STPNS Business

ODA ready to set the trap for invasive insect pests

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:49:06 GMT-05:00

Over the next few weeks, survey technicians with the Oregon Department of Agriculture will place thousands of traps for gypsy moth, Japanese beetle, and other exotic insect pests that pose a threat to the state�s environment and economy. It�s a spring ritual designed to achieve early detection of t...

McKenzie �in the Middle�

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:46:23 GMT-05:00

MCKENZIE PASS: On Friday, May 17th, a video crew of Laura and Russ along with cycling �stars� Kristin and Jake filmed a �romantic� bicycle ride on the McKenzie Pass from Sisters to Belknap Hot Springs Lodge. ...

Weight limit lifted from bridge

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:18:13 GMT-05:00

VIDA: Another chapter of the Goodpasture Covered Bridge story is now complete with revised bridge load posting signs installed. The bridge is now weight limited at 44-tons, which will allow legal loaded trucks (80,000 lbs.) to carry an additional 8,000 lbs. for more efficient transport of logs, roc...

Hwy. 242 open for some

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:16:42 GMT-05:00

On April 24th, ODOT crews had cleared a single lane to the summit of the Old McKenzie Pass Highway - at the Dee Wright Observatory - from the east gate. Two days later the East side access to Dee Wright was available to pedestrians and bicyclists only. And, on May 1st, the entire length ...

Forest Service opts for newer airtankers

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:10:55 GMT-05:00

U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell announced on Monday that the agency has issued a notice of intent to award contracts to five companies to provide a total of seven Next Generation airtankers for wildfire suppression....