Tillamook School District Seeks Bus Drivers: Competitive Pay and Excellent Benefits The Tillamook School District is actively seeking new bus drivers to join its team. Offering a competitive compensation package and excellent…
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Oregon State University Unveils Draft Wildfire Hazard Maps for Public Review
Salem, OR — Starting today, draft versions of the statewide wildfire hazard and wildland-urban interface maps are available for public review and comment on Oregon State University’s Wildfire Risk Explorer website. These…
Governor Kotek Unveils $515 Million Boost to State School Fund
Salem, OR — In a significant move to address K-12 education funding in Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek announced a proposal today to increase the State School Fund (SSF) by an estimated $515…
Department of Justice Introduces Streamlined Process for Discharging Student Loan Debt in Bankruptcy
In a significant policy shift, the Department of Justice (DOJ), in collaboration with the Department of Education, has unveiled a new process aimed at facilitating the discharge of student loan debt through…
Governor Kotek Invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Falls and Lone Rock Fires
Salem, OR – In a decisive response to escalating wildfire threats, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act on July 14 for the Falls Fire in Harney County and on July…
Volunteers sought to advise on forest practices
Salem, Ore—The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Regional Forest Practices Committees (RFPCs) are looking for new members. The RFPCs play a key role in advising the Board of Forestry on current forestry issues…
Private Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory Committee seeks two new members
SALEM, Ore. – ODFW is seeking two new members to join the Private Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory Committee and encourages interested individuals to apply by July 31. The two available positions include…
Invitation to Comment on Best Practices for Community Engagement in Water Projects
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, in collaboration with a multi-agency team, is inviting public comments on a draft document detailing Best Practices for Community Engagement in the development of water…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE SHELLFISH ALERT: Mussel harvest now open on north coast 7/12/24
(July 12, 2024- SALEM, Ore – Mussel harvest is now open from the Washington border to Cape Lookout, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today….
PORT OF GARIBALDI – ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS: JETTY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 7/12/24
Update from the US Army Corp of Engineers “The contractor continues to stockpile jetty armor stone at the barge loading facility at the Port of Garibaldi and to transport stone to the…