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SNAP Stabilizes After Shutdown; ODHS Replaces Skimmed Cards

The Oregon Department of Human Services says December SNAP benefits are being issued on time after last month’s shutdown-related delays. The agency also replaced more than 1,300 EBT cards this week following card-skimming activity detected in the Coos Bay and North Bend area.

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Vial Named Interim City Manager

Mayor Michael Zarosinski has appointed longtime public service leader John Vial as Interim City Manager, bringing decades of experience to guide Medford through its transition.

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Man Shot by Medford Police Now Booked into Jail

The man injured in a Nov. 23 officer-involved shooting with Medford Police has been released from the hospital and lodged in the Jackson County Jail. Shane Wesley Smith, 30, of Medford, is facing multiple charges as the case heads to a Jackson County Grand Jury for review.

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Officials Urge Safe Travel This Week

ODOT is urging travelers to prepare for heavy holiday traffic, winter weather, and potential delays as Oregonians hit the roads for Thanksgiving week. Crews will be working throughout the holiday to keep highways clear, but drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, check conditions, and travel with caution.

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Oregon Declares Fuel Emergency After Olympic Pipeline Shutdown

Governor Tina Kotek has declared a statewide state of emergency following the shutdown of the Olympic Pipeline, which supplies more than 90 percent of Oregon’s transportation fuel. While officials say current fuel supplies remain adequate, the order activates emergency plans and gives the state flexibility to keep fuel moving if conditions change.

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Free Fishing Returns; Crab Season Pushed Back

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued several updates ahead of the holiday weekend, including two statewide free fishing days, expanded public access on the restored Klamath River, and a coastwide delay to the commercial Dungeness crab season. Recreational crabbing and clamming remain open in many areas, while winter weather may affect river site access.

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$6.4M Philanthropic Match Expands Oregon Hunger Relief

Governor Tina Kotek has announced that philanthropic partners in the Oregon Disaster Funders Network have matched the state’s $6 million investment in hunger relief, identifying more than $6.4 million to support food banks, pantries, and community organizations statewide. The partnership expands resources identified through the Governor’s emergency food order.

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ODA Answers Questions on New Equine EHV Rules

The Oregon Department of Agriculture has released a detailed FAQ explaining the temporary emergency rules aimed at reducing the risk of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) at equine events. The guidance clarifies registration requirements, isolation expectations, veterinarian availability, recordkeeping, and misinformation circulating within the equine community.

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