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Wildfire Evacuation Downgrades Issued for Devil's Knob and Milepost 98 Fires
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is instituting several evacuation level changes to the Devil's Knob and Milepost 98 Fires. These changes will take effect at 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 12, 2024. An interactive map reflecting these evacuation levels can be found online at: www.dcso.com/evacuations LEVEL 3 "GO!":No Level 3 evacuation notices exist for either incident. LEVEL 2 "BE SET":No Level 2 evacuation notices exist for either incident. The previous Level 2 evacua
Workers' compensation pure premium rate to drop for 12th-straight year (Photo)
Salem – In 2025, Oregon employers, on average, will pay less for workers’ compensation coverage, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) announced today. The decline in costs marks 12 years of average decreases in the pure premium rate – the base rate insurers use to determine how much employers must pay for medical costs and lost wages. Underpinning the cost decreases is the success of Oregon’s workers’ compensation system, which includes programs to control costs, mainta
Husband and Wife Arrested for Witness Tampering in Child Sex Abuse Case
UPDATE 09/11/2024 8:30 PMGARDINER, Ore. - On Monday, September 9, 2024, detectives with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office were made aware of an attempt to tamper with the female victim in this case. Detectives were advised that 36-year-old Eric Cumming and his wife, 38-year-old Tabitha Cumming, both of Gardiner, were conspiring to get the juvenile victim to change her story in order to get Eric released.“Detectives launched an investigation into the allegations and determined that Eric, who is
LSTA Advisory Council Meeting, 9/25/2024
Salem, Ore - Oregon’s Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council will meet virtually, Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The online meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Tamara Ottum ([email protected], 971-375-3543).The Council will use this time to conduct business and review grant reports. Questions or concerns can be addressed to Buzzy Nielsen ([email protected], 971-375-3486).Sign language i
DPSST Applicant Review Committee Meeting Cancelled
<div>APPLICANT REVIEW COMMITTEEMEETING CANCELLED Notice of Meeting CancellationThe Applicant Review Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training meeting scheduled for September 25th, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next Applicant Review Committee meeting is scheduled for October 23rd, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. </div>
Wildfire Evacuation Status, Including Downgrades
CURRENT EVACUATION NOTICESDOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - Evacuations remain in place for the Devil's Knob and Milepost 98 Fire, although the Sheriff's Office has instituted a number of downgrades this evening. The following is a summary of the current evacuation levels as of Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 8:00 pm. An interactive map reflecting these evacuation levels can be found online at: www.dcso.com/evacuations LEVEL 3 "GO!":No Level 3 evacuation notices exist. The previous Level 3 evacuation notic
Harney County receives air cleaners as part of local, state, federal effort to reduce wildfire smoke exposure
SALEM, Ore. — State and federal agencies are working together to bring air monitors and temporary air cleaners to schools in Harney County, which has experienced the most days of unhealthy air of any Oregon county due to wildfire smoke this year. The air cleaners are helping clear smoke from classrooms and other indoor school spaces when students are inside the buildings.“Our county is large, and we have these tiny rural schools in every corner,” Kelly Singhose, Harney County’s interim public he
$566,848 in funding available to provide culturally responsive domestic violence and sexual assault services to survivors
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) seeks proposals through OregonBuys for a grant of up to $566,848 to provide culturally responsive domestic violence and sexual assault services to survivors. The grant comes from the Survivor Investment Partnership (SIP) within ODHS’ Self-Sufficiency Programs.The funds provided through this grant must be spent by June 30, 2025, for the 2023-2025 biennium. Funding for the 2025-2027 biennium, if approved by the Oregon Legislature, could be added throu
Oregon State Penitentiary reports in-custody death (Photo)
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Edward Randolph Johnston, died the evening of September 7, 2024. Johnston 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.Johnston entered DOC custody on February 2, 2012, from Lincoln and Marion Counties with an earliest release date of August 2, 2041. Johnston was 77 years old. Next of kin has
Cultural Trust awards record $3.85 million to 148 Oregon cultural organizations (Photo)
Salem, Ore. – An increase in fiscal year 2024 donations and an Oregon Cultural Trust administrative budget allocation revision has resulted in an increase of close to $1 million in fiscal year 2025 grant awards, with an all-time high of $3.85 million awarded to 148 Oregon cultural organizations. Generous Oregonians increased their donations to the Cultural Trust by more than $300,000 in fiscal year 2024. In addition, through HB3532, the Legislature revised the Trust’s administrative budget to be
Homeowner Assistance Fund Program is accepting applications for limited funds remaining
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is accepting final applications for the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program, which has limited funds remaining. HAF offers federal temporary COVID-19 emergency mortgage relief, designed to help homeowners who have experienced severe financial hardship due to the pandemic. Homeowners are eligible if they are facing foreclosure, involved in a court case that threatens their home, in property tax foreclosure, or in other high-risk situa
OSP asking for the public&#039;s help to locate wanted man (Photo)
Suspect wanted for sex crimes in Oregon and AlabamaWASCO COUNTY, Ore. 9 Sept. 2024 – Oregon State Police and the Mobile (Alabama) Police Department are seeking the public’s help to locate Adam Renk (39) who is wanted in both states for sex crimes against child victims. On June 21, 2024, OSP detectives responded to a sexual abuse disclosure made by a minor. The minor disclosed Renk as the perpetrator. Renk has since been indicted on multiple crimes against a child victim under the age of 12. He i
Fatal Crash - HWY 6 - Washington County
Washington County, Ore. 7 Sept 24- On Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 1:08 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 6, near milepost 49, in Washington County.The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound GMC Sonoma, operated by Leonardo Franco-Velazquez (22) of Gold Bar (WA), crossed into the on-coming lane for unknown reasons and struck an eastbound Honda Accord, operated by Patrick James Jamieson (65) of North Plains, head-on.The operator of the GMC (Franco-Velaz
2025 Oregon GOSH Conference invites award nominations of those who go above and beyond to help keep workplaces safe and healthy
Salem – Much of the work to build and maintain safe and healthy workplaces happens behind the scenes, with unsung heroes dedicating themselves to eliminating hazards and helping send workers home safe to their families and friends at the end of each work day.Now is the time to shine a spotlight on these unsung heroes as part of the largest workplace safety conference in the Pacific Northwest and one of the largest in the U.S. Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Oregon Governor’s Occupati
Update to Wildfire Evacuation Notices Issued for Mile Post 98 Fire
CANYONVILLE, Ore., - This is a wildfire emergency alert from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. This is a DOWNGRADE of evacuation levels for all homes within the previously established evacuation zones for the Mile Post 98 fire in Canyonville.DOWNGRADED to a Level 2 - BE SET for:The 100 to 7500 block of Ritchie Road to Canyon Creek Road.DOWNGRADED from a Level 2 to a Level 1- BE READY notice for: The 100 to 950 block of Canyon Creek Road.Conditions may change so continue to monitor. Drive slow
Level 3 - GO NOW! Wildfire Evacuation Notices Issued for Devils Knob Fire, Tiller
TILLER, Ore. - This is a wildfire emergency alert from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. This is an UPGRADE from a Level 1 to a Level 3 – GO NOW! for the following areas: East side of Tiller Trail Hwy 34000 to 36760 block. Also, Tison Road, Diamond Elk Road, Joe Hall area.Level 3 – GO NOW means leave without delay, it is unsafe to stay and threatens the safety of you, your family, and emergency responders.Emergency services personnel may not be available to help you if you choose to stay.• Do
DOGAMI Governing Board to meet on September 19, 2024
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Governing Board of the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) will meet on Thursday, September 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (PT). This public meeting will be conducted via teleconference.The meeting agenda, including call-in information, is available at: https://www.oregon.gov/dogami/about/govboard/boardagenda_9_19_2024.pdfThe DOGAMI Governing Board sets policy, oversees general operations, and adopts a strategic plan every six years. The Board meet
Committee for Family Forestlands meets on Sept. 12
SALEM, Ore. — The Committee for Family Forestlands will meet virtually on Thursday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To join virtually, please use the Zoom video conference information found on the agenda. The committee’s agenda includes:Forest Resources Division updateDiscuss vacant industry representative positionSmall Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat Program (SFISH) one-pagerProtection Division updateProtection messaging and preventionBoard of Forestry updateDiscuss upcoming meeting sche
ODVA September Quarterly Veterans Advisory Committee Meeting Canceled
The meeting of the Veterans Advisory Committee to the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs that was scheduled for September 11 at the Oregon Veterans’ Home in The Dalles has been canceled due to lack of quorum. The next meeting of the Veterans Advisory Committee is expected to be held virtually in December 2024. More information about this meeting, including date, location and online registration information will be posted at a later date. Information about the Veteran Advisory Committee and m
Recreational use advisory lifted for Devil&#039;s Lake
September 6, 2024Media contact: Erica Heartquist, [email protected] use advisory lifted for Devil’s LakePORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued for Devil’s Lake in Lincoln County. OHA issued the advisory Aug. 28.Water monitoring has confirmed that the level of cyanotoxins in Devil’s Lake are below recreational guideline values for people. However, levels detected are still above OHA’s educational guideline va