GIRL SCOUTS OF SILVER SAGE ANNOUNCES DR. ANGELA HEMINGWAY AS ITS NEW CEO (Photo)Girl Scouts of Silver Sage - 04/01/25 8:00 AM
DATE: APRIL 1, 2025
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Announces Dr. Angela Hemingway as its New CEO
Dr. Hemingway joins Girl Scouts of Silver Sage at a vital time for
the Council and the Girl Scouting Movement.
[BOISE, IDAHO] – The Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council announced the appointment of Dr. Angela Hemingway as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Hemingway, a recognized and dynamic leader in education and STEM, brings her wealth of knowledge, passion, and dedication.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Angela Hemingway as the new CEO of Girl Scouts of Silver Sage,” said Jessica Cafferty, Board Chair of Girl Scouts of Silver Sage. “After a nationwide search, we found the perfect fit right here in Idaho. Dr. Hemingway brings a valuable depth of experience and strong local connections to the organization and state of Idaho. Her proven leadership in education and STEM, along with her deep commitment to empowering girls and young women, will be instrumental in the impact and growth of Girl Scouts of Silver Sage.”
Dr. Hemingway brings exceptional leadership experience from both her prior role at T-Mobile for Government, where she led education specialists supporting K-12 schools across 46 states, and her previous position as Executive Director of the Idaho STEM Action Center. At the STEM Action Center, she led the organization from legislative inception to a fully functional agency, impacting over 500,000 students and 18,000 educators through professional development, grants, and mentorship programs. She secured over $9M in STEM funding through business partnerships and established several pieces of legislation expanding STEM opportunities statewide.
“Girl Scouting has always been about building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place,” said Dr. Hemingway. “I am deeply honored to lead this incredible organization and look forward to working with our members, volunteers, staff, and communities to ensure Girl Scouts of Silver Sage continues to provide lasting outcomes for the girls and young women we serve. Together, we will inspire, uplift, and equip the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.”
Throughout her career, Dr. Hemingway has demonstrated expertise in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, leading wide-ranging teams, and implementing data-driven strategies that deliver measurable outcomes—skills that position her perfectly to advance the Girl Scouts' mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character.
Under Dr. Hemingway’s leadership, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage will continue to innovate, advocate, and empower girls to reach their full potential. The organization is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of girls with outstanding programming like camps, entrepreneurship, leadership, life skills, and STEM.
For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate, visit www.girlscouts-ssc.org.
About Girl Scouts of Silver Sage: Boise-based Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council is a girl-led youth development organization that serves 3,300 K-12 girls throughout Southern Idaho and in parts of Northern Nevada and Eastern Oregon. The council, along with a team of 1,800 local volunteers, delivers a leadership curriculum focused on STEM, entrepreneurship, life skills, and the outdoors, building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
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Kim Ross, Senior Manager of Girl Entrepreneurship
kross@girlscouts-ssc.org
208-377-2011 x.7258
Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept. - 04/01/25 8:00 AM
SALEM, Oregon—Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public comment on a proposal to expand the 25% out-of-state camping surcharge to parking permit fees and eliminate the two-year parking permit.
The out-of-state camping surcharge was enacted by state law in 2022 for RV campsites, and OPRD expanded it to all site types for out-of-state campers for stays beginning July 1, 2025.
The proposed rule change would add the 25% out-of-state surcharge to parking permit fees. Based on current rates, out-of-state visitors would pay $12.50 per day or $37.50 for an annual parking permit. If approved, the change would begin July 1, 2025.
Oregon residents would continue to pay the same parking permit rate of $10 per day or $30 for an annual permit.
The proposed rule change would also eliminate the sales of 24-month parking permits starting in 2026. Existing permits would be honored until they expire. The 12-month annual permit will continue to be sold.
These changes would help parks more consistently implement the surcharge as well as track annual revenue and budgets for parks in the future. It’s part of an ongoing effort to help keep pace with rising costs while continuing to provide exceptional outdoor experiences.
Public comments on the proposed rule change will be accepted through 5 p.m. April 30, 2025:
- Online: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx
- Mail: OPRD Department, attn: Katie Gauthier, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR 97301
- Email: D.Publiccomment@oprd.oregon.gov">OPRD.Publiccomment@oprd.oregon.gov
A public hearing will also be held 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025:
- Register to attend the virtual hearing at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__1Zw_JurTy-PYpxWhGra2w#/registration
Once the public comment period ends, the proposal with any incorporated updates is slated to go to Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission in June for possible adoption.
503-510-9678
katie.gauthier@oprd.oregon.gov
Stefanie Knowlton, public information officer
971-803-0154
Stefanie.Knowlton@oprd.oregon.gov
Oregon Dept. of Corrections - 03/28/25 8:36 AM
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, David Dietrich, died the morning of March 27, 2025. Dietrich was incarcerated at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem and passed away in the infirmary while on hospice care. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.
Dietrich entered DOC custody on July 12, 2007, from Washington County with a projected release date of March 13, 2032. Dietrich was 71 years old.
DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 men and women who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims.
OSP is a multi-custody prison located in Salem that houses approximately 2,000 adults in custody. OSP is surrounded by a 25-foot-high wall with 10 towers. The facility has multiple special housing units including disciplinary segregation, behavioral health, intermediate care housing, and an infirmary (with hospice) with 24-hour nursing care. OSP participates in prison industries with Oregon Corrections Enterprises including the furniture factory, laundry, metal shop, and contact center. It provides a range of correctional programs and services including education, work-based education, work crews, and pre-release services. OSP was established in 1866 and, until 1959, was Oregon’s only prison.
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Betty Bernt, 971-719-3521, Betty.A.Bernt@doc.oregon.gov