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Mule deer doe killed, left to waste in Jefferson County
Oregon State Police are asking for the public's help to find whoever was behind the illegal take and waste of a mule deer doe in Jefferson County. OSP Fish and Wildlife said the doe was found in the area of NW Hart Street in Madras on June 13 after it was shot with an arrow. The doe likely had been killed the same day and left to waste. The specific location where it was shot is unknown, OSP said.
Windstorm rips through Crook County
A violent windstorm ripped through Crook County early Tuesday evening downing numerous trees and branches and knocking out power to much of Prineville. The storm hit around 7:30 p.m., shortly after the National Weather Service issued a warning of a severe thunderstorm that was expected to produce gusts of up to 40 miles per hour and pea-sized hail in southern Wheeler and Jefferson counties and northern Crook and Deschutes counties. ...
Thunderstorms have little impact on Larch Creek Fire; reports of looting in evacuated areas
The following is the Wednesday morning update from Central Oregon Fire Info on the Larch Creek Fire near Dufur:. Dufur, Ore. – Scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds impacted Southeast Wasco County and other parts of the state early this morning and only minimally impacted the Larch Creek Fire area. Night crews improved containment and mop-up activities continue to expand. Fire personnel remain on stand-by to monitor for any starts caused by lightning strikes.
City of Bend says Supreme Court ruling on Grants Pass homeless rules will have little effect for now; homeless also weigh in
The Supreme Court ruled in favor last month of the city of Grants Pass, in a landmark decision that gives cities and other local governments across the U.S. the ability to enforce citations in public areas for sleeping, providing more clarity and possible latitude in their handling of the growing homelessness crisis. The post City of Bend says Supreme Court ruling on Grants Pass homeless rules will have little effect for now; homeless also weigh in appeared first on KTVZ.
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after being struck by rogue tire
AMERICAN FALLS — Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred at approximately 3:37 p.m. Wednesday, on westbound Interstate 86 at milepost 56.9 in Power County. A 70-year-old female, from Ashland, Oregon was riding a 2023 Harley Davidson Trike eastbound on I-86. A white 2015 Ram 1500 driven by a 23-year-old male, from American Falls was traveling westbound when it lost its rear wheel. The tire went into the eastbound lanes striking the Harley Davidson. The rider of the Harley Davidson was wearing a helmet.
Shelly Fire grows in containment, now at 18%; evacuations reduced
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – The Shelly Fire is now at 18% containment. According to the Thursday morning update, CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit says the fire has burned through 15,460 acres on the Klamath National Forest. This includes a little bit of growth overnight in the southwestern corner right off the Pacific Crest Trail.
Rogue Community College Seeks $60.3 Million Bond to Enhance Educational Programs and Infrastructure
The Rogue Community College (RCC) Board of Education has unanimously voted to place a $60.3 million bond measure on the November 2024 ballot for Jackson and Josephine counties. This proposal is set to drive a host of improvements across RCC campuses, ensuring that the institution can better serve its community and meet the growing demand for skilled workers.
'I’m just devastated': Wind storms causes tree to fall into Central Point home
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Wendy Lapointe’s home is destroyed after wind storms caused a tree to fall into her home, leading to the roof caving in. Monday evening, Lapointe said she and her partner were watching television when they started hearing loud gusts of wind outside. Within minutes, the tree fell into her home.
Summer camp helping vulnerable Shasta County kids canceled due to nearby Shelly Fire
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — A camp for vulnerable Shasta County kids has been canceled as a result of the ongoing Shelly Fire in Siskiyou County. Each summer, Redding’s Pathways to Hope for Children leads Camp Hope at Kidder Creek in Siskiyou County, offering a mentorship program for Shasta County kids impacted by domestic violence and other trauma.
Lightning sparks 8 new fires in Josephine County
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Lightning has sparked 8 new fires in Josephine County this week. The Oregon Department of Forestry says the fires are burning on both sides of the lower Rogue River, northwest of Galice. Firefighters were able to reach two fires and attack them early Wednesday morning....
SOU Digital Cinema Named as a Top Film School
It’s official: Southern Oregon University’s Digital Cinema program makes SOU one of the best film schools in North America. The current edition of MovieMaker magazine, which bills itself as the world’s most widely read independent film magazine, includes SOU among its picks for the “30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. & Canada.”
Medford man drowns in Lower Rogue River; third fatality in area this summer
A 41-year-old man drowned in the Lower Rogue River at the Lobster Creek area Sunday, the second drowning there this month and the third of the season in the area, according to the Curry County Sheriff's Office. None of the three were wearing life jackets, according to federal officials. On...
A Portland State University study upends assumptions about Measure 110 impacts
A Portland State University report about the impact of Measure 110 challenges assumptions about law enforcement and the role police officers play as they interact with people with a drug addiction. A key takeaway: Police officers can only reach so many people – even with the power to search and arrest them. The report coincides […] The post A Portland State University study upends assumptions about Measure 110 impacts appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
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