Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Type: Organization

Name: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeway gains state approval, turns eyes to dangerous intersection

One of Oregon's newest scenic bikeways snakes its way along quiet backroads surrounded by lush farmland, cuts through the heart of Forest Grove and nearby Banks, and finally meshes with the popular Banks-Vernonia State Trail.It also crosses a dangerous, ... [Published Oregonian - May 17 2013]

Entities: Oregon, Oregon Department of Transportation, Carolyn McCormick, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Madras

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Gun.Smoke

Wolf Creek Inn, Golden Townsite state heritage sites await I-5 travelers in southern Oregon

More than half a century after his death, actor Clark Gable is still a heartthrob to some."We have ladies come from all over just to stay in the Clark Gable Suite," said Margaret Quist, innkeeper at southern Oregon's Wolf Creek Inn.As an added bonus, ... [Published Oregonian - May 10 2013]

Entities: Oregon, Clark Gable, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Gun.Smoke, Robert Redford

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Talking to Your Vehicle Gets Easier with Improved Voice Recognition

/PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Voice recognition has been an option for years in new vehicles, but as most drivers have experienced, the recognition part has been quite limited. Many voice-activated features have had problems understanding or responding to drivers' ... [Published NewsBlaze - May 09 2013]

Entities: Voice Recognition, Inside Recordings, Oregon, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Jackson Browne

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Teamsters File Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Osco

Company Violates Law By Firing 30-year Pharmacist and Teamster Negotiating Committee Member, Charge SaysCHICAGO, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 727 has filed unfair labor practice charges against Jewel-Osco after the company violated ... [Published NewsBlaze - May 09 2013]

Entities: International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Labor, Teamster

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 3 reports

First in the Country Oregon Scenic Bikeways Program Reaches New Milestone

The Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeway features the best of the northern Willamette Valley, from friendly downtowns to fertile farmlands and lush natural areas. Set in the heart of Washington CountyThe Madras Mountain Views Scenic Bikeway is a 30-mile loop ... [Published Street Insider - May 09 2013]

Entities: Oregon, Cycle Oregon, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Oregon Department of Transportation, Madras

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

HitFix expands offerings with new RIOT comedy channel

/PRNewswire/ -- HitFix (www.hitfix.com), the fastest growing provider of authentic entertainment news, today announced the launch of RIOT - the site's all-new comedy channel spearheaded by HitFix entertainment editor Liana Maeby. With plans to provide ... [Published NewsBlaze - May 09 2013]

Entities: Rioting, Oregon, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Funny Or Die, Madras

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Oregon

Cottonwood Canyon, Oregon's second biggest state park, hums with construction activity

Earth moving machinery is at work in Cottonwood Canyon, a new state park along the John Day River that is the second largest land block owned and managed by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.The new park is due for dedication Tuesday, Sept. 24, ... [Published Oregonian - May 08 2013]

Entities: Oregon, Construction, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, MAMMOTH

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

ODOT Highway Work, Delays in Oregon Coast Range, Newport, Waldport

(Oregon Coast) - Look for some delays in the coming week along the route to Lincoln City, at Newport and in Waldport.ODOT is working with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and a contractor to remove wind damaged trees that pose a threat to traffic ... [Published Oregon Coast Beach Connection - May 03 2013]

Entities: Oregon, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Manzanita

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Portland Women's Forum memorial in Columbia gorge due rededication

The memorial to conservationist and civic leader Gertrude Glutsch Jensen will be rededicated on Thursday, May 2. The event offers the public the chance to learn more about the Portland Women's Forum, one of the most scenic viewpoints in the Columbia River ... [Published Oregonian - May 01 2013]

Entities: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Oregon, Fundraising

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 2 reports

Corps starting new work on Columbia River jetties

LONGVIEW, Wash. --The Corps of Engineers is taking the first steps in a $257 million project that begins this summer to stabilize jetties at the mouth of the Columbia River.The corps is taking public comment on its plan to stabilize eroding dunes at Clatsop ... [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Michelle Helms, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Silt

First reported Apr 24 2013 - Updated Apr 24 2013 - 1 reports

4/24 News in Brief

City vegetation rules kick in May 1DALLAS -- A combination of spring rains and sunshine have brought with them a lot of growth to our plants and our gardens. They have also brought a lot of growth to plants some would rather not have.The city of Dallas ... [Published Polk County Itemizer Observer - Apr 24 2013]

Entities: Jim Thompson, Property, Dallas City (United States)

First reported Apr 18 2013 - Updated Apr 18 2013 - 1 reports

Grants key to Madrona Park upgrades

MONMOUTH -- Madrona Park could receive a major transformation beginning in 2014.Updated Illustration by Pete StrongProposed upgrades to Madrona Park include a permanent restroom, arboretum and paved walking path.MONMOUTH -- Madrona Park could receive ... [Published Polk County Itemizer Observer - Apr 18 2013]

Entities: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Construction, Manzanita

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...of night sky objects," said Paul Patton, the interpretive coordinator for eastern Oregon with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). "Prineville Reservoir in particular is an incredible location for stargazing. The annual star party is a great summer activity for families to enjoy."

Star Parties Coming Up in Oregon Coast Range, Gorge, Prineville [Published Oregon Coast Beach Connection - 18 hours ago]

"It's a great way to thank Oregonians and visitors for their support of our state parks," said OPRD Director Tim Wood. "A day of free parking and a night of free camping---it gives everyone a chance to enjoy the experience of being outdoors during the summer."

Oregon Parks and Recreation offering free park amenities on June 1 [Published Central Oregonian - May 21 2013]

"We're very excited to see this project come to fruition," McCormick said. "It wouldn't have happened without the support of all of the local jurisdictions."

Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeway gains state approval, turns eyes to dangerous intersection [Published Oregonian - May 17 2013]

"Someone is always poking around in there during the middle of the night," Quist said. "It's funny because the graveyard was only built as a prop when the TV show 'Gunsmoke' shot two episodes there in the 1950s."

Wolf Creek Inn, Golden Townsite state heritage sites await I-5 travelers in southern Oregon [Published Oregonian - May 10 2013]

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Talking to Your Vehicle Gets Easier with Improv... [Published NewsBlaze - May 09 2013]
First in the Country Oregon Scenic Bikeways Pro... [Published PR Newswire: Auto & Transportation - May 09 2013]
Cottonwood Canyon, Oregon's second biggest stat... [Published Oregonian - May 08 2013]
ODOT Highway Work, Delays in Oregon Coast Range... [Published Oregon Coast Beach Connection - May 03 2013]
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Portland Women's Forum memorial in Columbia gor... [Published Oregonian - May 01 2013]
Corps starting new work on Columbia River jetties [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - Apr 30 2013]
Corps set to begin first stages of Columbia Riv... [Published Longview Daily News - Apr 30 2013]
4/24 News in Brief [Published Polk County Itemizer Observer - Apr 24 2013]
Grants key to Madrona Park upgrades [Published Polk County Itemizer Observer - Apr 18 2013]
Website highlights river recreation [Published Corvallis Gazette-Times - Mar 28 2013]
More Japanese tsunami debris washes ashore [Published Soundings Magazine - Mar 27 2013]
A portion of a Japanese shrine called a kasagi ... [Published KGW.com - Mar 26 2013]
First whales already spotted in lead up to spri... [Published Corvallis Gazette-Times - Mar 15 2013]
CG becomes 'Heritage All-Star Community' [Published Cottage Grove Sentinel - Feb 14 2013]
Boat found near Lincoln City could be debris fr... [Published KOIN Local 6 - Feb 06 2013]
Champoeg offers historical look [Published Canby Herald - Jan 22 2013]
Oregon parks may curb smokers by 2014 [Published KGW.com - Jan 15 2013]

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