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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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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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The 2nd Annual Kendall Soap Box Derby is Back!
Looking for some good clean fun this weekend? The 2nd Annual Kendall Auto Soapbox Derby is back! This year it will be held at River’s Edge Golf Course, this Saturday, from 2-6:30PM. The event features traditional Soapbox Derby racing with the added competitive criteria of “crowd judging” in combination with time trials. There will be a Soapbox Car Show, Food Vendors, Beer, and even a long put competition! The 2nd Annual Kendall Auto Soapbox Derby is designed to raise money for many of Central Oregons most valuable non-profits. Kendall Auto has invited local businesses & nonprofit organizations, high school teams, and beyond to participate in this fun event benefiting our local charities.Kendall Cares will be donating up to $10,000 between the top 3 teams (Up to $5000 for 1st, up to $3000 for 2nd, and up to $2000 for 3rd)*. Teams are required to choose a beneficiary that they will donate 50% of their winnings to, and can choose to keep or donate the other 50%. -
Join the Oregon Get There Challenge
The Oregon Get There Challenge is an annual 15-day statewide challenge to encourage people who live or work in Oregon to drive alone less and use transportation options more. Transportation options include biking, walking, transit, carpooling, vanpooling, or working remotely.
New this year, the Get There Challenge is encouraging some friendly competition by making it team-based. Mark your calendar for October 1-15, 2023 and gather up your best Commute Options mates to win big together. You can join a community, worksite team, OR you can create your own team of up to 10 friends, neighbors, and/or co-workers. Teams will compete for prizes by logging trips taken by bike, walk, carpool, vanpool, bus, and remote work. You can also win bonus prizes by unlocking early bird achievements.
Find out more information or sign up at https://getthereoregon.org/challenge/
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The West is Burning Documentary Screening
See the screening for a new documentary, The West is Burning. Learn more here.
Article and photograph by Cascade Business News
The West is Burning examines the history of forest management and social conflict that has contributed to current forest conditions, causing longer fire seasons and unprecedented destruction. The film emphasizes the need to act now to generate positive change in our forests, watersheds, and communities. Click here to watch a trailer of the film.
SEE THE ENTIRE ORIGINAL CBN ARTICLE HERE
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