AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSalem Juneteenth: The Salem-Keizer NAACP held its Juneteenth festival at Riverfront City Park, with performances, Black-owned vendors, community booths, and a message of resilience and connection. Road Work: Perrydale Road will close south of Highway 22 starting June 23 for intersection improvements; traffic will detour to Kings Valley Highway, with Highway 22 work expected to finish this year. Public Safety & Heat: Oregon Health Authority shared summer heat-risk tips, urging hydration, shade, and cooling strategies as temperatures climb. Local Government Watch: Hermiston City Council will consider referring recommended charter changes to the Nov. 3 ballot, including ward election rules and changes to how the municipal court judge is selected. Community Events: Cannon Beach’s iconic Sandcastle Contest returns June 19-21, with natural-materials building, live demos, and judging on June 20. Wildlife/Environment: Redwood Parks Conservancy named Tara Dettmar as its new executive director, bringing decades of conservation and habitat restoration experience. National Policy Impact: The NSF reversed course on dismantling a critical ocean monitoring network after bipartisan backlash, including plans to restore equipment removed off Oregon and Washington.
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