Articles from the May 18, 2023 edition
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A 25-year legacy
Nearly 25 years after, mentions of the Thurston High School shooting bring back painful memories for local residents. For most it was hard to comprehend a mass shooting could happen here, much less in a school. Since then, and Columbine a year later,...
Funding to create more than 330 homes approved
The Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced this week the approval of 34 new homeownership development projects that will lead to the creation of 337 new affordable homes. The goal is to increase homeownership opportunities of low- to...
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Govenor, fire officials say wet winter could delay wildfires, but drought persists
A wet winter is likely to delay wildfires, but ongoing drought in eastern Oregon could make for a worse fire season east of the Cascades, Gov. Tina Kotek and state fire officials said Tuesday....
Forest begins prescribed burns
The Willamette National Forest is beginning prescribed burning across approximately 600 acres in the next few weeks, depending on how weather and fuels conditions develop. Officials say fire managers will be closely monitoring temperature, humidity,...
Don't kidnap young wildlife and take away their best chance of survival
Finding a young wild animal alone does not mean that it’s been abandoned or orphaned, so leave them where you find them. The advice you are likely to hear if you pick up or bring young wildlife home...
Financial strains top of mind for older Oregonians
A new survey found older Oregonians are concerned about the cost of living in many aspects of their lives. The Vital Voices research program from AARP dove into issues affecting Oregonians age 45 and...
How Rep. Charlie Conrad changed his mind to vote for abortion, gender-affirming care
Everyone at the Oregon Capitol knew how an April committee vote on legislative Democrats’ sweeping measure to expand access to abortion and gender-affirming care would go. Democrats who hold the...
Ridin' the Rapids
When then meets now. The morning of May 21, 1998, seemed like most others. Inside the Whitewater Cafe in Blue River, the regulars had ordered their regulars, and the small talk was flowing. Until someone said, “Turn that up.” Those words came...
Everyone wins when we support small businesses
Small businesses play a critical role in creating jobs, driving economic growth, and contributing to the overall well-being of rural communities. In many areas, they are the backbone of the local economy, providing essential goods and services....
McKenzie Sports Report
McKenzie Varsity Sports Schedule This Week The McKenzie Varsity Track and Field teams travel to Bend on Saturday, May 20, to participate at the Mt. Skyline 1A Special District 2 Track and Field Championships. The meet will be held at the Summit...
Beneficial bats help control insects in the garden
With a swish of his cape, Count Dracula ruined the reputation of bats forevermore. Maybe. In the 125 years since Dracula came on the scene and spooked us into believing bats are bad, we’re...
Sheriff's Report - May 18
May 4: 10:22 a.m: Assault - Terwilliger Hot Springs. A caller reported getting into a physical altercation with the driver of another vehicle after the other vehicle hit the caller’s parked vehicle. 4:07 p.m: Suspicious Conditions - Keller Ln. & Su...
McK Fire Report - May 18
May. 8: 10:46: 40365 Tonga Ln.. Fall Injury. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. 17:31: McK. Hwy./Deerhorn Rd. Motor Vehicle Accident. Non-Injury. May 9: 2:35: Marcola Rd./Camp Creek Rd. Vehicle Fire. Disregarded. 15:55: 47555 McK. Hwy. MVA....
Upper McK Fire Report - May 18
May 11: 10:40: Medical – 91000 block, Taylor Rd. Female, Conscious, Breathing. May 13: 21:06: Illegal Burn – 55000 blk, McK. River Dr. Report of a bonfire as big as a house attended by approx. 3 people, catching trees on fire around it. The...
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