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Prolific Car Thief Arrested, April 16

DRAIN, Ore. - A prolific car thief is lodged in the Douglas County Jail this evening after stealing a vehicle and attempting to elude deputies early Wednesday morning, April 15. 40-year-old Thomas Ivan Grimes o...
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Unlawful Taking of Deer near Butte Falls, April 16

The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is requesting the public's help in locating the person (s) responsible for the unlawful taking of a black tail doe near Butte Falls. The deer was most likely s...
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DEQ Environmental Violations, April 16

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 28 penalties totaling $571,755 in February and March for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https...
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Break-In at Dept. of Revenue, April 16

On Saturday, April 11, 2020, a man broke several windows and entered the first floor of the Department of Revenue building. Law enforcement arrived within minutes and located the individual just inside the brok...
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Safe Digging Practices, April 16

SALEM, Ore. – In honor of National Safe Digging Month, Oregon’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) and the Utility Notification Center (OUNC) remind Oregonians to call 811 at least two business days before digging...
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Oregon Heritage Awards, April 16

Individuals, organizations, and projects that have made outstanding contributions to preserving Oregon heritage will receive Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards. Awards recognize action over and above the call of...
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Record Booze Sales, April 16

Oregonians are tipping the bottle a little more since the Governor’s Stay at Home order during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to figures provided by the Oregon Liquor Commission, the state-controlled stores s...
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Fighting COVID-19, April 16

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) officials remind the public that viruses don’t discriminate – and neither should we. The COVID-19 virus spreads like the flu, when someone who is sick coughs or sneezes close to an...