Salem – The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) will meet on June 25 and 26, 2026, at Tryon Creek State Natural Area to consider proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. The meeting is open to the public and will be offered in a hybrid format, with virtual participation available via Zoom.

The meeting agenda includes guided tours, presentations, and hearings for five proposed nominations and one proposed amendment to an existing nomination. Tours will take place on Thursday, June 25, and will feature Portland Union Station (800 NW 6th Avenue, Portland) at 1:00 p.m. and Elk Rock Garden (11800 SW Military Lane, Portland) at 2:45 p.m. Tours are available only to in‑person attendees. The business meeting will be held the following day, Friday, June 26, at the Education Pavilion at Tryon Creek State Natural Area (11321 S Terwilliger Blvd, Portland). Both in‑person and virtual attendance options are available for the business meeting; instructions for registering to join virtually are posted on the SACHP webpage.

The business meeting will include a training on Traditional Cultural Places (TCPs) led by SACHP member and former Coquille Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) Kassandra Rippee. Following the training, the committee will vote on the 2026 Preserving Oregon and Diamonds in the Rough grant recipients, presented by Oregon Heritage Grants & Outreach Coordinator Kuri Gill. Beginning at 12:45 p.m., the committee will review a proposed amendment to the Portland Union Station nomination, as well as five new nominations: Elk Rock Garden, the former estate of Peter and Laurie Kerr along the Willamette River south of Portland; the former city halls in Canby and Milwaukie, both constructed in the late 1930s using Public Works Administration (PWA) funding; Bolton School, a midcentury elementary school in West Linn; and the Pass Creek Covered Bridge, a timber truss covered bridge in Drain. Copies of the proposed nominations, the full meeting agenda, and instructions for submitting public comment are all available on the committee webpage.

The SACHP is a nine-member governor-appointed citizen commission with credentials in many historic preservation-related fields, including archaeology, architectural history, historic architecture, anthropology, history, and museum management. Nominations recommended by the SACHP are forwarded to the National Park Service, which maintains the National Register of Historic Places under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. This effort aligns with the Oregon Historic Preservation Plan goal to increase the number and thematic diversity of Oregon properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It also supports the goals to include more voices and increase access to Oregon heritage that are part of the. Oregon Heritage Plan.

The meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations may be made with at least 48 hours of advance notice by calling (503) 986-0690.

More information about the SACHP and the National Register of Historic Places process is available online at www.oregonheritage.org and from SACHP coordinator Caitlyn Abrahms at 503-201-0454 or rahms@oprd.oregon.gov">caitlyn.abrahms@oprd.oregon.gov.

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The Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $75,000 in grants to 13 museums throughout the state as part of the Oregon Museum Grant program. The grants will help fund a variety of projects including collection preservation, interpretation, and heritage tourism. Award amounts ranged from $3,000 - $8,000.
 

Funded projects:

• Columbia Gorge Discovery Center will partner with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to co-host Eagle Watch 2027 in Wasco County.
• Strengthen emergency preparedness and collections care through collections assessments and emergency supply kits at the Coos Art Museum and Coos History Museum in Coos Bay.
• Develop interactive multimedia centered on the history of Native peoples in the Southern Oregon at the Crater Rock Museum in Jackson County.
• Update the inventory, storage and display of the collection at the Elgin Museum.
• The Gresham Historical Society will research, curate, and produce an exhibit on the rich and diverse agricultural history of East Multnomah County.
• The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture will present Nez Perce history, culture, and living traditions through a combination of public talks and K-12 classroom resources.
• Collect, transcribe, and analyze interviews to explore the history of Oregon’s Central America solidarity movement of the 1980s.
• Digitize the newspaper collection of Sheridan Museum of History with University of Oregon Digital Newspaper program.
• Install storage shelving at the Southern Oregon Historical Society in Medford.
• Rehouse and catalog film and glass negatives at the Springfield Museum.
• Improve the housing of the collection at the Talent Museum.
• Provide ramps and decking/rails at Pottsville Historical Park and Museum.
• Rehouse collections at the Yamhill County Historical Museum.

The museum grant program is offered annually by the Oregon Heritage Commission, part of the Oregon Heritage program at Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). The grant program began in 1965 when only 24 organizations were eligible for the program. The grant is funded OPRD lottery dollars.
 

The Oregon Heritage Commission works to secure, sustain and enhance Oregon’s heritage. The Commission sponsors heritage initiatives that educate the public about the value of heritage and celebrate the state’s diversity.
 

The Oregon Heritage Commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor and nine agency advisors. Members are chosen from state agencies and statewide organizations, and represent a diverse geographical and heritage background.
 

To learn more about the Oregon Museum Grant or the Oregon Heritage Commission, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Kuri Gill at i.gill@oprd.oregon.gov">Kuri.gill@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-986-0685.

Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) has awarded $62,500 in grants to 14 historic cemetery projects throughout the state through the Historic Cemeteries Grant program. The funds will help support preservation efforts, tree care and survey. Individual award amounts ranged from $603 - $8,000.
 

Funded projects:

• Fence installation at the Blue Mountain Cemetery in Baker County.
• Marker repair at Eastwood IOOF Cemetery in Medford, Fairview Cemetery, Riverside Cemetery, and Sandridge Cemetery in Linn County, and St. Boniface Cemetery and Twin Oaks Cemetery in Marion County.
• Tree work at Bridal Veil Cemetery in Multnomah County, Burch Pioneer Cemetery in Polk County, and Missouri Flat Cemetery in Jackson County.
• Complete Ground Penetrating Radar work at Camp Polk Cemetery in Deschutes County.
• Complete survey at the Allegany Historic Cemetery in Coos County.
• Install security lighting at Mount Union Cemetery in Benton County.
• Complete gravel road repair at Powers Cemetery in Coos County.

Historic cemeteries are documented by OCHC and must include the burial of at least one person who died 75 years before the current date.
 

The historic cemetery grant program is offered annually by the OCHC, part of the Oregon Heritage Program at Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). The grant program is supported by lottery and other funds.
 

OCHC maintains a list of all pioneer and historic cemeteries in the state. The seven-member appointed commission helps people and organizations document, preserve and promote designated historic cemeteries statewide.
 

For more information about the grant program or the OCHC, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Kuri Gill at i.gill@oprd.oregon.gov">Kuri.gill@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-986-0685.

SEATTLE – As the United States prepares to host millions of international visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is committed to ensuring the safety of fans, teams, and communities during this historic, global sporting event. 

DEA is focused on keeping visitors and communities safe on and off the field, as the U.S. continues to confront the deadly synthetic opioid crisis. Significant progress has been made in the fight against fentanyl; however, fentanyl is still involved in approximately 200 deaths every day and remains the leading cause of death for Americans aged ages 18-to-44 years old. 

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid often mixed with other illicit substances, such as methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin, or pressed into counterfeit pills made to look like legitimate medications like oxycodone, hydrocodone, Adderall, and Xanax. When mixed or pressed into pills, fentanyl is nearly impossible to detect – you cannot see, smell, or taste it. Just 2 milligrams of fentanyl – small enough to fit on the tip of a pencil – can be deadly, and many people don’t know they’ve ingested it until it is too late. 

The illicit drug supply is becoming increasingly more unpredictable and lethal, as indicated in a Public Safety Advisory issued by DEA last month. Fentanyl is now being combined with a dangerous array of synthetic substances including xylazine, nitazenes, cychlorphine, and medetomidine, which are often undetectable and not approved for human consumption.     

Counterfeit pills may appear legitimate, but when purchased online or from an unlicensed source they are likely to contain fentanyl. The only safe medications are those obtained from a pharmacy and used as directed under the supervision of a licensed medical professional. 

Your safety is our goal.  Throughout FIFA World Cup 2026 ™ host cities, fans will see DEA’s One Pill Can Kill Campaign, which aims to draw awareness about the dangerous, deadly, and deceptive illicit drug supply. The campaign encourages people to stay vigilant, only take medications from trusted and licensed pharmacists, and understand the risks associated with illicit drugs.

Public Safety Guidance for Fans and Visitors:

• Never take a pill that wasn’t prescribed to you and dispensed by a licensed pharmacy.
• Assume all illicit drugs may contain fentanyl or other deadly additives.
• Carry naloxone and be trained in how to use it but understand it may not fully reverse all substances present.
• Call 911 immediately in any suspected drug poisoning or overdose. Time is critical.
• Stay informed and spread awareness. This threat is evolving rapidly.

DEA has a robust prevention and awareness program aimed at educating communities about the risks associated with illicit substances. The One Pill Can Kill Campaign and Fentanyl Free America initiative were created to protect both visitors and communities from the dangers of fentanyl. Public awareness and prevention are critical to saving lives – one pill, one time can kill. 

The DEA Seattle Field Division is spreading fentanyl awareness through a new billboard campaign- Your Safety is OUR GOAL (photo attached), a Public Service Announcement ( https://youtu.be/xLAGLUVa-hU?si=gn6PZqwMVo-mi6RU) , as well as a new truck seized from a drug trafficker that is now wrapped with DEA's Fentanyl Free America to take to FIFA World Cup 2026 ™ events (photo attached).

DEA’s free outreach and awareness resources are available at FIFA 2026 | DEA.gov.  As we welcome the world to the U.S., your safety remains our number one goal.

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