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New information uncovered as the California redwoods recover from fire
The redwoods in California have a vast energy storage system catalyzing their recovery from the 2020 wildfires. Read the article by the San Francisco Chronicle here.
By Julie Johnson of the SF Chronicle
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The razor clamming season is open on Oregon’s central coast
The season is now open for harvesting razor clams on Oregon’s central coast. Learn more via OPB here.
READ THE ORIGINAL OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING ARTICLE HERE
In this OPB file photo from 2017, Seaview resident Andi Day digs for razor clams in Long Beach, using a clam gun passed down from her grandmother.
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Hwy. 97 project will affect traffic for 8 months
The next phase of the N. Hwy 97 project has began and will change traffic between Grandview Drive and Empire Avenue.
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Cascade Lakes Highway will close Nov. 21
Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Highway are scheduled to close on Tuesday November 21st. Learn more from KTVZ here.
SEE THE ENTIRE KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
“Road closure at Fishing Bridge Junction” by YellowstoneNPS is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0.
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Teachers in Portland go on strike
For the first time in the district’s history, teachers in Portland are going on strike for better pay, safer classroom environments, and more. Learn more about the strike from OPB here.
SEE THE OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING ARTICLE HERE
“Classroom” by allisonmeier is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Oregon approved to issue another $43 million in Pandemic EBT food aid to 99,000 young children
Oregon will issue more Pandemic EBT food for young children. Find out more here.
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Human Services will be issuing additional food benefits for young children whose families received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits between Sept. 1 2022 and May 11, 2023.
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New, wider footbridge at Smith Rock State Park ready to welcome hikers, climbers
The new wooden walk bridge at Smith Rock is open! Learn more here.
After a 2-month closure for the replacement project, a new, wider footbridge is ready to welcome climbers and hikers at Smith Rock State Park. Another project underway is a new helipad for medical personnel, in case of emergencies.
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Oregon DMV now offers testing from anywhere with Internet access
You can now take your DMV knowledge test online. Learn more here.
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon’s Department of Motor Vehicles announced on Wednesday that customers can take their DMV knowledge test anywhere with reliable internet access.
The DMV said that with this change those needing to take the test no longer need to go to a DMV office but can instead test online with a computer equipped with a webcam, keyboard, and mouse. This online testing service is now part of the agency’s growing menu of available services available at DMV2U.
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Collective Soul Live & Outdoors This Thursday Evening!
A perfect fall evening in Bend with Collective Soul. What could be better?
The Kendall Toyota of Bend Concert Series is proud to bring you Collective Soul. The iconic post grunge 90’s band will be live and outdoors, THIS THURSDAY EVENING, at Century Center on Bend’s Westside, playing all their hits like:
Tickets are locally priced just $45 and on sale now at Bendticket.com . Part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Concert Series. Produced by BackyardMedia.
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Rough Seas Prevent Reopening of N. Oregon Coast Clamming
Dangerous surf conditions close clamming. Learn more here.
(Seaside, Oregon) – Razor clamming at Seaside to Warrenton remains closed this week, although it was scheduled to open on October 1. Every July, Clatsop Beach goes through a clamming conservation closure to maintain the thick population, and then is supposed to reopen on October 1. (Photo Seaside Aquarium)
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