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Fatal Crash - HWY 47 - Yamhill County

Correction- The correct roadway is Hwy 47.Yamhill County, Ore 10 Oct 24- On Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 12:19 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 47, near milepost 30, in Yamhill County.The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Chevy HHR, operated by Lois Eileen Osborne (53) of Gaston, failed to negotiate a curve, entered the westbound lane, and struck a westbound Dodge Ram 2500, operated by Taelor Marae Befus (32) of Yamhill, head-on.The operator of t

Fatal Crash - HWY 201 - Malheur County

Malheur County, Ore 10 Oct 24- On Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 1:31 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 201N, near milepost 25, in Malheur County. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Mini Cooper, operated by Richard Dean Masias (57) of Nampa (ID), was approaching the intersection with Washington Ave when it struck a traffic light pole at the northwest corner of the intersection.The operator of the Mini (Masias) was declared deceased at the scen

Fatal Crash - HWY 30 - Columbia County

Columbia County, Ore 8 Oct 24- On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 4:53 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy 30, near milepost 24, in Columbia County.The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Toyota Supra, operated by Gerald George Rood (82) of Warren, attempted to make a U-turn and enter the westbound lane. The Toyota blocked the westbound lane during the U-turn and was struck by a westbound Chevrolet 3500, operated by Clifford James Scott Jr (55) of Scappo

Fish & Wildlife asking for public's help to identify poacher - Northeast Oregon (Photo)

NORTHEAST OREGON, 11 Oct. 2024—The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspected poacher. The individual was hunting in Northeast Oregon over the Labor Day weekend and is believed to be associated with a white late-model GMC or Chevy full-size, four-door pickup truck with tinted windows. The suspect shot a mature bull elk with archery equipment and began recovering the meat. However, when an Oregon State Trooper arrived in the area, the

OSP K-9 team seizes 40 lbs. of crystal meth - Linn County (Photo)

LINN COUNTY, Ore. 11 Oct. 2024 – An Oregon State Police K-9 team seized a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine earlier this week. On Oct. 8, 2024, at about 5:00 p.m., an Oregon State Trooper stopped a vehicle on Interstate 5 in Linn County for a traffic violation. During the stop, the trooper recognized signs of possible drug trafficking and deployed his drug detection K-9. A search of the vehicle revealed 40 pounds of crystal methamphetamine in the trunk. The driver, Sheyla Jesmely Serrano

Fish & Wildlife investigating unlawful waste of cow elk - Ochoco Wildlife Management Unit (Photo)

CROOK COUNTY, Ore. 11 Oct. 2024 – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is investigating the unlawful take and waste of a cow elk in the Ochoco Wildlife Management Unit and is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the person(s) responsible. On October 9, 2024, Oregon State Troopers from Prineville responded to a report of a cow elk that had been shot and left to waste near the southwest corner of Big Summit Prairie and within 75 yards of the USFS 42 Road. Troopers investiga

Missing Lookingglass Man Found Safe

LOOKINGGLASS, Ore. - A man listed as missing out of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was located Wednesday evening, October 9, 2024, by California Highway Patrol. He was in good condition and not in need of any assistance.Original information listed below:_____________________________________________________Lookingglass man Shane Patrick Thomas, 39, is listed as a missing person out of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. He was last thought to be in the Sparks, Nevada area but indicated to f

OHCS seeks public input on Substantial Action Plan Amendment for $422 million in disaster recovery funding

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has published a draft Action Plan Amendment for a $422 million disaster recovery grant and is seeking public input on the changes. Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) is administered through a suite of programs, also known as “ReOregon,” that support individuals, households, and communities as they continue to recover from the 2020 Labor D

OHA distributed more than 10,000 air conditioners, air filters and devices to keep communities healthy in extreme weather

October 9, 2024Media Contact: Kristen Lambert, [email protected], 971-271-1347OHA distributed more than 10,000 air conditioners, air filters and devices to keep communities healthy in extreme weatherSALEM, Ore. – Oregon residents at risk from heat and wildfire smoke-related health issues had more ways to receive air conditioners, air filters and other devices this year. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) distributed more than 10,000 devices ahead of, and during, 2024’s extreme summer wea

Governor Kotek, Oregon Health Authority Announce 465 Added Treatment Beds by End of 2026

October 9, 2024Media Contact:Anca Matica, Press Secretary to Governor Kotek [email protected] Heider, Behavioral Health Services Strategic Communications [email protected] Kotek, Oregon Health Authority Announce 465 Added Treatment Beds by End of 2026Announcement follows treatment capacity study revealing treatment types and regions with the greatest need, and new data dashboardSalem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) ann

State Land Board to meet October 15 in Salem

Agenda items include adoption of a Forest Management Plan and board appointments for the Elliott State Research Forest, and adoption of a school lands management planSALEM, Ore. – The State Land Board will meet on Tuesday, October 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the Department of State Lands building in Salem.The day will begin with the 20th annual State Land Board Awards ceremony. Every year, the Land Board honors exceptional projects and partners for their contributions to enhancing Oregon’s natural resour

State Chief Data Officer recipient of State Technology Innovator Award

Kathryn Darnall-Helms award announced during the NASCIO Annual ConferenceTerrence Woods, Chief Information Officer for the State of Oregon, is proud to share that Kathryn Darnall Helms, Oregon Chief Data Officer, was selected as a recipient of the 2024 National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) State Technology Innovator Awards. This recognition honors outstanding individual contributions to advance state technology through the promotion of best practices, adoption of new

Invitacion para recibir opiniones sobre los resultados clave de un estudio estatal sobre tarifas y salarios de proveedores

Salem, OR  ̶  El Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Oregon (ODHS, por sus siglas en inglés) busca recibir opiniones sobre los resultados más importantes de un estudio sobre proveedores. El estudio trata sobre las tarifas que cobran los proveedores y los salarios que gana su personal.Los proveedores que se incluyen dan servicios a personas que obtienen ayuda a través de:• El Programa para Discapacidades Intelectuales y del Desarrollo (ODDS, por sus siglas en inglés) de ODHS • La Agencia para Ad

Feedback invited on key findings from a statewide provider rate and wage study

Salem, OR  ̶  The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) seeks feedback from the public on key findings from a statewide study of the rates that service providers are paid, and wages staff earn.Providers included in the study serve people who get support through:• ODHS Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS)• ODHS Office of Aging and People with Disabilities (APD)• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Behavioral Health.These providers, which include group homes, day services and larger

Oregon Housing and Community Services' Homeowner Assistance Fund accepting final applications online

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is reopening the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) online application portal to accept final applications directly from homeowners. Applications must be submitted by Oct. 31, 2024. New applications will be put on a waitlist and prioritized for homeowners most at risk of foreclosure or loss. Homeowners can now review application criteria and apply directly online using a link on the HAF website: oregonhomeownerassistance.org. If homeowners

Eugene Man Killed in Small Plane Crash

ROSEBURG, Ore. - The pilot and sole occupant of a single-engine plane was killed Thursday morning while attempting to land on the turf runway of George Felt Airport in the 400 block of Felt St in Roseburg.At about 11:30 am on October 3, 2024, 9-1-1 dispatchers received calls from witnesses working at the private airfield known as Felt's Field. The witnesses advised the pilot was attempting to land the small, yellow, fixed-wing plane when the crash occurred.After running out of runway on the firs

Telecommunications Policy Committee Meeting Scheduled 11-06-24

TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY COMMITTEEMEETING SCHEDULED Notice of Regular MeetingThe Telecommunications Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting on November 6, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Governor Victor G. Atiyeh Boardroom at the Oregon Public Safety Academy 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 will team with IRS to offer free income tax e-filing option

Salem, OR—Oregon resident taxpayers preparing their own tax returns in 2025 will have the option to electronically file both their federal and state income tax returns using the combination of IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon, the IRS and the Oregon Department of Revenue announced today.“The Direct File Program is a game-changer for taxpayers,” Governor Tina Kotek said. “This free filing option is an equitable opportunity to save Oregonians time and money, regardless of their income."The I

Student Arrested for Disorderly Conduct in Elkton High School Incident

ELKTON, Ore. - On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 1:38 pm, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call from the Elkton High School reporting they were in a self-initiated lockdown. The principal reported the lockdown was the result of a student on campus with a firearm. At the time of the call, the student's whereabouts were unknown. Multiple deputies, along with Sutherlin Police Department and Oregon State Police responded to the scene. While responding, the school called back to indicate they believed th

State Library Board Meeting, 10/11/24

Salem, OR – The State Library Board will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024 in Community Room 2A at the Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland OR 97206. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Susan Westin at [email protected] or concerns can be addressed to Wendy Cornelisen, State Librarian at 503-378-4367 or [email protected]. STATE LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGOctober 11, 2024Portland ORGreg Williams