A close call involving two Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) employees is serving as a powerful reminder of the dangers highway workers face and the importance of obeying traffic control in work zones. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning on Interstate 84 near Exit 64 in Hood River, where ODOT[Read More…]
Author: Teresa Pearson
Update: Juveniles Arrested In Gel-Bead Assault Investigation
The Grants Pass Police Department has completed its investigation into a July 12 incident in which a female juvenile was injured after being struck by high-velocity gel beads fired from a moving vehicle. As a result of the investigation, three juvenile males, ages 16, 15 and 13, were arrested and[Read More…]
Coast Guard Airlifts Injured Rafter From Remote Rogue River
A rafter suffering a severe leg injury was airlifted from the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue River west of Galice after emergency responders coordinated a helicopter rescue in an area without cell phone service. According to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, 9-1-1 dispatchers received the emergency report through[Read More…]
Public Invited To Comment On Pacific Power’s Proposed Rate Increase
Oregon residents who receive electric service from Pacific Power are invited to share their opinions on the utility’s proposed rate increase during an upcoming virtual public meeting hosted by the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC). The meeting will be held Monday, July 27, at 6 p.m. via Zoom and telephone.[Read More…]
Child Exploitation Task Force Serves Search Warrant in Ashland Investigation
The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET), working alongside the Oregon Department of Justice’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Ashland Police Department, served a search warrant Wednesday morning as part of an ongoing child exploitation investigation. The warrant was executed on July 22 at an apartment[Read More…]
East Evans Creek Fire Area Remains Under Road Restrictions
Travelers in northern Jackson County should continue to expect road restrictions in areas affected by the East Evans Creek Fire as emergency officials maintain closures during ongoing recovery operations. Current restrictions include portions of East Evans Creek Road, Meadows Road, and nearby access routes. Officials advise motorists to avoid the[Read More…]
Officials Warn Property Owners About New Planning and Zoning Scam
Government officials are warning Southern Oregon property owners to be alert for a scam involving fraudulent planning and zoning payment requests. The scam targets property owners by sending notices or contacting them while falsely claiming to represent a local planning or zoning department. Victims are instructed to make payments for[Read More…]
Downtown Grants Pass Road Closures Planned for Main Street Cruise Event
Motorists traveling through downtown Grants Pass should prepare for temporary traffic changes as the city hosts the annual Main Street Cruise Event. According to the City of Grants Pass, 5th Street between G and H Streets will be closed beginning Thursday at noon and will remain closed until approximately 4[Read More…]
Body Believed To Be Missing Man Recovered
Authorities have recovered the body of a man believed to be Randall “Randy” Hecker, ending the search for the missing Josephine County resident. According to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, the discovery was made around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, when a member of the Josephine County Search and[Read More…]
BLM Reminds Public To Follow Fire Restrictions As Wildfire Risk Increases
As hot, dry conditions continue across the Pacific Northwest, statewide fire restrictions remain in effect on all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands in Oregon and Washington. Officials are reminding visitors to check local restrictions before heading outdoors, as additional fire regulations may be in place depending on the[Read More…]