On this day, July 3, 1997, the Rainbow Family, founded in 1971, began their 25th gathering in Ochoco National Forest in Oregon. 20-30,000 were expected to participate.
Also on this day, July 3, 2017, Oregon enacted a rule change allowing people who do not identify with their gender to instead mark "X" on their driver's licenses of state ID cards.
Also on this day,July 3, 1975 interstate 80N (later renamed I-84) was completed with four lanes open from Portland to Idaho border. Dedication ceremonies were held outside Baker City.
Shellfish alert has ended
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish opening. All mussel harvesting is now open from the Washington border to the California border. Recent samples indicate levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid are below the closure limit for two consecutive weeks.
Razor clam harvesting is closed from the Washington border to the California border for elevated levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid.
Bay clam and crab harvesting remain open along the entire Oregon coast. Oregon Department of Agriculture will continue to test for shellfish toxins twice per month, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit. Contact Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for recreational license requirements, permits, rules and limits.
--Ritch Hanneman| Post Date: 2022-11-14 14:48:16 | Last Update: 2022-11-14 16:58:02 |
