NW Natural Gives June Credit

Published on 12 June 2013

Northwest Natural Gas Company, dba NW Natural (NYSE:NWN), will issue an Interstate Storage credit to its Oregon customers on their June bills.

The credit is for approximately $8.5 million and will equate to about $9.18 for the average residential customer in Oregon or nearly $44 for the average commercial customer.

Voice To Text Said Most Dangerous For drivers

Published on 12 June 2013

Hands-free technologies might make it easier for drivers to text, talk on the phone, or even use Facebook while they drive, but new findings from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show dangerous mental distractions exist even when drivers keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. This is the most comprehensive study of its kind to look at the mental distraction of drivers.

Oregon LNG Goes For Federal Permit

Published on 12 June 2013

The company planning to build a liquefied natural gas terminal near the mouth of the Columbia River has filed for a federal permit. A process the company CEO claims can't be stopped by Clatsop County

Union Negotiations At Impasse

Published on 11 June 2013

With the Oregon Legislature and Governor still negotiating over a budget, the union representing the largest share of Oregon state workers has declared an impasse in negotiations for a two-year contract.

Presentation Focus On Early Learning

Published on 11 June 2013

As the State of Oregon transitions to the Early Learning Council with a focus on kindergarten readiness and educational success, school districts also face new core standards to meet education outcomes.

Community Invited To Healthy Kids Event

Published on 11 June 2013

Clatsop County's Healthy Kids program, with the Lower Columbia Youth Soccer Association, is hosting the Healthy Kids Soccer Jamboree with Community Health and Resource Fair on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Warrenton Soccer Complex.

WSP Reports Special Enforcement Results

Published on 11 June 2013

Between May 20 and June 2 extra law enforcement patrolled Pacific County roads looking for unbuckled drivers and passengers, and motorists using their cell phones or other electronic devices.

Wild Coho Fisheries Approved

Published on 10 June 2013

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved the upcoming coastal fall salmon seasons, including several fisheries for wild coho, at its meeting in Tigard. For several years now, returns of Oregon coastal wild coho salmon have been strong enough to support limited harvest of wild coho. Under the regulations adopted by the commission, anglers will again be able to harvest wild coho from the Nehalem, Tillamook, Nestucca, Siletz, Yaquina, Alsea, Siuslaw, Umpqua, Coos and Coquille rivers and Tenmile lakes.