NEWPORT — The founder of the popular Nye Beach Banner Project was air-lifted to a Corvallis hospital Oct. 21 after falling while taking down the banners in preparation for the annual project’s fundraising auction. Veronica Lundell, a Nye Beach … [Read more...] about Nye Beach banner project founder severely injured in fall
Archives for October 2023
Author of new book of essays on women and aging will talk (via Zoom) Saturday in special Newport Library event
By OREGON ARTSWATCH Andrea Carlisle’s mother, Alice, was 93 when she came to Oregon and Carlisle became her primary caregiver. Soon, Carlisle’s time with Alice and her friends inspired her to start the blog she called “Go Ask Alice … … [Read more...] about Author of new book of essays on women and aging will talk (via Zoom) Saturday in special Newport Library event
Portland mayor anounces Monday that city will begin enforcing camping ban in two weeks
A young woman secures a tarp on her tent along Southwest13th Avenue in Portland in 2022. Many campers stay in this area because of the close proximity Outside In where they are able to access support services. By ALEX ZIELINSKI/Oregon Public … [Read more...] about Portland mayor anounces Monday that city will begin enforcing camping ban in two weeks
University of Oregon launches new center to study Cascade subduction zone off the West Coast
By MIRANDA CYR/The Eugene Register-Guard EUGENE -- The University of Oregon's newly launched earthquake research center will bring together 16 institutions in the effort of researching earthquakes, their risks and impacts, and, in … [Read more...] about University of Oregon launches new center to study Cascade subduction zone off the West Coast
Oregon agency ready to hear comments on flying drones in or near state parks and coastal beaches
By ZACH URNESS/Salem Statesman Journal The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has released its first proposal on where people can and cannot fly drones at Oregon’s state parks and coastal beaches. The state agency has been grappling with … [Read more...] about Oregon agency ready to hear comments on flying drones in or near state parks and coastal beaches