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Oregon counties are requesting an additional $834 million annually to maintain and improve their roads and bridges as lawmakers work on a transportation funding plan. This funding is deemed critical for addressing the infrastructure needs across the state. The report highlights the urgency of the situation amidst ongoing discussions on transportation financing.
The Portland Trail Blazers are focusing on growth and finding their identity in the upcoming basketball season, as emphasized by Head Coach Chauncey Billups. The team is preparing for a challenging season that may involve accepting moral victories along the way.
The article explores the journey of the Hen Party, a group of pioneering horsewomen from the early 20th century, and their modern-day descendants who retraced their steps in Eastern Oregon's Wallowa Mountains. It highlights the significance of outdoor adventures and the legacy of women's contributions to outdoor exploration.
Clackamas County has taken action to remove a large homeless encampment, impacting nearly a dozen residents who have struggled to tow their vehicles. This decision follows a vote by the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners to close and gate Clackamas Road. The situation highlights ongoing challenges related to homelessness in the region.
Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort in Warm Springs, Oregon, is set to reopen on July 17, 2024, following a $13 million renovation. The project, a collaboration between the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and Mt. Hood Skibowl, aims to revitalize the resort, which has been closed for six years, and support economic growth in the region.
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has expanded its 55th annual Pi-Ume-Sha celebration, also referred to as "Treaty Days." This event highlights the cultural heritage and traditions of the tribes in Oregon, aiming to foster community and awareness of Indigenous peoples.
Federal lawmakers have announced nearly $43 million in funding for transportation infrastructure projects in Oregon, with $15 million allocated specifically for the Warm Springs highway safety improvements. The funding aims to enhance the U.S. Highway 26 corridor through the Warm Springs Reservation, addressing rising car crash rates in the area.
Low voter turnout has stalled plans for the Warm Springs Tribes to open a retail cannabis dispensary and legalize recreational cannabis use on their reservation. Despite initial enthusiasm for cannabis farming, the recent referendum failed to meet the required voter turnout, leaving cannabis possession illegal on the reservation.
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, allowing them to challenge Deschutes County's approval of the Thornburgh resort development. This decision highlights the ongoing conflict over treaty rights and environmental concerns in the region, as tribal leaders argue that the resort could harm fish habitats and violate their rights.
Warm Springs hip-hop artist Blue Flamez, also known as Scott Kalama, is working to share a positive message through his music, rooted in his experiences growing up on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. Recently awarded a Fields Artist Fellowship, he aims to reach a wider audience while celebrating Native American pride and addressing community struggles.