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Death Investigation Southern Oregon, Nov. 1

On October 22, 2018, the Oregon State Police received information from the Josephine County Sheriff’s Department of human remains discovered on a trail off of Illinois River Rd. approximately 2 miles from Selma...
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Douglas Co. SAR, Nov. 1

DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. -- On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at 8:52 AM, Douglas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (SAR) was notified by Klamath County regarding a SPOT Personal Tracker device sending an SOS dis...
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Retiring OSP DNA Safe Kit Backlog, Nov. 1

Oregon State Police is pleased to announce our Forensic Services Division has finished processing the backlog of thousands of old “SAFE - kits” sent in by police agencies around the state. These kits -- Sexual ...
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NW Natural Grants Aimed at Environment, Nov. 1

From the forests to the sea, NW Natural is celebrating the beauty of the Pacific Northwest with eight grants totaling $45,000. “We’re proud to call the Pacific Northwest our home,” says Von Summers, NW Natural’...
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Oregon Heritage Commission Appointment, Nov. 1

Larry Landis of Corvallis has been selected by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to be its representative on the Oregon Heritage Commission. The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine voting member...
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Sno-Park season underway Nov. 1

As fall quickly turns to winter, it’s time to prepare for your favorite winter activities. Oregon’s Sno-Park program helps provide snow removal at about 100 winter recreation parking areas (Sno-Parks) across th...
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Studded tire season in Oregon begins Nov. 1

The studded tire season in Oregon begins Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 and runs through March 31, 2019. ODOT encourages drivers to consider other types of traction tires or chains. If you must travel when weather cond...
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Guilty to Cocaine for Firearm Charges, Oct. 31

On Monday, October 29, 2018, Jonathan Alan Ochoa, 31, of Talent, Oregon, pleaded guilty to one count each of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in...