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Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint will be closed Nov. 6 (Photo)
REDMOND, Oregon— Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint will be closed for a park staff training event all day Wednesday, Nov. 6. Safety barricades will be placed at the park entrance road from Highway 126. The public is asked to please respect the closure and not to go past the barricades. For questions, please contact Dani Padilla at 541-415-8130.
October rain brings the end of a record-breaking fire season (Photo)
Salem, Ore.—After a record-breaking year, all Oregon Department of Forestry districts have terminated fire restrictions, marking the end of the 2024 Oregon fire season declaration. With over 1.9 million acres burned across the state, firefighters and resources experienced extreme strain. “This season proved that wildfire in Oregon is not just one agency’s issue but effects ALL Oregonians from government agencies to private landowners to Oregon residents.” Kyle Williams, ODF Deputy Director of F
Adaptive Management Program Committee meets Nov. 4
SALEM, Ore. — The Adaptive Management Program Committee will meet at noon on Monday, Nov. 4 in the Clatsop Room, Building C, at the Oregon Department of Forestry headquarters, located at 2600 State St. in Salem. To join virtually, please use the Zoom video conference information found on the agenda.The committee’s agenda includes:Discuss amphibians research questionsDiscuss effectiveness monitoring strategy (Substantial decision item)Wrap up & discuss AMPC member renewals for 2025 and upcomi
CORRECTION: Oregon State Hospital in substantial compliance with CMS
CORRECTION: This version corrects a type in the press release.October 25, 2024Media Contact: Amber Shoebridge, [email protected], 503-931-9586Oregon State Hospital in substantial compliance with CMSSalem, Ore. – After four overlapping surveys and more than 12 months, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has ruled Oregon State Hospital (OSH) has made significant patient safety and quality improvements and is now in substantial compliance, no longer slated to lose CMS
Retail Employee Facing Charges for Theft of Winning Oregon Lottery Ticket
Salem, Ore. – A store employee is facing charges after they were caught stealing a winning lottery ticket as part of a Retail Integrity Check operation conducted by Oregon State Police (OSP) and Oregon Lottery.On Thursday, September 19, 2024, detectives from OSP’s Lottery security section presented a winning ticket to an employee at the Short Stop located at 1709 Gekeler Lane in La Grande. The employee scanned the tickets presented by the detective and advised there were no winners, keeping the
Central Oregon District 2024 Fire Season Ends Friday, October 25, 2024
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) - Central Oregon District will officially reduce the fire danger to LOW and end the 2024 fire season Friday, October 25, 2024, at 12:01 a.m., for lands under their protection and management. The end of fire season is a result of recent wetting rains and an overall cooling trend that has returned to the area. With the end of fire season, the public and industrial fire restrictions implemented through the Central Oregon District will no longer be in effect.D
OSP Fish & Wildlife investigating illegal killing of buck deer - Douglas County (Photo)
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. 23 Oct. 2024 – Roseburg area Fish and Wildlife troopers are asking for the public’s assistance to locate and apprehend the person responsible for unlawfully killing a buck deer and leaving it to waste earlier this week. The preliminary investigation indicates the buck was shot multiple times with a handgun from the roadway. The incident occurred between 6 and 7 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2024, in the 500 block of South Deer Creek Road. The individual left the area in a vehicle traveli
Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting in Scottsburg
SCOTTSBURG, Ore. - Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred on Monday in Scottsburg.On Monday, October 21, 2024, at approximately 12:00 pm, deputies were responding to a reported criminal mischief and assault in the 5000 block of Lutsinger Creek Road.While deputies were responding, 9-1-1 dispatchers received additional calls from the residents in the area reporting the incident was escalating and reports of gunshots heard.When deputies arrived, they located 58-year-ol
Public Comment Opportunity: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assitance Grant (JAG) Program FY2024 Local Solicitation Application
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office intends to submit an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2024 Local Solicitation Application through the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance.The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. Byrne/JAG local allocation funds may be used to support a range of program areas includ
Deputies Investigate Firearm Accident
TILLER, Ore. - Douglas County Deputies investigated an apparent accidental shooting on Sunday evening in Tiller.Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2024, deputies responded to the 32000 block of Tiller Trail Highway for a report of a person with a gunshot wound.When deputies arrived, they learned 63-year-old Carolyn Hatley had sustained a gunshot wound after finding and handling the firearm. Ms. Hatley reported to deputies the injury was accidental and she was uncertain how the firea
Police Policy Committee Meeting Scheduled 11-21-24
POLICE POLICY COMMITTEEMEETING SCHEDULED Notice of Regular MeetingThe Police Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting on November 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Governor Victor G. Atiyeh Boardroom at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167.**Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the Department of Public Safety Standards an
Oregon Division of Financial Regulation warns of investment affinity fraud scams (Spanish version below) (Photo)
Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is warning Oregonians about the prevalence of affinity fraud in the U.S. Generally, affinity fraud is a type of investment fraud and occurs when the fraudsters target victims based upon shared characteristics. These scammers often pose as or become members of the same group they intend to defraud, such as religious organizations, military organizations, ethnic groups, immigrant communities, or even professional organizations such as teach
See the state's Emergency Coordination Center in action! (Photo)
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) invites all members of the media to tour the state Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) during the IronOR 24 exercise from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.This tour will provide an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the ECC in action during the IronOR 24 exercise and will offer insights into how Oregon is preparing to respond to a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.Space is limited, so we encourage you to RSVP at
Fatal Crash - Interstate 84 - Malheur County
Malheur County, Ore 20 Oct 24- On Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 9:34 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 373, in Malheur County.The preliminary investigation indicated a Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Traci Nichole Dripps (55) of Nampa (ID), was travelling eastbound in the westbound lanes when it struck a westbound Ford F-350, operated by Mason Allen Orme (32) of Huntington, head-on.Oregon State Police had received a driving complaint about
Fatal Crash - Interstate 84 - Umatilla County
Umatilla County, Ore 19 Oct 24- On Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 178, in Umatilla County.The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Ford F150, operated by Christopher Ralph Knowles (56) of Cherry Valley (AR), left the eastbound lanes for unknown reasons, crossed the grass median and westbound lanes before striking a bridge support. The collision caused the vehicle to become engulfed in f
Oregon State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting- Lincoln County
Lincoln County, OR 19 Oct 24- Oregon State Police investigating deadly use of force in Lincoln County.On Saturday, October 19th,2024, at approximately 12:22 p.m., the Lincoln City Police Department responded to report of a domestic disturbance between a male and female at the Motel 6, located at 3517 NW Highway 101, in Lincoln City, OR. Officers responded to the motel, identified the suspect, and discovered outstanding warrants for his arrest. The occupants of the room also appeared to be associ
Public invited to comment on a federal grant award in Albany
The City of Albany has received a grant through the federal Historic Preservation Fund, administered by Oregon State Historic Preservation Office to fund the following local preservation project. Linn CountyCity of Albany$1647 Grant FundsCumberland Church Building - 1400 Santian Rd SERestore on stained glass window. This notice serves to make the public aware of the projects and solicit comments pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Poli
Fatal Crash - HWY 140 - Jackson County
Jackson County, Ore 17 Oct 24- On Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 2:58 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 140, near milepost 31, in Jackson County.The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chevrolet Colorado, operated by Fabiola Salcedo (42) of Dorris (CA), lost control and spun into the westbound lane where it was struck by a westbound Subaru Forester, operated by Danny Ray Ebert (74) of La Pine, on the passenger side.The operator of the Chevrolet (Salce
Fatal Crash - HWY 97 - Klamath County
Klamath County, Ore 17 Oct 24- On Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 9:33 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy 97, near milepost 272, in Klamath County.The preliminary investigation indicated southbound Freightliner and trailer, operated by Usman Ahmad (36) of Sacramento (CA), struck a pedestrian, Christian Lee Cleven Corwin (38) of Klamath Falls, who entered the lane of travel.The pedestrian (Cleven Corwin) was declared deceased at the scene.The operator o
More insurers reward providers for health care quality, but many not meeting value-based payment goals
October 18, 2024Media contact: Franny White, [email protected], 971-349-3539More insurers reward providers for health care quality, but many not meeting value-based payment goalsMedicaid insurers most likely to use value-based payments; 24% of insurers did not use them in 2022SALEM, Ore. — While many Oregon insurers are increasingly rewarding health care providers for the quality of care they deliver, only about half of the state’s insurers are meeting the goals of an agreement that