Oregon Failed to Address Its Water Security Crisis, Government Report Finds
An audit by the Secretary of State’s Office found divided authority on the issue, with the involvement of three departments, and a lack of funding and cooperation By: Alex Baumhardt – January 26, 2023 Klamath... Read More
Bruno Joins the Medford Police Department K9 Unit
MPD WELCOMES NEWEST MEMBER TO K9 UNIT News Release Medford Police The Medford Police Department is pleased to introduce K-9 Bruno as the newest police service dog to join the department’s K9 team. 18-month-old Belgian... Read More
Oregon Health Authority: High Levels of Lead Found in Skin Cream Used to Treat Eczema in Young Children
News Release from Oregon Health Authority January 26th, 2023 Health officials warning parents about skin cream product PORTLAND, Ore.—High levels of lead have been found in two tubes of a skin cream known as Diep... Read More
Environment Oregon Says “Thank You” for Saving the Tongass National Forest!
We are thrilled to share that the Tongass National Forest is now fully protected! The Tongass is the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world, and now roadless areas in this wild, untouched place are... Read More
Next State Wildfire Risk Map to See Big Changes
With big changes proposed, state to hold off on release of next wildfire risk map The Oregon Legislature will be considering a number of recommendations for changes related to the statewide wildfire risk map during... Read More
Oregon Immunization Program Nearing Deadline for Parents – February 15
Get immunizations updated before School Exclusion Day Feb. 15 Parents must provide schools, child care facilities with kids’ vaccine records Portland, Ore. – The third Wednesday of February (Feb. 15) is School Exclusion Day, and... Read More
