Mapleton Water District Town Hall Mapleton residents will have an opportunity next month to discuss the future of the community’s water and sewer infrastructure. The Mapleton Water District is holding a town hall October 12th as the district looks at infrastructure needs, funding, and the cost of maintaining and improving […]

DHS Asks for Update Income Information The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking about 11,000 Oregonians receiving SNAP or TANF benefits to provide updated income information by September 28th as part of an effort to improve payment accuracy. ODHS began mailing notices September 16th. Officials say people who receive […]

Scams Filter Through Technology Nearly half of Oregon consumers experienced illegal or unfair treatment in the past year, with scams or fraud topping the list, according to a new survey. About a quarter of respondents reported being impacted by deceptive practices, with Black Oregonians being slightly more likely. Marcus Mundy […]

Get Ballots in Early The American Postal Workers Union is expressing relief after the U-S Supreme Court blocked an attempt to enforce new mail-in ballot requirements. Labor leaders also urge voters to get their ballots in early. A March executive order directed the Postal Service to send ballots only to […]

Police Release Name of Crash Suspect Florence Police have released the name of the driver involved in the August 29th crash that struck the Travelodge motel on Highway 101. Police say 41-year-old Lacy Turley was arrested September 17th and charged with Assault in the Third Degree, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, […]

SNAP Confusion People in Oregon and Washington who help others sign up for SNAP say new rules have created more confusion, fear and lost benefits for people who still qualify. Federal changes starting in the spring expanded work requirements and time limits, raising the age ceiling and narrowing exemptions. Emily […]

Lane County Surplus Sale Lane County is preparing for its annual surplus vehicle auction later this month. Fleet Services will hold the public online auction September 24th through the 26th, featuring more than 60 vehicles and pieces of equipment, including cars, trucks, SUVs, buses, trailers, and heavy equipment. Bidding must […]

Employment Rate Holding Oregon’s unemployment rate held relatively steady in August at 5.1%, down slightly from 5.2% in July and remaining within a narrow range for the past year and a half. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.1%. State labor economists report Oregon lost 800 nonfarm jobs in August after […]