So, what are we doing on this 50th anniversary of our first date and kiss? We are spending the night babysitting our son's three children so that he and his wife can have a Valentines together. Is it a sacrifice? Not even close.
The lives that surround us now in the shape of our sons and their children all began with that kiss on a doorstep in 1976.
The Northwest Weather Service (NWS) issued a Gale Warning (a serious alert for strong storm-level winds at sea) on December 13. It covers ocean waters off the northern Oregon coast and southern Washington coast.
The recall election will proceed unless Commissioner Hall resigns during the statutory five-day period. Ballots will be mailed out no later than 14 days before the election.
Several Oregon State Parks will close or partially close starting in September for construction work on many items from replacing aging infrastructure to adding bathrooms and showers.
And while the desire and the knowledge of what needs to be done is available, what appears to not be available is the ability of the various government agencies with their respective fingers in the Devils lake pie to cooperate to save the lake and the creatures that depend upon it for life.
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting public comment on proposed updates to the rules for excluding individuals from Oregon State Parks who commit violations, including endangering the safety of visitors and staff (OAR 736-010-0020 and 736-021-0040).