A 77-year-old Oregon prison inmate serving a 20-year sentence for sexually abusing two children died Aug. 19 while receiving hospice care at Snake River Correctional Institution in Ontario. Michael Lee Hochgreve died in the prison infirmary, according to the Oregon Department of Corrections. As is standard with deaths involving adults[Read More…]
Author: Teresa Pearson
Death Of 2-Year-Old Child Under Investigation
The death of a 2-year-old child who was reported missing and later found deceased in rural Central Point remains under investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and a multi-agency investigative team. Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon received a report of a missing child at approximately 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug.[Read More…]
Oregon To Launch New State Health Insurance Marketplace
Oregon has received conditional federal approval to launch Explore Health, a new state-run health insurance marketplace for residents who do not receive coverage through an employer or programs such as the Oregon Health Plan, Medicare or Veterans Affairs. Beginning Nov. 1, 2026, Oregonians will be able to use Explore Health[Read More…]
Preventing Heat Illness: Simple Steps That Can Save A Life
Hot summer weather can be dangerous for anyone, but older adults are especially vulnerable to heat-related illness. As temperatures rise, the body has to work harder to stay cool, and sometimes the warning signs of overheating can appear before a person realizes there is a problem. Understanding those warning signs—and[Read More…]
Officials Warn: Keep Drones Away From Oregon Wildfires
Oregon officials are urging recreational and commercial drone operators to keep their aircraft away from active wildfires, warning that even a single unauthorized drone can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying during critical suppression operations. The Oregon Department of Aviation and Oregon Department of Emergency Management issued the warning as[Read More…]