Chris M. Lehman
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Keizer, OR, United States
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After delay, Newport’s single-use plastics ban to take effect
The ban on plastic food containers, including those made of Styrofoam, is meant to reduce litter and encourage the use of alternatives that are recyclable. → Read More
Airline service could resume in Salem by next summer
City officials say two carriers have expressed interest in starting service to several destinations in the southwest U.S. → Read More
Lincoln City voters will decide whether to increase lodging tax
The tax on hotels, B&B’s and vacation rentals would go from 9.5% to 12% under the proposal. → Read More
Oregon’s minimum wage set to increase July 1
Starting July 1, minimum wage workers in Oregon will see an increase in pay. What the new hourly rate will be depends on where they work in the state. → Read More
Oregon legislative races come into focus for the fall
With Oregon’s May primaries in the rear-view mirror, legislative candidates who emerged victorious can turn their attention to the general election. → Read More
With Oregon’s wildfire season on the horizon, fire officials urge homeowners to create defensible space
Now that it’s May, wildfire season is just around the corner in much of Oregon. State fire officials say it’s a good time of year to take steps to reduce the chance of fires affecting your home. → Read More
Studded tires need to come off this week
Oregonians need to remove their studded tires by Thursday, March 31. → Read More
Deaf drivers in Oregon can now include their hearing status on license
The new law allows deaf Oregonians to indicate on their license and registration that they’re hard of hearing. It’s meant to give officers advance notice that they’ll be encountering someone who has difficulty hearing. → Read More
More sections of Santiam State Forest to re-open following 2020 fires
Some of the forest land burned in the 2020 wildfires in western Oregon will re-open to the public in January. → Read More
Eugene area should have a rainy Christmas, but snow likely on Sunday
Most of the Willamette Valley and the coast won’t have a white Christmas, but snow could start falling soon afterwards. → Read More
Benton County says funding is in place for new courthouse
Benton County says funding is in place for construction to begin on a new courthouse in 2022. → Read More
Wyden isn’t counting out Build Back Better just yet
President Biden’s $2 trillion social and climate program bill suffered a serious setback over the weekend as West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin announced that he won’t support the measure. But Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon says work on the proposal continues. → Read More
Implosion of Reser Stadium’s west stands set for next month
A demolition team is preparing to implode a portion of Oregon State University’s football stadium in January. → Read More
BPA decides to move forward with new communications tower on Marys Peak
The Bonneville Power Administration says it’s moving forward with plans to build a new 60-foot communications tower on the top of Marys Peak near Corvallis → Read More
Oregon’s unemployment rate falls again in November
Oregon’s unemployment rate continued to fall in November. → Read More
Snow possible on valley floor tonight and Wednesday
Snow could fall in the Willamette Valley tonight and tomorrow morning. But if it does, accumulations should be minimal. → Read More
Wintry weather still causing a few travel issues in Oregon
Low elevation snow is causing travel difficulties in parts of Oregon, and weather advisories continue at higher elevations. → Read More
Fear of violence prompts lockdown of Linn County Courthouse
The Linn County Sheriff’s office says the county courthouse in Albany was locked down for several hours Thursday amid fear of a potential violent act directed toward an attorney. → Read More
Newport bans single-use plastic items at restaurants
Newport’s City Council voted Monday to ban restaurants from offering food and beverages in single-use plastic items, including those made of Styrofoam. → Read More
Report: Microplastics pervasive in Oregon waterways
A report out Monday from an environmental group says microplastics are pervasive in Oregon’s waterways. → Read More