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FIRST RESPONDERS DEAL WITH FIRE IN THE CAMAS VALLEY AREA
First responders dealt with a fire in the Camas Valley area on Saturday. Douglas Forest Protective Association Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said just before 10:30 a.m. crews from DFPA, the Coos Forest Protective Association, Tenmile Rural Fire District, Camas Valley Rural Fire District, Lookingglass Rural Fire District, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police and the Oregon Department of Transportation responded to the report of a quarter of an acre grass fire along Highway 42 westbound between mile markers 58 and 59.
Coquille Indian Tribe celebrates 35 years of restoration
This story originally appeared on Underscore Native News. Hundreds gathered at Bullard’s Beach in Bandon, Oregon, where the Coquille River runs into the Pacific Ocean on June 28. People came from all over the country for the 35th annual First Salmon Ceremony as part of the Coquille Indian Tribe Restoration Celebration. The sun warmed the sand as citizens of the Coquille Indian Tribe gathered driftwood sticks for the salmon ceremony.
‘Mickey Mouse’ Murderer Sentenced To Four-Year Prison Term After Family Demands Justice
Daniel Burda, the man accused of killing original Mickey Mouse Club member Dennis Day and concealing his death, has finally been found guilty and sentenced by a judge. In 2018, Dennis Day was found dead at his home in Phoenix, Oregon. The 76-year-old former child actor had been missing for several months, and his car had been found 200 miles away; it is unclear how his vehicle came to be in the possession of the individuals who had it. Day’s body was apparently in his home for nine months before it was discovered, leading his family to file a $2.2 million lawsuit against the Phoenix Police Department, accusing law enforcement of negligence in investigating his disappearance. Additionally, the delay prevented a medical examiner from determining a cause of death,
Public meetings for Oregon’s wildfire hazard map
OREGON – There are upcoming public hearings pertaining to the statewide wildfire hazard map and it’s administrative rules. The map is being developed by multiple agencies and groups, like Oregon State University, Oregon Department of Forestry and more. It aims to help Oregonians stay mindful of wildfire hazardous areas, and help agencies prioritize these areas when it comes to improving wildfire resilience.
Action needed to close equity gaps with Oregon's suicide rate
The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan (YSIPP) annual report shows the risk of youth suicide continues to be a concern in Oregon, particularly for youth of color. The report contains new analysis of 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) death by suicide data. By the numbers In 2022,...
Wayward, dirty-faced sheep rescued by Fire District 3 Samaritans
Jackson County Fire District 3 firefighters and paramedics found themselves tasked with an unusual animal rescue mission this week. A far cry from a cat stuck in a tree, a wayward, dirty-faced sheep wandered up to the district's fire station at Avenue G and Agate Road in White City on Monday.
FIDO-Friday's Oregon Dog Rescue Featured Shelter Dog-WOODROW
Fido Friday Featured Shelter Dog From Oregon Dog Rescue. IMPORTANT INFO: Adoption appointments for Oregon Dog Rescue are now booked online through our website (please do NOT submit a pet finder inquiry)! We offer 1 hour appointments to view up to 2 of our available dogs. If you find the one that's the perfect match you will fill out our adoption contract and take the dog home with you that day!
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