Congressman Bentz Nominates 14 Oregon Students for Appointment to US Academies

US Congressman Cliff Bentz has nominated 14 Oregon students for consideration for appointment to one of the five prestigious United States Service Academies. Congressman Bentz's Service Academy Nomination Board recommended each student based on academic performance, extracurricular involvement and character. The 2024 nominees from Josephine County are Avarly Barnett of New Hope Christian School who was nominated to the US Air Force Academy, Addison Cox of Logos Public Charter School who was nominated to the US Naval Academy and US Air Force Academy, Owen Hull of Grants Pass High School who was nominated to the US Air Force Academy, and Phurin Veeraumpaipong of Grants Pass who is attending Southern Oregon University and was nominated to the US Naval Academy and US Air Force Academy. Nominees from Jackson County are Zackary Cook of Cascade Christian High School who was nominated to the US Naval Academy, US Air Force Academy and US Military Academy; Ivar Hokanson of Crater High School who was nominated to the US Military Academy; Mia Marinucci of Eagle Point who is attending the University of Arizona and was nominated to the US Military Academy; Paige Schiffer of South Medford High School who was nominated to the US Military Academy; and Wren Rambo of Central Point who is attending the US Military Academy Prep School and was nominated to the US Military Academy. ...Read more

US Forest Service to Hold Public Meetings for Northwest Forest Plan Amendment

The US Forest Service will host a series of public meetings across northern California, Oregon and Washington to discuss the proposed amendments to the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP). These meetings will allow the public to learn about and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) released in November. The public meetings will provide information on the proposed amendment, which aims to address wildfire resilience, economic opportunities, improved forest stewardship, adapting to a changing climate, and tribal inclusion. Topics of discussion will include an introduction to the Northwest Forest Plan, an overview of the proposed amendment to land management plans, key details about the proposed action and alternatives outlined in the DEIS, and information on how to engage during the 120-day public comment period. In this region, a public meeting will be held January 21st at 5 p.m. at the Klamath National Forest Supervisor's Office in Yreka, California, January 28th at 6 p.m. at the Roseburg Public Library, January 29th at 6 p.m. at the Medford Interagency Office on Biddle Road and January 30th at 6 p.m. at Klamath Community College in Klamath Falls. The public comment period for the Northwest Forest Plan DEIS will remain open until March 17th ...Read more

RCC Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. with Two Weekend Events in Grants Pass

Rogue Community College plans to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with two events over the next three days. RCC's Diversity Programming Board invites the public to reflect on their theme: "In Community." A key component of Dr. King's philosophy of nonviolence was the creation of the Beloved Community, a vision for a society where everyone is care for and where poverty, hunger and hate are absent. The sense of community and interconnectedness propelled the civil rights movement in the fight against injustice with a simple idea: We are Stronger Together. RCC is sponsoring and participating in two events this MLK holiday weekend. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at GPHS, there will be a Community Gathering Creative Presentation and Community Fair hosted by Grants Pass Remembrance. On Monday at 6 p.m. at Newman United Methodist Church, there will be an MLK Celebration called "Inspiring Evening of Story and Song," with a reception to follow hosted by the RCC Diversity Programming Board. ...Read more