Call To Action for Postal Service Support Oregonians will join a national day of action on July 28th in support of the U.S. Postal Service, calling on Congress to protect mail delivery and oppose privatization efforts. Organizers say slower delivery times, higher postage costs, and concerns over mail-in voting have […]

Student Housing Stability A new report from Oregon Housing and Community Services highlights the link between stable housing and student success, noting that students facing housing instability are more likely to struggle academically and less likely to graduate. The issue has local relevance. The Siuslaw School District’s McKinney-Vento program provides […]

Smoke To Be An Issue For Travelers State officials are urging Oregonians to prepare for changing wildfire conditions before traveling this summer. ODOT, OEM, DEQ, and OHA say heavy smoke can reduce visibility, worsen air quality, and lead to road closures, detours, and reduced speed zones. Travelers are encouraged to […]

SDC Ordinance Passes After last month’s discussion on continuing the System Development Charge deferral program ended in a 4-1 vote to extend the debate, the Florence City Council met Monday to further deliberate and vote on the ordinance. Councilor Robert Carp spoke against the measure, saying he did not believe […]