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Lightning Storm Sparks Two Fires in Forest Grove City Watershed Saturday August 17th; Oregon Dept. of Forestry, Local Crews Respond, Quickly Contain
A Sunday August 18, 2024 update/recap on the two lightning caused fires in the Forest Grove Water Shed off of Soda Springs Road. The area is the protection district of Oregon Department of Forestry. Around 5pm last night crews backed off of the areas due to the incoming storms. Before they left, the first fire was 100% hand lined and had hose around the perimeter of the fire. The first fire was approximately 500ft from the road with easier access for crews, hose and equipment. Fire #1 had two forestry engines and a hand crew working on it. The smoke from a second fire was noted by ODF crews scouting the area. We used our drone to over fly the area and get GPS coordinates of the second fire. Additional ODF members were unable to find easy access to the fire on maps and had to hike in. The fire was approximately 4,000ft down a draw and back up a hillside from their entry point. Laying that much hose from an engine would have taken hours to achieve. With the minimal time before storms arrived, a hand crew worked to hand line the fire, which they completed 90% of before the hiked back out. Both fires were each approximately 1/8 of an acre.
67-year-old woman dies after being hit by SUV in northeast Salem
A 67-year-old Salem woman is dead after being hit by an SUV at the intersection of Lancaster Drive and Wolverine Street NE in Salem on Wednesday, according to Salem Police. Police said the crash in northeast Salem was reported at 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday. ...
Lane County deputies arrest man for alleged assault with brass knuckles
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A 43-year-old man was arrested earlier this month after allegedly assaulting some in the area of Concord Ave in Eugene, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO). LCSO says back on August 4, 2024, around 4:00 p.m., deputies with the sheriff's office responded to...
2 arrests after alleged beer robbery
Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) investigators have released details of what they said was a robbery in Creswell. Early in the morning of Aug. 3, a male entered a business in the 300 block of E. Oregon Avenue in Creswell, and allegedly stole a case a beer, according to LCSO Sgt. Tim Wallace.
Monday’s Oregon weather word of the day: Pleasant
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Cooler daytime highs and showery moments are on the way as we head into this new week. But hopefully you can get out and enjoy Monday’s weather because it will be our warmest, driest and sunniest afternoon of the workweek following some morning clouds.
Oregon Shores’ Surf and Sun Virtual Walk and Run
Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition is excited to announce Oregon Shores' second annual Surf and Sun Virtual Walk and Run fundraising event. This initiative offers friends of the Oregon coast an opportunity to participate in a challenge and solicit support from their friends and family. The event will take place from August 30 to September 8. During this time, participants will be encouraged to walk or run as many miles as possible, embracing the spirit of adventure and the satisfaction of making a difference. What sets...
Rainwater helps fire crews in handling the Willamette Complex South Fires
Rain and Thunderstorms from the weekend brought showers to Western Oregon wildfires. Recent storms help saturate wildfire fuels at Willamette Complex South. Recent rain and thunderstorms didn't extinguish the Willamette Complex South fires, but did help saturate possible fire fuels.
Oregon gets rain, 3,379 lightning strikes. How will it impact wildfires?
A rare August thunderstorm brought upwards of an inch of rain and 3,379 lightning strikes to Oregon on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The storm, which brought moisture in from the Gulf of Alaska, doused the entire western half of the state with at least a quarter inch of rain. Some...
Anticipate pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in Oregon Sunday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 1:38 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 2:15 p.m. for Clatsop County Coast, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, North Oregon Coast Range and Lower Columbia River. Brace for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
Widespread power outages impacting Southern Oregon
OREGON - Update 9:26 p.m.: More than 2000 customers are without power in southern Oregon. In Talent, 265 residents are without power. Crews have been notified and power is expected to be restored before 1 a.m. on Sunday. In Prospect, 396 residents are without power. Crews have been notified and...
Central Oregon public defender loses license for 2 years for failing to do due diligence on dozens of cases
The Oregon Supreme Court has upheld a decision to suspend a Central Oregon public defender’s law license for two years after the Oregon State Bar found he mishandled dozens of cases. Jason P. Munn was found guilty of misconduct by the Oregon State Bar in August 2023 after former...
Oregon comic book restorer accused of stealing $300,000 in rare comic books, fraudulent fees
Linn County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday arrested a former comic-book restorer for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of comic books his customers had sent in for repairs — and then also pocketing the advance payments the customers had made. Michael David DeChellis, 57, of Aumsville, is accused...
Police: Man arrested after breaking into woman's home, allegedly uses shower
EUGENE, Ore. — Talk about an awkward wake up call. A woman who lives in the west University area of Eugene woke up to a stranger allegedly using her shower, according to Eugene Police. Police say back on Friday, August 16, 2024, around 11:17 a.m., officers responded to a...
Projected Oregon football depth chart entering final week of fall camp
EUGENE — The Oregon Ducks open their final week of fall camp this morning and will begin to shift their attention to the Aug. 31 season opener against Idaho by week’s end. The Oregonian/OregonLive will project the team’s depth chart throughout the month. Injuries and other absences will be noted and updated.
Eugene-area high school football is back. Here's your guide to the 2024 OSAA season
The 2024 Oregon high school football season is just around the corner. The Register-Guard has assembled a guide to the OSAA football 2024 season with coverage of Eugene-area teams. Ranking best Eugene-area high...
Vote: Who is the top athlete in Eugene area entering 2024 OSAA football season?
With the 2024 Oregon high school football season less than a month away, the Register-Guard highlighted five football players who displayed versatile athletic abilities based on responses we received from coaches in the Eugene area. Now it's your turn to vote which of the five is the best in the area. ...
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