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Fishing vessel ablaze off Brookings, Three rescued with help of Good-Samaritan
An offshore blaze prompted a dramatic rescue on Tuesday evening, after a fishing vessel caught fire nearly 50 miles off Brookings. The Mariah K caught fire endangering Emanuel Silveira and two others. According to Petty Officer Briana Carter with the U.S. Coast Guard 13th District, another local vessel, Eli’s Tide, reported the fire to the Columbia River Coast Guard Sector and was on hand helping rescue efforts. The Mariah’s passengers, who had gone over-board, were transferred to a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat out of the Chetco...
Central Point area playground closed due to “critical damage”
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The playground at the Don and Flo Bohnert Park is currently closed due to what the city calls “critical damage” to the structure. According to the parks and recreation department, the damage was discovered during a routine playground inspection on Wednesday. The department...
Thunderstruck Xtreme Bike and Car Show benefits local Boys and Girls Clubs
MEDFORD, Ore — The 28th Annual Thunderstruck Xtreme Bike and Car Show benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Jackson and Josephine Counties goes down this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Rogue Regency Inn and Suites off Biddle Road in Medford. With over 30 years of experience in the Rogue Valley working with his customers to fabricate custom motorcycles that function as an extension of their personalities, Thunderstruck Custom Bikes owner Mark Daley has crafted this annual event to be a perfect fit for Medford. Bikes, hot rods, food, beer, and vendors will all be on hand, and all the proceeds will go to a charitable cause. Daley stopped by Sunrise this morning to talk with Emily Storm about what makes this show so special.
Former Medford nurse wants stay in civil case against her, pending her criminal case
MEDFORD, Ore. -- A court hearing next month could determine whether a former Medford nurse accused of criminal assault of 44 hospital patients through drug diversion can "stay," or pause, a related civil case against her. Jackson County Circuit Court set a Sept. 9, 2024, date to hear arguments about...
Derelict vessel removed from Empire
Authorities removed a deteriorating 139-foot-long ship moored unlawfully on state-owned lands near the Empire Boat Ramp in Coos Bay during the first week in August. The Oregon Dept. of State Lands coordinated the effort to tow the rusting 86-year-old El Conquistador out of the area, with the Coos County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Coast Guard. A private contractor pumped out old fuel, oil and contaminated water before towing...
Milpitas Police Nab Oregon Man Suspected in Violent Necklace Snatching Incident
In a recent turn of events in Milpitas, a suspect responsible for a violent necklace snatching has been taken into custody by local law enforcement. The Milpitas Police Department reported the arrest on their Facebook page, crediting the rapid response of their detectives. The crime took place on Tuesday, near the 180 block of W. Calaveras Boulevard, at just past 10 in the morning.
State troopers respond from Lane County to arrest suspect in Lakeview
LAKEVIEW, Ore. – Several Oregon State Police troopers had to drive all the way from Lane County to Lakeview late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning to assist in a search warrant and arrest of a subject believed to be dangerous. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, deputies...
After nearly 20 years, OSU researchers complete electrical mapping project critical to protecting US power grid
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A nearly 20-year effort to map the electrical properties of Earth’s crust and mantle across the contiguous United States, viewed as critical to protecting the electrical grid during extreme solar storms and against damage from electromagnetic pulses used as weapons, is now complete. The...
FOREST CLOSURE FOR ROCKY RIDGE FIRE RESCINDED
The Umpqua National Forest has rescinded the Emergency Fire Closure Order for the Rocky Ridge Fire, effective Thursday. A UNF release said the closure which began on July 23rd, impacted the Tiller Ranger District and was put in place for public and firefighter safety. The order closed Castle Creek, Skimmerhorn, Fish Lake, Beaver Swamp, and Acker Divide trailheads, which are now all open to the recreating public.
Racial, economic barriers hinder access to medicine for opioid use disorder: Study
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Kicking an opioid habit is already hard enough. But for some, getting treatment can pose a real challenge. A study out of Johns Hopkins and Oregon State University shows people in racially or economically separated communities have a harder time getting their opioid use medication prescriptions filled.
College of San Mateo EDGE Odera Okaka talks Oregon State offer
The College of San Mateo has been kind to Oregon State over the past few seasons, as the Beavers have landed Alton Julian, Ryan Cooper, Jamai East and Tyrice Ivy all in recent seasons. Oregon State appears ready to continue that trend, as the Beavers extended an offer to 6-foot-4...
Springfield fire reportedly caused by fireworks; 2 juveniles arrested
Two juveniles have been arrested after officials say they lit fireworks that caused a vegetation and structure fire Wednesday afternoon near a set of railroad tracks by the GMD Electric building in the 700 block of 30th Street in Springfield. The Eugene-Springfield Fire Department responded to the fire around 4:30 p.m. Crews arrived...
GRAND OPENING OF FORD’S POND COMMUNITY PARK SEPTEMBER 6TH
The City of Sutherlin has announced the grand opening of Ford’s Pond Community Park on September 6th, beginning at 2:00 p.m. A city release said the one-of-a-kind, 202-acre park has a completely paved 1.7-mile path that encircles Ford’s Pond. Interpretive panels highlight what is seen as recreationists walk through this nature reserve.
36TH ANNIVERSARY BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
The 36th anniversary of the Sutherlin Blackberry Festival is this weekend. Events take place Friday through Sunday at Central Park and in other locations. Friday features the Rotary Club’s 25th annual Golf Tournament at the Oak Hills Golf Course, and the Rat Rod Round Up Poker Run. Booths open in the park at 6:00 p.m. with the movie American Graffiti shown at dusk.
Oregon chef drowned while visiting a friend who then tried to save her, records show
Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy and her husband were visiting a friend in Corvallis when the three of them hit a snag while floating down the Willamette River, leading to Pomeroy’s drowning death July 13, newly released Benton County Sheriff’s Office records show. Pomeroy, 49, and her husband, Kyle...
Salmon derby to help raise money for S.T.E.P.
The 31st Annual Gardiner, Reedsport, Winchester Bay Salmon Derby will be held Labor Day weekend beginning August 31st through September 2nd. The event raises money for the Gardiner Reedsport Winchester Bay STEP Program. STEP stands for salmon, trout enhancement program and is the Fall Chinook Salmon and Rainbow Trout Hatchery program. The hatchery is located on Hwy 101 between Gardiner and the Smith River Bridge, north of Reedsport. The program supports numerous activities including collecting brood stock spawning, hatching salmon and rainbow trout eggs, raising...
Annual ‘Campout’ at the Winchester Bay Community Center
The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers District 5, will be holding their annual Winchester Bay “Campout” to be held at the Winchester Bay Community Center. Musicians will start jamming on Thursday and jamming will continue through Friday and Saturday in the hall or outside permitting. Each day at 6 PM there will be stage show with the public invited, without charge. On Saturday at 6 PM the stage show will feature different musicians contributing to the theme of “Songs that Make You Laugh”. It is a contest at the same time for best song, funniest song, etc. A few members of the...
ROSEBURG POLICE JAIL MAN FOR ALLEGED LATE NIGHT DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Roseburg Police jailed a man for alleged disorderly conduct Wednesday evening. An RPD report said the 18-year-old had been contacted several times during the day and warned of disorderly conduct. At 10:30 p.m. he reportedly jumped out into traffic in the 900 block of Northeast Stephens Street, causing a vehicle to swerve into another lane, to avoid hitting him.
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