HYPER-LOCAL news in the Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon.
SPRINGFIELD – In just under two weeks, City of Springfield employees will take to the state capitol in Salem for City Day at the Capitol, an event committed to providing a space for advocacy amongst legislators and city leaders. Founded in 1925, the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) is a[Read More…]
THURSDAY, JAN. 16 • Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5:30-7 p.m., Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr. MONDAY, JAN. 21 • Springfield City Council work session, 6 p.m., 225 5th St. • Springfield City Council regular session, 7 p.m., 225 5th St. THURSDAY, JAN. 23 • Springfield[Read More…]
THURSDAY, JAN. 16 BIPOC Blueprint 2024 from Connect Lane County, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Spark at Booth-Kelly, 303 S. 5th St. STE 150, Springfield. Designed for youth to build community and have fun through conversations, workshops, and activities. Topics include mental health, how to thrive in spaces where you’re the minority, how[Read More…]
A new Oregon Health Plan (OHP/Medicaid) program provides benefits to eligible young adults with special health care needs ages 19 and 20. The Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs (YSHCN) benefits launched Jan. 1 and are the first of their kind in the nation. These benefits extend OHP coverage, enhanced vision[Read More…]
The City of Springfield is seeking applications from community members passionate about active transportation to fill an open position on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). BPAC plays a key role in advising the City Council and City staff on pedestrian and bicycle policies, programs, and infrastructure improvements. The[Read More…]
Oregon was one of the financial regulatory agencies from 53 states and territories to take coordinated action against mortgage company Bayview Asset Management LLC and three of its affiliates, Lakeview Loan Servicing, Community Loan Servicing, and Pingora Holdings (collectively the Bayview Companies). The agencies took action against the companies for[Read More…]
Free electronic filing through the combination of IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon will open January 27 when both the IRS and the Oregon Department of Revenue begin processing e-filed 2024 federal and state income tax returns. Paper-filed return processing will begin in mid-February. The IRS estimates that 640,000 Oregon resident taxpayers preparing[Read More…]
BOYS BASKETBALL Friday, Jan. 3 ■ Phoenix 73, Cottage Grove 54 ■ Creswell 57, North Bend 55 ■ Pleasant Hill 63, Catlin Gabel 44 ■ Willamette 53, Springfield 40 ■ Sheldon 60, Thurston 59 GIRLS BASKETBALL Thursday, Jan. 2 ■ Pleasant Hill 48, Corbett 39 Friday, Jan. 3 ■ Thurston[Read More…]
Boys basketball previews #15 COTTAGE GROVE (5-6) ■ Tipping off: The Lions head into their first Sky-Em League game of the season against No.4 Marist Spartans. The Spartans (6-3) roll into league from the momentum of winning the Battle of 1-5 and a successful preseason. This will be a tough[Read More…]
■Just the facts: The Billies (10-2) play host to the Class 2A powerhouse Oakers (10-1) on Friday, Jan. 10 at Pleasant Hill 7:30 p.m., completing their non-league schedule. ■ Tipping off: The Billies finish preparation for league competition with a home game against the highly regarded Oakland Oakers, a “tough,[Read More…]
