ODFW Weekly Recreation Report
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Oregon Dispatch NewsWire
Mule Deer Plan public meetings in Salem, Bend, La Grande
Tweet Mule Deer Plan public meetings in Salem, Bend, La Grande January 24, 2024 SALEM, Ore.—ODFW will host three in-person public meetings in February to present and get public input on the draft Mule Deer Management Plan. The meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and are Feb. 1 in Salem,
Missing/Endangered Adult Located Deceased
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM, Tualatin Police were notified by Wilsonville Police that the body of Lee Ann McNerney was located deceased in a grassy area off of Interstate 5, in Wilsonville.
Before you swing the sledgehammer: The resulting debris could need testing
By Rebecca KoffmanBylined articles are written by Metro writers and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Learn more For building contractors and do-it-yourself home improvers alike, the process is the same: If you’re disposing of certain kinds of building materials, proof that they contain less than 1% of asbestos is required at both Metro Central in Northwest Portland and Metro South in Oregon City.
Public notice: Opportunity to comment on COR Transfer Station’s solid waste facility franchise renewal application
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>City of Roses Disposal and Recycling, Inc. submitted an application to renew its current Metro solid waste facility franchise to operate COR Transfer Station in Portland. To share your views, submit a comment by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.</p> </div>
Public notice: Opportunity to comment on GSS Transfer, LLC's solid waste facility franchise renewal application
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>GSS Transfer, LLC submitted an application to renew its current Metro solid waste facility franchise to operate the GSS Transfer station in Gresham. To share your views, submit a comment by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15., 2025.</p> </div>
Public notice: Opportunity to comment on Willamette Resources, Inc.’s solid waste facility franchise renewal application
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>Republic Services submitted an application to renew its Metro solid waste facility franchise to operate Willamette Resources, Inc., a transfer station in Wilsonville. To share your views, submit a comment by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.</p> </div>
Public notice: Opportunity to comment on Troutdale Transfer Station’s solid waste facility franchise renewal application
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>Waste Management of Oregon, Inc. submitted an application to renew its current Metro solid waste facility franchise to operate Troutdale Transfer Station in Troutdale. To share your views, submit a comment by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.</p> </div>
Public notice: Opportunity to comment on Pride Recycling Company's solid waste facility franchise application
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>Pride Recycling Company submitted an application to renew its current Metro solid waste facility franchise to operate a transfer station in Sherwood. To share your views, submit a comment by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.</p> </div>
Public notice: Opportunity to comment on Forest Grove Transfer Station's solid waste facility franchise renewal application
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>Waste Management of Oregon, Inc. submitted an application to renew its current Metro solid waste facility franchise to operate Forest Grove Transfer Station in Forest Grove. To share your views, submit a comment by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.</p> </div>
Community Placemaking grant applications are now open
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>Applications for the 2026 Community Placemaking grant cycle are open now through Oct. 3.</p> </div>
Arrest Results in Large Recovery of Stolen Goods
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Tualatin Police conducted an organized retail theft mission at the Fred Meyer, in Tualatin. The mission ultimately resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of over $18,000 in stolen merchandise. ANDREINA DE LOS ANGELES VILLALOBOS-HERNANDEZ, 32, of Portland, and a female juvenile were taken into custody and charged with aggravated first-degree theft.
The phone lines are repaired - Phone Outage for non-emergency police line
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Big Wins for Central Oregon in 2025-27 Oregon State Budget
Representative Jason Kropf
K-9 Tony Retired July 10, 2025
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>Our beloved K9 Tony's last day of service was Thursday, July 10, 2025.</strong></p><p> </p></div></div></div>
City of Eugene Opens Applications for Exemptions to Support Building Local Affordable Housing
Qualified local affordable housing projects can now apply for exemptions from City of Eugene local system development charges (SDCs) during the building permit process.
Public notice: Share your feedback on local and regional climate actions
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>Comment on the draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plan for the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area by Thursday, Sept. 4.</p> </div>
USACE releases official story map for Willamette Falls Locks
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, has unveiled the official story map for the Willamette Falls Locks, a historic navigation canal located in Oregon. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2023/Mar/03/2003171933/115/75/0/190628-A-A1408-0012.JPG' alt='A view of an industrial-looking setting with a four-level navigation canal off to the right side on a sunny day' /> <br />
Metro council approves nearly a quarter billion dollars for local and regional transportation investments
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>More than a dozen transportation projects in the Metro region will receive funding as part of the 2028-30 regional flexible funding allocation cycle.</p> </div>
A sustainable park office
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>Blue Lake Regional Park's new office meets International Living Future Institute Core Green Building Certification standard</p> </div>