Oregon
South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades under a winter weather advisory until Tuesday morning – up to 6 inches of snow
On Monday at 8:32 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory in effect until Tuesday at 10 a.m. for South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades.
The weather service says to anticipate, “Snow above 5000 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.”
“Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute,” adds the weather service. “Slow down and use caution while traveling.”
Winter driving guide: Tips from the weather service for safe and sound travels
Winter’s icy grip often turns roads treacherous, leading to over 6,000 weather-related vehicle fatalities and more than 480,000 injuries each year. When you find yourself on snowy or freezing rain-slicked roads, your top priority should be safety. Slow down and exercise caution. In temperatures near freezing, it’s prudent to assume icy patches on the road and adjust your driving accordingly. Be on alert for ice accumulating on power lines and tree branches, as they may break and fall. If possible, avoid driving in these conditions altogether. But if you must venture out, choose routes with fewer trees and power lines, and never touch a downed power line. If you encounter one, dial 911 immediately. Here are additional winter weather driving tips:
Share your travel plans:
When traveling out of town in hazardous winter weather, inform your family or friends of your destination, planned route, and estimated time of arrival.
Prepare your vehicle:
Ensure your gas tank is full and equip your vehicle with essential winter supplies, including a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket, extra warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
Stay calm when stranded:
If you become stranded, stay composed. Notify someone about your situation and location. Avoid attempting to walk to safety. Attach a cloth to your car’s antenna or mirror to signal that you require assistance. Make your vehicle more visible by using the dome light and flashers.
Be mindful of snow plows:
Keep an eye out for snow plows and allow them ample room to pass. Only overtake a plow when you have a clear view of the road ahead.
Check road conditions:
Before embarking on your journey, verify the current road conditions to make informed travel decisions.
These winter driving tips from the weather service are your key to a safer journey on snow-covered roads. By following these guidelines, you can significantly reduce the risk of accidents and ensure your well-being during challenging winter weather.
Advance Local Weather Alerts is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to compile the latest data from the National Weather Service.
White House says partial SNAP benefits will go forward
The White House is cooperating with a court order and says partial SNAP benefits will go forward despite the government shutdown.
(This story has been updated to include new information.)
Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes will receive a combined $1 million to combat food instability from delays to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program disbursements, Gov. Tina Kotek said Nov. 6.
The funding will come from the Oregon Department of Human Service’s Office of Resilience and Emergency Management.
Grant agreements were to be shared with the tribes by Nov. 7.
It was not immediately clear how much of the $1 million each tribe would receive.
“The refusal of the Trump Administration to maintain SNAP benefits during the federal shutdown is creating instability for families and communities that rely on this critical help to buy food,” Kotek said in a statement. “We are moving quickly to ensure that Tribal governments and local partners have the resources they need to meet immediate food security needs.”
Kotek put $5 million toward Oregon’s food banks on Oct. 29 from prior years’ excess Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds.
The distributions come as more than 750,000 Oregonians, about 90,000 of whom are residents of Marion and Polk counties, did not receive SNAP benefits beginning Nov. 1.
Food stamps were not distributed due to the federal government shutdown, now the longest in history.
The Trump administration must fund November SNAP benefits by Nov. 7, a judge ordered on Nov. 6. Recipients had been expected to get some of the funds for November this month, potentially up to 65%, after earlier court orders called for benefits be disbursed. When and how those funds would be sent out was unclear.
USA Today reporter Sarah D. Wire contributed to this story.
Anastasia Mason covers state government for the Statesman Journal. Reach her at acmason@statesmanjournal.com or 971-208-5615.
Ralph Ambrose Whitefoot often begins his day with an incredible view from the Washington side of the Columbia River in the Fort Rains area. A member of the Yakima Nation, he’s a caterer and a fisher who catches salmon and other fish similar to how his ancestors did thousands of years ago.
Read online: https://www.koin.com/northwest-grown/scaffold-fishing-on-the-columbia-honors-native-american-culture/
EUGENE — Jackson Shelstad may be able to begin non-contact practice in the coming days.
The Oregon point guard, who broke his hand last month, was officially listed as questionable but did not play in Tuesday’s season opener against Hawaii.
Shelstad, who was not wearing a split while on the bench, visited with doctors earlier Tuesday and got positive feedback.
“Everything looks good,” Oregon coach Dana Altman said. “I think they’re going to talk with his parents and talk with the doctors again. Maybe start doing some non-contact stuff.
“We obviously need him. He runs our stuff. He knows our stuff. I think he can get us organized and we can start running some stuff.”
Oregon committed 21 turnovers, its most since 2013, in the 60-59 win over Hawaii. Wei Lin committed four of those turnovers while starting at point guard in place of Shelstad, who averaged 13.7 points and 2.7 assists in 35 starts last season.
Altman said the Ducks will have to rely on walk-on Drew Carter, who was the only UO player not to commit a turnover against Hawaii, while Shelstad is out.
Oregon hosts Rice on Friday and South Dakota State on Nov. 12 with Oregon State on Nov. 17.
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