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OLC Selects Five New Members for Board of Directors

"When selecting directors, the nominating committee looks for individuals who are knowledgeable and represent themselves well in our industry," said Craig Olson, Oregon Logging Conference 2nd vice president and directors nominating committee chair, of Weyerhaeuser, Longview, Wash....


Oregon Denies Key Permit for Natural Gas Export Project

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has denied a water quality certification for a proposed natural gas export project on Oregon's southern coast. The Oregonian/OregonLive reported that in a letter to the project backers of the Jordan Cove liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal the agency said it "does not have a reasonable assurance that the construction and authorization of the project will comply with applicable Oregon water quality standards."The agency is in charge of administering the federal Clean Water Act in Oregon and the certification is required for the U.S....


ODOT Hosts Students for Annual Construction/Utilities Career Day

More than 500 high school students attended the Oregon Department of Transportation's annual Construction and Utilities Career Day in early May, an event designed to afford students the opportunity to operate heavy equipment in a controlled, safe environment and talk one-on-one with contractors, utilities, state agencies, two- and four-year colleges and trade apprenticeship programs....


ODOT Names Hunter Manager of Coos, Curry, Douglas Counties

Chris Hunter has been named the new south west area manager of ODOT, replacing Mark Usselman who is retiring after 38 years with the agency. Hunter's first day as area manager will be June 1. The area manager oversees all aspects of ODOT's construction program in Coos, Curry and Douglas counties and helps lead the South West Area Commission on Transportation, an advisory group consisting of local leaders and stakeholders that determines transportation priorities....


Crews Removing Trees Along U.S. 20 Near Sisters, Oregon

Crews, under contract with the Forest Service, began removing hazard trees along U.S. 20 west of Sisters, Ore., on April 29. The project is expected to last three weeks and be completed by May 22. During the project personnel with the Oregon Department of Transportation will provide traffic control Monday through Friday during daytime hours from 7 a.m....


Community Celebrates Completion of $5.3M Caveman Bridge Renovation

A community celebration and rededication of two iconic Grants Pass historic features was held May 3 at the Tap Rock and Riverside Inn overlooking the Caveman Bridge. The $5.3 million renovation of the Caveman Bridge, which first opened in 1931, was observed followed by the dedication of the refurbished Redwood Empire sign by the city of Grants Pass....


After 35 Years, Landmark Equipment Owner Retires

After 35 years as the owner of Landmark Equipment, Earl Rund is retiring and has sold the business to long-time employees John Gunderson and Rick Nivens. The existing staff has more than 125 years of combined Pettibone experience ensuring that all of its customers' Pettibone needs will be met....


Construction Resumes on Historic McCullough Bridge

After a six-month break from construction, U.S. 101 motorists should expect to see more work on McCullough Bridge. The latest project will rehabilitate the steel structure by removing rust, replacing rivets and repairing damaged steel before repainting the bridge....


$120M Rogue Valley Expressway Opens

After nearly three years of construction, the new Rogue Valley Expressway opened May 1. Striping and signing contractors completed their work on the expressway and signal turn-on and final sign installation was scheduled for the night of April 30....


Oregon Bay Bridge Project Under Way

Major repairs to the New Youngs Bay Bridge, an important connection between Astoria and Warrenton on U.S. 101, begins. The extensive repair work is expected to take more than two years to complete. There will be periodic single lane closures at night to allow the contractor to move equipment....







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