Sen. Ron Wyden

Memorial Day Observances Planned at Eagle Point National Cemetary

By Jim McCoy Fri 24th May News Eagle Point National Cemetary Greg Walden Memorial Day Rep Sen. Ron Wyden

Flag displays, Scottish bagpipes, a rifle salute and a flyover are planned for Monday's Memorial Day observance at Eagle Point National Cemetery. The observance is scheduled to run from 11 am to 12 pm. Local artist Sheri Parker-Smith will sing the National Anthem. A flyover will consist of helicopters and World War II bi-planes.Taps will be played on the trumpet by retired Army Sgt.Read More »

Wyden To Visit Medford, Tout Benefits of Natural Gas

By Jim McCoy Fri 19th April News news conference RV Clean Cities Sen. Ron Wyden

Oregon senior Senator Ron Wyden will be conducting a news conference Sunday morning to promote what his office says are the economic and environmental benefits of declining natural gas prices. Wyden will talk about how the fuel emits less carbon emissions, resulting in cleaner are and reducing operation costs for government entities and private business.Read More »

Senators Urge Environmental Protection for Two Southern Oregon Creeks

By Jim McCoy Thu 18th April News Baldface Creek BLM conservation Rough & Ready Creek Sen. Ron Wyden

Two southern Oregon creeks are being placed on the "Most Endangered Creeks" list, according to a press release from Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden. The group "American Rivers" says the creeks are being harmed by mining. Wyden and fellow Oregon Sen.Read More »

Wyden Addresses Medford Rotary on Energy

By Jim McCoy Fri 22nd February News Medford Rotary Sen. Ron Wyden

Natural gas, climate change and federal forests were among the topics addressed today at Medford Rotary by Oregon’s senior Senator Ron Wyden. He is chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Wyden has stated in previous interview with “theDove” his support of harvesting waste woods for biomass.Read More »

Sen. Wyden To Meet In Medford On Violence Against Women Act

By Jim McCoy Fri 29th June News domestic violence Sen. Ron Wyden

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden will be making a stop in Medford Tuesday, July 3rd, to meet with local elected officials and advocates for a roundtable discussion on the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act. Enacted in 1994, the act is credited with helping women escape domestic violence. Its renewal is currently stalled in Congress, Wyden's office says.Read More »