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KCC board of trustees approve process to incorporate North Lake into KCC taxing district
2/11/20 KLAMATH FALLS — The Klamath Community College board of trustees voted unanimously at its January meeting to approve the process of transitioning the community college district in north Lake County to the Klamath Community College taxing district. The final approval will be determined by the state Legislative Assembly in…
Read MoreComplying with the Real ID Act
The Real ID Act, passed in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses.” The Act, effective on October 1, 2020, establishes minimum security standards for license issuance and production. It also prohibits federal agencies…
Read MoreKim Young Brings Depth to SOREDI as New Business Development Manager
Date: February 11, 2020 Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI) is pleased to announce that Kim Young has joined the Business Development team at SOREDI, effective February 4, 2020. Young recently relocated to the region from La Grande, where she was the Executive Director of Greater Oregon (GO) STEM…
Read MoreSenate Confirms Phoenix, Oregon City Councilor Stuart Warren as Land Conservation and Development Commissioner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 7, 2020 SALEM – On February 5, the Oregon Senate confirmed Stuart Warren as a commissioner on the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC). Warren’s term will begin February 14, 2020 and end September 30, 2020. Warren is filling an unexpired term and is eligible for reappointment…
Read MoreOregon Tech Earns 2020-2021 Military Friendly School Designation
Feb. 11, 2020, KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.- Oregon Institute of Technology, “Oregon Tech,” has again earned the 2020-2021 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. In its 19th year, the Military Friendly school list is a standard…
Read MorePort of Coos Bay Releases 2020 Scholarship Application
Coos Bay, OR – The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (Port) is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for its scholarship program. In its second year, the scholarship program reflects the Port’s dedication in supporting the growth and development of Oregon’s South Coast regional economy by encouraging the…
Read MoreCribbins Appointed To EPA Local Government Advisory Committee
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recently selected Coos County Commission Board Chair Melissa Cribbins to serve as a member of the Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee, effective immediately. The LGAC provides advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator to develop stronger partnerships with local governments to deliver environmental…
Read MorePeople’s Bank of Commerce Reports Earnings
Medford, Oregon – People’s Bank of Commerce (OTCBB: PBCO) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2019 operations. The bank reported net income of $4,068,000 for the full year of 2019 compared to $3,398,000 in 2018, a 20% increase. In 2019 earnings per diluted share…
Read MoreThe Bay Area Chamber of Commerce announces Excellence in Education awards
January 23, 2020 COOS BAY, Ore. – The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce believes that great education and a great economy go hand in hand. Thriving businesses support a healthy education system, and graduates who are ready for work or college strengthen our local businesses and community. The Chamber has…
Read MoreKCC to host a series of information sessions to help navigate the nursing program application process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1/22/20 KLAMATH FALLS — Klamath Community College is hosting a series of information sessions to help those interested in earning a nursing degree learn what it takes to be accepted into the college’s nursing program. The sessions are open to the public. “KCC’s nursing program is highly…
Read MoreBritt Website Receives Significant Upgrade
January 16, 2020 MEDFORD, OR – Britt Music & Arts Festival announces the redesign and significant upgrade of their website that will improve the ability of Britt patrons and fans to purchase tickets and learn about various operations of the non-profit organization. Constructed by web design firm Project A, the…
Read MorePort of Coos Bay operated state dredge “Laura” to complete Port of Siuslaw dredging project
Florence, OR – The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay and the Port of Siuslaw have partnered to complete dredging at the Port of Siuslaw inner boat basin. The basin has collected sand and silt to a point where some slips were unusable for the commercial and recreational fleet or were…
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