OR), The Astorian (OR), Chi...
Washington, D.C. - Oregon's entire congressional delegation today urged President Biden to grant Governor Kotek's request that Oregon receive a major disaster declaration in response to record-setting wildfires that burned about three times the average acreage this year. "The 2024 wildfire season has been one of the most devastating and costly fire seasons on record," U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as well as U.S. Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Cliff Bentz,...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On October 9, Subcommittee on Natural Resources Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz joined Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) in her district to open a Subcommittee hearing titled, 'It All Depends on Water: Examining Efforts to Improve and Protect Central Oregon's Water Supply.' The hearing emphasized the need to protect water resources, address water shortages for farmers and ranchers in Central Oregon and across the country and...
THE DALLES, OR - North Central Public Health District's (NCPHD) Board of Health has appointed Martha McInnes, BSN, RN, as the organization's new director. NCPHD has been seeking to fill the role since outgoing director Shellie Campbell announced her retirement in July this year. With Campbell staying on until her replacement was found, NCPHD has maintained continuous strong leadership. Campbell said, "Martha has been with NPCHD over three years, joining our team during a very...
Heppner, OR - BEO Bancorp (OTCBB:BEOB) and its subsidiary, Bank of Eastern Oregon, announced 3rd quarter 2024 consolidated net income of $3.72 million or $3.03 per share, compared to $3.6 million or $2.99 per share during the same period in 2023. Total assets were $835.7 million, down 0.5% year over year; Net loans of $557.2 million show an increase of 8.4% from last year; Deposits were at $741.8 million, down 2.7% compared to the same period in 2023. Shareholders' equity is...
Interested in tips and strategies for a healthier lifestyle? The Sherman County Senior Center and OSU Sherman County Extension are partnering to bring another round of free, drop-in nutrition classes to local residents. Join us for "Seniors Eating Well", a 6-week series of classes to be offered at the Rufus City Hall Mondays at 10am-noon October 21 through November 25, 2024. A soup lunch will follow each class. Take better control of your health with lessons on cooking...
According to the USDA, there were 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork in Oregon, up from 6.6 days from the previous week. Columbia, Multnomah, and Washington Counties welcomed good weather conditions as more winter grain and seed crops were planted. Clatsop and Tillamook Counties experienced multiple days of precipitation as temperatures cooled. Corn harvest started, and field activities were moderate. Hood River, Gilliam, Sherman, Wasco, and Wheeler Counties were still...
In honor of Oregon Community Bank Week, the Bank of Eastern Oregon (BEO) branches in Condon, Moro, Arlington, and Fossil are collecting winter clothing items and non-perishable food. The Condon branch is collecting kids' coats, hats and gloves throughout Oregon Community Bank Week, October 21st-25th. The BEO Moro branch is collecting kids' coats and hats October 7th-25th. The BEO branch in Arlington is holding a canned and non-perishable food drive to aid Arlington H.E.L.P....
Fossil, OR — Asher Community Health Center (ACHC) introduces new staff to better assist our patient population at all levels of medical and dental need. In recent months there has been a flurry of activity within our local health center as long-time staff have left the organization and new staff have joined. Early summer saw the departure of long-time Chief Organizational Officer (COO) and Clinical Supervisor (CS), Susan Moore, after 21 years of service to the clinic and t...
Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that $1,852,748 is heading to the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) to bolster Oregon manufacturers. This funding will provide public-private partnerships to small and medium sized manufacturers across the state. "If we don't make things in America, we won't have a middle class in America, and when Oregon's manufacturing industry does well, all Oregonians benefit," said...
SPRAY, OR - Every day in Oregon classrooms, teachers offer their innovation, energy and content mastery in support of students across the state. The Oregon Teacher of the Year Program recognizes and honors teacher excellence, with the state Teacher of the Year serving as the face and voice of exemplary educators across Oregon. Candidates for Oregon Teacher of the Year are exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled licensed public school educators in grades preK-12....
THE DALLES, OR - The Fish and Wildlife Commission has adopted 2025 Big Game Hunting Regulations at their meeting in The Dalles. The Commission first heard staff testimony regarding the population status of Oregon's game mammals, most of which are stable to increasing. No major changes were proposed or made to 2025 big game regulations beyond season date changes reflecting calendar date shifts and minor changes to tag numbers. Beginning in 2025, it will be more convenient to...
SALEM, OR - Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) is partnering with ODFW to encourage hunters to get their deer and elk tested for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) this season. Hunters who submit a CWD test from a harvested deer or elk between Aug. 1, 2024 and April 1, 2025 will automatically be entered to win either a Howa 1500 .223 with mounted Nikko Sterling Gamepro 4-12x40mm Scope combo or a Sig Sauer Whiskey3 4-12x40mm Quadplex scope. OHA is providing these prizes and a winner...
Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and New York's U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today launched an effort to end the Prohibition-era ban that prevents the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from shipping alcoholic beverages to consumers. Currently, private shipping companies like FedEx can ship alcohol, but the USPS cannot. The Senators' USPS Shipping Equity Act allows USPS to ship alcoholic beverages directly from licensed producers and retailers to consumers over...
PENDLETON, OR - Effective Sept. 17, Umatilla National Forest officials are reducing the Public Use Restrictions (PURs) to Phase A, the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to IFPL level 1 and the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) Adjective to MODERATE for both the Umatilla North and South Zones of the Forest. Thanks to the rise in humidity, fire risk has lowered but not completely diminished. PURs are temporary and set, as conditions warrant. PURs may differ from Forest...
Central Point, OR - In a major victory for Oregonians concerned with the state's water future, today the Oregon Water Resources Commission adopted rigorous groundwater allocation rules that will better protect drinking water, agriculture, fish, and wildlife. The new rules - crafted through an extensive public process over the course of several years - will modernize the process the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) must follow before approving applications for new...
SALEM, OR - House Republican Leader Jeff Helfrich (R-Hood River) and state Representatives Ed Diehl (R-Stayton) and E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) are calling for legislative action to improve wildfire prevention and suppression efforts next session. Oregon has recently experienced severe wildfires, covering over 1.5 million acres - the largest area in the United States. "Lives, property, and livestock are lost when fires ravage our state. This is the direct consequence...
Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that $16,100,000 is coming to Baker and Union counties to support communities located near a proposed new transmission line in Eastern Oregon. The funds will support job training programs, as well as economic development projects for housing, business development, and improved regional infrastructure. "This critical funding will help ensure that Eastern Oregon's electricity needs are met for...
Oregon City, OR - On Sunday, Oregon will take a significant step in addressing its drug crisis with the launch of the Oregon Drug Intervention Program (ODIP) following the passage of House Bill 4002 earlier this year. This new law, championed by Rep. Annessa Hartman (D-Oregon City and Gladstone), represents a balanced approach to combating substance abuse by recriminalizing small drug possession while prioritizing treatment and recovery over incarceration. "I've spoken with...
