Through this program, DEQ regularly samples and tests marine water and freshwater at about 20 beaches along Oregon's 360 miles of coastline between May and September. OHA issues advisories at beaches where bacteria levels are considered unsafe.
The Bi-State I-5 Bridge Committee and Oregon Joint Transportation
Chairs today announced a federal investment from the United States Department of Transportation’s National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) grant. It brings the committee $600 million closer to completing the I-5 bridge replacement project.
“We are excitedly waiting for the migration of the gray whales to come down from Alaska,” said Park Ranger Peter McBride. “We really enjoy sharing the experience with visitors,” It’s been a tradition at Oregon State Parks for more than 40 years.”
“Shore Acres has special underwater topography that can create huge waves if conditions are right so we are hopeful with it being winter and king tides, we’ll see some action.”
Homepage first became aware of the situation through Mike Jipp, the owner of Lincoln City Surf Shop. He said he had spoken with a Dan Butler of Lincoln City Housing Authority who began telling Jipp about the upgrades that would be needed to make the building suitable for a homeless shelter.
Lincoln City Parks and Recreation department announced that Travel Oregon has awarded a $100k grant to build a new accessible playground in the newly created park in the Taft district. According to the Parks and Recreation department the accessible playground will be the first of its kind on the Oregon Coast, and provide independent play to persons of all abilities and ages.
The purpose of the program is to provide beach access for people facing mobility challenges. Anyone with mobility impairments including needing assistance with wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, or crutches can use the chair
free of charge.
Guided First Day Hikes led by rangers and volunteers are set for 31 Oregon State Parks on New Year’s Day Monday, January 1 2024.
Hikes are free and the $5 day-use parking fee is waived that day for all state parks that require a parking permit and are open.
Firefighters Sam Hockett and Eric Maestas, members of NLF&R’s elite Water Rescue team, lost power on their Kawasaki Jet Ski about noon as they attempted to reach a group of people who appeared stranded on famous Haystack Rock near Pacific City. Unable to develop enough power to make it past the breakers and back to the beach, they radioed for help to an oncoming 47-foot USCG vessel.
The app is available for free in the Apple and Android app stores. It is an official State of Oregon app created by the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). The app's development was partially funded by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Also according to ODHS "People can now manage their benefits in-person, by mail, by fax, by telephone, online and on their mobile phone using the Oregon ONE Mobile app, which is available in English and Spanish."
