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Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Region 4 construction update for the week of Nov. 25-Dec. 2.

Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in December, the Oregon Department of Human Services said Tuesday.

The Family Access Network is celebrating 30 years of serving Central Oregon, and long-time supporter Brooks Resources gave FAN $5,000 in recognition of this significant milestone.

2022 has been a year of crisis for families in Oregon, SW Washington and around the world — from extreme climate disasters to the conflict in Ukraine to the first-ever national American Red Cross blood crisis.

Helping your neighbors and their families stay warm just got easier. Pacific Power will match every dollar you donate to the Oregon Energy Fund with $2 more.

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s a holiday-week message from the Oregon Department of Transportation for safe travel over Thanksgiving: Many holiday travelers will flock to the roads this week for Thanksgiving, and wet, snowy weather could gobble up your plans if you aren’t prepared. Our crews are working through the feasting to keep your travels safe,

Giving Tuesday, a day that encourages people to do good, inspires local and global communities to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity. On Tuesday, Nov. 29, KIDS Center, the Central Oregon nonprofit leading the region’s response to child abuse, encourages the local community to help support families in crisis with gift cards for groceries, gas, and basic necessities.

Jennifer Reimer, director of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Oregon State University-Cascades, is the author of a new book of poetry titled “keske.”