Medford, OR – According to the statement, Gov. Kotek reportedly made the decision to include Malheur County in the emergency order and notified the county with a letter after Oregon Housing and Community Services reviewed county data and determined that Malheur County meets the criteria for inclusion: 1. On March 8, 2023, the Malheur County Board of Commissioners declared a local state of emergency related to homelessness; 2. The number of unsheltered people in Malheur County was 141 in 2022, which exceeds the minimum threshold of 30 households experiencing unsheltered homelessness; and 3. The share of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in…
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Medford, OR – According to the statement, these cameras are among a series of improvements between St. Helens Road and Tualatin Valley Highway, OR 8. Officials also said that this project marks the first major upgrades since March 2021 when ODOT took over operation of 8.1 miles of the road from Multnomah and Washington counties. The new cameras are mounted on a pole in the S curve, one camera pointed north, one pointed south. The cameras are live here along with other sensors mounted on the pole, including a wind speed gauge, and air temperature and humidity sensors. New traffic signal controllers…
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, there may be traffic delays on Three Mile Lane / OR18 Spur in McMinnville and OR 99W in Amity through the end of April. The Oregon Department of Transportation also said that they will use flagging and/or pilot cars for traffic control during deliveries, which may delay traffic up to 20 minutes at times. In McMinnville, the ODT is building the new South Yamhill River Bridge on Three Mile Lane / OR18 Spur. Deliveries are scheduled to last through April 28. We expect two to three trucks most Monday-Fridays between 9 a.m.…
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, the 66-year-old man, who was not identified, reportedly blamed “elk fever” when he self-reported the incident, according to authorities. The subject expressed remorse after the event and had turned himself in. OSP Fish & Wildlife Troopers criminally cited the subject for: Hunting Prohibited Method: Shooting from Roadway; Unlawful Take/Possession of Antlerless Elk; and Unlawful Take/Possession of Bull Elk. Troopers seized a .308 rifle for evidence, along with the elk the subject had tagged and processed. OSP F&W Troopers responding to the call into the Turn in Poachers (TIP) Line found three wounded…
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, this is reportedly a unique way for coastal commercial and recreational fishers to help fuel scientific research in the state’s near-shore waters. The Marine Preserves Program, administered by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, plans to target the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve near Port Orford and the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve near Garibaldi during this year’s hook-and-line surveys. During the surveys, private commercial boats – usually charters – contract with the agency to take out volunteer anglers who catch rockfish in key underwater reefs. They focus within marine reserves where all other…
Medford, OR – According to the statement, the Medford Fire Department reportedly partnered with members of the LDS, Unete, South Medford High School Red Cross Club, St. Mary’s High School and other community volunteers for the Sound the Alarm Campaign! Medford Fire Department crews reportedly went door-to-door checking and installing free, new smoke detectors and offered fire safety education. In total, they installed 274 fire alarms in nearly 100 homes. No other information is available at the moment. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.
Bend, OR – According to the city officials, councilors will learn about how existing tree preservation regulations are applied. The Council then may provide direction on what changes should be explored. The City does have tree-related rules already on the books. Some include: On all undeveloped properties or properties without land use approval, trees of a certain diameter must be kept. Those trees that are kept must be protected from clearing and grading activity and incorporated into the site as it is developed.
Bend, OR – According to the city officials, the City of Bend is preparing to do about $3.2 million worth of street preservation contract work this year that will improve approximately 37 lane miles in Bend. This includes about 18 lane miles of asphalt grind and inlay and about 19 lane miles of slurry seal treatments. The map at www.bendoregon.gov/streetpreservation shows which roads will get treated this summer. The City’s “Keep Good Roads Good” philosophy means we maintain and preserve streets with the most cost-effective treatment for the road condition — the right treatment at the right time. Maintenance treatments…
Medford, OR – According to the Medford Fire Department officials, this amazing event was held at the annual Seattle Firefighter Stairclimb over the weekend. Ten members from the Medford Fire Department completed the event, along with firefighters from across the world. They raced up 69 flights of stairs (1,356 steps) while in full turnout gear (weighing about 40 pounds!). As a result, firefighters raised over $5,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!
Medford, OR – According to the Medford Police Department, the stolen items are: -Gray Velowave electric bike, which is missing its battery and key. -Milwaukee rolling pack out with numerous tools inscribed with the name “Raider.” Ladies and gentlemen, if you know who these items belong to, please call the Medford Police Department at 541-774-2236. No other information is available at the moment. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.