Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined attorneys general from 49 other states and U.S. territories in calling on federal regulators to strengthen efforts to stop illegal robocalls, saying the scams continue to cost Americans billions of dollars each year. In a letter sent to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),[Read More…]
Author: Teresa Pearson
Genetic Genealogy Identifies 1972 Homicide Victim
More than five decades after skeletal remains were discovered near Highway 101 in Coos County, investigators have identified the victim through advances in forensic genetic genealogy. The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office Human Identification Program, working with the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit, announced that the remains belong[Read More…]
Oregon National Guard Expands Wildfire Response
As Oregon continues to battle an active wildfire season, the Oregon National Guard has expanded its emergency response by activating approximately 20 additional service members and four helicopters to support firefighting operations across the state. The July 28 activation adds aerial wildfire suppression to the Guard’s ongoing medical evacuation mission,[Read More…]
Phishing Emails Explained: Don’t Take The Bait
Every day, millions of fraudulent emails are sent across the country. Their goal is simple: trick you into giving away your personal information, passwords, or money. These messages are known as phishing emails, and they have become one of the most common ways scammers target seniors. A phishing email is[Read More…]
Mrs. C. W. Wilcox: An Early Pioneer Remembered
Among the earliest documented burials associated with the Woodville community is that of Mrs. C. W. Wilcox, whose death in 1892 marked more than the passing of a local resident. Contemporary Southern Oregon newspapers recorded her funeral, providing one of the earliest surviving accounts of a community burial in the[Read More…]
Two Arrested After Eagle Point Burglary
Two Klamath Falls residents were arrested following the burglary of an Eagle Point business early Thursday morning after a coordinated search involving local police, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a police drone, and a K-9 team. According to the Eagle Point Police Department, officers responded to a burglary alarm at[Read More…]
Containment Improves As Crews Strengthen Fire Lines
Firefighters continue making steady progress on several Oregon wildfires as containment increases and crews focus on reinforcing fire lines, protecting homes, and extinguishing lingering hot spots. Recent favorable weather conditions, combined with the tireless work of hundreds of firefighters, have allowed incident management teams to strengthen established containment lines while[Read More…]
State Audit Recommends Moving Adults In Custody
An audit released by the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office is recommending that the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) develop a plan to relocate adults in custody from prison facilities that pose significant health and safety risks, with particular concern focused on the Oregon State Penitentiary. The recommendation is one[Read More…]
West Nile Virus Detected Again
West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected near the Jackson County Expo in Central Point, marking the second positive mosquito sample found in the county within the past two weeks. The mosquitoes were collected on July 21 by the Jackson County Vector Control District (JCVCD) during routine[Read More…]
$80 Million Investment To Expand Timber Production, Support Rural Jobs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $80 million in loan guarantees to support timber businesses in Oregon and Nevada, a move the agency says will expand domestic lumber production, create rural jobs, improve forest management, and help reduce wildfire risks. The funding, announced by USDA Acting Under Secretary[Read More…]