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Waitlists abound for Oregon families seeking publicly funded child care

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August 14, 2024

Waitlists abound for Oregon families seeking publicly funded child care

More than 7,600 Oregon families are now on the waitlist for state subsidized child care designed to help low-income parents remain employed or in college.

Thousands of families have been cooling their heels since November, when the waitlist for Employment Related Day Care officially opened after the state loosened the criteria to take part and interest in enrollment zoomed past lawmakers’ willingness to cover the costs.

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BOEM completes EA for wind energy leases offshore Oregon

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9 hours ago

August 14, 2024

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BOEM completes EA for wind energy leases offshore Oregon

BOEM is also exploring further offshore wind energy development opportunities, including in the Gulf of Maine and offshore US territories. Credit: sofinitaa / Shutterstock.

The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental assessment (EA) for potential offshore wind energy development off the Oregon coast.

The EA, which includes site assessment and site characterisation activities, concluded that issuing leases would not significantly impact people or the environment.

Since the Biden-Harris administration began, the Department of the Interior has approved the first nine commercial-scale offshore wind energy projects in the US.

BOEM has conducted four offshore wind lease auctions, including the first-ever sales off the country’s Pacific and Gulf of Mexico coasts.

It is also exploring further offshore wind energy development opportunities, including in the Gulf of Maine and offshore US territories, and is committed to fostering union-built projects and a domestic-based supply chain for offshore wind.

On 30 April 2024, the department announced a proposed offshore wind lease sale for two wind energy areas in Oregon, with the sale expected later in 2024.

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A final sale notice will be published at least 30 days before the sale, providing details to qualified participants.

Issued leases will grant the right to submit a project plan for BOEM’s review but will not authorise the construction or operations of an offshore wind facility.

For any future projects, BOEM will develop an environmental impact statement (EIS) to examine particular impacts and consult with tribes, government agencies, stakeholders, ocean users and the public.

In May 2024, BOEM published its draft EA, opening it for public comment until 14 June.

The Oregon intergovernmental renewable energy task force will continue to coordinate on potential leasing and support stakeholder engagement in offshore wind considerations.

BOEM director Elizabeth Klein stated: “BOEM relies on the best available science and information for our decision-making regarding offshore wind activities.

“Working with Tribes, government partners, ocean users and the public, we gathered a wealth of data, diverse perspectives and valuable insights that shaped our environmental analysis.

“We remain committed to continuing this close coordination to ensure potential offshore wind energy leasing and any future development in Oregon is done in a way that avoids, reduces or mitigates potential impacts to ocean users and the marine environment.”

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Police seek help finding missing, endangered Oregon City man

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16 hours ago

August 14, 2024

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Police seek help finding missing, endangered Oregon City man

OREGON CITY Ore. (KPTV) – Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing Oregon City man believed to be suffering from a mental health crisis.

20-year-old Parker Kemp was last seen at the Oregon City Transit Center on August 8 around 10 p.m.

Police describe Kemp as a 5-foot-11, 150 pound white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, black pants, and a black arm band and may be carrying a small, black shoulder bag.

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Kemp does not have a car and may be on foot. According to police, he recently indicated that he was planning on leaving Oregon City for Portland.

If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Kemp, please contact CCOM at 503-655-8211 and reference OCPD case 24-016294.

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Oregon football fall camp practice observations: Starting receiver, veteran defensive lineman absent

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24 hours ago

August 13, 2024

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Oregon football fall camp practice observations: Starting receiver, veteran defensive lineman absent

EUGENE — A starting receiver and veteran defensive lineman were not at practice for Oregon on Tuesday.

Gary Bryant Jr. and Keyon Ware-Hudson were not on the field with the Ducks Tuesday afternoon at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex for the 11th practice of fall camp.

Outside linebacker Ashton Porter, who missed multiple practices last week, was back and wearing cleats.

Fellow outside linebacker Emar’rion Winston was no longer with the limited players and did not appear to be favoring his right leg as much as last week.

Offensive lineman Dave Iuli (toe surgery) and cornerback Jahlil Florence (right knee) remain limited.

Other observations:

Punt returners were Tez Johnson, Evan Stewart, Dillon Gresham, Ryan Pellum, Jeremiah McClellan and Jack Ressler
Kickoff returners were Noah Whittington, Jordan James, Rodrick Pleasant, Jayden Limar, Da’Jaun Riggs, Nikko Reed and Jay Harris.
Gage Hurych worked with the punters behind Ross James, who had multiple bombs from the back of the end zone past the opposite 40, Luke Dunne and Tyler Kinsman.

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