Terrance "Terry" Nelson has been located and is safely back home.

Medicaid Long Term Care Quality and Reimbursement Advisory Council meets Wednesday, October 5 in Salem
The Medicaid Long Term Care Quality and Reimbursement Advisory Council meets Wednesday, October 5 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Barbara Roberts Human Services Building, Room 473, 500 Summer St. NE, Salem. This meeting is open to the public.

Agenda items include: call to order; public comment; approval of August 10, 2016, minutes; Conference on Aging on Oct. 12; council business; agency request budget discussion; next meeting planning; other items; adjourn.

For those who can't attend in person there is a toll-free phone number: 1 888-808-6929; Participant Code: 4517555.

The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact Kelsey Gleeson at 503-947-5104 or kelsey.gleeson@state.or.us. Requests should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting.
For questions about this meeting, please contact: Max Brown at 503-945-6993 or at max.brown@state.or.us.

"What's for lunch?" It's a common refrain in school cafeterias in McMinnville and across the state, and some tasty plans are in the works to provide exciting new and nutritious menu items.

On September 29 and 30, 20 school cooks from the area will learn new recipes that they can take back to their schools at a special event called "Oregon Cooks for Kids." It takes place at the McMinnville School District Nutrition Services Office and the kitchen at McMinnville High School.

Chef Garrett Berdan, RDN, will coach participants on cooking-from-scratch culinary skills, while preparing 15 recipes. The preparation of healthy meals for students emphasizes nutrient-rich foods, because studies show that well-nourished kids perform better at school. Participants will practice menu planning, weights and measures, knife skills and other culinary techniques.

"For this year's culinary trainings, I have adapted Oregon State University Extension Food Hero recipes to meet USDA school nutrition requirements," said Chef Berdan. "These recipes are tasty, easy to make, economical and use Oregon grown foods -- another great way to highlight our many Farm to School connections."

Sponsored by the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council and the Oregon Department of Education, Child Nutrition Services, this will be the third in a series of seven statewide culinary trainings for school nutrition directors and cooks in 2016. In addition to McMinnville, this year's schedule includes trainings in Albany, Hermiston, Central Point, Salem, La Grande and Klamath Falls.

Members of the media are invited to attend between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, September 30. There will be opportunities to observe and interview participants and instructors while preparing and taste testing breakfast and lunch entrees, side dishes, dips and salad dressings.

As background, here is a link to a video about the trainings: https://youtu.be/94u1NZQBD6s.

GRESHAM, Ore. -- Police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing endangered man who walked away from his care facility in the 1400 block of NE Cleveland Ave. at 10:30 this morning.

Terrance "Terry" Nelson, 78, suffers from memory issues and is unable to care for himself. He is described as approximately 5-feet-6-inches tall and 140 pounds. He is primarily bald, has brown eyes, wears prescription glasses, and has "Death Before Dishonor" tattooed on his right arm. Nelson was last seen wearing blue jeans, a tan coat, and black and blue Nike shoes.

Although Nelson uses a walker and carries a cane, he has been known to walk long distances.

If Nelson is seen, please call 911.

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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1278/98048/Terrence_Nelson_missing.jpg

The persons involved in the crash on the 27th of September are as follows:

Amber D. Asaro, age 42, employee of Clackamas County Health, Housing, and Human Services
Ms. Asaro has been released from the hospital.

Dona F. Suek, age 54, deceased

Raymond C. Martin III, age 57, of Beavercreek
Mr. Martin has been released from the hospital.

The investigation of the crash is still underway.

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At about 10:10 a.m. On Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a crash at the intersection of Central Point Road and New Era Road in unincorporated Clackamas County, near Canby. [map: https://goo.gl/maps/Bw3CMpCxYru ]

Upon arrival, deputies learned that a Clackamas County-owned and -operated vehicle had reportedly entered the intersection from the direction controlled by a stop sign -- and had then been struck on the side by an oncoming car. Deputies also learned that the vehicle's passenger -- a client of Clackamas County Health, Housing and Human Services with mobility issues -- had suffered fatal injuries in the crash.

Investigators with the Crime Reconstruction and Forensics Team (CRAFT) responded to the scene to conduct a complete investigation, including reconstruction using the FARO 3D laser scanner.

The investigation is ongoing; at this writing, investigators have yet to determine whether any citations will be issued.

A medicolegal death investigator from the Clackamas County Medical Examiner's Office responded to conduct the death investigation.

The drivers of both vehicles were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Both have non-life threatening injuries. Both drivers are cooperating with investigators.

Impairment by alcohol or drugs is not believed to be a factor in the crash.

Names are being withheld pending next-of-kin notifications.

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Shortly after 3:00 am on the morning of Tuesday, September 27, Battle Ground police officers were dispatched to a vehicle prowl in progress in the 900 block of NW 12th Avenue. Dispatchers reported to the officers that the auto-prowl victim had detained a suspect.

When officers arrived on the scene they found the adult male victim and a male juvenile who the victim identified as the person he suspected of taking items from his vehicle. During their investigation, officers recovered numerous items from the area and on the suspect that appeared to have been stolen from vehicles and homes in the immediate neighborhood.

Officers arrested a 15-year old male suspect for residential burglary, theft II, vehicle prowl and possession of marijuana under 40 grams. Charges have been forwarded to the Clark County Juvenile Prosecutor's Office.

Police suspect that approximately 10 vehicles and homes may have been targeted by the suspect the early morning hours of September 27th between approximately midnight and 3:00 am. Items recovered have been returned to their owners; items not immediately claimed and returned are in safekeeping at the Battle Ground Police Department. Residents of the area along NW 12th Ave whose homes or vehicles may have been targeted by the suspect may call Emily Cain, BGPD Property & Evidence Technician at 360-342-5234 to identify potential stolen property and/or to file a report. Reference Case #16-1856.

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Interested in working with amazing people and directing exciting projects at the third-largest port in Washington state?

The Port of Vancouver USA is seeking a permanent CEO/Executive Director and will open the position for applications on Saturday, Oct. 1. The position announcement, which will be posted to the port's Job Center Web page and shared through advertisements and social media, closes at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24.

The port will conduct a vigorous recruitment and interview process. Staff will conduct the first round of interviews and narrow the field to a handful of highly qualified candidates. These candidates will meet with a stakeholder advisory committee comprised of community and business partners whose purposes overlap with the port's mission, vision and goals. The committee will provide observations and feedback to port Director of Human Resources Jonathan Eder.

Next, candidates will be individually interviewed by each of the port's commissioners. Once these interviews are complete, the commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss candidate qualifications. During the subsequent Board of Commissioners meeting, the commission is expected to vote on the candidate they believe is most qualified for the position.

Given this robust process, the port expects to bring a permanent CEO on board in the first quarter of 2017.

Those interested in learning more and applying can visit the port's website, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook, or contact the port's Human Resources department at 360-693-3611 or jobs@portvanusa.com.

-- POV --

The Port of Vancouver USA is one of the major ports on the Pacific Coast, and its competitive strengths include available land, versatile cargo handling capabilities, vast transportation networks, a skilled labor force and an exceptional level of service to its customers and community. For more information, please visit us at www.portvanusa.com.

SALEM, Ore. - Katie Jeremiah of Eugene has been appointed by Governor Kate Brown and confirmed by the Oregon State Senate to serve a four-year term on the Governing Board of the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI).

Jeremiah is the co-owner of Aggregate Resource Industries Inc., a Springfield rock drilling and blasting operation owned and operated by the Jeremiah family since the 1970s. She is also an attorney at Jordan Ramis PC, where she specializes in construction and mining law, and serves as vice chairman of the Oregon Concrete & Aggregate Producers Association Board of Directors.
Jeremiah graduated from Oregon State University with a B.S. degree in construction engineering management and from Lewis & Clark Law School with dual certificates in environmental law and business law.

The DOGAMI Governing Board sets policy and oversees general operations, and adopts a strategic plan every six years to guide DOGAMI's mission and objectives. The Board meets quarterly at sites around the state. As active members of their communities, board members provide an important connection between Oregonians and DOGAMI's mission to provide earth science information and regulation to make Oregon safe and prosperous.


Attached Media Files: Katie Jeremiah

If you are a business owner or frequent shopper in Lebanon, you may have already noticed an increased presence of firefighters in and around Lebanon's stores. The firefighters are not there because of an emergency, rather they're working with business owners to increase fire safety and prevent future emergencies from occurring as part of LFD's Company Inspection Program.

The program is all part of the plan of LFD's Fire and Life Safety Division, and it's already showing great benefit to building owners, occupants, and customers. "A commercial fire in a city like Lebanon is just devastating." said LFD Fire and Life Safety Division Chief Jason Bolen. "Not only does a fire effect the business where it occurred, but the neighboring businesses and the local economy feel the effects of that fire for months, and sometimes years later."

That's why the Lebanon Fire District is getting proactive and reaching out to local commercial occupancies to help them create a fire-safe working environment for their employees and their customers. The Company Inspection Program utilizes on-duty firefighters and paramedics to evaluate the fire risks inside each commercial occupancy and give the occupants information on how to eliminate those risks. Firefighters spend time visiting businesses to perform inspections, or call to schedule appointments for inspections. There are over 900 commercial occupancies within the Lebanon Fire District and the goal is to inspect each one on an appropriate time schedule based on the nature of the business within each occupancy. The program began slowly in April and has been ramping up to full speed over the past 5 months and the results have already been positive.

"We've received mostly positive feedback from business owners," Bolen said. "When our crews first walk in the door people may think, "Uh-oh, we must be in trouble!", but once our crews introduce themselves and explain what they're there for we get a lot of thank yous."

Chief Bolen stresses that the intent of the program is not to seek out fire code violations or issue citations, but to find the small, correctable code violations that can be easily fixed by firefighters or businesses and can solve a fire or life safety issue on the spot. For the most part, these issue can be traced back to a list that Bolen refers to as the "Eight Great Violations". Things such as providing approved address identification, obstructions blocking exit paths and stairways, exits not clearly marked, fire doors which are wedged open or do not self-close, the improper use of extension cords and power strips, missing cover plates on electrical outlets and switches, clearance around electrical panels, and properly inspected and charged fire extinguishers. If a violation is found, firefighters will work with the occupant to fix it on the spot or provide them with a 30-day period to make the needed corrections. "We're here to work with business owners, not against them.", he said.

"We know that our store owners care about their customer's safety, and we care about their safety as well." stated Bolen. "We don't ever want to see a business owner lose their livelihood or a customer lose their life because of a fire safety hazard that could have taken 30 seconds to correct. This program lets us educate store owners on how to prevent these kinds of catastrophes in Lebanon."

For more information on the Company Inspection Program or to schedule an inspection, contact the Lebanon Fire District at 541-451-1901.


Attached Media Files: Fire extinguishers must be the proper size and serviced annually to comply with the Oregon Fire Code , Fire & Life Safety Division Intern Jason Read inspects the electric panel at Anytime Fitness in Lebanon with owner Nancy Anderson. , Improperly used extension cords and power strips are a leading cause of commercial fires. , Fire & Life Safety Division Intern Jason Read inspects a damaged electrical cover plate.

The Columbia County Major Crimes Team has video of two vehicles traveling on Old Portland Road in the vicinity of the Scappoose Bay Marina in the early Morning hours of September 20, and is eager to talk with anyone who may have been in the area at the time this video was taken.

This request is in regard to the ongoing Apache Hightower homicide investigation. The video was taken at 4:32 a.m. on Tuesday September 20 and investigators are interested in speaking with anyone who might have been driving the two cars shown in the video. The drivers of the cars are sought as potential witnesses in the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information should call the Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (503) 366-4698 and leave call back information.

A video still is included with this release. The video can be captured on the CCSO Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacountysheriff/videos/10154475593573503/


Attached Media Files: still photo from video

Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a brush fire located near Autzen Stadium, about 500 feet to the south and to the east off of the Emerald Valley BMX track near Leo Harris Parkway. The initial call came in at 11:21 a.m. today, September 28. Fire responders had the blaze, which burned ?1/4 to ?1/2 of an acre, contained within the first five minutes of arrival and the fire was out after 15 minutes.

Responding were an Engine and Tender, Battalion Chief, Fire Marshal, and representatives from the City of Eugene Parks and Open Spaces. Two brush trucks used for wildland fires were also brought to the scene.

The Fire Marshal and Eugene Police Arson have subsequently responded to the location to investigate the cause.

Access to the bike path remains open to the public.
This fire is a good reminder that despite the recent rains, vegetation is still very dry. Please be cautious.

Report Number 16-0928-0044
Event ID 16-235810

Update: Deputies working on the case were able to locate the driver by using variations of the partial license that was provided by witnesses. Arrested for Hit and Run: Joseph L. Riley, Longview, 45 yrs of age. Riley, who drove a Nissan Pathfinder, said that he got scared and decided to leave without reporting the accident. A witness nearby got a partial plate. Riley could not explain why his car ran in to the building other than to say that it "went forward" after being started and he could not stop it.

There are no pictures or video available at this time.

Longview, Wa: Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit and run where a dark colored Nissan SUV ran in to Mary's restaurant, 4503 Ocean Beach Hwy, at 5:30 a.m. and left the scene. The driver is described as a young man. No one in the building was hurt, the restaurant was not open. There is a possibility the license plate is similar to "ANG_66".

Deputies are checking local businesses for video and we will release them here via flashnews if they are available.

No pictures of the scene at this time. Damage is very difficult to estimate at this time until a contractor can examine the building at a later time.

Anyone with tips are encouraged to call the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office or use TIP411 and enter CCSOTIP at 847411.

The driver who lost his life in this crash was identified as Brandon Shae STANSELL, age 19, of Eugene. The injured passenger was Arianna Mia SHIELDS-NGUYEN, age 20, of Veneta. No further information at this time.

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Previous Release:
On September 28, 2016 at about 3:20AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash into a power pole on Highway 126E near milepost 19 (west of Leaburg).

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1992 Toyota pickup was traveling westbound on Highway 126E when it drifted off the roadway and rolled in the westbound ditch.

The driver of the Toyota, a 19 year old male from Eugene, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased on scene. A 20 year old female passenger was taken to Sacred Heart Riverbend for serious injuries.

Highway 126E had a single lane closure for approximately three hours while the investigation was conducted. OSP was assisted on scene by ODOT Incident Response, McKenzie Fire and Rescue and The Lane County Medical Examiner.

Fatigue is being investigated as a contributing factor. The names of those involved will be released later today as their families were just notified. No further information at this time.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1002/98023/IMG_0637.JPG

Every October, Clackamas Fire District #1 recognizes Fire Prevention Month. This year's theme, which is determined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is "Don't Wait -- Check the Date!" According to the NFPA, three of five home fire deaths occur in residences without a working smoke alarm. Many people know about the importance of testing smoke alarms regularly to ensure that they are working properly, but did you also know that smoke alarms need to be replaced every ten years? The reliability of a smoke alarm greatly diminishes after ten years, so it is important to check how old all of the smoke alarms in your home are. In order to find out how old they are, simply look at the back of the alarm where the date of manufacture should be printed. If it has been ten or more years since the alarm was manufactured, install a new smoke alarm!

In addition to making sure that your smoke alarms are less than ten years old, it is important to test them monthly to make sure that they work. Taking just a few moments each month to press the test buttons on your smoke alarms could save your life in the event of a fire. Other important tips for keeping your family safe include installing smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside all sleeping areas, and on every level of your home, and keeping doors closed in order to slow the spread fire. If a smoke alarm in your home starts sounding, get outside and call 9-1-1.

If you would like to learn more about the importance of smoke alarms, and other aspects of fire and life safety, attend one of Clackamas Fire's open houses throughout the month of October. Citizens are encouraged to visit the stations during these times to take tours of the stations and apparatus, spend time with the firefighters that serve their community, and to learn valuable fire and life safety information. Below is a list of the 2016 open house dates and locations:

Saturday, October 1, 2016
1:00-3:00pm at Fire Station 6
12901 SE King Rd, Happy Valley, OR

Saturday, October 8, 2016
1:00-3:00pm at Fire Station 14
28655 SE Hwy 212, Boring, OR

Saturday, October 15, 2016
1:00-3:00pm at Fire Station 15
624 7th Street, Oregon City, OR

Saturday, October 22, 2016
1:00-3:00pm at Fire Station 3
2930 SE Oak Grove Blvd, Milwaukie, OR

Monday, October 31, 2016
5:30-8:30pm at Fire Station 18
32200 SE Judd Road, Eagle Creek, OR


Attached Media Files: Fire Station Open House Flyer

Please join Salem City Club on Friday, October 7, 2016 for the Fifth Congressional District Candidate Forum. The Salem area claims the 5th Congressional District. But, the district is broader and more diverse than Marion and Polk Counties. It spans from the coast at Lincoln and Tillamook Counties south to northern Benton County, and north to Clackamas County and southwestern Multnomah County.

Industry to agriculture. Urban to rural. It's a district sure to challenge any office-holder. Three people are doing just that.

Join us on Friday, October 7, for a candidate forum with the three individuals who have qualified to represent their parties in the November general election.

Kurt Schrader, a Democrat, is Oregon's 5th Congressional District Representative, a position he has held since 2008. He is also a small businessman and veterinarian, and raised his five children on Canby's historic Three Rivers Farm. After serving on Canby's local planning board he entered the Oregon House of Representatives in 1997, moving to the State Senate in 2003 where he served as the co-chair of Oregon's budget committee until his election to Congress. Rep. Schrader is also the Independent Party candidate.

Colm Willis is the Republican candidate. He is a native Oregonian, a husband and father of two daughters, and a small business lawyer practicing in Stayton, Oregon. Prior to opening his own law firm, Colm served as the Political Director of Oregon Right to Life and as an aide to the Joint Economic Committee in the U.S. Senate.

Marvin Sandnes is the Pacific Green Party Candidate. Sandnes grew up in Mt. Angel and graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelor of Science in Social Science. He has been a business owner in Salem for 50 years, owning and managing property. He restored the West Salem City Hall and wrote the successful nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Sandnes has been active in the Oregon Legislature since the early 1970s.

For October 7 luncheon reservations, register online or call (503) 370-2808 by noon, Wed. October 5. Parking is free.

What: "Fifth Congressional District Candidate Forum"
When: Friday, October 7, 2016; Noon - 1 pm, doors open at 11:15 am
Where: Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St SE, Salem
Who: Kurt Schrader, Oregon's 5th Congressional District Representative; Colm Willis, Republican Candidate; and Marvin Sandnes, Pacific Green Party Candidate
Email: info@salemcityclub.com
Website: www.salemcityclub.com


Attached Media Files: Marvin Sandnes , Colm Willis , Kurt Schrader

In honor of Problem Gambling Awareness Day, Tim Murphy, executive director to chief executive officer of Bridgeway Recovery Services and Barry Pack, acting director of the Oregon Lottery issue this joint statement.

Governor Brown has proclaimed Thursday, Sept. 29 as Problem Gambling Awareness Day in Oregon. We urge all Oregonians to pause a moment to reflect on the importance of connecting those suffering with problem gambling issues to the free treatment available to them from health providers throughout the state.

We are united in supporting problem gambling treatment. While it may seem surprising to some that a gambling recovery services executive and a lottery director are collaborating in this effort, we share common ground in our commitment to help those struggling with gambling problems. Treatment for gambling addiction is not only free, supported by Lottery revenues, but also effective. People can check out the Oregon Problem Gambling Resources website at www.opgr.org for information, an opportunity to chat with a counselor, or a referral to treatment.

Last month we toured the Bridgeway Recovery Services Treatment Center together and had the opportunity to meet with patients in treatment; a good beginning for a long and effective collaboration. The Oregon Lottery is committed to supporting and promoting treatment programs and training employees and retailer staff to provide information on problem gambling treatment services. Together our collaboration does good things for Oregon by strengthening our individual efforts to connect problem gamblers with treatment and positive outcomes.

Oregon Lottery proceeds provide funding for free, confidential and effective problem gambling treatment programs statewide. Since 1992, over $92 million in Lottery funds has been directed to fund problem gambling treatment.

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The Oregon State Police Fallen Trooper Memorial that commemorates and honors fallen Troopers will be officially dedicated in Salem this Saturday, Oct. 1. The Oregon State Police recognizes 33 Troopers who died in the line of duty while serving and protecting the residents of Oregon. The Oregon State Police Fallen Trooper Memorial is located in front of the Public Service Building on the Capitol Mall, and was designed and built by White Oak Construction and Portland based Jones Sculpture Studio to pay tribute to fallen Troopers and recognize the significant impact of their service and sacrifice to the State of Oregon.


WHAT: The Dedication of the Oregon State Police Fallen Trooper Memorial

WHO: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
Oregon State Police Superintendent Travis Hampton
Oregon State Senator Betsy Johnson
Bill and Barbara Lyons, parents of fallen Trooper Scott Lyons

WHEN: Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Oregon State Police Fallen Trooper Memorial (Located in front of the Public Service Building on the Capitol Mall)
255 Capitol Street NE
Salem

Contact: Lieutenant Cari Boyd
Oregon State Police
Office: (541) 265-5354 ext. 226
Cell: (541) 519-2108

Gregg Hastings
Retired Oregon State Police
Email: Gregory.P.Hastings@state.or.us


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1002/98037/memorial.2.jpg

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. -- The Lake Oswego Tigard Water Partnership recently won a 2016 American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA) Industry Award-Public Sector for outstanding commitment to protecting cultural resources, as part of construction of a $254 million water project.

The award was presented during a ceremony at the ACRA annual conference in Palm Springs, California on September 19.

"It's an honor to be acknowledged for our stewardship and proactive approach to minimizing impacts to cultural resources," said Joel Komarek, P.E., Partnership Project Director. "We collaborated with many stakeholders to install vital water infrastructure for our two communities in a sensitive manner, while also protecting and commemorating Lake Oswego's cultural and tribal history through a unique exhibit."

Portions of the Partnership project were sited in known culturally sensitive areas, including the Burnett site in Lake Oswego. The Partnership worked with consulting archaeologists from a local firm Archaeological Investigations Northwest, Inc. (AINW), the State Historic Preservation Office and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde to develop a comprehensive mitigation plan for construction, which involved two key phases. First, a team of AINW archaeologists conducted a comprehensive exploration and recovery effort to collect and curate artifacts along the pipeline route. An analysis of the recovered artifacts allowed archaeologists and tribal representatives to reconstruct the history of when and how the area was used by Native Americans prior to Euroamerican settlement during the nineteenth century.

In the second phase, the Partnership developed a cultural resources exhibit in collaboration with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The installation, located in George Rogers Park, incorporates a unique sculpture and exhibit commemorating the cultural and tribal legacy of Lake Oswego. The artwork, "The Man from Kosh-huk-shix," was created by tribal artist Travis Stewart and was inspired by the story of a man who harvested eels from Willamette Falls and taught his village how to cook them to fend off starvation during a particularly brutal winter.

The American Cultural Resources Association is the national trade association for the cultural resource management industry. The Industry Award-Public Sector is awarded to a public sector organization that has demonstrated accomplishments and commitments above and beyond those required to meet laws and regulations relating to cultural resource management. AINW nominated the Partnership for the award.

For more information about the project, visit lotigardwater.org, email lotwater@ci.oswego.or.us or call 503-697-6502.

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Attached Media Files: Partnership representatives Joel Komarek and Terry Buchholtz accept ACRA award from Duane Peter, ACRA president

Prairie High School drama is set to present "Shrek the Musical" beginning Oct. 28 at the high school. Produced by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International, "Shrek the Musical" is a fairy tale adventure that brings all the beloved characters you know from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.

Come and witness the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.

Featuring music by Jeanine Tesori and the book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, the show runs Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 3-5. Performances will be at Prairie High School, 11311 NE 119th St., Vancouver. Tickets cost $6 for students, $12 for adults, and $8 for senior citizens and are available online at https://www.greateventseats.com/battleground.

The performance dates and times are as follows:

Friday, Oct. 28, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29, 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 4, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5, 7:00 p.m.


Attached Media Files: Prairie High School production poster for Shrek the Musical

Reception and Swearing-in Ceremony planned for new Police Chief for the City of Ridgefield


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/5580/98033/Welcoming_Reception__and__Swearing-in_for_Chief_Brooks.pdf

Cowlitz County: Castle Rock: Deputies take a report of a truck and motorcycle that was stolen from a castle rock area residence. Hours later, Deputy Marc Johnson, recognizes the truck and motorcycle at 312 Olson road in Longview. The victim had mentioned that Zach Harris was a possible suspect. Harris had contacted the home owner on Olson road, Davod Loiselle, and tried to sell him the motorcycle. Harris told Loiselle the motorcycle was not stolen.

Heroin, and syringes were found in the stolen truck. Harris admitted he had a drug problem.

Zachariah C Harris, 26 years, of Longview, was booked for possession of stolen vehicle (2x), Possession of Heroin, and Trafficking in stolen property.

(Salem) -- Much of the work to ensure safe and healthy workplaces happens behind the scenes, with a variety of people and organizations working together to pinpoint and eliminate hazards.

Now is the time to bring that exemplary work to the forefront.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Oregon GOSH Awards, which will honor organizations and individuals who make exceptional contributions to workplace safety and health. The awards will be presented March 8, 2017, as part of the Oregon Governor's Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference, slated for March 6-9. The conference -- the largest of its kind in the Northwest and one of the largest in the United States -- will be held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

Nominees will compete with like-sized organizations in the following categories:
Workplace safety program
Association
Safety committee
Safety and health advocate (individual or team)
Labor representative
Safety and health professional (industry specific)

Applications are available at www.oregongosh.com/awards and are due Oct. 23, 2016.

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, is partnering with the Columbia-Willamette Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers to sponsor the conference.

For information about the awards, contact the Oregon OSHA conference section at 503-947-7411 or email Oregon.GOSH@oregon.gov. For information about the conference, go to http://oregongosh.com/



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Cowlitz County: Longview, Wa: Deputies received a call on Monday of several home owners reporting a vehicle driving erratically through their yards knocking down mailboxes, all on a car with a flat tire. The owner of the car, Ryan Bell of Longview said that he had loaned the car to Patrick L. Phillips 34yrs.(longview) This car abandoned in the area.

On 9-27-16 at about 0730 Deputies learned that a 1991 Chev P/U was stolen from Ammons Drive, not far from where Phillips left the first car abandoned. They also were dispatched to a vehicle on Pilgrim road, which is about 5 miles north of Longview that had been driving off in to the brush. Phillip was found walking in the area and was taken in to custody. His phone was found in the stolen truck.

Phillips was booked in jail for: Possession of stolen Vehicle, Hit and Run (X3), driving with a suspended license, and Operating a motor vehicle without a interlock device.

Due to the high volume of investigations we will not be able to provide all victims contact information to the media.

On October 1, 2016, the federal government will make changes to the calculations used to determine how much an eligible person may receive in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as food stamps. The annual changes are cost-of living adjustments to the income requirements and allowable deductions for program eligibility, known as the SNAP standards.

The amount of benefits a SNAP participant receives is based on many factors including income and deductions for things like shelter and utilities. With the changes on October 1, some may see a very small increase in their monthly benefits. Currently, 702,930 Oregonians receive food benefits through SNAP.

SNAP participants do not need to take any action. The state will automatically recalculate cases and increase benefits for those who qualify. Any additional amount in food benefits will show in the October issuance of benefits to SNAP participants.

The change in the 2016 standards will not cause an increase in the number of people receiving SNAP. It also does not change program eligibility requirements. To be eligible for SNAP, families must earn less than 185 percent of the federal poverty level, along with other factors. For a family of four, the income limit is less than $3,747 per month.

The SNAP standards are directed by the United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Services. SNAP clients with questions about the changes can contact their local Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) office for assistance.

To find the closest DHS office, go to www.oregon.gov/dhs or contact 211Info for help. You can contact 211Info by dialing 2-1-1, visiting 211info.org online, texting your zip code to 898211, or e-mailing to help@211info.org.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/973/98026/News_Release_SNAP_Annual_Changes_092716.pdf

Museum Will Host Local NASA Astronaut Dr. Mike Barratt and Space-Themed Programming

Portland, Ore. (September 28, 2016) -- The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) announced today its line-up of space-themed public events as part of "World Space Week" which runs October 4-10. Programming includes a "Space Beer" dinner featuring Ninkasi Brewing Company, new astronaut food displays in the museum's restaurant, an installation from the NASA-funded project titled "Lenses on the Sky," and several interactive visits with local NASA astronaut Dr. Mike Barratt.

The celebration of this globally-recognized holiday begins with a special dinner for the 21-and-over crowd featuring Ninkasi Brewing Company's "Ground Control," a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout that was fermented with yeast that has traveled in space. The evening will start with a lecture on space, followed by a three-course dinner expertly paired with Ninkasi beers. The grand finale will be dessert served alongside the famous, "Ground Control" stout.

Throughout the week, guests are invited to learn more about human space exploration with a visit to the museum's current featured exhibit, "Journey to Space," as well as through new installations in OMSI's Space Science hallway which explore how cultures have used tools to study and understand the sky. Additionally, visitors are encouraged to stop by the onsite restaurant, Theory, to learn about the state's very local (and longstanding!) relationship to space food through Oregon Freeze Dry (OFD). OFD has been supplying food for NASA since the Apollo missions, and OMSI will feature a real spacesuit and space food samples in a display that highlights the important role Oregon agriculture has in feeding astronauts.

And while "World Space Week" technically concludes on October 10, OMSI will continue the celebrations with two special days featuring local NASA astronaut Dr. Mike Barratt on October 14 and 15. OMSI will host a dedicated Twitter Q&A (@OMSI) with Dr. Barratt on the 14th at 9:30am, and the public are invited to ask questions directly using #AskAnAstro. The day continues with a free presentation on living and working in space by Dr. Barratt at 11am, followed by a meet-and-greet just for teachers at 4pm, and an "OMSI Members Only" presentation at 7pm. On the 15th, the public is once again invited to a presentation from Dr. Barratt, followed by an audience Q&A.

"World Space Week" was officially sanctioned by the United Nations in 1999, and is the largest public space event on Earth. To learn more about "World Space Week" visit worldspaceweek.org. For information about upcoming OMSI events, exhibits, and programming, or to purchase tickets, visit omsi.edu.

Journey to Space: The Exhibition was developed by the Science Museum of Minnesota and the California Science Center in cooperation with the Science Museum Exhibit Collaborative with major support from NASA. The exhibit is proudly sponsored locally by Mentor Graphics and Oregon Freeze Dry.

About OMSI
Founded in 1944, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is one of the nation's leading science museums, a world-class tourist attraction, and an award-winning educational resource for the kid in each of us. OMSI operates the largest museum-based outdoor science education program in the country and provides traveling and community outreach programs that bring science learning opportunities to schools and community organizations in every county in Oregon. OMSI is located at 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214. For general information, call 503.797.4000 or visit omsi.edu.

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Yesterday, around 12:30 p.m., rescue personnel from the Stayton Fire District, Gates Fire District, Lyons Ambulance, and the Marion County Sheriff's Office, were called to the Salmon Falls Park, 34500 North Fork Rd SE, for a male that had fallen off the rocks.

Jeremy Ellis, age 35, of Stayton, reported his friend, Aden Pader, age 17, of Stayton, had fallen about 20' from the top of the falls onto the rocks below. The pair had been kicking a piece of wood over the edge when Pader fell.

Mr. Eliis flagged down a Marion County Public Works crew that was working nearby and they radioed for help. The public works crew provided first aid until additional help could arrive.

15 emergency responders and Public Works personnel moved Pader from the rocks via raft and carried him up several hundred feet to a waiting ambulance. Pader was transported to Santiam Hospital with non life threatening injuries.

Sheriff's Office would like to remind park visitors that a emergency call box is clearly marked and available at the Salmon Falls Park, the box contains a phone that is a direct link to 911 dispatchers.


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VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Sociologist and author Michael Kimmel will address white male anger in a lecture based on his new book, "Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era," at 7 p.m. Oct. 12, at Washington State University Vancouver's Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110. The presentation will be followed by a meet and greet.

Kimmel will discuss why men seem so angry, and the different groups that organize and express that anger, from men's rights groups to workplace violence, angry white boys and the extreme right wing. Kimmel is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies at Stony Brook University. He has written nearly a dozen books on gender and masculinity, including the bestseller "Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men." He founded the Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities at Stony Brook University and has delivered International Women's Day lectures at the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of Europe.

The presentation is free and open to the public. Free event parking is available after 6:30 p.m. in Orange 2 Lot. More information on Kimmel is available at his website, www.michaelkimmel.com.

About WSU Vancouver
WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver, east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service.

As one of six campuses of the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. The university provides affordable, high-quality baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people and communities it serves. As the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver helps drive economic growth through relationships with local businesses and industries, schools and nonprofit organizations.

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On September 27, 2016 at about 1:30PM, OSP Troopers responded to the report of a single vehicle rollover crash on Highway 140E at milepost 33 (near Bonanza).

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder was traveling eastbound when it left the roadway on a corner and onto the gravel shoulder. The vehicle lost control and rolled multiple times coming to rest off of the highway.

The driver, Jessica S SPIERSCH, age 26, of Bly, Oregon, was ejected from the vehicle. Despite live saving efforts, she was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her passengers (and children), a 5 year old female and a 3 year old male were properly restrained in child safety seats and were not injured.

OSP was assisted by the Oregon Department of Transportation, Klamath County Sheriff's Office, Klamath County Fire District #3 and the Bonanza Rural Fire. No further information at this time.


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The OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of a trophy bull elk in Hood River County.

On September 15th 2016, OSP was notified of a 6x7 bull elk that was found dead on private property on the west side on Hood River Valley off of Rhiordan Hill Rd. An OSP Trooper responded and found the 6x7 bull elk dead and left to waste in a cherry orchard. Investigation revealed the cause of death is most likely by a gunshot wound during the 2016 archery season.

A reward of $2000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. ($500 from the Oregon Hunters Association Turn-In-Poacher program and $1500 from the landowner.)

Anyone with the information regarding the case is asked to contact OSP Senior Trooper Justin Frazier through the Turn-in-Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888. Information may be kept anonymous.


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At 8 p.m. this evening, a family that lives in a house in the 7000 block of Danielle Avenue in Beaverton came home to discover the backside of their two-story home on fire. They immediately called 9-1-1 to report the fire and evacuated themselves and their pet cat.

TVF&R firefighters arrived to find the back of the house on fire, which had spread into the attic with flames dispersing through the roof. The fire also caught a tree in the backyard on fire. Crews did a thorough search of the house to ensure all occupants were out and quickly worked to extinguish the fire.

The three adults and cat were unharmed; however, their house is currently not habitable. They will be staying with family in the meantime.

If your home was on fire, would you and your family know how to safely escape? Learn how to make a plan and designate a meeting place at www.tvfr.com.


Attached Media Files: Danielle Ave Residential Fire

U.S. 199 @ Agness Ave. Grants Pass: Tows are on scene recovering the truck carrying liquid oxygen that crashed this afternoon. The Exit 55 and the Grants Pass Parkway remain closed at Agness Ave. I-5/Grants Pass traffic should use exit 58. Expect this closure to last until late tonight.


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For Immediate Release
September 27, 2016

Vancouver, WA -- YWCA Clark County celebrated its Centennial Year gala on September 10, 2016 at The Hilton in Vancouver, WA. Five hundred guests, along with several pledged gifts, raised $431,535 for YWCA Clark County's five programs dedicated to supporting victims of violence, oppression and poverty.

A pledge of $50,000 from the Ray Hickey Foundation provided a match for an additional $53,000 raised during the raise your paddle portion of the evening. A special message from Foundation Trustee, Linda Rae Hickey, stated:
"In honor of the dedicated staff and volunteers of YWCA, and the courage of the clients they serve, the Ray Hickey Foundation is proud to offer a $50,000 match to tonight's paddle raise. YWCA has a 100 year legacy of providing hope and opportunity to our community's most vulnerable women, children, and families, and our collective support tonight ensures that this legacy continues."

Connie and Lee Kearney as well as Janice and Steve Oliva each pledged significant gifts to commemorate YWCA Clark County's 100 years of empowering women and eliminating racism. Erik Runyan Jewelers raised critical funds with the raffle of a one-of-a-kind necklace featuring a 100 point, transitional cut diamond fashioned 100 years ago to commemorate not only YWCA Clark County's Centennial, but the centennial of Runyan Jewelers in 2017 as well. Erik and Leslie Runyan made a statement upon announcing the winner, "We thank YWCA Clark County for improving the lives of women, children and families in our community."
Beaches Restaurants donated a beautifully refurbished, red dune buggy which raised $21,000 in a single-item live auction. In addition to the vehicle, the Beaches Foundation gave $10,000 to support our programs. Beaches owner, Mark Mathias and Ali Novinger were the emcees of the record-breaking appeal portion of the evening.

Since 1916, YWCA Clark County has been on a mission to empower women through mentorship, education, and leadership opportunities. YWCA Clark County began as a lunch counter at 808 Main Street serving women who were in the workforce and needed a safe place to eat and gather during the workday. YWCA Clark County programs continued to adapt to meet the changing needs of the community, focusing on safety, career and life skills, community service, health and wellness and social justice. YWCA Clark County has also had a longstanding commitment to racial justice and civil rights.

YWCA Clark County opened one of the first domestic violence shelters in the country and has continued to evolve its programs around the most pressing issues facing our community. Today, the organization offers five core programs. The SafeChoice Domestic Violence Program serves 1,400 victims of domestic violence each year. YWCA also operates the only Sexual Assault and CASA programs in Southwest Washington. The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program assists over 600 foster children each year. In addition, YWCA is committed to serving older foster youth through the Independent Living Skills Program which helps 15-21 year olds prepare to live independently from State care. Our Y's Care Children's Program is a highly rated program for pre-school-age children who face social and economic barriers to early education.
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Attached Media Files: YWCA Mascot and Dune Buggy , YWCA Gala Entrance

Cmdr. Robert L. Rogers II has been appointed interim chief with the Tigard Police Department, following the departure of Chief Alan Orr, who formally retires on Sept. 30.

Rogers, who has been with the department for 19 years, was raised in an Air Force family that settled in the Sherwood area. Graduating from Sherwood High School in 1985, he followed a family tradition of service by entering the U.S. Army--serving six years in locations along the East coast and in Europe.

In 1991, Rogers left the service to become a police officer in Arkansas and returned to Oregon to begin work as a Tigard Police Officer in 1997. Rogers was promoted to sergeant in 2000 and lieutenant in 2006. In 2009 Rogers was promoted to captain and has served as the division commander for both the operations and services divisions. He is a resident of the City of Sherwood, where his wife and children all remain active in the community.

Rogers offered the following statement on behalf of the entire leadership team of the police department: "In looking forward to the next chief, we know another great one is out there for us. The entire department is going to truly miss Chief Orr's steady hand at the helm over the years; however, change is inevitable. We wish Chief Orr and Lauri all the best in his well-earned retirement."

Rogers holds a Bachelors of Arts degree from Saint Leo University in Florida and is a 2010 graduate of the FBI National Academy. He is a board member and past president of the Oregon Executive Development Institute. Rogers is an active member of the Oregon & International Associations of Chiefs of Police and the Oregon Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates.

Tigard will begin a search for the future police chief in a national recruitment beginning in October. The community is invited to offer ideas about qualities that would be valuable in Tigard's future police chief at: www.tigard-or.gov/city_hall/police_chief_recruitment.php.

The Parkrose Board of Education of School District No. 3, Multnomah County, Oregon, will convene in a Special Session Appreciative Inquiry Core Team Meeting on Thursday, September 29, 2016 in the Boardroom at the Parkrose District Office located at 10636 NE Prescott St., Portland, Oregon at the hour of 6:00pm. The purpose of this meeting is to introduce the Parkrose Core Team to the Board's yearlong Appreciative Inquiry Project. The goal of this project is to interview the Parkrose community at large regarding the things we do that they appreciate as a school district and what they would like us to do more of. The agenda is posted on the Parkrose School District Website at https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicHome.aspx?ak=1000205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In Monday's debate, Hillary Clinton spoke about how "implicit bias" regarding race is a problem for everyone. At our upcoming event You and Your Racist Brain: The Neuroscience of Prejudice, Dr. Larry Sherman, a neuroscientist at OHSU, will present the science behind that implicit bias and will talk about ways we can change our behaviors.

Date: Monday, October 3, 2016
Time: Doors at 6 p.m. event at 7 p.m.
Location: Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark Street, Portland, Ore.
Cost: $18.00 advance tickets, $20.00 day of show, $15 for students (minors under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian)

Event Description:
Racism exists when one group dominates, excludes, or seeks to eliminate another group on the basis of differences that it believes are inherent, hereditary, and unalterable. In large part, racism stems from the human brain's tendency to engage in prejudice, a process that allows our brains to make judgments based on visual information in milliseconds. These preconceived opinions about other people are not based on reason or experience but on instinct--and they have a basis in neuroscience. But why does the brain do this? More importantly, can we use what we known about the neuroscience of prejudice to overcome this reaction, potentially developing methods to combat prejudice and end racism?

Dr. Larry Sherman, a Professor of Neuroscience at the Oregon Health & Science University, will explain how our brains react to people who are "different" and explore possible ways to overcome the automatic prejudice that contributes to racism in our society.

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Science on Tap is a science lecture series where you can sit back, enjoy a pint, and laugh while you learn. Listen to experts talk about the science in your neighborhood and around the world. You don't have to be a science geek to have fun--all you need is a thirst for knowledge! To find out more, visit Via Productions.

US Army Corps of Engineers
Portland District

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on a request by North River Homes, LLC to conduct work in Warrenton, Clatsop County, Oregon. Public Notice NWP-2016-151 is available at http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Notices/

On Sept. 28, the City of Happy Valley will unveil The HV Store, the City's new marketplace where visitors can purchase city branded items such as hats, t-shirts, glassware and more.

The Happy Valley Business Alliance and City Council members will attend tomorrow's grand opening event, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The City is also expecting an unusual guest, a local Sasquatch who has long been a fan of Happy Valley gear, to shop the new merchandise. Visitors are welcome to join the event.

What started out as a catchall space in the lobby of City Hall is now a welcoming market for all things Happy Valley.

The idea for a city store began when at community events, the public would ask Happy Valley event staff where they could purchase the shirts staff members were wearing. The City took the hint and began offering a small selection of items for purchase, usually at community events or out of a small display case.

Since then, the popularity of the merchandise has led to sightings of Happy Valley items at local schools, businesses, sporting events and farther.

"We could not be more excited with how successful Happy Valley merchandise has been at unifying our residents and developing a community identity for our town," said Stephani Hern, Happy Valley's Community Involvement Specialist.

With the opening of the expanded HV Store, not only can residents and visitors shop for products at their leisure, but a greater selection of items are available to better meet each shopper's needs.

Happy Valley gear is a fun gift for out-of-town friends and family, and college-bound students who want a reminder of home. A variety of items are now available for purchase including: hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, vacuum-insulated water bottles, bags, golf umbrellas, wine glasses, coffee mugs, pencils, key chains, USB car chargers, and more.

The HV Store will maintain business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- David Citrin, director of impact for Possible, will present "Confessions of a Medical Voluntourist: Ethical Global Engagement and the Unintended Consequences of Ephemeral Care" from noon -- 1 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110 on the Washington State University Vancouver Campus.

Citrin is a medical anthropologist trained in global public health who has worked in Nepal since 2001. He will share why the potential long-term impacts of short-term medical care require further consideration in an era of renewed global health efforts. His personal experiences as a medical voluntourist working with NGOs to coordinate health camps led him to critically examine the possibilities and limits for our desires to "do good" abroad.

Short-term medical volunteer trips are an emergent form of global interaction where students, tourists and medical practitioners participate in training and educational opportunities or direct service delivery in less developed countries. The intention to "do good" is real. Do the results bear out the intention?

Citrin received his undergraduate education at Cornell University, and his Masters in Public Health and doctorate degree from the University of Washington, where he is an affiliate instructor in the departments of anthropology and global health, and co-directs the Nepal Studies Initiative in the Jackson School of International Studies.

Possible (possiblehealth.org) believes in proving it's possible to deliver high-quality, low-cost healthcare to the world's poor.

About WSU Vancouver
WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver, east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service. Parking is available at meters or for $3 in the Blue Daily Pay Lot.

As one of six campuses of the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. The university provides affordable, high-quality baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people and communities it serves. As the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver helps drive economic growth through relationships with local businesses and industries, schools and nonprofit organizations.

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VANCOUVER, Wash. -- October is Disability Awareness Month. Washington State University Vancouver will offer a month-long schedule of events. The following are free and open to the public.

Throughout October: Exhibition featuring artists from Artworks, a Collaborative Employment Innovation Program that creates employment opportunities for artists with disabilities, Firstenburg Student Commons.

4 -- 6 p.m. Oct. 5: Screening of award-winning film "Fixed: The Science/Fiction of Human Enhancement," Firstenburg Student Commons. "Fixed" questions commonly held beliefs about disability and normalcy by exploring technologies that promise to change bodies and minds forever. Discussion to follow.

Noon -- 1 p.m. Oct. 11: Panel discussion featuring artists from Artworks, Firstenburg Student Commons.

4 -- 5:15 p.m. Oct. 27: "Equity for Students with Vision Impairments," Dengerink Administration Building, Rooms 129 and 130. Library faculty Nicole Campbell and Sue Phelps will discuss their research findings on the usability of library resources for students with vision impairments. Mike Mello, adaptive technology specialist from the Department of Services for the Blind, will also speak. Discussion to follow.

For information about additional events, visit events.vancouver.wsu.edu.

To request accommodations related to a disability, contact the Access Center, 360-546-9238, van.access.center@wsu.edu.

About WSU Vancouver
WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver, east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service. Parking is available at meters or for $3 in the Blue Daily Pay Lot.

As one of six campuses of the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. The university provides affordable, high-quality baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people and communities it serves. As the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver helps drive economic growth through relationships with local businesses and industries, schools and nonprofit organizations.

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Last Thursday, the third-annual Give More 24! kicked off at midnight and inspired thousands of people to give to local causes online at www.give-more-24.org. The locally grown "giving day" is a 24-hour online give-a-thon organized by the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington. This year, the event featured 128 nonprofits that serve Clark, Cowlitz or Skamania Counties in some way. Together, these organizations raised $920,699 from donors near and far. That total was just shy of the $1 million goal set for the event, but exceeded last year's total raised by nearly $225,000.

"We're very impressed with the all-around effort this year," said Jennifer Rhoads, President of the Community Foundation. "We continue to stretch our community by setting audacious goals, and every year we've seen this event grow in new ways. This year was defined by creative events and fundraising campaigns."

The community events organized in partnership with nonprofits and local businesses included a variety of offerings for local residents. Give More 24! @ Vancouver Mall combined family activities, such as crafts and character appearances, with a stage show produced by Hello Vancouver! Vancouver Breweries Unite 4 Give More 24! screened the cult comedy classic Strange Brew for free at the Kiggins Theatre with beer sales benefitting 10 participating nonprofits. Mill Creek Pub in Battle Ground hosted a giving lounge--complete with dunk tank--where donors could soak local celebrities. In Longview, the Southwest Washington Symphony scheduled small ensembles to play at Teri's Restaurant, which offered a $24 dinner special. During the many events, donors were encouraged to visit the Give More 24! website and make charitable gifts.

Once on the website, donors selected their favorite nonprofits and made gifts of $10 or more. In total 3,062 donors--spanning 41 states and 10 countries--gave 4,425 gifts during the 24-hour giving window. When the event closed at 11:59:59 p.m. the Camas Christian Academy was the most popular organization with 267 gifts tallied. Options 360° Pregnancy Clinic raised the most funds with $54,585 to show for its efforts. While it led the medium-size nonprofit category, Share ($54,070) topped the large size category and the Southwest Washington Symphony ($29,020) led the small size category. Looking at the big picture, the causes that attracted the most funds during Give More 24! were Youth Development ($163,207), Health ($149,664) and Education ($126,451). In rank of gifts received, the top three causes were Education (793), Health (753) and Youth Development (702).

As expected, the bulk of the gifts (3,596) came from southwest Washington. In fact, nearly half of the total gifts made during Give More 24! came from Vancouver residents (2,177), and ranged in size from $10 (required minimum) to $22,500 (the largest of the day). Longview-Kelso (573), Camas-Washougal (302) and Battle Ground-Brush Prairie (279) were the next most active giving regions. The surrounding Portland metro region also contributed greatly with 287 gifts.

"Communities large and small really took ownership of Give More 24! this year by organizing and collaborating on a grassroots level," said Rhoads. "That's what Give More 24! is really about--people encouraging each other to support their passions, give a little something more and discovering the impact we can make together."

Funds raised during Give More 24! include $84,500 of incentives, which included a $72,500 stretch pool that multiplied every gift by a fraction of a percent. These funds were generously donated by a number of local donors and businesses. Additionally, twelve $1,000 prizes--sponsored by the Community Foundation, The Convenience Group and Heritage Bank--were awarded throughout the day when nonprofits achieved specific goals or when donations were randomly selected to receive a $1,000 bonus.
Give More 24! was presented by Davidson & Associates Insurance representing PEMCO Insurance this year. ADCO Printing and Graphics returned as the 2016 printing sponsor, The Columbian served as the official media sponsor and Vancouver Mall was the first-ever Give More 24! lounge sponsor.
"Give More 24! is a community effort. Every donor, nonprofit and sponsor makes a tremendous difference to the outcome of this collective giving effort," Rhoads said.

That's because the event is designed to showcase the community's spirit of giving, raise awareness about local nonprofits and celebrate the collective effort it takes to make southwest Washington great. For full details on Give More 24! including a leaderboard detailing which nonprofits had the most donors and which nonprofits raised the most money, visit www.Give-More-24.org.

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Attached Media Files: Vancouver Breweries Unite 4 Give More 24! took over the Kiggins Theatre for a free showing of Strange Brew and 10 breweries poured beers for charity.

Albany Fire Department responded to a 2nd Alarm Fire at 412 SE Scravel Hill Road, Linn County, Oregon at approximately 11:24 a.m. Truck 13, Ladder 11, Engine 12 and Brush Truck 14 worked the scene. Mutual Aid was requested due to the size of the fire. Lebanon Fire Department, Tangent Fire Department, Jefferson Fire Department, and Scio Fire Department responded with an engine and three tender trucks.

Upon arrival, Albany Fire Department found an active fire. Brush to the east of the home was burning south to Burkhart Creek and east to a neighboring plowed field. A large shop on the property was also on fire. Crews were able extinguish the fire, saving the shop and its contents. All crews cleared safely from the scene.

Property damage costs are unknown at this time and attempts to reach the property owner were unsuccessful at the time of this press release.


Attached Media Files: Scravel Hill Fire

Vancouver, Wash. -- Fall is here, and Vancouver Public Works reminds residents that leaves should not be raked or blown into the streets, where they can create a slippery mess and clog stormwater drain catch basins. To prevent standing water in streets, residents are encouraged to rake, bag and take leaves to one of four local drop-off sites for free disposal, courtesy of the City's Fall Leaf Coupon Program.

This year's free leaf disposal coupons for Vancouver and Clark County residents are good from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, which provides residents extra time to take care of fallen leaves, even during the holiday season. The coupons allow free disposal of up to 5 cubic yards of leaves at the designated drop-off sites. Leaves must be emptied from bags at the disposal site. Please note: Branches and other yard debris, as well as mixed loads of leaves and other yard debris, will be charged at the regular disposal price.

Leaf coupons will not be available at the disposal sites, so be sure to get your coupon before you go. Residents can find the coupons in a variety of sites: in the Recycling Refresher newsletter, sent to all households in Clark County; on the City's website at www.cityofvancouver.us/solidwaste, and at Vancouver City Hall, Utility Services and other City offices. This year's designated free leaf disposal sites are:

- City Bark, 2419 N.E. Andresen Road. Phone: 360-253-8461. Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, in October; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, November/December. Closed Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Early closures on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

- H & H Wood Recyclers, 8401 NE 117th Ave. Phone: 360-892-2805. Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Saturday, in October; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, November/December; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, all months. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Early closures on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

- West Van Materials Recovery Center, 6601 NW Old Lower River Road. Phone: 360-737-1727. Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Early closures on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

- Triangle Resources, 612 S.E. Union St, Camas. Phone: 360-834-7253. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Early closures on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

In Vancouver, property owners are responsible for managing the leaves from their trees. Vancouver does not pick up leaves nor charge special leaf fees for doing so. Deliberately raking or blowing of leaves into the street and leaving them there is unlawful.

Every year, Vancouver Public Works crews clean the City's 13,000-plus catch basins and storm water drains, removing hundreds of tons of leaves, sediment and other debris in the process. Street sweepers are generally no match for big, wet, heavy piles of leaves. The free leaf disposal program is intended to provide options for Vancouver residents with a lot of trees. Other options include subscribing to Waste Connections of Washington's yard debris collection services at www.wcnorthwest.com or by calling 360-892-5370.

View our video showing how citizens and the City of Vancouver work together to manage fall leaves: http://youtu.be/GnYLr6EpERs.

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Disaster responders with the American Red Cross Cascades Region responded to a home fire disaster on September 27, 2016, at approximately 10:30 a.m. in the 5700 block of NE 139th Street in Vancouver, WA. The fire affected one family, including 5 adults, 2 children, and 1 pet. The Red Cross provided information about recovery services.

The Red Cross Cascades Region (Oregon and Southwest Washington) responds to an average of two home fires every day. We provide hope and comfort to people affected, helping victims anywhere and anytime. The Red Cross advocates emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in our community. Residents may call (503) 528-5783 or complete an online form at www.redcross.org/CascadesHomeFire to schedule an appointment.

Please reference CCSO Case # 16-26419

Surveillance video of crime and suspect:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5102fvulvuj3jt3/CCSO%20Case%20%2316-26419.mp4?dl=0

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is seeking tips in the brazen morning driveway theft of a 2013 Chevy pickup truck.

At 6:44 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, a suspect gained entry to a silver 2013 Chevy Silverado while it was parked in the driveway of a residence in the 13300 block of SE 125th in unincorporated Clackamas County.

Fortunately for investigators, the homeowner had a high-quality surveillance camera on the driveway -- and captured excellent footage of both the suspect and the theft.

High-rez video of the crime can be downloaded from this Dropbox address:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5102fvulvuj3jt3/CCSO%20Case%20%2316-26419.mp4?dl=0

Photos of the suspect are also attached.

TIPS SOUGHT

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of the truck or the pictured suspect, please contact the Sheriff's Office Tip Line -- by calling 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at http://web3.clackamas.us/contact/tip.jsp

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Attached Media Files: Suspect photo 3 , Suspect photo 2 , Suspect photo 1

Search and Rescue volunteers are continuing to search this morning for 68-year-old Thomas Branch McAdams. Anyone seeing him on the trails above Horsetail Falls is asked to call 9-1-1.

The McAdams family has offered the following statement regarding the search for Thomas:

"The McAdams family is grateful for the incredible efforts of the Search and Rescue teams, the Multnomah County Sheriff's office and the Portland Police Bureau for their ongoing work in finding Tom. We remain hopeful that he will be found soon. We appreciate the outpouring of support we have received from our community. Many of you have asked what you can do. Please consider making a donation to the Mt. Hood Search and Rescue Council, whose 100% volunteer teams are leading the effort in locating our dad. Please visit http://www.mthoodsarcouncil.org/index.php/support-mhsarc to donate."

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Search and Rescue volunteers are continuing to search this morning for 68-year-old Thomas Branch McAdams. Anyone seeing him on the trails above Horsetail Falls is asked to call 9-1-1.

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The Portland Police Bureau's Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public's help to locate 68-year-old Thomas Branch McAdams.

McAdams was reported missing on Saturday September 24, 2016, and his vehicle was found today at Horsetail Falls in the Columbia Gorge.

McAdams is described as 5'11", 165 pounds, gray hair and green eyes. McAdams has gray hair and bushy eyebrows.

McAdams likes to hike but left his regular gear at home and it is unusual for him to be gone overnight. McAdams has exhibited signs of memory loss recently.

The Multnomah County Search and Rescue Unit has been searching for McAdams but has not located him.

Anyone with information on McAdams' whereabouts or any hikers that may have seen him today are asked to call the Police Non-Emergency Line at 503-823-3333.

Anyone with other, non-emergency information is asked to send it to missing@portlandoregon.gov.

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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/3056/97963/Thomas_Branch_McAdams_68.jpg

On September 26, 2016, at 8:05PM, OSP received reports of a single vehicle off of the roadway on Highway 58 near milepost 27 (just east of Black Canyon Campground). Initial reports indicated that the vehicle was upside down with a single operator trapped inside. Cell phones did not work in this area and motorist who drove upon the crash had to drive several miles to obtain cell phone reception to contact 911.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1988 Honda Civic was traveling westbound on Highway 58, and for unknown reasons, traveled off of the roadway as it entered a curve. The Honda struck a tree and then rolled onto its top. The driver, Shellie I WILLIAMS, age 58, of Fall Creek, Oregon, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Highway 58 was intermittently closed for several hours while the crash was investigated. OSP was assisted by Oakridge Fire Department and the Oregon Department of Transportation. This is an ongoing investigation; more information will be released when it becomes available.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1002/98000/20160926_223259.jpg

On September 26, 2016 at about 6:30AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a crash involving a motorcyclist and a commercial vehicle on Interstate 5 near milepost 281 (just south of the French Prairie Rest Area).

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1990 Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 when it encountered slowing traffic ahead of it. The motorcyclist changed lanes, lost control, and was ejected from his motorcycle.

The rider, Timothy C BAGLEY, age 50, of Salem, was struck by a northbound 2016 Mack truck tractor towing double trailers. BAGLEY was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the truck, Lowell S TROYER, age 43, of Halsey, was not injured.

The slow lane of Interstate 5 was closed for several hours while the investigation was conducted. OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Aurora Fire, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

More information will be released when it becomes available.

Last night acting on several anonymous tips deputies contacted, interviewed and later arrested Jeremiah Greiser, age 20, of Keizer. Mr. Grieser has been identified as the primary suspect in Saturday's robbery of a convenience store in Jefferson.

Mr. Greiser is in custody in the Marion County Jail for the crimes of Robbery I and Menacing. Mr. Greiser is scheduled to be arraigned today at 3:00 p.m., at the Circuit Court Annex. The Sheriff's Office would like to thank our residents for collaborating with the Sheriff's Office to improve safety within our community. Thanks to brave citizens the Sheriff's Office has arrested a murder and robbery suspect within 24 hours and none of this could have been accomplished without credible tips from our community.




On Saturday 09/24 around 2:00 a.m., a black, male adult, wearing Nike batting gloves and a gas mask entered the Center Market located at 237 N 2nd Street in Jefferson. The male brandished a handgun, took the clerk behind the counter and demanded money. The clerk complied with the man's orders who then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The male is described as 5'10" tall, thin, with light colored pants and black socks. Deputies are asking anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect pictured to please call Deputy Higgins at 503-932-0939, you can remain anonymous.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1294/97979/rob_3.jpeg , 2016-09/1294/97979/rob_2.jpeg , 2016-09/1294/97979/rob_1.jpeg , 2016-09/1294/97979/643127[1].jpg

On September 25th 2016 at about 5:30PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two vehicle crash on Highway 97 near milepost 31 (just south of Grass Valley).

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1969 Pontiac GTO was traveling southbound on Highway 97, when for unknown reasons, lost control and became sideways on the highway. A 2015 Ford pickup towing a horse trailer, also traveling southbound and following the Pontiac, pulling a horse trailer struck the Pontiac in the driver's door.

The driver of the Pontiac, James W ROBINSON, age 57, of Beaverton, was critically injured and taken by air ambulance to Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles. ROBINSON later died as a result of those injuries from the crash. The driver of the Ford, Richard L DAMON, age 37, and his three passengers were not injured (all of White City).

There were two horses in the horse trailer which were not injured. Speed is being investigated as a contributing factor in the crash. OSP was assisted by the Sherman County Sheriff's Office, Sherman County EMS, and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Highway 97 was partially closed for several hours while the crash was investigated.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1002/97998/101_1384.JPG , 2016-09/1002/97998/101_1387.JPG , 2016-09/1002/97998/101_1373.JPG

On Monday September 26, 2016, at 11:36 p.m., Portland Police Bureau Gang Enforcement Team officers initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a black Honda Accord in the area of Northeast 139th Avenue and Glisan Street.

The driver, later identified as 20-year-old Mariah Etheredge-Clark, sped away from officers and attempted to elude police but stopped a short distance away, on 139th Avenue, just North of Burnside Street.

Officers contacted the driver and two occupants of the vehicle, identified as 24-year-old Isaiah Hakim Hassan and 24-year-old Spencer Antonio Tuggle. Both are known to police as criminal gang associates.

Officers canvassing the route of the short pursuit located a loaded handgun with a 30-round magazine on the side of the road a short distance from the stop. Officers believe that the gun was thrown from the vehicle by one of the occupants.

All three people were arrested and booked into the Multnomah County Jail on a variety of charges.

Hassan and Tuggle were booked into the Multnomah County Jail on charges of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a Loaded Firearm.

Etheredge-Clark was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on a charge of Attempt to Elude by Vehicle. Etheredge-Clark was also held on a probation violation.

The Tactical Operations Division's Gang Enforcement Team (GET) and Gun Task Force (GTF) are continuing to investigate several incidents of gun violence citywide.

Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to gangs@portlandoregon.gov.

Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.

Tips on gun crimes can be emailed to GunTaskForce@portlandoregon.gov.

If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.

The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.

For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX

Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/

Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for other unsolved felony crimes - $2,500 for unsolved homicides.

Submit an anonymous tip:

Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip.

Online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php

Call 503-823-HELP (4357)

Visit http://tipsoft.com to download the TipSubmit app for the iPhone or Droid.

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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/3056/97997/Hassan_Etheredge-Clark_Tuggle.jpg , 2016-09/3056/97997/Isaiah_Hakim_Hassan_24.jpg , 2016-09/3056/97997/Spencer_Antonio_Tuggle_24.jpg , 2016-09/3056/97997/Mariah_Etheredge-Clark_20.jpg

Please reference CCSO Case #16-5803

Following an in-depth investigation that confirmed his alibi, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office detectives and the Clackamas County DA's Office have cleared Brian Schaffer of suspicion -- and will NOT press charges against him -- in a March 2 incident in which Schaffer's truck struck and killed Katherine Rusk.

The case began on March 3, 2016 at 6:39 a.m., when citizens first called 911 after finding Rusk's body on the side of the road at SE 282nd Ave. and SE Haley Rd. in Clackamas County, Oregon.

The Criminal Reconstruction and Forensic Team (CRAFT), Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) and Homicide and Violent Crimes Unit (HVCU) detectives responded to the scene and determined that Ms. Rusk had been hit by a vehicle -- most likely a 2004 to 2008 Ford F150 truck -- the night before, on March 2.

The Sheriff's Office also put out a call to the public for tips. Among those who called in: Brian Schaffer, 53, of Estacada. He believed he might have relevant information, and agreed to an interview with detectives.

Detectives had already learned Schaffer had been driving his work vehicle in the area, en route home from a job site. Schaffer told detectives he had hit what he believed was a deer. He said he then turned his vehicle around to look for the deer, but did not see anything. This incident had happened around 7 p.m. March 2, on 282nd Ave near Haley Rd. The street was unlit, and it had been raining heavily at the time. Conditions were such that numerous other cars drove through the area before Rusk's body was discovered nearly 12 hours later.

Detectives launched a dogged investigation. They obtained search warrants for Mr. Schaffer's residence, person and financial records. They inspected the involved truck, where items of evidence were seized. Detectives also canvassed the neighborhood of the crash scene, Schaffer's work and the neighborhood surrounding his residence. They obtained surveillance video from nearby businesses and examined Schaffer's Internet search history from his computer.

But it was a piece of navigation technology that proved crucial in the case -- and fully corroborated Schaffer's explanation of events.

A Garmin GPS unit was located in the vehicle -- and the data from this unit confirmed the path stated by Mr. Schaffer, in the timeframe he reported. Garmin data showed that the truck's path of travel conformed precisely with Schaffer's description of events. Investigators further determined that Schaffer had consumed no drugs or alcohol, was not texting while driving, and had had a reasonable amount of sleep at the time his vehicle struck Ms. Rusk.

Investigators uncovered further evidence that Ms. Rusk had consumed alcohol prior to the incident, and had been seen walking in the roadway.

Further questions can be directed to the Clackamas County DA, who agreed with investigators after a thorough evaluation of the facts that criminal charges should not be pursued.

Earlier news releases in this case are reposted below.
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EARLIER (Monday, March 7, 3:45 p.m.) -- DRIVER NAME RELEASED, TIPS SOUGHT: Sheriff's Office investigating death on SE 282nd in Boring

The driver of the Ford truck in the investigation has been identified as Brian Schaffer, 53, of Estacada. Detectives have spoken with Mr. Schaffer and executed multiple search warrants.

Mr. Schaffer is not considered a suspect at this time, but criminal charges have not been ruled out pending the results of the investigation.

This is a very active investigation and detectives are still seeking tips.

The Sheriff's Office is seeking information from the public on Mr. Schaffer's whereabouts on Wednesday, March 2 and Thursday, March 3. A photo Mr. Schaffer is linked above.

Anyone with information on Brian Schaffer's whereabouts during that time period is urged to contact us using the Sheriff's Office Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at http://web3.clackamas.us/contact/tip.jsp . Please reference CCSO Case #16-5803.
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EARLIER (Saturday, March 5, 2016, 9:43 a.m.) -- VEHICLE, DRIVER IDENTIFIED; TIPS SOUGHT

Involved vehicle: white 2008 Ford F-150, 2-door with a full-size ladder rackClarification: The above-linked photo of the vehicle involved in this investigation is a photo of the actual involved pickup truck -- which is a white 2008 Ford F-150, 2-door with a full-size ladder rack.

The pictured vehicle is in the control of the investigators for further forensic analysis.

The driver of the vehicle has been identified, and detectives have spoken with the driver.

TIPS SOUGHT: Anyone who saw this vehicle in the area of SE 282nd Avenue near Haley Road in the evening of Wednesday, March 2, 2016 is asked to contact us using the Sheriff's Office Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at http://web3.clackamas.us/contact/tip.jsp . Please reference CCSO Case # 16-5803.
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EARLIER (Friday, March 4, 2016, 6:38 p.m.) PHOTO OF INVOLVED VEHICLE; CAUSE OF DEATH; TIPS SOUGHT

Investigators have worked tirelessly since the body of Katherine Rusk was discovered by the side of the road in Boring early Thursday morning.

Detectives are now asking for information from anyone that saw the vehicle in the above-linked photo in the area of SE 282nd Avenue and SE Haley Road: a white 2008 2-door Ford F-150 work truck with a full-size ladder rack.

Anyone with information is asked to please contact us using the Sheriff's Office Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at http://web3.clackamas.us/contact/tip.jsp . Please reference CCSO Case # 16-5803.

The incident is now believed to have occurred in the early evening of Wednesday, March 2.

Today's autopsy confirmed the initial information that Ms. Rusk died from head trauma when she was struck by a vehicle.
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EARLIER (Thursday, March 3, 2016, 3:20 p.m.) -- VICTIM NAME RELEASED; TIPS SOUGHT

Family notifications are complete. The victim in this death investigation can now be identified as Katherine Rusk, 38, of Astoria, Oregon. Two photos of Ms. Rusk are linked above.

We continue to seek tips that can help us understand and possibly make an arrest in Ms. Rusk's death, which may be the result of a hit-and-run. Investigators want to hear from anyone with information about Katherine Rusk and her death, and also about vehicles in the area of SE 282nd Avenue near SE Haley Road in Boring in the past 24 hours -- as well as any vehicles with fresh unexplained damage that could be the result of a hit-and-run. Anyone with information is urged to contact us using the Sheriff's Office Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at http://web3.clackamas.us/contact/tip.jsp . Please reference CCSO Case # 16-5803.
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EARLIER (March 3, 2016, 11:30 a.m.) -- NEW DETAILS; TIPS SOUGHT

Please reference CCSO Case # 16-5803

Detectives working on the deceased person at 282nd Avenue and Haley Road have provided additional details and a key correction:

1. Contrary to initial 911 reports given to police, the deceased person found at the scene is female, not male. This information has also been updated below.

2. The deceased female has been identified, and efforts to notify next of kin are currently underway. However, no contact with family members has been made at this writing, so it is unknown how long notification will take.

3. The autopsy has not been completed yet. However, preliminary indications are that this death was caused by the victim being struck by a vehicle. Investigators are exploring the possibility that the death may have been caused by a felony hit-and-run; however, until all information has been received -- including autopsy results -- nothing has been ruled out.

4. TIPS SOUGHT -- Investigators want to hear from anyone with information about vehicles in the area of SE 282nd Avenue near SE Haley Road in Boring in the past 18 hours -- as well as any vehicles with fresh unexplained damage that could be the result of a hit-and-run. Anyone with information is urged to contact us using the Sheriff's Office Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at http://web3.clackamas.us/contact/tip.jsp . Please reference CCSO Case # 16-5803.

5. The road has been re-opened.
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EARLIER (Thursday, March 3, 2016, 8:58 a.m.)

On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at about 6:45 a.m., Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Patrol deputies responded to calls of a deceased person on the side of the road on SE 282nd Avenue near SE Haley Road in Boring, Oregon.

Currently, members of the Homicide and Violent Crimes Unit (HVCU) and the Criminal Reconstruction and Forensics Team (CRAFT) are working with the Clackamas County Medical Examiner to investigate the death.

No details about the death are currently available.

At this time, the Clackamas County Road Department has assisted the investigation by closing SE 282nd Avenue between Highway 212 and SE Haley Road in Boring. The duration of that closure is currently unknown.

NOTE TO MEDIA: Sgt. Sean Collinson is available for media at scene. Reporters needing to locate him should approach from the north on 282nd.

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News-release archive:
http://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/newsarchive.html

Contact Info:
Sgt. Dan Kraus
Office of Public Information
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Contact:
Billy Henry, Founder/Executive Director
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
311 West Evergreen Blvd, Ste. 200
Vancouver, Washington 98660
Local Phone: 1-360-718-2826
Toll Free: 1-800-880-9837
http://www.nwaba.org
bhenry@nwaba.org

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes and Metro Parks Tacoma Adaptive Recreation partner to host the Fifth Annual South Sound Throw Down Goalball Tournament in Tacoma, WA

Vancouver, Washington--September 27th, 2016--Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) announced today that it will be hosting the fifth annual South Sound Throw Down Goalball Tournament in Tacoma, Washington in conjunction with Metro Parks Tacoma Adaptive Recreation. The event is scheduled for October 8th and 9th at the MPT Star Center (3875 66th St. Tacoma, WA 98409). This tournament will host 8 teams from all across the Northwest and Canada. The public is welcome to attend the event. Games will begin at approximately 8:00am both days.

"We are extremely excited to be partnering with Metro Parks Tacoma again to provide this amazing opportunity for individuals with visual impairments in our region. This tournament provides an opportunity for teams to participate in this premier sport for people who are visually impaired at a competitive level." said Founder & Executive Director Billy Henry.

Goalball is a Paralympic sport played by individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Developed after WWII as a way to keep blinded veterans physically active, it has become the premiere team game for blind athletes. Goalball is a fast paced, physically challenging, strategic, and exciting game played competitively by men and women across the world.

About NWABA:
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) provides life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Last year, the organization served 1,300 children, youth, adults and military veterans with visual impairments. NWABA was formed by a group of visually impaired students in 2007 to ensure that people who are blind were provided opportunities to participate in sports and physical activity.

For information: http://www.nwaba.org or
Contact: bhenry@nwaba.org
Phone: 1-360-718-2826

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PORTLAND-SW WASHINGTON (Sept. 27, 2016) -- Reports released by the three workforce development boards that serve the Portland-SW Washington metropolitan area give insight into some of the challenges facing businesses and job seekers in the region.

The reports, distributed by the Columbia-Willamette Workforce Collaborative (CWWC), a partnership of Clackamas Workforce Partnership, Workforce Southwest Washington and Worksystems, look at characteristics of the workforce in manufacturing, health care, technology and construction in the six-county region (Clackamas, Clark, Cowlitz, Multnomah, Wahkiakum and Washington) served by the CWWC.

A few findings from the reports:
The advanced manufacturing sector will need to fill more than 30,000 vacancies over the next 10 years.
The rate of software/IT jobs added in our region has been higher than anywhere else in the U.S. for nine out of 10 years.
Nearly half of health care jobs in Oregon and Washington pay $20 per hour or more.
Construction jobs, on average, pay better than all other industries in the region.

A fourth report, the State of the Workforce, provides information about the quality of the workforce, available and projected jobs, and describes some of the challenges and opportunities facing our region. The information will help the workforce system understand the balance between regional workforce supply and industry demand to ensure workforce development efforts are aligned with the needs of the regional economy.

The reports can be downloaded from www.workforcesw.org, www.worksystems.org or
www.clackamasworkforce.org.
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The Columbia-Willamette Workforce Collaborative is a partnership that delivers a unified approach to serve industry, support economic development and guide public workforce investments in the Portland-Vancouver Metropolitan Area. http://www.workforcecollaborative.org/

Clackamas Workforce Partnership is a nonprofit organization which serves as an advocate for workforce development within Clackamas County and the State of Oregon. Our mission is to address critical workforce, educational, and training challenges, and develop a skilled workforce that meets the needs of businesses and strengthens the local economy of Clackamas County. Learn more at www.clackamasworkforce.org.

Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW), formerly known as the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council, a nonprofit organization founded in 2002, contributes to regional economic growth by providing investments and resources to improve the skills and education of the workforce in Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. WSW helps businesses find and hire the employees they need and provides people the skills, education and training to find work or advance in their careers. WSW partners with employers, community colleges and universities, labor groups, government and economic development agencies, high schools, community and nonprofit organizations. Learn more at www.workforcesw.org.

Worksystems is a nonprofit agency that accelerates economic growth in the City of Portland, Multnomah and Washington counties by pursuing and investing resources to improve the quality of the workforce. We design and coordinate workforce development programs and services delivered through a network of local partners to help people get the skills, training and education they need to go to work or to advance in their careers. Our partners include employers, labor groups, government, community colleges, high schools, community-based and economic development organizations. Learn more at www.worksystems.org.

Please see our attached media release on the 2016 Great Oregon ShakeOut and Lincoln-Benton County Cascadia Community Presentations scheduled for October.

Respectfully submitted,

Virginia "Jenny" Demaris
Emergency Manager
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Emergency Management
225 W. Olive St.
Newport, Oregon 97365
vdemaris@co.lincoln.or.us
(541) 265-4199 Office


Attached Media Files: Lincoln-Benton Co. Cascadia Community Presentations , Lincoln Co. Great Oregon Shakeout - 2016 , Lincoln Co. Great Oregon ShakeOut - 2016 , Lincoln-Benton Co. Cascadia Community Presentations

Oregon Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police recognize that every community and most of our citizens are touched in one way or another by the damaging impacts of drug addiction. We understand that it ruins lives, breaks hearts, burdens families and robs our communities of individuals with potential. Too often, individuals with addiction issues find their way to the doorstep of the criminal justice system when they are arrested for possession of a controlled substance. The penalty is often a felony drug conviction where the person may receive a jail sentence, are placed on probation and receive limited treatment services. Unfortunately, felony convictions in these cases also include unintended and collateral consequences including barriers to housing and employment and a disparate impact on minority communities.

Oregon Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police are committed to work with the Governor, Attorney General, District Attorneys, members of the Oregon State Legislature and stakeholders to craft a more thoughtful approach to drug possession when it is the only crime committed. Oregon Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police recommend that user-amount drug possession convictions be treated as misdemeanors and recommend that offenders be carefully assessed and given individualized, mandated treatment as a condition of their conviction. If successful, drug abusers will return to health and productivity and will not commit future crimes where they become further entangled in the criminal justice system.

This approach continues to demand accountability while applying limited resources to treatment and services to address the underlying addiction and prevent future crime. We believe our limited criminal justice resources should be focused on addressing violent crime and property crime problems that destroy community livability.

We do not support any reduction in Community Corrections funding through "savings" for this historic felony level population, as this would undermine current recidivism reduction work and harm community-based efforts that are a result of the state's Justice Reinvestment Initiative. We believe this newly created misdemeanor population should continue to be funded by the state, and Community Corrections agencies should remain responsible for providing the assessments and subsequent evidence-based treatment service or referrals. We also believe that our prosecutors must continue to have access to specialty courts like drug court and other accountability tools as we treat these drug possession crimes as Class A Misdemeanors. In many counties, first time drug possession offenders can avoid a felony if they seek and complete treatment.

We must be clear. It is imperative that mandated assessments and treatment services accompany this change in drug crime policy so that individual risks and needs can been identified and addressed.

Sheriff Brian Wolfe, President Chief Geoff Spalding, President
Oregon State Sheriffs Association Oregon Association Chiefs of Police
Malheur County Sheriff Beaverton Police Department, Ret.

About the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police
The mission of the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police is to promote and enhance the highest ethical and professional standards in law enforcement at all levels throughout Oregon. The OACP is a statewide association of municipal law enforcement leaders.

About the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association
The Mission of the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association is to promote, protect, preserve, enhance and support the office of Sheriff as conservator of the peace in providing public safety services to the citizens of Oregon. The OSSA is a statewide association of County Sheriffs.

For questions please contact:
Sheriff Jason Myers - jmyers@co.marion.or.us
Keizer Police Chief John Teague - teague@keizer.org


Attached Media Files: OSSA , OACP

Clackamas, Oregon-The world's leading authority on outsmarting con artists will visit the Portland area to share insights on spotting and avoiding scams and help families protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. The event is co-sponsored by the Northwest Credit Union Association

Frank W. Abagnale has joined forces with the AARP Fraud Watch Network and AARP Oregon to present a free public program on identity theft beginning at 7p.m. Thursday, September 29.

For over four decades, Abagnale has advised the FBI on how to outsmart con artists. He is one of the world's most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement and secure documents.

Between the ages of 16 and 21, Abagnale successfully posed as an airline pilot, an attorney, a doctor and cashed millions in fraudulent checks. His exploits were depicted in the movie Catch Me If You Can starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Today, Abagnale is an expert on the subject of identity theft, has written three books on the subject and served as a consultant to some of the largest companies in the world on the subject of cybercrime.

"Portland area residents will have a rare opportunity to hear from one of the world's foremost experts on fraud," said AARP Oregon State Director Jerry Cohen. "His advice on how to protect yourself from identity theft and cybercrime is invaluable."

The free event is open to the public, but pre-registration is required. To register call 1-877-926-8300. For people who don't get tickets or live near Portland, there will also be a free telephone town hall with Abagnale Thursday from 3-4 p.m. People have an opportunity to hear Abagnale live and ask questions. To sign up for the free teletown hall, click here: https://vekeo.com/event/aarporegon-27306/


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/5564/97992/Abagnale.jpg

Today, detectives with the Marion County Sheriff's Office detained and later arrested, Isaiah Robert Garcia, age 18, of Salem. Mr. Garcia is the suspect in the shooting death of Leonardo Martinez-Hernandez, age 25, of Salem. The shooting took place yesterday in a parking lot off of 47th Avenue NE in Salem yesterday.

Mr. Garcia has been taken to the Marion County Jail for the crimes of Murder and 2 counts of Attempted Murder. Mr. Garcia is suspected of shooting at Mr. Hernandez and two other juveniles after a gang related confrontation. Mr. Garcia is set to appear in court tomorrow at the Circuit Court annex at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Garcia's booking image will be available once he has been processed into our facility.




Detectives are seeking the vehicle pictured in connection to today's shooting. The truck appears to be a late model, two wheel drive Nissan, with faded blue paint, plastic bed liner and chrome wheels. If you know where to locate this vehicle please call the sheriff's Office at 503-588-5032.



Detectives are continuing their investigation into today's shooting. The man shot earlier was taken to Salem Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and died. Deputies are looking for any information regarding a dark or light blue, 1980's Toyota truck occupied by a hispanic male. If you have any information regarding this incident please call Marion County Sheriff's Office at 503-588-5032. Detectives are investigating the incident as a potential gang related shooting. The victim's name will not be released until an autopsy can be performed late tomorrow afternoon.




Deputies and Detectives with the Marion County Sheriff's Office are on scene and investigating a shooting that took place in a parking lot in the 3600 block of 47th Avenue NE around 12:45 p.m., today. One man has been shot and taken to Salem Hospital with what deputies are describing as life threatening injuries.

Very little information is known about what led up to the shooting and deputies are seeking anyone who may have been in the area who can provide a description or information regarding anyone involved. The Sheriff's Office is not releasing any further details pertaining to the victim or the incident at this time.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1294/97960/IMG_20160925_172126110_HDR_(3).jpg

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Prospective students are invited to the Washington State University Vancouver Engineering and Computer Science Information Night at 6 p.m. Oct. 4 on the first floor of the Engineering and Computer Science Building. The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided. Free parking is available in the Orange Lot 3.

Attendees will learn about admission requirements and degrees offered on campus, meet faculty and current students, tour labs and learn about career opportunities. The School of Engineering and Computer Science offers five degree programs in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science.

The School of Engineering and Computer Science offers well-equipped classrooms and laboratories, small class sizes and research faculty. Engineering and computer science degrees are in high demand. WSU Vancouver graduates go on to careers in software engineering, product design, robotics, manufacturing and more. More information on the School of Engineering and Computer Science is available at http://ecs.vancouver.wsu.edu.

About WSU Vancouver
WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver, east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service.

As one of six campuses of the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. The university provides affordable, high-quality baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people and communities it serves. As the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver helps drive economic growth through relationships with local businesses and industries, schools and nonprofit organizations.

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Monday, September 26, 2016-Woodland, WA-Community members and students not currently enrolled in band classes volunteer to help fill out the sound in Woodland High School's Pep Band by playing during football games throughout the season. The volunteers bring their instruments and a heaping helping of good spirits to help the high school pep band enthuse the crowd as spectators cheer on Woodland's Beavers.

Bryanna Steck, director of Woodland Public Schools' band programs, reached out to community members and student musicians not currently enrolled in band to increase the size of the school's pep band while she works on increasing student enrollment in the district's band programs. "The combination of the new, beautiful high school stadium and the open air means we need to have a large band to produce the big pep sound," she explained. "Community members and students who couldn't enroll in band due to busy school schedules graciously volunteered to help out and it's been a great experience!"

Jim Bair, a Woodland graduate in the class of 1988 and an accomplished trombonist, returned to play in the band last year when his daughter, a senior at the time, encouraged him to help out. "When my daughter asked me to play because there were no trombonists in the band, I was a little nervous because I hadn't played in 20 years," he said. "I picked it right back up, and since I love watching the games, this was a great way to help out!" For Bair, playing music is a family affair as his father played tuba in Woodland High School's band, too. "I was born and raised in Woodland, and I really enjoy the small town feel here," said Bair. Steck commends Bair for his commitment and dedication to helping the band. "Jim is a consistent member of the band who played all last year and went on our trip to Yakima for the playoffs," said Steck. "He even helped us out as a great chaperone during the trip!"

Steck even enlists her own friends to participate. Dan Morrill, an accomplished musician and choir singer currently living in Portland who met Steck four years ago in the Portland Symphonic Choir, played his tuba during Friday's game after Steck encouraged him to attend. "I'm a stock broker by day and love making music on the side; if there was a way to fully support my family by playing music, I would certainly do that," said Morrill. "Music is a fabulous thing that provides a form of expression for so many people; it's a way to fill your soul."

In addition to community member volunteers, current high school students who couldn't enroll in band due to busy schedules join in on the fun. "I've been playing guitar for four years and started volunteering at the beginning of this school year because I enjoy the energy during the games," said Gage Andrews, a Woodland freshman.

Tyrelle Massey, a Woodland senior and guitarist, agrees with Andrews. "I really enjoy the freedom playing music gives you," he said. "I really like supporting the Woodland community, and playing in the band is a way for me to give back by rallying the audience to support our team."

Current band students appreciate the support. "Having talented musicians volunteer really fills out our sound during games," said Brannon Record, a Woodland junior and currently-enrolled drummer in the band. "Playing music boosts your self-confidence, increases your self-esteem, and even improves your math skills since reading music is all about fractions and timing."

Steck intends to increase Woodland's band program, which starts in fifth grade, by setting ambitious goals. "This is my second year teaching in Woodland and I want 70 students enrolled in high school band by my seventh year in Woodland," she said. "We currently have 36 students enrolled at the middle school level which is double what it was last year and, hopefully, those students will move on to the high school band."

Steck addressed some of the challenges involved in getting students to participate in band. "The nature of learning to play an instrument means band programs typically lose students over time, not gain them, due to the learning curve involved in learning to play an instrument," she explained. "We want younger students to see how much fun it can be to play an instrument and join the band so they can participate throughout their school career!"

In order to make learning music accessible to all students, Steck invites donations of musical instruments so students who can't afford to rent or buy their own instrument may borrow one from the schools. Community members interested in donating their instruments can drop them off at the Woodland Middle School and High School offices. "We're incredibly grateful for any donations we receive," said Steck.

Community members or students not enrolled in band interested in playing during football games can contact Bryana Steck for more information via email at steckb@woodlandschools.org. Students interested in enrolling in band can contact their school counselor.

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Attached Media Files: Band Director Bryanna Steck (playing saxophone, far right) wants to increase student enrollment in the district by offering students who can't afford to rent or buy their own instruments the ability to borrow instruments from their schools. , Brannon Record, a WHS junior currently enrolled in band, greatly appreciates having the volunteers participate during games. , Woodland senior, Tyrelle Massey (left) and freshman Gage Andrews (right) couldn't fit band into their busy school schedules, but volunteer to help out during games. , Jim Bair volunteered to play trombone at Woodland's football games after his daughter convinced him to participate last year. , Lou Stewart (far left - playing guitar - Class of 2016) Dan Morrill (left - Community member playing tuba) and Jim Bair (playing trombone - Class of 1988) volunteer to help fill out the Woodland High School Pep Band's sound.

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office -- in conjunction with the Columbia County Major Crimes Team -- is seeking the whereabouts of a key individual in a homicide investigation. Jesse Allen Lane, 28, is named as a person of interest in the murder of Apache Rose Hightower.

Hightower's body was discovered in a rural Columbia County location on Tuesday September 20. A subsequent autopsy indicated Hightower had been the victim of homicidal violence.
Lane is a white male adult, 6'-1" tall, weighing approximately 145 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes and tattoos on his elbow, left arm, neck, and right forearm. He also has a tattoo of the letter "B" just below the corner of his right eye that has been added since the last photo we have of him had been taken.

The last known address for Lane is in Jackson County, Oregon, but he has been seen both in Portland and the St. Helens area in recent weeks.

Lane is a convicted felon who currently has an active warrant for his arrest issued by the State Parole Board.

Lane should be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone knows of Lane's Whereabouts, they are encouraged to call law enforcement and not to take action themselves.

(The attached photo is the latest photo we have of Lane. He reportedly has added the tattoo of the letter "B" below his right eye since this photo has been taken).


Attached Media Files: Jesse Allen Lane

(Salem) -- Members of Oregon's Health CO-OP have only a few days left to enroll in a new insurance plan. The special enrollment period for members of the now-closed insurance carrier ends on Thursday, Sept. 29.

"While most CO-OP members have enrolled in new plans, some members have yet to take action," said Patrick Allen, director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. "It is important to act before Sept. 29 to ensure you have insurance coverage for the remainder of 2016."

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Division of Financial Regulation placed Oregon's Health CO-OP in receivership in July. All CO-OP plans ended July 31. Since then, the department has been working hard to reach CO-OP members and connect them with new coverage. This work included direct mail, email, and phone calls and one-on-one assistance to members enrolling in plans through HealthCare.gov. As a result, 77 percent of the nearly 11,500 individual CO-OP members have enrolled in new plans, according to data submitted to DCBS by carriers.

DCBS worked in partnership with insurance agents to ensure employer groups enrolled with the CO-OP found new plans. More than 9,000 people were enrolled in CO-OP group plans.

If CO-OP members do not enroll by Thursday, they will not have coverage for the rest of the year. The next opportunity to shop for a new plan is Nov. 1, when open enrollment begins. Plans purchased during open enrollment take effect in 2017.

"We strongly encourage any CO-OP member who has not yet found a new plan to call us, and we will walk them through the process," said Berri Leslie, administrator of the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace, housed at DCBS.

Customers can call the Marketplace at 1-855-268-3767 (toll-free) or email info.marketplace@oregon.gov.

More information and questions and answers are available at http://dfr.oregon.gov/public-resources/Pages/co-op.aspx.

September 26, 2016 -- Ridgefield, WA -- The Ridgefield School District will host a community forum on Tuesday, October 4 at Ridgefield High School from 5:30 -- 7:00 p.m., providing community members an opportunity to learn more about the 2017 bond.

Last May, following more than six months of intensive work, the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) delivered a report and recommendations to the Ridgefield School Board, requesting the board to put a bond on the February 2017 ballot.

A unique feature of the CFAC's process was their purposeful engagement of the whole community. They hosted a community forum in March, held staff presentations at the school sites, provided updates to area business groups, and utilized a subcommittee structure to survey and interview parents, staff, and other stakeholders.

"This really is the community's bond. We wanted to get as much input as we possibly could," said Dana Ziemer, the group's co-chair.

The CFAC recommendations included the construction of a new fifth and sixth-grade intermediate school and seventh and eighth-grade middle school at the district-owned property across South Hillhurst Road from Ridgefield High School. The two schools would share certain core facilities, such as food service, library-media center, and a black box theater to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

The CFAC also strongly encouraged the district to continue pursuing the partnership with the City of Ridgefield to develop an outdoor recreation complex on the same property to be used by the school district, area athletic organizations, and the general public. The joint project has the potential to save taxpayers $5 million by constructing shared spaces.

Additionally, the CFAC proposes expanding Ridgefield High School to accommodate an additional 500 students. This project would focus on spaces for the fine arts, special education, science, a new library-media center, and more general education classrooms.

In the bond package, both Union Ridge Elementary and South Ridge Elementary receive safety and security upgrades, and a portion of the existing View Ridge Middle School is repurposed for an expanded community education program and the consolidation of district administration and support services.

The estimated cost breakdowns by project are:

Facility Need Cost Range
New 5-6 and 7-8 School Campuses $70,447,279 $73,969,643
New Addition at RHS $22,051,180 $23,153,739
Safety/Security Upgrades at South Ridge $493,482 $542,830
Safety/Security Upgrades at Union Ridge $510,325 $561,357
Repurpose View Ridge Middle School $1,894,981 $2,084,247
Total Cost Range $95,397,247 $100,311,816


In June, board members authorized district administrators to begin the planning and design for the new 5-6 and 7-8 schools complex. After four months of work, including many stakeholder engagement meetings, the district wants to move forward with the community to gather more information and feedback from citizens on the progress made to date.

"For more than a year, the district has been preparing for this community bond project. I am exceptionally grateful for the many staff, parents, and residents who have contributed their time and energy to develop a series of recommendations that serve our growing community. We continue to make significant progress with planning and design, and I look forward to hearing from community members as they provide valuable input," said Dr. Nathan McCann, the district's superintendent.
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Attached Media Files: Dana Ziemer presents to the Ridgefield School Board , 2016-09/889/97982/2017_Bond_Community_Forum_One-pager.jpg

The Red Cross is helping our community get ready for a 9.0 Cascadia earthquake by offering Prepare Out Loud, a visual and interactive earthquake preparedness presentation, in Tillamook and Manzanita this Friday.

TILLAMOOK and MANZANITA, Ore., September 26, 2016 -- The American Red Cross is promoting preparedness and helping our community to be ready for disasters like a 9.0 Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake by holding two Prepare Out Loud presentations on Friday, September 30, in the coastal towns of Tillamook and Manzanita, Oregon.

The Red Cross Prepare Out Loud presentation directly addresses the seismic significance of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, what to expect following an earthquake of this magnitude and the simple steps to take now to prepare.

Prepare Out Loud presenter, Steve Eberlein, was witness to the destruction of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami in Sri Lanka. The tsunami was caused by an underwater subduction zone earthquake and resulted in the deaths of nearly 300,000 people in 14 countries. His first-hand account of the incident lends perspective on the importance of preparedness. Following the Prepare Out Loud presentation, attendees will understand the steps they can take now to prepare for an earthquake and the central role their actions and voices play in building our community's resilience.

"Oregonians can be prepared for disasters by taking simple steps to prepare now and sharing their preparedness actions," said Steve Eberlein, preparedness presenter with the Red Cross Cascades Region. "It's time for us to unlock the power of peer influence and bring sustainable cultural change to Oregon."


American Red Cross Prepare Out Loud presentations: Tillamook and Manzanita

Friday, September 30, 2016

Morning Session: 9:30 a.m. -- 11:30 a.m.
4000 Blimp Blvd.
Tillamook, OR 97141

Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. -- 3:00 p.m.
225 Laneda Avenue
Manzanita, OR 97130


Register at: www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoudTillamook


The Prepare Out Loud presentation covers:
- The science and history of the Cascadia Subduction Zone
- Human behavior during disasters
- What to expect during and after a Cascadia earthquake
- How to prepare to quickly locate your loved ones following a disaster
- How much food, water, and supplies you will need to take care of yourself and others

What others are saying about Prepare Out Loud
99% of attendees have rated the presentation as "excellent" or "very good"; 93% have found the presentation material to be "very accessible"; and the majority of Prepare Out Loud attendees described themselves as "motivated, inspired and hopeful" after the presentation.

Visit www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoud for more earthquake preparedness resources, including:
- A disaster preparedness kit-building checklist
- Instructions on how to make a family emergency plan
- Preparedness tips for seniors
- Preparedness tips for pets
- Information about water sources and storage
- Information on how to prepare out loud

The Red Cross will be holding free Prepare Out Loud presentations across our region this fall. Other presentation locations include:

Corvallis on October 4: in partnership with Samaritan Health Services
Register at www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoudCorvallis

Medford on October 6:
Register at www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoudMedford

Eugene on October 11: in partnership with Chambers Construction
Register at www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoudEugene

Portland on October 20 in conjunction with the Great Shakeout: Presented by Bill Naito Company in partnership with Leatherman and Parr Lumber
Register at www.RedCross.org/PrepareOutLoudPortland

Bend on November 7:
Register at www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoudBend


About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/Cascades or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossCasc.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1190/97981/Red_Cross_Holds_Free_Earthquake_Preparedness_Presentations_in_Tillamook_and_Manzanita_9-26-16.pdf

The Governor's Commission on Senior Services will host the Oregon Conference on Aging Wednesday October 12, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center at Oregon State University, 725 SW 26th St., Corvallis. The conference is open to the public and free to attend.

Registration closes October 3, 2016.

The agenda includes: a keynote address from State Representative Joe Gallegos; four panel sessions discussing the issues of Elder Justice; Long-Term Services and Supports; Healthy Aging; and Retirement Security. Please join this important conversation on issues affecting older adults and people with disabilities that will be discussed in the 2017 Oregon Legislative session.

People can also view the meeting via webstream. Please visit: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/ADVISORY/GCSS/Pages/index.aspx to learn more and to register.

The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact Kelsey Gleeson at Kelsey.Gleeson@state.or.us. Requests should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting.

For questions about the meeting, please contact: Rebecca Arce, policy analyst at Rebecca.E.Arce@state.or.us.

Vancouver, Wash. -- Vancouver's Old Apple Tree is 190 years old! The City of Vancouver invites the public to come celebrate at the annual Old Apple Tree Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1.

The event takes places at the Old Apple Tree Park, 112 S.E. Columbia Way, directly east of the Interstate 5 Bridge within the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

Bring your own clean apples and containers to participate in the free apple pressing, a popular feature of the community festival. Also on tap at the family-friendly free event this year will be live music, tours of the Land Bridge, arts and crafts for kids and tree care workshops. Food will be available for purchase. As always, the Urban Forestry Commission will give away a limited number of tree cuttings from the Old Apple Tree.

Planted in 1826 at Fort Vancouver, Vancouver's venerable Old Apple Tree is the oldest apple tree in the Pacific Northwest and is considered the matriarch of Washington State's apple industry. Despite floods, winds, drought, ice and snow, the tree has survived and continues to produce some fruit.

The Old Apple Tree Festival is presented by the Urban Forestry Commission, in partnership with the City of Vancouver's Urban Forestry, a Public Works Department program; Bartlett Tree Care; and the National Park Service.

For more information about the Old Apple Tree Festival, Vancouver's efforts to enhance our community's trees and the benefits trees bring to residents and businesses, please call the City's Urban Forestry office at 360-487-8308 or visit www.cityofvancouver.us/urbanforestry.

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On Saturday 09/24/2016, at about 5:30 p.m., a Newport Police Officer was dispatched to the area of SE Benton and East Olive Streets on a report of a found child. A two-year-old female was found wandering alone in a parking lot near the highway. No parents could be located.

The child guided the Officer back to a vacant commercial building in the 200 block of East Olive St. She told the Officer this was her home. The Officer found the door ajar. A male, later identified as Boldragon Plexico, age 31 of Siletz, was located in the rear of the building. Plexico was passed out, and lying face down with his hands tucked under his torso. The Officer observed multiple edged weapons lying around Plexico, and an empty holster for a firearm. The Officer called for back-up.

When the cover Officer arrived, Plexico was contacted, and the handgun he had been lying on was secured. The Officers determined that the two-year-old was Plexico's daughter. The investigation also determined that entry into the building had been forced, and that Plexico did not have permission to be inside.

At one point during the investigation, Plexico tried to flee the scene and a short foot pursuit ensued, including Taser deployment by an Officer. Plexico was taken into custody without further incident.

After receiving medical treatment on scene, Plexico was transported to the Lincoln County Jail. He was lodged on two counts of Criminal Mischief II; Burglary I; Trespassing with a Firearm; Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Child Neglect II; Reckless Endangering; Resisting Arrest, and Escape III. His bail was set at $305,000.

There was no injury to the child. She was placed in temporary custody of the Department of Humans Services Child Welfare Division until the biological mother could be contacted and respond.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/5016/97977/Plexico.jpg

Event Tomorrow:

FEPPP members, financial education champions, state and local officials gather in Yakima to recognize first step in financial education legislation being completed

OLYMPIA -- The Financial Education Public Private Partnership invites the public, educators, students, local and state elected officials to help celebrate the reaching of a milestone in Washington for financial education in K-12 classrooms: the development and approval of state financial education standards to be taught to in Washington schools.

"The standards represent a commitment that has been made by the people of this state to ensure that our children will be given the tools they need to help take control of their financial lives," Pam Whalley, Director of the Center for Economic and Financial Education, Western Washington University, said. "With the adoption of these standards, personal finance takes its place alongside the academic disciplines that we recognize as being necessary for our students to be career or college ready upon graduation."
The 2015 State Legislature passed SB 5202 requiring FEPPP to "work with the office of the superintendent to integrate financial education skills and content knowledge into the state learning standards." FEPPP has been working since the legislation was approved, in partnership with OSPI, to implement these standards.
In January 2016, 11 educators met to consider existing resources and student needs related to financial education. The group reviewed the essential components of financial education standards. Using Jump$tart National Standards as a foundation, work began in three grade-band teams: Elementary (K--5), Middle School (6--8), and High School (9--12). Through discussion and review of the national standards, recommendations were made for grade-level benchmarks. Feedback was pursued from Washington's Curriculum Advisory Review Committee (CARC) and from OSPI subject matter experts. (See more detail at http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/FinancialEducation/default.aspx)
Superintendent Dorn is expected to sign formal adoption of these standards at the celebration in Yakima. Once signed, FEPPP will "continue work with educators and stakeholder to develop resources for linking standards and implementation models" as directed by the legislation.
Please join FEPPP members, state and local officials, and financial education champions in celebrating this great accomplishment. Appetizers and beverages will be served. This is a great opportunity to learn about financial education efforts in Yakima and make new partnerships to further the work of financial education.
Register for the free event at: https://fepppfinancialeducationcelebration.eventbrite.com
FEPPP Financial Education Community Celebration
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 27
Time: 4:15 to 6:00 pm
Place: Junior Achievement World, 650 University Park Way, Yakima, Washington
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About FEPPP www.feppp.org ?-–? (360) 725-6260
The Financial Education Public Private Partnership, created to extend the efforts of the Financial Literacy Public Private Partnership, brings together members form the public and private sector to bring quality financial education to students of the public school districts.
In 2009 legislature passed SHB 1347, extending the efforts of Financial Literacy Public-Private Partnership (FLPPP) by creating the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP). The committee brings together individuals from both the public and private sector in an effort to provide quality financial education for students in the public school system. FEPPP will continue the work of:
Identifying strategies to increase the financial education of students;
Providing quality financial education information for school districts; and
Providing financial education instructional materials and professional development.

When cooler weather sets in, it's time to crank up the heat for many live-aboard boaters on cruising vessels and sailboats. However, many cabin boats are not equipped with smoke alarms. The Oregon State Marine Board wants to appeal to owners of cruising vessels that the risk of fire on board your boat can happen, and it's worth the small investment to have the peace of mind of a smoke alarm.

An RV rated smoke alarm (label reads UL 217 RV) is approved for use on cruising vessels by the National Fire Protection Association. Unlike the smoke alarms used in homes, the RV rated alarms must withstand higher temperature variations, vibrations, humidity and mild saltwater exposure. However, due to the extreme environments in some areas, experts recommend regular inspections and a replacement cycle roughly every five years.

Cruising vessels have a variety of potential fire dangers, more than a typical home. Pleasure boats have a high fire load in the form of combustible fuel storage that supplies multiple on-board devices, an AC and DC electrical system (which are subject to regular moisture that causes corrosion, vibration and jarring as part of the normal use).

A boat's construction materials are extremely combustible as are interior furnishings. According to Boat U.S., 55% of boat fires are electrical in nature and will start in a smoldering state. Propulsion, fuel, engine and exhaust problems, as well as unattended cooking, careless smoking, heating devices and other appliances are also among the causes. In all of these cases, early detection of smoke can be the key to preventing a fire or stopping it in the early stages.

Many people have smoke alarms in their homes and RV's, so why not the boat? This simple device can save lives, protect neighboring boats, docks or structures if the boat is kept at a moorage. A smoke alarm is the cheapest insurance you can buy for your on-the-water home or pleasure craft.

For more information about the Marine Board and other required equipment, visit http://bit.ly/2d0TMAI.

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Attached Media Files: Damage from an onboard fire to a cabin cruiser.

The City of Battle Ground is one step closer to the construction phase of the South Parkway Improvement Project this week after receiving the long-awaited permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Construction on the fully funded project was initially projected to begin earlier this year assuming the Corps' typical timeline to review the project and issue the required permit. That timeline, however, became protracted when the Corps rerouted the city's permit application to their Seattle office due to a staffing shortage at the local Vancouver office.

"Our permit application suddenly became one of many in line for review at the Corps' Seattle office," recalled Public Works Director Scott Sawyer, "and we could not move the project toward construction without the required permit."

In May of this year, without a permit and with the construction season already in full swing, the city made the decision to delay the project until the spring of 2017 when bids would be more competitive and the weather more conducive to a major project.

"It is certainly disappointing", commented Mayor Johnson at the time, "But we must be good stewards of the people's money and council is confident that we are doing just that by going to bid and construction in 2017."

In the meantime, City Manager Jeff Swanson contacted the offices of US Senator Maria Cantwell and US Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler for their assistance with the US Army Corps of Engineers' process. Both Senator Cantwell's and Representative Herrera Beutler's staff facilitated a dialogue with the Corps to ensure the city's permit application would be reviewed in a timely manner.

"We are grateful to Senator Cantwell and Representative Herrera Beutler for their ongoing interest in and support of Battle Ground," said Swanson, "they were incredibly responsive to our need."

Now, with the permit in hand, city engineers are moving forward and finalizing the timeline for construction. The city will advertise for bids in mid-January in order to begin construction in March of 2017. Construction will take approximately 9 - 10 months to complete.

The South Parkway Improvement Project will address two distinct sections of the roadway - Section A, the southern end of the project from Eaton to Rasmussen Blvd and Section B, the northern end from Rasmussen to Main St. Section A requires complete reconstruction of the roadway in order to remove and replace the road's failing base. New features will include sidewalks on the east side, ADA ramp upgrades, planter strips, bike lanes, lighting, a travel lane in each direction and a center left-turn lane. Construction activities will include stormwater facilities and an upgrade to the water and sewer utilities infrastructure. Section B, between Rasmussen and Main, requires less work with a process referred to as "mill and fill". The first few inches of the roadway will be ground down and then a new layer of asphalt will be laid. Sidewalk ADA ramps will be upgraded and some utility work will be completed.

The $5.6 million project is fully funded with the majority of funding from two WA State Transportation Improvement Board grants totaling $4.3 million:
WA State Transportation Improvement Board Grants: $4,305,216
Battle Ground Traffic Impact Fees: $695,000
Battle Ground Water Fund: $498,350
Battle Ground Sewer Fund: $41,000
Battle Ground Transportation Benefit District (TBD): $65,000

More information about the project is available on the city's website at www.cityofbg.org/S-Parkway and by following the City's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CityofBGWA.

Vancouver, Wash. -- On September 28, 2016 the Vancouver Police Department will introduce the newest members of the Vancouver Police K9 Unit, Officer Chris Douville and his K9 partner Doc.

Date: September 28, 2016
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Vancouver Police East Precinct (520 SE 155th Avenue)

K9 Doc is a three year old Dutch Shepherd and was shipped to the United States from Holland. He is now certified as a dual purpose police service dog and has completed 400 hours of patrol work (tracking) training and 200 hours of narcotics detection training. Doc has not been trained to detect the odor of Marijuana.


For more information about the Vancouver Police K9 Unit visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/police/page/k9-unit.


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The Vancouver Police Department is seeking applicants for Entry and Lateral Police Officers. If you are interested in a career with us, visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/police/page/careers.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/385/97972/K9_team_Doc-Douville.jpg

It's Oktoberfest time! The Tualatin Lions Club members cordially invite everyone to their annual Oktoberfest Dinner on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Tualatin Valley Elks Lodge, 8350 SW Warm Springs St., Tualatin, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. This year's Lion's Oktoberfest falls right after the conclusion of the Bavarian Oktoberfest (Re-unification Day in Germany).

This event continues the Tualatin Lion's marquee celebration of the German themed Harvest Festival. The funds raised from this great dinner will go to help people with vision and hearing issues all over the region. Lions Oktoberfest Dinners will include an all-German menu including Deutsche Wurst (German sausage from Zenner's Sausage Company), Sauerkraut, Pomme Fritz Kartoffelen, (German style fries), Brotchen (dinner rolls), Kaffee (coffee from the Tualatin Dutch Bros) und Apfel Kuchen (homemade apple cake). Drinks, including Bier (German beer), Wein (wine), mixed drinks und Soda will be available from the Elks.
All during the dinner, traditional Oktoberfest music will be provided by a real German, Victor Meindl (a member of the West Linn Riverview Lions), on his real German accordion! A part of the celebration will include raffle drawings for much sought after local prizes and a "fifty/fifty" drawing with tickets available until 7PM. A great time is guaranteed for everyone who attends.

Both the Tualatin Lions and the Tualatin Valley Elks are local community members or business people who are dedicated to service in their community. All proceeds from this great event will benefit those in the region in need of sight and hearing assistance. All of the funds raised by the Tualatin Lions will go to their Sight and Hearing fund in support of the Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation and the vision and hearing needs of people locally and world-wide. All of the proceeds raised by the Elks will help fund the Casey Eye Institute and their efforts. The Tualatin Lions are grateful to Gramor Development for its extremely generous sponsorship of Oktoberfest for the fourth year in a row.

The last three year's Lions Oktoberfest Dinners have raised almost $6,000 which has been used locally and throughout Oregon to help people get vision exams and glasses, hearing aids and optical surgery that they otherwise would not have been able to afford. It's also helped to fund vision screening for school children all over the region.

The Lions Club is the world's largest service organization with over 1.4 million members in 46,000 Lions clubs in 210 countries all over the world. The Tualatin Lions Club has been active since 1973 in support of sight and hearing outreach in the region and locally as well as youth support here in Tualatin and partnering with other agencies, such as the Tualatin School House Pantry to help people in need. Their motto is "We Serve".

Tickets are available from the Tualatin Lions for $10 per person or $25 per family of 4, (remember, this is a fundraising event for people in need!). The Lions are also asking for a small "2-cans of food" or $2 donation to help support their on-going partnership with the Tualatin Schoolhouse Food Pantry. Contact the Lions at tualatinlions@gmail.com.

Jim Green, a longtime and highly respected legislative advocate for Oregon's public schools, has been selected as the next executive director of the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA).

Green will succeed Betsy Miller-Jones, who is retiring Jan. 1. He has been the association's deputy executive director since March 2012.

Dr. Doug Nelson, president of the OSBA Board of Directors, said that Green emerged as the top candidate after a national search, based on his passion for public education, knowledge of the issues and statewide reputation.

"Jim is uniquely qualified for this position," Nelson said. "He thoroughly understands the important volunteer work that school board members perform, and through his legislative expertise he has helped position OSBA as a leading voice for public education in Oregon.

"The OSBA Board believes he will build on the momentum we have created in the last four years toward closing the achievement gap, lifting graduation rates, ensuring local control, and ensuring that our public schools are properly funded."

In addition to his work at OSBA, Green has been an elected member of the Salem-Keizer School Board since 2011.

Green said he is excited to continue the work of Miller-Jones in implementing the Board's vision of service to local school boards and lifting student achievement.

"Ultimately, everything we do is about investing in our young people and creating a better future for them, and for our state," he said. "I'm a product of Oregon's public schools, and so I know firsthand how public education changes lives."

Green, a graduate of Oregon State University and Willamette University's College of Law, served as a legislative specialist at OSBA from 1992 to 2007. He worked as a lobbyist and practiced law in private practice for five years before returning to OSBA in 2012.

OSBA is a member services agency for more than 200 locally elected boards serving school districts, education service districts and community colleges. It also provides services to charter schools and their boards.

On September 22, 2016, a Portland Police Bureau detective and officers from the Bike Theft Task Force (BTTF), arrested 32-year-old David Joshua Dutcherson, in connection with at least three burglaries of apartment complex garages where numerous bicycles were stolen at several area in Portland.

The Bike Index website (https://bikeindex.org/) was instrumental in identifying some of the stolen bikes. An off-duty detective saw a suspicious van with three high end racing bikes the week prior and took note of the plate and the driver. While officers were investigating some new bike thefts the detective recognized the suspect and the vehicle as the same one he had seen a week prior.

Dutcherson was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on charges of Burglary in the First Degree (four counts), Theft in the First Degree (three counts), Possession of Heroin, and Theft in the First Degree by Receiving. Dutcherson was also held on numerous outstanding warrants. Dutcherson was also on probation for burglary at the time of the offenses and is being held on a probation violation.

Dutcherson is believed to have burglarized several locations in Southeast Portland to steal bicycles and re-sell them online. Dutcherson is suspected of breaking into locations in the 2600 block of Southeast Ankeny Street, the 1300 block of Southeast Umatilla Street and the 1600 block of Southeast Harold Street.

Detectives recovered three stolen bikes from Dutcherson who had already sold them to unsuspecting buyers. Detectives were able to locate the bikes and returned them to their rightful owners.

The Portland Police Bureau Bike Theft Task Force has a number of recommendations on preventing bicycle theft and important reminders to keep track of your serial numbers in the event of theft.

To learn more, please visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/66825

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GRESHAM, OR. -- Join us for a festival of fun at City Hall on October 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Police motorcycles, a K9 dog, helicopter tours, music, photo opps and free popcorn and treats. Residents may unleash their inner CSI sleuth, check out the City's big rigs and learn about paths they can take to meaningful work at the City of Gresham.

This free, hands-on family event includes:
Fingerprinting demo.
Police car rides.
LifeFlight helicopter tours.
Fire trucks.
Build your own neighborhood with Legos and other materials.
Gardening demo---how to spot invasive plants during fall garden clean up.
Be a water scientist---try out our monitoring equipment.
For the animal lovers---K9 dog and frogs.
Interactive games with prizes.
Connect with Human Resource staff about job opportunities.

The event will be held at Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway. Free parking available. Information at www.GreshamOregon.gov/CityFest.

VANCOUVER, Wash.--September 26, 2016-- The Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC), and VA Portland Health Care System invite the community to the unveiling and dedication of the Vietnam Memorial Monument at the Vancouver VA campus on Saturday, October 15 at 11 a.m.

This new memorial will honor 59 Clark County military service members who were killed in Vietnam. Brass plaques inscribed with the 59 names have been mounted on stone monuments under the Huey helicopter. All Vietnam-era veterans will be recognized and honored at the event with a 50th Anniversary commemorative pin.

Featured speakers event will be Jerilyn Brusseau and Rae Cheney, the sister and mother of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Daniel Cheney, one of the Clark County military service members who was killed in Vietnam and listed on the new memorial. The Brusseaus co-founded PeaceTrees Vietnam. They travel frequently to Vietnam to assist those whose lives and livelihoods are threatened by the explosive remnants of war. PeaceTrees sponsors demining and mine risk education, victim assistance, and community building projects, such as kindergartens and libraries, in partnership with the people of Quang Tri Province.

"Thanks to all the volunteers in our community who have made this memorial a reality. A character of a community is judged by how it remembers those who sacrifice for their country," said CMAC co-chair, Larry J. Smith, Army colonel and Vietnam combat veteran.

A reception with light refreshments will start at 10:00 in the Vancouver VA campus gymnasium, adjacent to the Memorial Garden. Follow the signs to the event once you enter the campus at 1601 E. 4th Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98663.

For more information, contact Larry Smith (CMAC co-chair) vancouvertiger@comcast.net or Dan Tarbell (CMAC co-chair) dantarbell@comcast.net or visit CMAC's website at www.cmac11.com.
All CMAC events are privately funded. CMAC is an all-inclusive group composed of members representing youth, education, civic, military, veterans groups, and local governments. CMAC executes and plans community-wide events, such as the Memorial Day, Veterans Day, High School Salute, and POW/MIA Day ceremonies and recognition/support of military families of all services.

See attached press release


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/3738/97966/813_Coweeman_Ln_media_release.docx

On Friday September 23, 2016, 21-year-old Kyle Rodgers was arrested by Lake Oswego Police officers after he'd been identified as a suspect in two thefts in the City of Portland.

Rodgers was identified as as the suspect in the September 12 theft of Gucci sunglasses from The Sunglass Hut at the Lloyd Center Mall. Surveillance images were released to the public by the Portland Police Bureau, nicknaming him "DJ Gucci Thief" because he told the victim he was a rapper, had a lot of money and wanted to buy sunglasses.

Tips from the public were sent to the detective almost immediately after surveillance images were posted. After identifying Rodgers as the suspect, detectives learned that he was also the suspect in a high-end camera theft on September 13 from The Shutterbug on Southwest Washington Street.

Rodgers was booked into the Multnomah County Jail early Saturday morning on charges of Theft in the First Degree (two counts). Rodgers will be arraigned on Monday.

The Portland Police Bureau posts images of unidentified suspects online at http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/canyouidme/

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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/3056/97959/Kyle_Rodgers_21.jpg , 2016-09/3056/97959/Rodgers_2.jpg , 2016-09/3056/97959/Rodgers_3.jpg

On 09-25-16, Clark County Deputies responded to 10007 NE 54Th Ct. on a report of a Disturbance involving a handgun. During the course of the investigation Deputies learned a male and female had got into an argument. During the course of the argument the male pointed a handgun at the female causing her to flee the residence. Deputies made contact with the male, who refused to exit the residence. The Southwest Washington Regional SWAT Team along with the Regional Crisis Negotiation Team responded to the scene. After several minutes of negotiations, Cade Osborn 2/4/77 surrendered without further incident. Osborn was transported and booked into the Clark County Jail for Assault in the 2ND degree.

Hillsboro, Oregon -- An exterior fire forced seven residents out of their Hillsboro duplex today heavily damaging the back of the garage and causing minor smoke damage to the home. Firefighters from Hillsboro Fire and Rescue responded at 2:30 pm to a report of a residential fire at the 2000 block of NE Barberry Dr. When firefighters from Station #5 arrived, they found the garage door open and they could see flames through the open back door. Firefighters rapidly attacked the flames and conducted a complete search of the home to ensure all occupants and pets were out. The fire crews extinguished the fire in a few minutes, containing the fire damage to the exterior of the garage.

After interviewing the home owner and digging through debris, the fire investigator determined the cause of the fire to be carless discarding of hot embers from a back yard fire pit.

A total of fourteen firefighters from the Hillsboro Fire Department responded to the fire. No firefighter injuries were reported.

Hillsboro Fire and Rescue reminds you to dispose of embers safely. Ashes need to be thoroughly dampened, cooled and stored in metal cans that are used solely for ash storage. The embers may be a day old and look as if they are out, but can still cause a fire. Do not discard hot ashes in a compost pile, paper bag, box or anything that is combustible.

For more fire and life safety information, visit: www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/fire or call 503-681-6166.
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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1821/97962/Investigator_Stapleton_digging_through_debris_to_determin_the_caus_of_the_fire.jpg , 2016-09/1821/97962/Investigator_Stapleton_and_Lt.jpg

Come down before 1 PM and enjoy some tasty pancakes, eggs and ham. We are featuring the official unveiling of the museum fundraiser quilt and Fire truck rides. We are thankful for the support of our community and hope people have a great Autumn.

Earlier this morning at 1:45am on September 25th, firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure fire in a triplex in the 1900 block of Douglas Street in Forest Grove. Crews arrived to find smoke showing from one of the units and were able to quickly extinguish the flames, but spent over an hour putting out hot spots in the walls and attic of the structure.

All residents were able to make it out safely with no injuries, also no firefighters were injured. After investigation it is believed that the fire was caused by an electrical failure in the wall of one of the units. This unit sustained heavy damage, the other two units sustained smoke and water damage. In total, 10 individuals were displaced and assisted by the American Red Cross.

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue wants to remind everyone to have a working smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside the bedrooms and on each floor of your residence. Remember to test the smoke alarms and if you have children, practice home fire drills.

We were assisted on scene by Cornelius Fire Department, Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, Banks Fire District and Forest Grove Police Department.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1797/97957/image.jpg

Disaster responders with the American Red Cross Cascades Region responded to a home fire disaster on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 3:30 a.m. in the 1000 block of Douglas St in Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon.

The multi-family fire affected eight adults and two children.

The Red Cross provided resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food, clothing, comfort kits, and information about recovery services, health services and mental health services.

Additional information about this incident, if available, may be obtained from the local first responding agency/fire department.

The Red Cross Cascades Region (Oregon and Southwest Washington) responds to an average of two home fires every day. We provide hope and comfort to people affected, helping victims anywhere and anytime. The Red Cross advocates emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in our community. Residents may call (503) 528-5783 or complete an online form at www.redcross.org/CascadesHomeFire to schedule an appointment.

The victim in Friday's homicide has been identified as 45-year-old Michael Scott Hoven. The Oregon State Medical Examiner determined that Hoven died of multiple gunshot wounds.

No arrests have been made and detectives are seeking help from the public.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Bryan Steed at 503-823-0395, bryan.steed@portlandoregon.gov; or, Detective Michele Michaels at 503-823-0692, michele.michaels@portlandoregon.gov.

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Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a 45-year-old male inside the residence on Southeast 162nd Avenue. Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives believe this is a homicide.

Officers responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle in the area after the primary call and found a vehicle that may or may not be related to the incident. Detectives are processing the vehicle for evidence to determine if it is related to the homicide.

No further information is available or expected to be released this evening.

Southeast 162nd Avenue is expected to be closed for several more hours.

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On Friday September 23, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of a shooting at a residence in the 1700 block of Southeast 162nd Avenue.

Officers and medical personnel arrived and located a male adult victim inside the residence. Medical personnel confirmed that the victim was deceased. The cause and manner of death has not been determined.

Preliminary information indicates that two people, a male and a female, ran from the scene. They have not been located.

Southeast 162nd Avenue is closed to all traffic, between Clay and Mill Street.

Homicide detectives, Criminalists from the Forensic Evidence Division and the Medical Examiner are responding to begin an investigation.

Interested media should stage at Southeast 162nd Avenue and Clay Street. The Public Information Officer (PIO) is responding to the scene.

Anyone with information about this shooting should call the Police Non-Emergency Line at 503-823-3333 or speak to an officer at the scene.

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On Saturday September 24, 2016, at 3:41 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report that a driver crashed into a tree at Northeast Ridgewood Drive and Regents Drive.

Officers arrived and located the driver, 25-year-old Thomas Richard Keil, outside the vehicle and observed signs that he was under the influence of intoxicants.

Medical personnel arrived and began treating the right rear passenger, 24-year-old Leo James Burby, who was suffering life-threatening injuries. Burby was transported to a Portland hospital for treatment.

The Traffic Division's Major Crash Team responded to conduct an investigation.

Based on evidence at the scene, officers believe that Keil was driving eastbound on Ridgewood Drive at a high rate of speed when he failed to maneuver an eastbound curve onto Regents Drive, lost control and hit a tree. Officers learned that Keil consumed marijuana and alcohol prior to driving and crashing into the tree.

Two other passengers did not suffer any serious injuries.

Keil was treated for minor injuries at a Portland hospital then was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on charges of Assault in the Second Degree, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Reckless Driving, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person (three counts). Keil will be arraigned on Monday.

Drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs injure and kill thousands of people every year. People consuming alcohol or drugs are urged not to get behind the wheel and should have a sober driver or utilize taxis, rideshare companies, or transit so everyone is safe on our streets.

The Portland Police Bureau is committed to working with our partners in government and the community to create safer streets and work towards reducing, and eventually eliminating, traffic fatalities as part of Vision Zero.

To learn more about the City of Portland's Vision Zero effort, please visit: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/40390

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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/3056/97952/Thomas_Richard_Keil_25.jpg

Union Gospel Mission's Operation Overcoat Provides Clothing, Meals and More to the Homeless

Portland, Ore., - Union Gospel Mission's 16th Annual Operation Overcoat event provided 1,381 meals, thousands of articles of clothing, boots, and other services such as haircuts, flu shots, dental care and health information. Over 350 volunteers were on hand to distribute clothing and serve a meal of hamburgers, hot dogs and homemade potato salad. The event also featured live music. An estimated crowd of over 1,300 people attended the event.

Union Gospel Mission hosts the annual event at the beginning of the Fall season to help equip those who are homeless or in need with items such as coats, shoes and boots, sleeping bags and warm clothing.

One guest, Carolyn, had been homeless for over a year, and just this week found housing, said, "I was working, and just a few unfortunate events and we found ourselves homeless. It was terrible and these acts of kindness mean a lot."

For more information about Union Gospel Mission, go to ugmportland.org or call 503-274-GIVE.
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Attached Media Files: Volunteer serves a meal , NW 3rd Ave where guests enjoy a meal , Volunteer distributes boots , Operation Overcoat guest Carolyn

On Friday September 23, 2016, at 11:41 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of a shooting outside Maddy's, located at 17102 Southeast Powell Boulevard.

Officers and medical personnel arrived and found a male adult suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported by ambulance to a Portland hospital for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries.

Witnessed described seeing two African American males near a white car at the time of the shooting. The vehicle left the area after the gunshots were heard by witnesses.

The Gang Enforcement Team responded to investigate.

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On Friday September 23, 2016, a body was recovered believed to be Mr. Anderson, though investigators are still awaiting positive identification. He was recovered from Neahkanie Mountain in Tillamook County.

The family would like to extend much gratitude to all who helped in the search including the Portland Police Bureau, US Coast Guard, Manzanita Police and Fire, Tillamook County Sheriff, and Tillamook County Search and Rescue.

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The Tillamook County Sheriff's Office has located Mr. Anderson's vehicle on the Oregon Coast. Mr. Anderson remains missing. The Coast Guard is searching the coastline tonight and the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue will be searching the area tomorrow.

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The Portland Police Bureau's Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public's help to locate 86-year-old Duane Irving Anderson, missing since Wednesday evening.

On Wednesday September 21, 2016, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Anderson was seen at the Lloyd Athletic Club, located at 815 Northeast Halsey Street, but failed to return home. Anderson was supposed to golfing after leaving the athletic club but it is not known if he made it to any of his preferred courses: Glendoveer, Eastmoreland, Colwood, or Broadmoor Golf Club.

Anderson is in good heath and is is out of character for him to be gone.

Anderson is described as a white male, 5'8" tall, 170 pounds, wearing a long sleeve shirt, beige pants, and a dark-colored windbreaker. Anderson was driving a white 2010 Toyota Prius, Oregon license plate 949EYU.

Anyone seeing Anderson or the vehicle should call 9-1-1 so officers can check his welfare. Anyone with non-emergency information is asked to send it to missing@portlandoregon.gov.

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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/3056/97906/Duane_Anderson.jpg

The Centennial School District Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the district office board room. At this meeting new Board member, Rhonda Etherly, will take her oath of office and be seated on the Board. The work session topics to be discussed include: superintendent search process for 2016/2017 and transgender accommodations.

All confirmation items will be considered en masses. New business items being presented for the Board's consideration include:
7.2.1 - Consider Hiring NextUP Leadership for 2016/2017 Superintendent Search
7.2.2 - Approve Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 in the Total Amount of $126,606

The full board packet for the September 28, 2016, Board work session/meeting is available on the school district website (www.csd28j.org).

On Monday, September 22, 2016, Tigard Police arrested Grant Christian Ernst, 27 years of age, of Puyallup, Washington. Mr. Ernst was charged with second degree conspiracy to commit robbery, first degree theft, and unlawful possession of heroin.

Tigard and Tualatin Detectives, as well as members of the FBI, have been working collaboratively on an investigation into the September 1, 2016 robbery of the Bank of the West, in Tualatin. As a result of information obtained during the arrest of Mr. Ernst on September 22, 2016, he was also federally charged for the robbery of the Tualatin Bank of the West.

Mr. Ernst is currently in custody at the Washington County Jail.

Nothing further at this time.


Attached Media Files: 16-2496Update , 16-2496 , Grant Ernst

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- The City of Beaverton Arts Program invites the public to attend Beaverton Arts Mix! (BAM!), a four-day juried art show and sale. BAM! will be open daily from Oct. 6-9 at the Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW Fifth Street. This year's BAM! will feature a wide array of artistic media, a public reception, an outdoor Quick Draw and Chalk Draw where you can witness art happening in the community, evening productions of the Beaverton Civic Theatre's The Addams Family and much more!


This year's BAM! will feature 96 artists and 163 works of art from media across the spectrum. All events are free and open to the public with the exception of The Addams Family, for which tickets are available at the door while supplies last.


BEAVERTON ARTS MIX! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


Thursday, Oct. 6
10 a.m. -- 9 p.m. Art Show and Sale
10 a.m. -- 5 p.m. Featured Chalk Artist


Friday, Oct. 7
10 a.m. -- 6 p.m. Art Show and Sale
10 a.m. -- 5 p.m. Featured Chalk Artist
7 -- 8:30 p.m. Artist Reception
7:30 -- 10 p.m. Beaverton Civic Theatre's The Addams Family


Saturday, Oct. 8
8 a.m. -- 4 p.m. Chalk Draw
10 a.m. -- 5 p.m. Art Show and Sale
10 a.m. -- 12 p.m. Quick Draw
12 -- 3 p.m. Washington County Open Studio Art Demos
7:30 -- 10 p.m. Beaverton Civic Theatre's The Addams Family


Sunday, Oct. 9
1 -- 5 p.m. Art Show and Sale
2 -- 5 p.m. Beaverton Civic Theatre's The Addams Family


Artist registration is now open for the Beaverton Quick Draw on Saturday, Oct. 8. The quick draw is an en plein air (open air) event, in which artists will create a finished work in two hours outdoors in Beaverton. The first 20 artists to preregister will receive a swag bag at the event, including artist supplies, and tickets to a Beaverton Civic Theatre performance of The Addams Family or Sorry, Wrong Chimney!


There is no cost for artists to participate in the quick draw. Preregistration is recommended but not required. To preregister for the event, visit www.cityofbeaverton.submittable.com or www.BeavertonOregon.gov/BAM.


For more information about BAM, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/BAM.


For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov. Also follow Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.


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Attached Media Files: The 2016 Beaverton Arts Mix! (BAM!) includes an artist reception on Friday, Oct. 7. This free event offers the public an opportunity to meet artists and purchase works on display. (Photo/City of Beaverton) , The 2016 Beaverton Arts Mix! (BAM!) will feature a quick draw on Saturday, Oct. 8 with characters from the Beaverton Civic Theatre’s production of The Addams Family. Artists are encouraged to preregister online now at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/BAM. Pictured

The Oregon State Marine Board received a petition on September 20, requesting that the Marine Board open rulemaking to amend OAR 250-020-0385, Boat Operations in Yamhill and Marion Counties.

The petition proposes to extend the no wake enhancing device zone upstream from the Hwy 219 Bridge at RM 48.5 to RM 50 at the old Newberg-St. Paul Bridge crossing.

The existing rule was adopted in 2008 and prohibits the use of wake enhancing devices on the Willamette River from the Hwy 219 Bridge at RM 48.5 to the upper end of Willow Island at RM 31.5. Additionally, boat operation at slow-no wake speed is required within 100 feet of private docks, boathouses or moorages.

Written comments can be submitted by Wednesday, October 12 at 5 pm, via email to osmb.rulemaking@state.or.us or by U.S. mail to: June LeTarte, Administrative Rules Coordinator, 435 Commercial Street NE, Suite 400, P.O. Box 14145, Salem, OR 97309-5056. Comments via telephone will not be accepted.
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Vancouver, Wash. -- The Vancouver Tennis Center will celebrate over 40 years of service with a public open house showcasing everything the center has to offer from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. The tennis center is located at 5300 E. 18th St.

The anniversary open house is free and open to the community. Visitors of all ages and abilities can tour the center, meet the center's staff, learn more about the programs the center offers and take part in fun activities including tennis drills and pickleball.

As part of the celebration, the City of Vancouver recently completed a total renovation of the four outdoor courts at the tennis center. Four pickleball courts were also added to the two north courts using blended lines, bringing multi-use functionality to the center and helping to address the increased demand for pickleball courts in the city. The beautiful "U.S. Open Blue" courts are now open and ready for play!

When the weather doesn't cooperate, the Vancouver Tennis Center also offers nine indoor courts. It first opened its doors to the community in 1975. The center is owned and operated by the City of Vancouver and offers lessons, hosted activities, tournaments, leagues and open play to people of all ages and skill levels.

To learn more, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/tennis.

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North Clackamas Schools accepting applications for two committee vacancies

Every year the District budget is approved in June following the dedicated work and oversight of the Budget Committee. Their time and service to prepare the budget affirms District commitments to reduce class sizes, create inclusive classrooms, boost the graduation rate and increase the number of students graduating college and career ready.

The North Clackamas School Board seeks to fill two vacancies on the district budget committee for three-year terms which expire June 30, 2019.

The Budget Committee includes all seven School Board members along with seven community volunteers appointed by the Board. The group hears budget recommendations from residents, reviews unit budgets, approves the budget document and the district's maximum annual spending limit.

Meetings are scheduled from February through May (once a month February through April). Each meeting lasts 2-3 hours and are held in the evening. View the Budget Committee calendar here.

Applications are due (must be received) by 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2016. The Board of Directors will interview applicants on the evening of Thursday, November 3, and appoint new members at the November 17 Board meeting.

Return the completed application (both sides) to the Board Secretary by email to hendersons@nclack.k12.or.us or by mail to:

North Clackamas Schools
12400 SE Freeman Way
Milwaukie OR 97222
Attention: Sandra Henderson

Prospective applicants may contact Sandra Henderson at 503-353-6002 or email hendersons@nclack.k12.or.us for additional information. District employees are not eligible.

Please click here to download a fillable PDF of the Budget Committee Application.


Attached Media Files: Budget Committee Calendar , Budget Committee Application

On September 22, 2016 at about 7:50 p.m., Mountain Daylight Time (MDT), Oregon State Police (OSP) Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 259 (between Ontario and Nyssa).

Preliminary investigation revealed that a 1992 Toyota pickup, operated by Billy Jo CARR Jr., age 50, of Nyssa, was travelling southbound when an unknown white SUV or hatchback passenger car was traveling northbound and attempting to pass in the lane of travel of the Toyota. The Toyota swerved to the right shoulder to avoid a head-on collision, resulting in the Toyota losing control and overturning onto its top.

CARR suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The white SUV did not stop and fled the scene.

Highway 20 was closed for approximately three hours following the crash. One lane was opened for two hours until both lanes were reopened.

OSP is being assisted by the Malheur County Sheriff's Office, Ontario Fire Department, Treasure Valley Paramedics and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).

OSP is seeking the public assistance for additional witnesses or persons with information. Anyone who knows the identity of the driver of the white SUV or hatchback passenger car or who has additional information of the crash, is asked to contact Sergeant Kurt Marvin at 541-889-6469 or the Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 541-776-6111 (reference OSP case # SP16322989).

This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released when available.

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Starting in October, as part of a new partnership between the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (EASM) and Pearson Air Museum at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, the EASM educational staff will provide educational programming for local students at the Pearson Air Museum campus. This partnership will increase the availability of aerospace-focused Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) based programs at Pearson Air Museum, and will allow both organizations to expand their educational enrichment activities.

This program will provide all the high-quality aviation programming available at the EASM, located in McMinnville, Oregon, to Portland/Vancouver metro area students. The lessons and activities have a hands-on approach, and bring technology and fun into the classroom. A variety of STEM-based topics can be selected by visiting classes, including: "Art and the Cosmic Connection," "Aerodynamics: From Flying Boats to Jets and Fighters," "Robots are Real," "Living and Working in Space," and more. Student fees for each course will be $10/student, payable to the EASM.

"We are excited about this partnership with Pearson Air Museum and are looking forward to growing our programming as we expand outside of our museum campus," said Ann Witsil, Interim Executive Director for Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, "Our educators are out of this world when it comes to STEM programming, and we are looking forward to sharing their knowledge and passion with the students from the Portland metro area."

"This is an incredible opportunity for metro-area students to utilize the combined talents of the National Park Service and the EASM and learn not only about the long aviation history of Pearson Field, but also the modern exciting facets of aviation and engineering," said Dr. Bob Cromwell, Acting Chief Ranger of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and the Manager of Pearson Air Museum.

Teachers from the Vancouver, Evergreen, and Portland Public School Districts are encouraged to sign their classes up for a field trip to Pearson Air Museum on any of the following dates:

October 4th or 12th, 2016
November 8th or 16th, 2016
January 10th, 18th, 25th, or 31st, 2017
February 8th, 14th, 22nd, or 28th, 2017
March 8th, 14th, or 22nd, 2017
April 11th, 19th, or 25th, 2017
May 9th or 17th, 2017

There will be two sessions available for each date, a morning session from 9 to 11 am, and an afternoon session from noon to 2 pm. Classes can make a full day of field trips by combining these STEM sessions with a curriculum-based tour of Fort Vancouver, as well.

Reservations are required, and groups of 30 students or more are required. Full information about each available course topic and more reservation information can be found online at http://www.evergreenmuseum.org/events?eventTitle=pearson-air-museum-and-easm-aviation-stem--1438903558--147, by calling 503-687-2439, or by emailing the EASM at booking@sprucegoose.org

The Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Committee Executive Team meets Wednesday, September 28 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Barbara Roberts Human Services Building, Room 165, 500 Summer St. NE, Salem. The meeting is open to the public.

Agenda items include: review and approval of minutes, public comment, updates on: DeafFest III, Text-to-911, deaf culture training, Rules Advisory Committee, and the ASL interpreter request for proposals.

For those who can't attend in person there is a toll-free phone number: 1 888-808-6929; participant code: 4517555.

The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact Kelsey Gleeson at 503-947-5104 or Kelsey.Gleeson@state.or.us. Requests should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting.
For questions about this meeting, please contact: Theresa Powell, 971-301-1618, Theresa.A.Powell@state.or.us.

MEDIA ADVISORY

Union Gospel Mission's Operation Overcoat is Saturday, Mission Expects to Serve 1,500

Portland, Ore.,- Union Gospel Mission anticipates serving more than 1,500 meals and giving away over 4,000 articles of clothing at "Operation Overcoat." In addition to food and clothing the event offers free haircuts, free flu shots, health care information and dental exams.

The event takes place Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 am -- 2:00 pm on NW Third Avenue and Couch Street near Union Gospel Mission at 15 NW Third Avenue. Both NW Third Avenue and Couch Street will be closed near the Mission to accommodate the Operation Overcoat street fair.


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Note: The media are welcome to film/photograph the event, and interview event participants. Visuals: The largest crowds are generally in the first two hours of the event, people will be receiving a meal in the food line, selecting clothing and there will be a main stage with musical entertainment. Media contact is Stacy Kean at 503-314-5235 (cell) and ask for Stacy during the event at the volunteer station for assistance.

Employees and patients agree: The Oregon Clinic is one of the best places to be in Oregon

Physician owned and physician led, employees are the heart of the compassionate care provided at The Oregon Clinic

Portland, OR -- September 23, 2016
Be compassionate with your patients. Do what's in their best interest. Have a healthy curiosity for how to best serve them. These mantras guide the work of the more than 1,000 employees at The Oregon Clinic, and that patient-centered approach is part of what makes employees say it's one of the best places to work in Oregon. The Oregonian recognized The Oregon Clinic last night as fifth among Top Workplaces in large companies in Oregon. Generous benefits, competitive pay, and flexible schedules were all lauded by employees, but the focus on successful and positive patient outcomes is what really matters at The Oregon Clinic.

"We put patients first, which is how healthcare should be. Accommodations are made to ensure a positive patient outcome. Providing high quality customer service is first and foremost, [and] I still feel like TOC cares for each and every employee the same as when they first opened," explained one employee in the anonymous survey conducted by The Oregonian's research group.

74% of The Oregon Clinic employees, spread across 57 clinic locations, completed the Oregonian's anonymous survey, a very high response rate. The survey measured employee engagement and happiness with their workplace, asking questions about leadership, benefits, training and range of workplace-satisfaction issues.

Patient satisfaction surveys tell much of the same story, where more than 90% of patients are happy with their care and would refer others to The Oregon Clinic.

"I have been to more ENTs, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and neurotologists in the last three years than you can count. [My doctor at The Oregon Clinic] was the most knowledgeable, the best communicator, and the most willing to spend all the time it took to provide premium care, even though I know I cut into her lunch time. She also has great compassion. She is a gem," described one patient.

"All of the staff, from the front desk to the doctor, were terrific," said another patient. "I felt they really cared about me and my health."

"We prioritize employee happiness and success in part because we know happy employees lead to better patient care," explained Dr. Craig Fausel, President of The Oregon Clinic. "We value our employees and want them to do their best work possible. To enable that, we support them the very best we can."

Physician owned and physician led, The Oregon Clinic is unique in its organizational structure that allows physicians to retain their private practice autonomy. Physicians hold leadership positions and directorships in collaboration with several of the major health care systems and hospitals throughout the Portland metro area, but are independent practitioners.

The executives at The Oregon Clinic are practicing doctors who still maintain busy patient schedules in addition to their executive duties: President Craig Fausel, MD is a Gastroenterologist of 32 years. The three Executive Vice Presidents are a Pulmonologist, a Gastroenterologist, and a General Surgeon. The Board of Directors consists of shareholder physicians who represent different specialties within the organization.

Employees at The Oregon Clinic take pride in the excellent quality care they provide to their patients. "Knowing that every day I am assisting excellent physicians in improving the health and lives of patients is very rewarding. We all have a common goal, and we're all working together to do what's best for everyone," described an employee.

The Oregonian partnered with Philadelphia-based WorkplaceDynamics, an employee research and consulting firm, to determine the region's Top Workplaces rankings. Companies throughout Oregon and southwest Washington were ranked based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and more. To see the full list of award recipients, visit http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2016/09/full_list_of_winners_top_workp.html.


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About The Oregon Clinic
The Oregon Clinic is the largest private specialty physician practice in Oregon. Patients receive respectful, compassionate care from our 200 physicians in more than 30 specialty areas. Founded in Portland in 1994, The Oregon Clinic is committed to delivering the highest quality patient care, practicing evidence-based medicine, and providing leadership for the healthcare community. We collaborate with primary care physicians and use a team approach to address health conditions at 57 specialty clinic locations across northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Visit www.oregonclinic.com or call 503-935-8000 for more information.

On Wednesday September 21, 2016, at 9:48 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at Maddy's, located at 17102 Southeast Powell Boulevard.

Officers arrived in the area and spoke with the 64-year-old female victim/employee of the bar. The victim told police that she was cleaning the counter when the suspect approached her from behind and demanded money. The victim felt something pressed up against her side and she looked and saw that the suspect had a handgun.

The victim opened the register and the suspect began taking money and putting it into a bag. The demanded more money from the victim, then struck her in the head with the gun, knocking her to the ground.

The suspect then left the bar and rode away westbound on Powell on a black sport motorcycle. One customer was in the bar but didn't see anything until she heard the victim yell after being struck by the suspect.

The suspect is a white male, approximately 5'10" tall, and 180 pounds. During the robbery, the suspect work his black motorcycle helmet, a black jacket, glove, and tan or cream-colored pants.

Surveillance video of the incident is being released to aid in the investigation and can be viewed at https://youtu.be/OLk1hgjhjMM

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact Detective Brett Hawkinson at 503-823-1080, brett.hawkinson@portlandoregon.gov

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On Thursday, September 22, 2016, at about 1:30 p.m., Albany Police Detectives, acting on an anonymous tip, made an arrest in connection with the robbery of a 16-year-old girl on September 15. 32-year old Albany resident Orrin Michael Monfort was taken into custody without incident at a residence in the 1800 block of SE 21st Avenue in Albany.

Michael Monfort was lodged in the Linn County Jail on the following charges:

Robbery in the Third Degree
Coercion
Linn County Circuit Court warrant

On September 15, 2016, a 16-year old girl reported that a male suspect threatened her and, after a brief struggle, was able to pull her bike away from her. This was reported to have taken place outside of the Mega Foods store located at 2000 SE Queen Avenue in Albany. The victim reported that she threatened to call the police as the suspect was ready to ride away on her bike. The victim reported that the suspect, Orrin Monfort, threw the bike at her, threatened her, and then walked off.

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Attached Media Files: Surveillance photo , Surveillance photo , Surveillance photo , Orrin Monfort Booking Photo

The Hockinson School District will hold a Regular Board of Directors Meeting on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. It will be held in the Middle School library located at 15916 NE 182nd Ave.; Brush Prairie, WA 98606.

Vancouver, Wash. -- Vancouver's engineering services counter at the City's Permit Center will reopen on Wednesdays starting Oct. 3. The counter had been closed on Wednesdays since June 29.

The temporary closure affected residential and commercial developers wishing to buy a water meter, get a right-of-way permit or discuss their project with an engineering technician.

The City's Permit Center is located on the first floor of Vancouver City Hall, 415 W. 6th St. The Permit Center receives and processes applications for building and development permits, land use permits, home occupation permits, public utility connections, civil engineering intake and routing and single trade permits. For more information, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/Permits.

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The Client and Staff Safety Task Force will meet Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Oregon State Capitol, Room 350, 900 Court Street NE, Salem. The meeting is open to the public.

Those who are unable to attend in person can participate by conference call: 1-877-336-1831; participant code: 230706#.

The task force is directed to make recommendations on staff safety, resident care, and the operation of Stabilization and Crisis Units. The task force will provide a report to the Oregon State Legislature.

The task force will consider and make recommendations for:
Ensuring the dignity and self-determination of each resident in a Stabilization and Crisis Unit
Improving the safety of staff employed by a Stabilization and Crisis Unit
Improving training and support for staff
Staffing levels
Reducing incidents of aggressive and assaultive behavior by residents
Reducing the need for staff to work overtime
Improving access to appropriate mental health supports and intervention methods
Ensuring the timely transition of residents in Stabilization and Crisis Units when ready to be placed with a residential service provider in the community, including recommendations for building capacity in community-based care settings.

All meetings of this task force conform to Oregon public meetings laws. Requests for accommodation for a people with disabilities should be made to Angie Allbee and should be made at least 24 hours before the meeting. For more information, contact Angie Allbee, DHS Legislative Coordinator, at 503-689-5034.


Attached Media Files: SACU Task Force Agenda 9-26-16

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to solve a homicide that occurred one year ago today.

On September 23, 2015, at 8:34 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to the area of Northeast 15th Avenue and Buffalo Street after multiple reports of gunfire in the area.

Officers arrived in the area and located a vehicle occupied with two gunshots victims. Medical personnel responded to the scene and transported a 41-year-old female victim from the scene with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

30-year-old Stephen Dwayne McCorvey Jr. died at the scene. The Oregon State Medical Examiner determined that McCorvey died as a result of the shooting.

At this time, there is no suspect information.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon is now offering rewards of up to $2,500 cash for information leading to arrests in any unsolved homicide case and tipsters can remain anonymous.

Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects. Links can be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Submit an anonymous tip:

Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip.

Online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php

Call 503-823-HELP (4357)

Visit http://www.tipsoft.com to download the TipSubmit app for the iPhone or Droid.

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Attached Media Files: 2016-07/5183/96238/McCorvey_ODL_Photo.jpg

At approximate 9:20 Pm Longview and Cowlitz 2 Fire were dispatched to a possible fire at the Westside Shopper - Fast and Friendly Convenience Market located at 1809 Washington Way. The market has been vacant for several years.
While units were responding dispatchers advised enroute companies that smoke was pouring from the building and glass was breaking. Fire crews arrived to thick black pressurized smoke emitting from the front cantilevered mansard overhang on the buildings front, with bystanders yelling "Get Out"... indicating that the building might be occupied.
The vacant building had been boarded up at the front door which required firefighters to use a chain saw to make forcible entry before initiating fire attack. Once inside a quick search determined the building was vacant. Firefighters located the seat of the fire, which started in the front corner of the building and extended into the attic space. Fire crews put the fire under control in approximately 20 minutes.
While on-scene, several bystanders shared information with Longview firefighters and police that the fire was intentionally set. The building was vacant and had not had electricity for over a year. The City also coordinated security measures recently from vandalism.
The fire in under investigation cooperatively between Longview Fire and Police. At the time of the Press Release the property owner has not been identified. The inside of the structure suffered significant damage, with estimated damages of $300,000 to the structure and contents. Due to the extensive glass front of the building, board-up security provisions were made to secure the scene.
There were no injuries as a result of this fire and neither neighboring building was affected by the fire or smoke. In total, 19 firefighters from Longview and C2FR along with four apparatus were utilized to stabilize the incident.
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Attached Media Files: Inside , Fire Engine pumping , Front side

OREGON CITY -- Clackamas Community College, is hosting the Harvest a Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Gregory Forum, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. Local employers will be on site hiring for open positions.

The Harvest a Job Fair is an all-industry job fair, where employers with full-time, part-time and internship opportunities connect with CCC students, alumni and local job seekers, This free event is open to CCC students, alumni and the public.

More than 50 employers are participating in the Harvest a Job Fair, including: Target, USDA Forest Service, PDX Pipeline, Helping Hands Home Care, New Seasons, FedEx, Leupold & Stevens Inc., Creative Minds Learning Centers, Mt. Hood Skibowl, Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare and Albertina Kerr. The industries represented at this event include:
Health care (CNA, care giving, nursing, medical assisting and more)
Manufacturing and production
Business
Logistics and transportation
Construction (heavy equipment, laborer, CDL truck drivers)
Parks, recreation and leisure
Warehouse, shipping and receiving
Administrative and office
Education
Human services
Retail

View a full list of employers and register to attend at www.clackamas.edu/careerfair. For more information, contact the CCC Career Center at 503-594-6001 or careercenter@clackamas.edu.

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Attached Media Files: CCC job fair photo.JPG

The students at Tukes Valley Middle School are more than a little excited about the prospect of watching counselor Josh Cornwell pick bits of pie out of his beard. In fact, many of them will be on their best behavior this school year while competing for a chance to make that happen.

That's because Battle Ground Public Schools has implemented a district-wide, research-driven approach known as Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS). The PBIS program seeks to recognize students for exhibiting the expected, positive behaviors that are conducive to an effective learning environment. It's part of the district's focus on social-emotional learning, the process by which children and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy, establish and maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions.

In the classrooms of Battle Ground's schools, students are taught behavioral expectations in a manner similar to how they are taught reading or math skills. Within the first few days of school at Glenwood Heights Primary, for example, students lined up by grade and followed their teachers from station to station where they watched demonstrations on what is expected from them in the different parts of the school and then demonstrated the positive behaviors back to their teachers. At the school bus station, students carefully boarded the bus and then sat side by side in the seats as they listened how they are expected to talk quietly, stay seated, and be respectful.

The ultimate goal of implementing PBIS is to build positive relationships between students and staff, providing the necessary support for all students to be successful in school. "By implementing PBIS across all schools and grade levels throughout the district, students become versed in a common language of established expectations that can be carried forward over the course of a student's entire academic career," said Tamra Scheetz, one of the district's two PBIS coaches.

The results have been impressive so far, significantly reducing the number of behavior referrals in the schools that first implemented the approach. In turn, this means that more classroom time can be focused on teaching academics instead of on correcting behaviors that would otherwise pose significant distractions.

A major piece of PBIS is the reinforcement of positive behaviors. Across the district, schools have developed a system where students earn special privileges or rewards for demonstrating positive behaviors. Staff have surveyed students to develop the most meaningful and motivating rewards. For example, students can earn additional recess time, have lunch or shoot hoops with a favorite teacher or staff member, or even enter a drawing for the chance to pie a staff member in the face at an assembly.

When students are recognized for a positive behavior, they are given a small token or a stamp that can later be exchanged for one of these privileges. At Tukes Valley Middle, students are given passports in which to collect their stamps. Some rewards are managed by individual classroom teachers, while other, larger rewards are managed by administration.

To engage older students in the PBIS process, teachers might ask them to create posters or produce short videos that help teach fellow students the behavior expectations. To help define and communicate the expectations, each school is creating a PBIS handbook based on a district template.

"Kids will rise to expectations if the bar is set high enough," Cornwell said . "The PBIS program is a great way to acknowledge the students who are doing the right thing, but may have been overlooked in the past."


Attached Media Files: Glenwood Heights Kindergarten teacher teaching students to walk through the hallways quietly , Glenwood Heights students learning about behavior expectations on board the school bus , Students at Glenwood Heights Primary School learning the behavior expectations while walking across camous

Please reference CCSO Case # 16-26046

Last night (Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016) around 11:06 p.m., deputies contracted to the City of Wilsonville received the report of a woman sexually assaulted at the Jory Trail Apartments (8750 SW Ash Meadows Rd., Wilsonville).

The woman reported being approached and attacked by the unknown suspect as she went to enter her apartment.

The woman reported being sexually assaulted, and was then able to scare off the attacker -- which alerted a neighbor, who caught a glimpse of the suspect.

After the attack, the suspect fled through the apartment complex on foot.

The suspect is described as follows:

- White or Hispanic male
- Height: 5'3" to 5'7"
- Wearing: dark hooded sweatshirt, dark baseball cap, blue jeans

TIPS SOUGHT

Wilsonville PD is asking the public for tips in this case. Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the neighborhood around the time-frame of the attack is urged to call Wilsonville Police at 503-682-1276 or contact our Tip Line by calling 503-723-4949 or using the online email form at http://web3.clackamas.us/contact/tip.jsp -- please reference CCSO Case # 16-26046.

Two Clackamas County cities -- Happy Valley and Wilsonville -- contract with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office to provide municipal police services.

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Update 1

On September 22, 2016, Vancouver Police arrested and booked Fontella Hooper, 30, of Vancouver, for 2 counts of Vehicular Assault.

Both victims are still hospitalized, one with life-threatening injuries. The names of the victims are not being released at this time.

The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.



Vancouver, Wash. -- On September 21, 2016, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to a serious injury collision in the area of E Fourth Plain Blvd. /P Street involving two vehicles. The suspect driver, victim driver and victim passenger were all transported to an area hospital with the victim passenger suffering possible life-threatening injuries. It is believed that impairment was a factor in the crash.

E Fourth Plain Blvd. is closed westbound in the area of P Street with traffic being detoured northbound onto O Street. E Fourth Plain eastbound is limited to one lane in the area of the collision. The closures and detours are anticipated to be in place for several hours while the Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit conducts the investigation.

No further information is available at this time.

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The Vancouver Police Department is seeking applicants for Entry and Lateral Police Officers. If you are interested in a career with us, visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/police/page/careers.

The Parkrose Board of Education of School District No. 3, Multnomah County, Oregon, will convene in a Board Business Meeting on Monday, September 26, 2016 in the Parkrose School District Office Boardroom located at 10636 NE Prescott Street, Portland, Oregon at the hour of 6:30pm. The Board will hear presentations from the Associated Student Body, Elevate Oregon, Dual Language International School and the High School Student Theater Group that went to Scotland. They will receive reports from the Superintendent's Office, Assistant Superintendent/School Improvement Office, Student Services and the Business Office. The Board will take action on Consent Agenda items and Action Items including: site councils and student/parent & staff handbooks. They will also report on their Board Business and be available to hear Citizen Comments twice during the Business Meeting. The agenda is attached and posted on the Parkrose School District Website at https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicHome.aspx?ak=1000205

GRESHAM, Ore. -- Police are investigating the report of a male exposing himself near a playground while children were playing.

On September 20, 2016 at 7:00pm, a Gresham Police officer was flagged down while directing traffic at an accident scene, by a concerned citizen reporting that he had witnessed an adult male exposing himself by a playground at the Columbia Trails Apartments, 1112 NW 15th Street. The citizen, who was sitting on the back porch of his apartment, saw a man acting suspicious and began filming him with his cell phone. That video shows an adult male, who appears to be touching himself, while looking in the direction of the playground. After being confronted by the citizen, the adult male rode away on a blue colored mountain bike.

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the subject. He is described as a white male, 30 to 40 years old, wearing a baseball hat, blue jeans, and a black long sleeve shirt over a light colored shirt. He was last seen riding away on a blue colored mountain bike.

Anyone who can identify or have had similar encounters with the pictured subject, are urged to contact the Gresham Police tip line at 503-618-2719.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1278/97919/3.jpg , 2016-09/1278/97919/2.jpg , 2016-09/1278/97919/1.jpg

On September 22, 2016 Clatsop County Sheriff's Office, Astoria Police Department and Pacific County Sheriff's Office executed multiple search warrants for the delivery of controlled substances at 411 Bond Street, Astoria Oregon.
Michael Douglas COOPER was found with approximately 22 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine Schedule 2 controlled substance packaged for delivery, scales, packaging material and a restricted weapon. Michael COOPER was charged with delivery of Methamphetamine and possession of a restricted weapon.
Tammy LAGERQUIST was in the room with COOPER. Tammy LAGERQUIST was charged with frequenting a place where controlled substances are used.
Kristin LOOMIS and Michael ORAZIO were found in possession of Crystal Methamphetamine a Schedule 2 controlled substance, packaging material, scales, security camera and a restricted weapon.
Kristin LOOMIS and Michael ORAZIO were charged with possession of a Methamphetamine, possession of a restricted weapon and frequenting a place where controlled substances are used.
Robert LARSON was located at another residence and was found in possession of Heroin Schedule 1 controlled substance and scales. Robert LARSON was charged with possession of Heroin.
Special thanks to Northwest Senior Services for assisting with Michael Cooper's mother Della Cooper.
Anyone with information or Retailer with information regarding the receipt of stolen/forged checks from Della Cooper please contact Detective John Walker at 503-325-8635 or jwalker@co.clatsop.or.us


Attached Media Files: Tammy Lagerquist , Robert Larson , Michael Orazio , Michael Cooper , Kristin Loomis

September 22, 2016 -- Today at 3:00 P.M., Adeladilew A. Mekonen was charged with several new crimes at his arraignment at the Washington County Law Enforcement Center.

The additional charges concern two victims, ages 87 and 94 years old. The charges are:
One Count of 1st Degree Rape
One Count of 1st Degree Kidnapping
Four Counts of 1st Degree Sexual Penetration
Three Counts of 3rd Degree Sexual Abuse
Four Counts of 2nd Degree Sexual Abuse
Five Counts of 1st Degree Sexual Abuse

These charges are from two of nine identified victims of unwanted sexual contact from Mr. Mekonen. Adeladilew A. Mekonen was previously employed at the West Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Portland prior to working at Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center. The nine victims that have come forth to the Washington County Sheriff's Office Detectives are associated with the West Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center and Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center locations. Both previous employers are cooperating with the Sheriff's Office with this investigation.

Sheriff's Detectives are concerned there are additional victims that have yet to come forward. Anyone with information on these cases should call the Sheriff's Office Detective Division at 503-846-2500.

Adeladilew A. Mekonen is held in the Washington County Jail on 1,000,000 bail. Due to the ongoing investigation, limited information is available at this time.

ORIGINAL RELEASE BELOW:

September 15, 2016 - Washington County Detectives arrested a Certified Nursing Assistant from Providence St. Vincent Medical Center for sexual contact with patients.

On September 14, 2016, Washington County Sheriff's Office Detectives, assigned to the Violent Crimes Unit, arrested 34-year-old Adeladilew A. Mekonen, a Certified Nursing Assistant at Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center, for sexual contact with patients.

The investigation stemmed from complaints made by two elderly females who were recently patients at the hospital. Sheriff's Detectives did follow up work and developed probable cause that Mr. Mekonen engaged in criminal conduct.

Mr. Mekonen has been charged with one count of Rape in the First Degree and one count of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the Second Degree. He remains in the Washington County Jail with bail set at $250,000.

The Sheriff's Office wants to thank Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center for their full cooperation with this investigation.

Sheriff's Detectives believe there could be additional victims. Mr. Mekonen worked at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center from May 2016 until yesterday, when he was arrested. Anyone with information on these cases should call Detective Robert Rookhuyzen at 503-846-2673.


Attached Media Files: PDF Version with Photo , Mekonen Booking Photo

BEAVERTON -- Bernice Bagnall has been appointed to serve on the Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) Board of Commissioners. The appointment of Bagnall was made by the TVWD Board during the September 21 monthly Board meeting. Bagnall's appointment fills the Board vacancy created by retiring Commissioner Marilyn McWilliams, whose term officially ends on June 30, 2017.

A 40-year resident and customer of the District, Bagnall has an extensive background in public and private utility financial planning, with a specific focus on rates and oversight. Her 30-year career in utility finance and economics included employment with Pacific Power and Light Co., City of Portland and Clean Water Services. Bagnall retired in 2011 as the Chief Financial Officer for TVWD.

Bagnall also brings to the District an impressive history of leadership in the public sector and water industry, including past board and committee positions with the Oregon Government Finance Officers Association, Oregon Municipal Debt Advisory Commission, American Water Works Association Rates and Charges Committee and the Association of Clean Water Agencies Finance Committee.

"Bernice's background in utility rates, budgeting and financial management are all topics that we believe will be especially important to the District in the months and years ahead," said Dick Schmidt, President of the Board of Commissioners. "We are pleased to welcome her to the Board. There is a lot of work ahead of us."

"I'm very excited about this opportunity," noted Bagnall. "I believe that providing exceptional value and principled long-range planning for customers will help build understanding and trust. I look forward to doing my part as a volunteer on the Board of Commissioners."

TVWD provides high quality drinking water and excellent customer service to nearly 220,000 people in Washington County, Oregon. The service area covers more than 44 square miles and includes portions of the cities of Beaverton, Hillsboro and Tigard. More information about TVWD can be found at www.tvwd.org.


Attached Media Files: Bernice Bagnall

Effective October 1, 2016, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will implement an updated fee schedule to recover costs incurred in the processing of certain actions related to oil, gas, coal, and solid minerals activities on public lands. The updates to the existing fee schedule are based on inflation and follow the BLM cost recovery adjustment procedures established in 2005. The updated fee schedule appears in today's Federal Register and will be posted to the BLM website: http://www.blm.gov.

The updated fees cover costs for processing actions such as lease applications, name changes, corporate mergers, lease consolidations, and reinstatements. The BLM updates the fee schedule each year based on changes in the Implicit Price Deflator for Gross Domestic Product (IPD-GDP), as determined by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Since the IPD-GDP reflected only a small increase this year, 30 of the 48 fees subject to annual adjustment remain unchanged. Of the remaining 18 fees, 15 will increase by only $5, one will increase by $0.01 per acre, and two will increase by $20 and $35, respectively. Specifically, the fee for adjudicating 10 or fewer mineral patent claims will increase $20, from $1,535 to $1,555. The fee for adjudicating more than 10 claims will increase $35, from $3,075 to $3,110.

The BLM is authorized to charge cost recovery fees under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA) and the 2005 Cost Recovery Rule. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has also directed Federal agencies to recover costs for their services. The BLM first implemented a cost recovery fee schedule for certain oil and gas activities in November 2005. The 2005 Cost Recovery Rule expressly contemplated that the BLM would annually adjust the fee schedule to account for inflation.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/5514/97915/Mineral_Cost_RecoveryPressReleaseFINAL9222016.pdf

HOOD RIVER, Ore. -- On September 20, 2016, at 2:15 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Barrett Drive near Markham Road for a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian. When emergency personnel arrived, they found ninety-one year old Yoshiko Duffield, in the roadway, in front of her residence, located in the 4300 block of Barrett Drive, west of Markham Road.

The operator of the vehicle that struck Duffield was identified as forty seven year old Mathew Caldwell of Hood River. Caldwell was operating a 1998 Ford Ranger pickup at the time of the crash. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Duffield was transported via LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. She succumbed to the injuries sustained as a result of the collision.

Deputies were assisted with their on scene investigation by the Oregon State Police. The cause and circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation.

On Wednesday September 21, 2016, at about 1:58 p.m., emergency responders were notified of a serious injury crash on Highway 99W near Stoller Rd. (Two miles north of Lafayette)

Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 Ford pickup, pulling a dual axle utility trailer loaded with gravel, was southbound on Highway 99W, when for unknown reasons, veered right onto the southbound shoulder and then veered left into the oncoming northbound lane of travel. A 2005 Toyota Prius was northbound and unable to maneuver around the Ford, resulting in the Prius striking the passenger side of the Ford while in the northbound lane of travel.

The operator of the Ford, Antonio SANCHEZ-GUILLEN, age 31, from McMinnville, was transported to the Willamette Valley Medical Center with minor injuries. The operator of the Prius, Velda MITCHELL, age 84, from Newberg, was transported by ambulance to the Willamette Valley Medical Center with serious injuries and then transferred to a Portland Area Hospital. The front passenger of the Prius, Richard MITCHELL, age 85, from Newberg, was transported by Lifeflight to a Portland Area Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

HWY 99W was closed for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated. Oregon State Police was assisted by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, McMinnville Police Department and McMinnville Fire Department.

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Attached Media Files: Photo

MR. NEHL WAS ARRESTED ON SEPT. 21, NOT SEPT. 22 LIKE THE ORIGINAL RELEASE STATED.

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A multi-year investigation culminated yesterday with the arrest of Dustin L. Nehl, 23, of Woodburn on a variety of charges in connection with crimes at Woodburn Estates & Golf, dating back to at least 2013, as well as crimes against the City of Woodburn at its water facility at Centennial Park earlier this year.

"This is a significant arrest not only because of the threat to our residents, but to City infrastructure and public safety," said Woodburn Police Chief Jim Ferraris. "Our detectives have stayed on this case since 2013 and have done great work following up on tips leading to this arrest."

Woodburn detectives executed a search warrant at 10 a.m. on Sept. 21 at Nehl's residence in the 400 block of Ben Brown Lane. Nehl was not home at that time, but detectives arrested him at 9:30 p.m. that evening.

Nehl is lodged at the Marion County Jail on charges stemming from three separate incidents.

For crimes committed in the 1900 block of West Hayes Street he was charged with one count of Arson I, four counts of Possession of a Destructive Device and four charges of Construction of a Destructive Device. For crimes committed in the 700 block of S. Cascade Drive he was charged with one count of Arson I. For crimes committed at the Woodburn water treatment facility, he was charged with two counts of Criminal Mischief I.

Arson I is a Measure 11 crime.

The cases remain under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Woodburn Police Department at 503-982-2345.


Attached Media Files: Dustin Nehl

Nighttime traffic delays on Cornelius Pass Road and intersections, between Cornell Road and U.S. 26, can be expected Sept. 20-23 and weekdays Sept. 26-Oct. 7 for storm sewer and paving work.

The tentative work schedule is as follows:

7 p.m.-5 a.m. Sept. 20-21: Lane closures on Cornelius Pass between Cornell Road and Ronler Drive for storm sewer pipe work. Flaggers will direct traffic.

7 p.m.-5 a.m. Sept. 21-23: Signal shutdowns on Cornelius Pass at Cornell, Ronler, Evergreen Parkway, Imbrie Drive and the eastbound U.S. 26 ramp as needed. Flaggers will direct traffic.

7 p.m.-6 a.m. weekdays, Sept. 26-Oct. 8: Signal shutdowns on Cornelius Pass at Cornell, Ronler, Evergreen Parkway, Imbrie Drive and the eastbound U.S. 26 ramp as needed. Flaggers will direct traffic.

10 p.m.-6 a.m. weekdays, Sept. 26-Oct. 8: Closures on Ronler Drive, Evergreen Parkway and Imbrie Drive at Cornelius Pass Road as needed to prevent cars from traveling across new pavement until it has cooled. Detours will be posted when closures are in effect.

Northbound and southbound travel on Cornelius Pass Road will remain open during the intersection work. Timing of the traffic signal shutdowns and intersection closures are dependent upon how rapidly the work progresses and on weather.

The Cornelius Pass Road project will widen the roadway to three lanes in each direction between Cornell Road and U.S. 26. There will be a center median and dedicated turn lanes at several intersections, including U.S. 26. Other improvements include sidewalks on both sides of the road, a buffered bike lane on the west side, a separated two-way bike path on the east side and new street lighting. It is expected to be completed in late December.

For more information about the project, visit the project website or contact lutproj@co.washington.or.us or 503-846-7800.

Washington County is committed to planning and protecting the uses of the land and to building and maintaining a great transportation system, balancing care for the natural environment, economic development, safety and community livability.

Salem, Ore. --The Salem Convention Center has been awarded LEED-EB Silver Certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selections, and indoor environmental quality. The Silver Certification is one step higher than what the Convention Center was awarded in 2010.

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, is the foremost program for buildings, homes, and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained, and operated for improved environmental and human health performance.

LEED-EB references a type of certification, Existing Buildings. EB means the initial LEED designation was completed following building construction and is a less common designation. The Convention Center is one of two buildings in Salem to currently have Silver Certification for an existing building. There are currently only 15 buildings in the state of Oregon with LEED-EB Silver Certification. The majority of LEED designated projects are New Construction, in which designation occurred during the construction process.

Certification status requires re-application every five years and signifies a dedication towards sustainability throughout the facility and internal practices. The certification process began 18 months ago. Project partners included Salem Convention Center staff, the City of Salem Urban Development Department, and engineering consultant firm, AECOM.

For specific questions regarding Salem's LEED Certification process, please contact Sara Long at slong@cityofsalem.net or 503-589-2065. Si necesita ayunda para comprender esta información, por favor llame 503-588-6178.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1081/97912/SCC_Front_1.JPG

The Portland Police Bureau Sex Crimes Unit is asking for the public's help in identifying suspects involved in two reports of sexual assault.

On Saturday September 17, 2016, at 11:49 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to the Portland Adventist Medical Center to take a report of an overnight sexual assault and possible drugging. Officers spoke with the 23-year-old female victim who told police that she was with friends on Friday night at nightclubs in Old Town and the Pearl District.

The victim told police that she ordered a drink and shortly after ordering it, did not remember anything. She later awoke to a man having sexual intercourse with her in an unknown residence. The suspect later gave the victim a ride to her car.

The suspect in this incident is described as a dark-skinned male, possibly Middle Eastern, dark hair, 5'7" tall, 130 pounds, driving a gold sedan with a tan interior.

On Sunday September 18, 2016, at 1:59 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to Northwest 9th Avenue and Couch Street on the report that a 20-year-old woman had been sexually assaulted by three men in the back of a vehicle. Officers spoke with the victim and her friends and learned that the victim was very intoxicated and was placed in a parked car by friends so she could sleep. The victim was lured from the vehicle by a suspect who drove her to the area of Northwest 16th Avenue and Kearney Street, where he and two other suspects sexually assaulted her.

The suspects in the second incident are described as males in their 30s of Indian or Middle Eastern descent. The suspect vehicle was described as a newer Honda Accord or Toyota Camry four-door, blue in color with tinted windows.

The victim in the second incident met with a Forensic Sketch Artist to develop a composite sketch of the suspect who lured and drove the victim.

Anyone with information about either of these incidents or information about suspects should contact Detective Todd Prosser at 503-823-9320, todd.prosser@portlandoregon.gov.

The Portland Police Bureau collaborates with government agencies and community organizations that provide access to advocacy services to victims of sexual assaults.

A victim may be accompanied by a sexual assault advocate or other appropriate support person during the reporting process and/or criminal investigation.

Multnomah County Victims' Assistance Program: Provides support during the reporting of sexual assaults and referrals to victim services and resources: 503-988-3270.

Call to Safety (formerly the Portland Women's Crisis Line): Provides access to advocacy services, including confidential peer support, information and referrals to community resources. 24 hour crisis line: 503-235-5333, 1-888-235-5333, or https://calltosafety.org/

Project UNICA (Proyecto UNICA): Provides access to advocacy services for Spanish-speaking survivors of domestic and sexual violence. 24 hour crisis line: 503-232-4448, or 1-888-232-4448.

Additionally, the Portland Police Bureau WomenStrength, GirStrength and BoyStrength programs provide free self-defense classes and personal safety workshops to people around the Portland area.

To learn more information about these programs, call 503-823-0260 or visit http://www.portlandonline.com/police/womenstrength

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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/3056/97908/SA_Suspect.jpg

On September 22, 2016, at about 8:15 a.m., OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a vehicle into a house off of Highway 20, near milepost 16 eastbound.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1990 Chevy pickup, operated by Les Giles ENGSTROM, age 56, of Jefferson, was traveling eastbound, when for unknown reasons, drifted off the highway. The pickup traveled through a sign, telephone pole and into a house located at 4360 South Santiam Highway, Lebanon.

The house was unoccupied when the crash occurred and ENGSTROM only received minor injuries but refused to be transported by medics for further treatment.

OSP was assisted by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Linn County Sheriff's Office and Lebanon Fire Department.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

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Attached Media Files: Photo1 , Photo2

Portland, Ore. -- The Bonneville Power Administration has selected Janet Herrin as its next chief operating officer. Herrin will bring over 30 years of energy industry experience and leadership to BPA. She will replace Claudia Andrews, who is retiring from BPA this month after 26 years of federal service.

"I am very pleased to welcome Janet Herrin to BPA's senior leadership team," said Elliot Mainzer, BPA's administrator. "I have worked closely with Janet over the past few years and have been very impressed with her character, industry knowledge and passion for operational excellence. With her deep understanding of public power, hydroelectricity and the competing demands of managing a public service organization, Janet is exceptionally well positioned to serve as BPA's next chief operating officer. I look forward to working with her to further strengthen our culture and execute on our most important strategic objectives."

Herrin, born in Seattle, will start after the beginning of the calendar year. As COO, Herrin will be responsible for Power Services; Transmission Services; Environment, Fish and Wildlife; Customer Support Services and Information Technology. She will also oversee the new Business Transformation Office and play a critical role in BPA's heightened focus on disciplined program management and cost containment.

Herrin currently serves as a senior advisor to the secretary for the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. In this role, Herrin provides strategic counsel on rapidly changing industry issues and has worked closely with BPA, including on its development of a best-in-class human resources organization.

"I am a public power person -- it's where I like to be and what excites me," said Herrin. "That passion for public power originally enticed me to join TVA, and then I ended up staying for a 35-year career because the work was so interesting. I am thrilled to be coming home to the Pacific Northwest and to work in public power once again."

Herrin served as the chief administrative officer at the Tennessee Valley Authority. She led efforts to strengthen the safety culture; improve employee engagement; recruit and maintain a talented and diverse workforce; and implement successful cost-management efforts. Herrin also comes to BPA with valuable knowledge of hydropower from over 32 years of work on the 650-mile Tennessee River system that serves 9 million people, culminating in an 11-year tenure as TVA's senior vice president of river operations and dam safety.

Herrin has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a Master of Science in civil engineering from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics and physics from Willamette University. She was a registered professional engineer in Tennessee and plans to re-establish her engineering certification when she comes to BPA.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1236/97905/Janet-Herrin-BPA-chief-operating-officer.jpg

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
Sheriff Curtis L. Landers
225 W. Olive Street
Newport, Oregon 97365
(541) 265-4277
Fax (541) 265-4926

TIP OF THE WEEK

Date: September 26, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sheriff Curtis L. Landers
(541) 265-0652
clanders@co.lincoln.or.us

"CATFISHING"

Our youth are constantly connected to technology and social media. Whether it is a smart-phone, tablet, or laptop, they can communicate online in the blink of an eye.

Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram are just a few well-known social media apps. On Facebook, anyone who is added as a contact is considered a "friend." Does your child really know who they are "friending?"

Predators take advantage of social media by disguising themselves with a fake online profile. By acting a certain age or gender, they can easily lure a child or teen into communicating with them. After just a few messages, they can often convince youth to share personal information, or even meet in person, making them vulnerable victims. The slang term for this is "catfishing."

If you don't think it can happen to your child, our detectives suggest you watch a video at this link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jMhMVEjEQg

Using hidden cameras, it reveals a few examples of "catfishing" and how dangerous it can be.

We are not trying to scare you, but rather encourage you to communicate with the youth in your life about the potential risks of trusting someone they have never met. Work with them to determine what is and is not safe information to share. If they want to meet a new friend, agree on a plan that will ensure their safety.

Our best advice is for parents to befriend their children on the apps they use so they can better monitor their use.

It's not uncommon for kids to have multiple Facebook accounts, so parents need to be proactive about keeping up with them.

The best time to have these conversations is BEFORE your kids create a social media account (which is earlier and earlier now). Let's work together to keep kids safe online!

You might be surprised what youth will fall for online. Don't let your child get "Catfished"!

For more information and tips, visit our web site at www.lincolncountysheriff.net and Like us on Facebook at Lincoln County Sheriff's Office -- Oregon.

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Submitted by:
Kathy Manning, Administrative Assistant
kmanning@co.lincoln.or.us
Ph: 541-265-0652


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/5490/97902/092616-Catfishing.pdf

8th Annual Portland Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis at US Bank Tower

Sunday September 25th, 9am to Noon, at US Bank Tower, 511 SW Oak Street.

Event founder Wes Loucks, Fire Chief Mike Myers, and Local 43 President Alan Ferschweiler will speak at 8:30am. (See attachments)


Attached Media Files: Event Details , Stairclimb Logo

Sept. 21, 2016 - Coburg, Ore. -- When Eric Tackett won $9.4 million playing Oregon's Game Megabucks, little did he know that the nearly 100 employees at the Truck N Travel in Coburg would also share in his win.

Wednesday afternoon, John Anderson, president of the Truck N Travel TA truck stop off Interstate 5, announced that each employee would receive a $500 bonus, thanks to the big win. For any prize more than $10,000, Oregon Lottery retailers, receive a 1-percent selling bonus, and in the case of Truck N Travel, the bonus was $94,000.

"Our employees work so hard, when we found out we were going to receive $94,000 it just made sense to share it with them," Anderson said, trying not to get emotional. "We appreciate our employees."

The truck stop, which is family owned, sold the winning ticket on Aug. 31 and Anderson said half of the selling bonus went to the employees, while the other half was going to be used for maintenance on the buildings.

"I just know that we are going to need new air conditioners soon," said Jim Anderson, John's brother, who also is involved with the truck stop.

The Oregon Lottery was on hand Wednesday to present the family with the $94,000 selling bonus check and also handed out approximately 150 free Lottery tickets to celebrate the win.

"I didn't find out I sold the ticket until the winners came back and gave me a tip," said Audree Taylor, one of the checkers at the store in the truck stop. "We all were so excited and celebrated. I am just so full of excitement that everyone got a bonus because I did my job."

Tackett, a truck driver from Sutherlin, became the 256th Oregon Megabucks Millionaire when he hit the jackpot on Aug. 31. He claimed his prize Sept. 6 after delivering a load of steel in Albany. He plans to continue driving his truck.

"Normally I win free tickets," Tackett said. "I thought everyone was messing with me when they told me I won $9.4 million. I had (my wife) Beth check the ticket more than 50 times on different computers and phones."

Lottery officials recommend that you always sign the back of your tickets with each Oregon Lottery game you play, to ensure you can claim any prize you may win. The Oregon Lottery reminds players to always sign the back of their Lottery tickets, regardless of the game. In the event of winning a jackpot, they should consult with a trusted financial planner or similar professional to develop a plan for their winnings. Prize winners of more than $50,000 should contact the Lottery office to schedule an appointment to claim their prize.

Since the Oregon Lottery began selling tickets on April 25, 1985, it has earned over $11 billion for economic development, public education, state parks and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery visit www.oregonlottery.org


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Attached Media Files: Patrick Johnson of the Oregon Lottery presents Tricia Howell and Jim Anderson of Truck N Travel their selling bonus check.

Salem, Ore. -- "Active is an understatement. Oregonians are erupting with imagination..." The brand anthem for the Oregon Cultural Trust proclaims the unique connection Oregonians have with culture; a connection that is celebrated each October during Days of Culture.

Days of Culture 2016 will showcase the diverse ways Oregonians experience culture with an Oct. 1-8 social media campaign inviting individuals to share snapshots and videos of their cultural experiences. All who post on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #ORCulture will be entered to win prizes that showcase Central Oregon culture.

The prizes include: three nights in a River Ridge one-bedroom suite (sleeps four) at Mount Bachelor Village Resort; Mount Bachelor lift tickets; a Wanderlust half-day excursion; passes to the High Desert Museum; a $100 gift certificate to Bend's Tower Theatre; passes to the Museum at Warm Springs including a Huckleberry gift basket; and 2017 "The Men Behind the Quilts" calendars from the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.

Traditionally a weeklong celebration of events and activities presented by Oregon's 1,400+ cultural organizations, coalitions and tribes, Days of Culture commemorates the Oct.8 anniversary of the Cultural Trust, established in 2002. The decision to expand the celebration to feature individual experiences came from a desire to demonstrate how interwoven our culture is with everyday life.

"Many people think culture is exclusively about art, humanities and history," said Aili Schreiner, Cultural Trust manager. "Certainly going to a concert, reading a book or visiting a monument are cultural experiences, but so is celebrating a birthday by eating cake or landing your first salmon on the Columbia River. Our culture is defined by who we are, what we do and how we experience life."

All Oregonians are invited to share their culture by capturing a photo or video of a cultural moment or event (anything from a visit to a lighthouse, a poetry reading, a sporting event or a concert to a quinceanera or a book club) and posting it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #ORCulture. The goal is to digitally showcase a range of cultural experiences from around the state. All posts will be entered to win the Central Oregon prizes.

Days of Culture also launches the Trust's fundraising season; those who gave or give a 2016 donation to one of Oregon's designated 1,400+ cultural nonprofits are eligible for a tax credit if they make a matching gift to the Cultural Trust.

For details on Days of Culture 2016 and the tax credit, visit www.CulturalTrust.org.
To learn more about the cultural and recreational paradise of Bend, Oregon check out www.visitbend.com.

Editor's note: Winners will be selected via random drawings. Oregon Cultural Trust staff and board members and their immediate families not eligible to win.
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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1171/97899/2016_DOC_logo_large.jpg

Oregon State Police is continuing the investigation regarding the Cape Kiwanda vandalism. OSP is working on identifying person(s) in the video(s) displaying the destruction of the natural rock formation at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area.

OSP extend their thanks to people who have already come forward with information. At this time, OSP has exhausted all investigative leads on what the public had previously provided. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspects, that they have not already reported to law enforcement, please call the Oregon State Police Northern Command Center at (503) 375-3555 or email tips to osppio@state.or.us. All calls are kept confidential.

The investigation is ongoing and information will be released when available.

The link below was provided by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department in their original release. It also contains links to the photos and video of the vandalism.

http://bit.ly/capekiwandavandalism

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Previous News Release from Oregon Parks and Recreation Department:
http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=v.dsp_newsStory&newsId=178

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Every 33 Seconds, a Child is Involved in a Car Crash
New Help for Parents to Protect Kids on the Move: The Ultimate Car Seat Guide

[Portland, Ore.] -- With more than 2,600 children under 13 involved in a car crash every day, or one child every 33 seconds, parents need to be extra vigilant about keeping kids safe in cars. And while most families put kids in car seats, the latest research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that 59 percent of car seats are not installed correctly. To bring parents easy-to-access expert advice to protect their children in cars, Safe Kids Worldwide is launching a new resource - the Ultimate Car Seat Guide in honor of this year's national Child Passenger Week (Sept. 18 -- 24, 2016). Organizations across Oregon will host car seat checkup events throughout the month.

Visit www.UltimateCarSeatGuide.org.

The Guide, developed with support from General Motors, gives expert guidance to parents, particularly new parents, on the important decisions they face when choosing and using a car seat. It offers parent-friendly tips on how to fit a child into a car seat and how to know when it is time to move to a new type of seat.

Based on the wisdom gained from checking nearly two million car seats at Safe Kids Buckle Up events, the Guide provides parents the latest best practices to give kids the best protection. Advice covers all stages of a child's development, from the first car seat until the child is ready to ride with a seat belt.

"We are constantly asked by parents what kind of car seat to buy, how to install it properly, and when a child should move into a booster seat," said Lucie Drum, Coordinator for Safe Kids Portland Metro, led by American Medical Response (AMR). "Not every parent can make it to a car seat checkup event when they have questions about their car seat, but with the Ultimate Car Seat Guide, we can reach more parents with helpful tips to protect kids on the move."

"For nearly 20 years, we've been a partner with Safe Kids and have supported the Buckle Up program to raise awareness" said Jeff Boyer, Vice President of General Motors Global Vehicle Safety. "We are extremely proud that we can now offer parents a valuable tool that allows free access to vital safety information."

"Safe Kids provides accessible, easy-to-understand resources and education for parents and caregivers who want to make sure their littlest passengers are safe and secure in the correct car seat," said Dr. Mark Rosekind, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "It's our goal to make sure every child is buckled up, every time, and I applaud Safe Kids for their efforts in support of that mission."


About Child Passenger Safety Week - September 18-24
Child Passenger Safety Week is September 18-24 and culminates with National Seat Check Saturday on September 24. In September, Safe Kids partners will host nearly 500 car seat events and inspection stations across the country, offering guidance from Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on proper car seat and booster seat installation and usage. Parents and caregivers can visit www.childsafetyseat.org, www.oregonimpact.org or www.safekids.org to see a calendar listing of checkup events in Oregon.






About Safe Kids Portland Metro
Safe Kids Portland Metro (SKPM) works to prevent unintentional childhood injury for kids from 0 to 18. Its more than 30 members in the Portland metro area include pediatric hospitals, fire departments, law enforcement, and community safety organizations. Safe Kids Portland Metro is one of 400 coalitions of Safe Kids Worldwide, a network of organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional injury. SKPM was founded in 2004 and is proudly led by AMR.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/562/97898/Ultimate_Car_Seat_Guide_-_APP_POSTCARD_v6.pdf , 2016-09/562/97898/CPS_2015_INFOGRAPHIC_v7.pdf , 2016-09/562/97898/Car_Seat_Checklist_for_Parents_2016.pdf

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is pleased to announce upcoming dates for the 2016-2017 season of its popular Lantern Tour series. These guided tours lead visitors on after dark, history-themed excursions through the national park.

"After hours, the sounds of the city are hushed and the only light in the park is by flickering lanterns," said Park Guide Justine Hanrahan, "There is something serene about exploring the park by candlelight with a park ranger. Lantern Tours are a special way for our community to connect with our past."

This season, the park will offer three separate Lantern Tour programs: Lantern Tours: An Evening at the Fort, Lantern Tours: Walking Vancouver Barracks, and Lantern Tours: An Evening at The McLoughlin House.

Lantern Tours: An Evening at the Fort takes place inside of the Fort Vancouver stockade. Visitors are treated to historical vignettes in each building as a park ranger guides them through the reconstructed fort. These vignettes transport the visitor back in time to exhibit what life was like at Fort Vancouver in the 1840s. This year, historical vignettes will explore the theatrical plays presented on board the HMS Modeste, a British warship that often visited the fort, in February 1846. Both residents of Fort Vancouver and American settlers were invited to the fort to observe the first theatrical group of its kind in Oregon. These Lantern Tours begin at 7 pm, but visitors must arrive at 6:45 pm. Admission is $15 per adult, and $10 per youth.

Lantern Tours: Walking Vancouver Barracks explores the U.S. Military history of the site. Each adult carries a lantern as a park ranger guides the group on an outdoor walking tour of the historic Army post. Visitors will learn about Ulysses S. Grant, Oliver Otis Howard, George C. Marshall, William S. Harney, and other significant figures in Vancouver Barracks' history. These tours are entirely outdoors, and they cover about a half mile over some uneven and unpaved ground. These tours begin at 7 pm, but visitors must arrive at 6:45 pm. Admission is $10 per adult and $7 per youth.

Lantern Tours: An Evening at the McLoughlin House are held in Oregon City at the McLoughlin House, a unit of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Visitors are invited to explore the life of Dr. John McLoughlin, the Chief Factor of Fort Vancouver who was later known as the "Father of Oregon," on these ranger-led tours. These tours take place in McLoughlin's retirement home in Oregon City, where he moved in 1846. Two tours will be held at the house on November 5, 2016, starting at 6 pm and 7:30 pm. Visitors must arrive 15 minutes before the start of their selected tour. Admission is $10 per adult and $7 per youth.

Reservations for October tours are open now. All tour dates can be reserved and pre-paid starting on October 1, 2016. All reservations must be pre-paid over the phone or in person at the Contact Station at the reconstructed Fort Vancouver. Reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable. All three Lantern Tours take place at least partially outdoors, and will occur rain or shine. Tour attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately for weather conditions. Due to program length, Lantern Tours are not recommended for children under the age of 10. To make a reservation, call 360-816-6244.

The Lantern Tour schedule for the 2016-2017 season is available at http://go.usa.gov/xKeUZ

The Suspicious Death investigation in Columbia County is now a homicide investigation. Investigators working on the case have identified Apache Rose Hightower, 24, Portland, as the victim of homicidal violence following the autopsy held this afternoon in Portland.

Hightower's body was discovered yesterday afternoon a little before 4:30 p.m. by a passerby who did not have a cellular telephone with him, but notified other drivers who called 9-1-1. Deputies responding to the scene discovered her body down an embankment off of Pittsburg Rd. in the 30000 block.

Investigators used fingerprint records to make a positive identification of Hightower's body. Investigators were also able to notify Hightower's next of kin this evening, leading to the release of this information.

The investigation continues with the help of the Columbia County Major Crimes Team, the State Medical Examiner, and the Oregon State Police Crime Lab. Attached is a recent photograph of the victim. Investigators are encouraging anyone having information in regard to this case to call our recorded tip line at (503) 366-4698


Attached Media Files: Homicide victim Apache Rose Hightower

Yancy Wade Ray turned himself into the Tacoma Police Department today. Please direct any inquiries to the Pierce Co. Prosecutor's Office.



(original release from 9/9/16)

The FBI is asking for the public's help to locate homicide suspect Yancy Wade Ray, age 50, who may be staying in the Portland area. On Thursday, September 8, 2016, the FBI obtained a federal fugitive warrant for Ray on behalf of the Tacoma Police Department. Ray has been charged with murder in the 2nd degree and unlawful possession of a firearm in the 1st degree in relation to a weekend death investigation. Please see the attached Crime Stoppers poster for details. Also attached are two photos of Ray.

Yancy Wade Ray is a black male, 6'2" and 175 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He is known to use the street name "Slim" and the alias "Yancy Grayson". He has ties to the Tacoma, WA area as well as to Portland, OR.

Ray should be considered armed and dangerous. If you come in contact with Ray, call 911. Otherwise, non-urgent tips should be directed to Crime Stoppers of Tacoma/Pierce County at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Crime Stoppers of Tacoma/Pierce County, a non-governmental organization, is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and charge of the person involved in this case. The FBI has no involvement in the administration of this reward or any of its governing terms and conditions. However, to be eligible for the reward, the information must be provided through Crime Stoppers. Callers to Crime Stoppers will remain anonymous.

On Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 between 10:30 a.m. and noon, a large long-reach mobile crane will be delivered to the reservoir project site at Washington Park.

The crane, pre-loaded on a 130-feet oversized truck trailer, will enter the site by traveling West Burnside Road, to Southwest Tichner Drive, to Southwest Kingston Avenue, to Southwest Sherwood Boulevard.

After being unloaded, the truck trailer will exit the park using Southwest Park Place.

What Travelers Can Expect
20- to 25-minute temporary delays from 10:30 a.m. to noon as the truck trailer maneuvers through the park.
Heavy congestion, delays, and slow moving traffic on West Burnside Street, Southwest Tichner Drive, and Southwest Kingston Avenue.
Staged flaggers to direct traffic at the following intersections: Southwest Kingston Drive and Southwest Sherwood Boulevard; Southwest Kingston Avenue and Southwest Fairview Boulevard.

Avoid Delays
To avoid delays, plan ahead and detour around the crane's route.

Enter the park using:
West Burnside Road to Southwest Skyline Boulevard to Southwest Fairview Boulevard
Southwest Canyon Road to Southwest Knights Boulevard
Southwest Fairview Boulevard to Southwest Knights Boulevard
Southwest Canyon Road to Southwest Knights Boulevard

Exit the park using:
Southwest Fairview Boulevard to Southwest Skyline Boulevard to West Burnside Road
Southwest Knights Boulevard to Southwest Fairview Boulevard
Southwest Knights Boulevard to Southwest Canyon Road

Safety is Priority
Safety is our number one priority when moving any type of heavy equipment into or out of the project worksite.

A pilot car will help navigate the oversize load through the neighborhood. Onsite staff will be using radio communications, orange flags, and two-way radios.

Park users and travelers are encouraged to move safely around the park. Please watch for detours and signage and follow direction from flaggers. The public is encouraged not follow construction vehicles or buses as they may enter restricted zones. All construction-related traffic impacts are subject to change.

Project Details
The Washington Park Reservoir Improvements Project entails constructing a new 12.4-million gallon, seismically reinforced below ground reservoir in the same footprint of existing Reservoir 3 (upper) with a reflecting pool/water feature on top. Existing Reservoir 4 (lower) will be disconnected from the public drinking water system and a lowland wildlife habitat area, bioswale, and reflecting pool will be constructed in the basin.

The large crane will be used for the construction of the shoring wall and other activities in the project site. The crane will move back and forth, once assembled, on tracks that stand more than eight feet tall. It is anticipated the crane will remain onsite until 2018.

For additional project information and updates, contact the project hotline at 503-823-7030, e-mail Lindsay.Wochnick@portlandoregon,gov, or visit www.portlandoregon.gov/water/wpreservoirs.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1240/97891/TRAFFIC_ADVISORY_092116_-_Traffic_Delays_Expected_Thursday_for_Crane_Delivery_64.pdf

Twenty-five children and their parents turned out to participate in a fun learning experience at the first 1-2-3 Grow and Learn group event September 14 at Hathaway Elementary.

The free parent and child play group was the first of a weekly series to be offered at Hathaway this year. The sessions provide early social and educational experiences that are aligned with state standards and lay the foundation for later school involvement.

Families participated in circle time, individual play time and a group activity. Facilitator Julie Jacobson of Educational Service District 112 sent families home with activities and tips for learning at home and plans to email participants information about each week's class in advance.

After observing the program's success at other schools, Developmental Preschool Coordinator Leslie DeShazer and Family Resource Coordinator Nancy Nass-Boon wanted to bring the learning groups to Washougal. "We are hoping to ease the transition to elementary school and give parents an opportunity to see what they can be doing at home to help prepare children for future success," said DeShazer. She was pleased with the turnout of families for the group's first event. "It was really fun to see how much the children liked it and the parents enjoyed it too. Parents made connections and were able to talk with others who have children the same age. It's a great way for families to begin an early relationship with the Washougal School District."

By connecting with families before children reach preschool or school age, staff are also able to identify early-on children who could benefit from developmental interventions.

In addition to socialization and school readiness, the program is involved in leading-edge child development research, having partnered with a researcher at the University of Washington as an innovation cluster site for Frontiers of Innovation--a Harvard study designed to use science to improve the daily lives of families and children.

All children (not just Hathaway families) are welcome to attend the free classes, which will be offered Wednesdays from 9-10:30 through June 7 at Hathaway Elementary. No registration is required, parents and children may drop in each week or as they are available. For more info contact Nancy Nass-Boon at 954-3809.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/28/97889/123_learning[2].JPG , 2016-09/28/97889/123_learning_(4)[2].JPG

The Oregon Department of Forestry has reopened Nicolai Mainline in the Astoria District. Nicolai Mainline has been closed to through traffic from the 5-?1/2 mile marker to the 6-mile marker (near the Viewpoint Quarry) since Aug. 18. Traffic can use Nicolai Mainline again but travelers are cautioned to be aware of heavy log truck and rock truck traffic.

Shingle Mill Road will be closed later this fall near between Mile Markers 5 and 6. Traffic can bypass this closure by use of Nicolai Mainline, Simonsen Road, and/or Microwave Road.

"Road Closed" signs will be posted. Roads will be open for through traffic in the late evenings and on weekends.

For questions or clarifications on current closures or fire restrictions, call the Oregon Department of Forestry's Astoria District office, 503-325-5451.


Attached Media Files: The Oregon Dept. of Forestry has reopened Nicolai Mainline in the Astoria District.

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- In celebration of the spookiest month of the year, Beaverton City Library and the Beaverton Library Foundation are challenging teens in grades 6-12 to write a scary story using only seven sentences! The Beaverton Library Foundation is pleased to again sponsor this annual short story contest for teens, awarding prizes for both middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) divisions--$100 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place.


Contest guidelines and an entry form are available on the teens page of the library website (www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Teens) and at the main library or the Murray Scholls branch beginning Saturday, Oct. 1. Entries can be submitted in the Teen Room at the main library (12375 SW 5th St) or at the Murray Scholls branch (11200 SW Murray Scholls Place) and are due by Saturday, Oct. 22, at 5 p.m. Winning entries will be posted on the teens page of the library website on Friday, Nov. 4. Good luck, and happy (or scary) writing!


For more information, visit www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Teens or call 503-350-4001.


For additional information regarding Beaverton City Library, visit www.BeavertonLibrary.org or call 503-644-2197. Beaverton City Library is one of fifteen member libraries in Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS), which works to provide responsive and efficient library service countywide through centralized catalog, courier and other services.


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On September 1, 2016, Mill Creek Correctional Facility (MCCF) donated 484 pounds of fresh produce to the Union Gospel Mission (UGM) in Salem. MCCF provided UGM with a variety of fresh tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash, corn, and peppers to help supplement meals served.

The UGM helps the neediest men, women, and children in the community break the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and incarceration by partnering with churches, individuals, and organizations. The UGM serves over 200,000 meals every year to over 2,000 individuals.

The MCCF garden is grown and harvested by adults in custody, who were pleased to be able to give back to the local community. The MCCF inmate population also benefits from the crops, as the fresh vegetables are utilized inside the facility to supplement meals.

Twice a week the MCCF garden also bags produce for Marion-Polk Food Share (MPFS); in 2015, the garden was able to donate well over 20,000 pounds of produce to MFPS, which is a regional food bank leading the fight to end hunger in Marion and Polk counties. More than 40,000 people, including 14,000 children, receive emergency food each month through the Food Share partner network.

MCCF is an unfenced, minimum-security prison in Salem that houses approximately 290 male inmates who are within four years of release. The facility concentrates on work opportunities, most of which are in the form of work crews contracting with state agencies, local organizations, and private industries within a 60-mile radius of Salem. MCCF opened in 1929 as the Farm Annex of the Oregon State Penitentiary, housing 50 adult male offenders. The Farm Annex provided all of the milk, eggs, meat, fruit, and vegetables for the Oregon State Penitentiary and the State Hospital. The main building (as well as many of the out buildings that made up the farm) still stands today and, at 81 years old, it makes for the second oldest prison in the state.

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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1070/97884/MCCF_Garden.jpg

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports that on September 20, 2016, at about 9:25 a.m., his deputies served a narcotics search warrant in the 400 block of South Eleventh Street in Lebanon.

Located at the residence were Michael Robert Smith, 68, Kyle Robert Smith, 21, both from Lebanon and Heather LeAnn Johnson, 27, of Corvallis. Also present was a four- year-old child related to Michael and Kyle Smith.

Rochelle Marie Brown, 51, of Corvallis, arrived at the scene as the search warrant was being conducted and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia.

Among the items seized was approximately one pound of methamphetamine (15 oz. with the street value of $8,000), digital scales, packaging material, drug paraphernalia, drug records, surveillance equipment, $1,970 in cash, and eight firearms (one of which was reported stolen in December of 2007, to the Albany Police Department).

The Department of Human Services was called for the four -year -old child in the home and released to his mother.

As a result of the investigation, Michael Smith was arrested and charged with Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a School, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, and Child Neglect I.

Kyle Smith was arrested and charged with Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a School, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, and Child Neglect I.

Heather Johnson was cited and released on the charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.

Rochelle Brown was cited and released on the charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.

The Linn County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Lebanon Police Department.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/2993/97883/Michael_Smith.jpg , 2016-09/2993/97883/Kyle_Smith.jpg

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper today marked the one year anniversary of the historic decision not to list the greater sage-grouse under the Endangered Species Act by celebrating the ongoing unprecedented collaborative conservation effort to conserve the sagebrush ecosystem with stakeholders at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

The Administration, in partnership with the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA), today also released a report highlighting recent actions to conserve the sagebrush ecosystem, including efforts to minimize further habitat disturbance, restore the health of fire-impacted landscapes, reduce invasive grasses and provide opportunities for landowners and ranchers to invest in conservation actions that benefit the greater sage-grouse and the success of their own operations.

The roundtable provided representatives from the federal family, ranchers, industry, conservation community and the states an opportunity to discuss continued success of on-going efforts, challenges and next steps as they work together to implement the landscape-scale, science-based, collaborative habitat conservation plans.

"One year later, there's a lot to celebrate," said Secretary Jewell. "We knew that the work didn't stop with the listing determination, and I'm pleased that we collectively continue to make great progress on addressing threats to the bird, conserving the sagebrush habitat and providing a path forward for sustainable economic development."

"The diversity of people here today is evidence that there continues to be a broad commitment to conservation of the Greater Sage-Grouse from more than just federal and state regulators," said Gov. Hickenlooper. "We'll need to maintain that broad level of support from landowners and others to ensure Bureau of Land Management's RMPs can be implemented as intended, which is to conserve the species as well as support economic sustainability."

"The Sage Grouse Initiative is an example of how when agriculture and conservation partner together, we can reach our common goals for the greater good," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "More than 1,300 ranchers have conserved over 5 million acres of land as a part of this effort and USDA has invested more than $400 million to reach $760 million with our partners through 2018. Through the commitment of America's ranchers to improving habitats for other wildlife, we have achieved a historic outcome for the sage grouse, and shown that conservation can also benefit ranching operations and our rural economies."

The meeting marks the one-year anniversary of the Interior Department's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announcement that the greater sage-grouse does not warrant protection of the Endangered Species Act because of historic conservation and partnership efforts. The long-term decline of the greater sage-grouse and its sagebrush habitat sparked an unprecedented collaborative conservation effort across 11 western states that continues today.

The FWS reached the no-listing determination after evaluating the bird's population status, along with collective efforts by Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM), USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service and U.S. Forest Service (USFS), state agencies, private landowners and ranchers and other partners to conserve its habitat.

Earlier this month, the BLM issued internal guidance that clarifies how aspects of the agency's land use plans will be implemented as it relates to oil and gas leasing and development, grazing and the collection and use of land management data. Those land use plans, developed in cooperation among local, state and federal agencies as well as private landowners, were cited by the FWS as a key reason it found that the greater sage-grouse did not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act.

The greater sage-grouse is an umbrella species, emblematic of the health of sagebrush habitat it shares with more than 350 other kinds of wildlife, including world-class populations of mule deer, elk, pronghorn and golden eagles. Roughly half of the sage-grouse's habitat is on federal lands, most of it managed by the BLM and USFS. These tend to be drier uplands where the birds mate, nest and spend fall and winter. While the federal plans that were developed to save the greater sage-grouse may differ in specifics to reflect local landscapes, threats and conservation approaches, their overall goal is to prevent further degradation of the best remaining sage-grouse habitat, minimize disturbance where possible and mitigate unavoidable impacts by protecting and improving similar habitat.

For more information about the greater sage-grouse, please visit www.doi.gov/sagegrouse.


Attached Media Files: DOI Sage Grouse Release 9-16

The Government Information and Library Services Advisory Council will meet on September 28, 2016 from 1:30 -- 3:30 p.m. in Room 103 at the State Library.

The Government Information and Library Services Advisory Council is established in the bylaws of the Oregon State Library Board to advise the staff of the Government Information and Library Services Program of the Oregon State Library. The Council will provide insight, consultation, and advice on strategies for better serving the information and research needs of Oregon state government agencies. The Council will also assist Government Information and Library Services staff in creating effective strategies and programs to inform state employees about services and to train state employees in the use of these services.

The following topics will be discussed at the meeting:

1) Welcome and introductions (5 mins) Jerry Curry
2) Round Robin (15 mins) All Attendees
a) Agency issues heading into the Legislative Season
3) Update on GS Program Manager Recruitment (5 mins) MaryKay Dahlgreen
4) Update on GS Reference Position opening (5 mins) MaryKay Dahlgreen/Jerry Curry
5) Recruitment of new Advisory Board members (5 mins) Jerry Curry
6) Subscriptions Database Status, 2015 HB 3523 (15 mins) Kate McGann
7) Summary of GS 2015-2016 Customer Satisfaction Survey conducted June 2016 (15 mins) Jerry Curry
8) Discussion about eClips Product (10 mins) Sean Nickerson
9) Discussion/Selection of GS Advisory Council Vice-Chair (5 mins) Sean Nickerson
10) Adjournment

Oregon City, Oregon (September 21, 2016, 2:30 pm): The Oregon City Police Department conducted the last of three pedestrian safety enforcement operations of 2016. The enforcement was funded by a grant from Oregon Impact.

The primary focus of this operation was to educate drivers and help raise awareness of the pedestrian right away laws. The Oregon City Police Department used a pedestrian decoy, while another police officer observed traffic violations occurring and radioed awaiting uniform officers to make the stop. The officers issued citations or warnings to help educate the violators. The overwhelming majority of drivers stopped for the pedestrian decoy, which was good to see.

The safety operation occurred on August 31, 2016 at the intersection of Linn Ave and Williams St between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. The operation resulted in 26 drivers being stopped. The violations included 8 citations issued for failing to stop or remained stopped for a pedestrian, 8 citations issued for driving while using a mobile communication device, 2 for no insurance, 2 for driving with a suspended driver's license, and 7 other miscellaneous violations. 6 warnings were given during the operation.

This intersection was specifically selected for the pedestrian safety operation due to heavy foot traffic going to and from Mt. Pleasant Elementary School. The Oregon City Police Department wants to remind everyone to stay aware of your surroundings when operating a motor vehicle.

FOREST GROVE -- The 23rd edition of Pacific University's Performing Arts Series will bring a wide range of music genres to Forest Grove through a five-concert lineup that begins Saturday, Oct. 1 and continues into the spring.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Carlene Carter opens the 2016-2017 series with a mix of folk, pop and country music on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Carter is the daughter of country music legends June Carter Cash and Carl Smith, stepdaughter of Johnny Cash and granddaughter of "Mother" Maybelle Carter. Carlene Carter's latest album, Carter Girl, covers three generations of music written by the Carter family, including her own new material as well as that of original family members A.P., Sara and Maybelle, her mother June and her Aunt Helen.

The series' second installment features HAPA on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Often called the "Soundtrack of Hawai'i," HAPA's music brings a state of paradise for many, as Barry Flanagan, Kapono Ha'ili'ili and Tarvin Makia capture the Hawaiian landscape, history and mythology. Fused with American folk-rock, HAPA's work has been called the most exciting and beautiful contemporary Hawaiian music in the world. This special show will also feature acclaimed hula dancer Radasha Ho'ohuli.

A Night with Craig Fuller & Son continues the series on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. One of the most admired singer-songwriter guitar players of his generation, Pure Prairie League founding member Craig Fuller and son Patrick cross generations with a blend of country and rock music that can be heard in PPL's anthem, "Amie," as well as "Fallin' In and Out of Love."

Irish band Altan comes to town on Sunday, Mar. 12 at 3 p.m. to delight contemporary audiences with the beauty of traditional music, ranging from the most touching old songs to hard-hitting Irish reels and jigs. Altan is rooted in the music and fun of gatherings and sessions in kitchens and pubs in Donegal, Ireland, where virtuoso music was heard in an atmosphere of respect and intimacy. 

The final installment of the 2016-2017 Performing Arts Series features legendary Cajun group BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet on Saturday, Apr. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Born in 1975 out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet's spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil takes the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blends elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more.

All performances take place in McCready Hall at the Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center on Pacific's Forest Grove Campus. Season subscriptions, including full ensemble and mini packages, as well as tickets for individual concerts are now on sale and can be purchased online or by calling 503-352-2918. Discounts are available for senior citizens 65 and better, students and Pacific University employees.

The 2016-2017 Pacific University Performing Arts Series is presented by Tuality Healthcare and sponsored by R.B. Hornberger Company, with additional support from Best Western University Inn & Suites. 

What we're learning about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is shaping a new conversation about how we perceive children's behavior. Two free events, a documentary screening and a presentation, in Clark County are leading public discussions about ACEs and how using a trauma-informed approach makes a world of difference. Each event is led by Jim Sporleder, the former principal of Lincoln High School in Walla Walla who turned the school around by using a trauma-informed approach.

SCREENING: Paper Tigers
Thursday, October 6, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
La Center High School commons
725 NE Highland Road, La Center WA 98629
Hosted by La Center Unite, sponsored by PREVENT!
 
Paper Tigers is an intimate look into the lives of selected students at Lincoln High School, an alternative school that specializes in educating traumatized youth. Set amidst the struggling rural community of Walla Walla, WA, the film intimately examines the inspiring promise of Trauma-Informed Communities -- a movement that is showing great promise in healing youth struggling with the dark legacy of ACEs. Former principal of Lincoln High School, Jim Sporleder, will lead a 30-minute post-screening talk.
 

 
PRESENTATION: Catching Kids Before They Fall: A Paradigm Shift Responsive to Trauma
Friday, October 7, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Educational Services District 112 conference center
2500 NE 65th Avenue, Vancouver WA 98661
Sponsored by PREVENT!
 
Jim Sporleder will discuss how traditional methods for discipline in schools have lost their impact, and he'll introduce a new trauma-informed approach that is backed by evidence-based research. Many of the disruptive behaviors we see in our schools stem from students impacted by trauma and toxic stress. The core of the trauma-informed model are caring adults and educators who understand that they play a major role in helping students change their life path to one that will bring them fulfillment and purpose.


Both events are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Joy Lyons at 360-952-3397


About PREVENT!
Founded in 2006, PREVENT! is a group of diverse community members working together to prevent youth substance abuse in Clark County, WA. PREVENT! uses an evidence-based framework working in collaboration with parents, youth, schools, media, business, government, faith communities, law enforcement, youth-serving organizations, civic groups, health care professionals, and prevention organizations. PREVENT! is focused on improving the environment surrounding youth to create a community culture that promotes prevention and honors healthy living. PREVENT! is supported by the Drug Free Communities Support Program, the ESD 112 and over 440 community members and organizations across Clark County.


Attached Media Files: Catching Kids Before They Fall , Paper Tigers screening

The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating Jessica Jane Ford Jung. Jessica was last seen walking on Bridge Street in City of Lafayette on or about September 8th, 2016 at approximately 6:30 pm. At the time, Jessica was staying with some acquaintances who reside in the Lafayette area. She is 39 years old, 5'6" and was last seen wearing a pink and orange long sun dress, sandals, black shoulder strap purse and a pink sparkly hair clip. Jessica is reported to have Schizophrenia. A welfare check and an ATL (attempt to locate) was issued early in the investigation through LEDS. Jessica is now currently listed as a missing person in LEDS/NCIC. Phone records indicate on Sept. 11th she may have been in Clackamas County near I-205. If you see Jessica please contact your local law enforcement representatives. To provide additional investigative information please contact Detective Justin Brester at bresterj@co.yamhill.or.us or Deputy Sean Sato at satos@co.yamhill.or.us. or call the main office at 503-434-7506 and reference case number 16-2432.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1838/97874/Jessica_Jung.JPG

Longview, WA -- On Tuesday September 20 at 4:38 PM Longview Fire, AMR, and Longview Police responded to the report of a suicidal person at 1705 Hemlock Street, #5. The reporting person indicated that a subject at the incident address was posting suicidal messages to Facebook before the incident. The reporting person attempted to call the patient's cellular phone; the patient answered but was reportedly unintelligible and the 911 system was activated.

A Longview Police officer arrived at the scene at 4:43 PM and soon after making entry to the apartment, experienced a strong odor that made breathing difficult. Longview Fire Engine 81 with a crew of three arrived at the scene two minutes later. After receiving information from police, Engine 81 called for additional responders and made entry to the apartment using self-contained breathing apparatus. Once inside, they found a hand written warning sign on the bathroom door that indicated "Caution CO2". They entered the bathroom and found a semi-conscious patient on the floor -- they immediately removed the patient to the living room for emergency medical care and closed the bathroom door.

Additional Longview Fire units arrived at the scene at 4:48 PM and initiated air monitoring in the apartment, searched for other victims, and conducted an analysis of scene conditions. The patient was transported by AMR ambulance to St. John Medical Center in serious condition. On arrival at the hospital, the patient received additional decontamination procedures as medical care continued. At 4:53 PM, a firefighter complained of a burning sensation to his arm -- he underwent decontamination procedures at the scene and was transported to St. John Medical Center by ambulance. He received treatment for chemical burns to his arm. Other firefighters removed their clothing as a precaution and were evaluated at the scene without any indication of exposure. At the conclusion of the incident, the exposed police officer was also evaluated at St. John Medical center. The firefighter and police officer were released later in the evening while the patient remains hospitalized. No other injuries were reported.

The analysis of the incident scene suggested a continued threat of hazardous materials in the apartment and incident command staff requested a hazardous materials team from Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue. The hazardous materials team responded at 5:03 PM. Initial air samples inside and outside the building were normal. A representative from St. John Medical Center contacted the command post and advised that the patient was conscious and had told hospital staff about the chemicals in the apartment. This information was limited due to the patient's condition.

The Cowlitz 2 hazmat team was able to conduct detailed research prior to making entry. Based on this research, it was discovered that in addition to the toxic fumes there was also a potential that a combustible condition could exist in the affected areas of the apartment. On the receipt of this information all occupants of the apartment building were evacuated and electricity was disconnected from the structure.

A two person Cowlitz 2 hazmat team entered the apartment wearing protective suits. They evaluated the scene using specialized monitoring tools and equipment. The team exited the building and reported there was no flammable atmosphere inside the structure. The Cowlitz 2 team also reported normal monitor readings throughout the apartment.

Two personnel from the Washington State Department of Ecology's Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response team were at the scene late into the night. The DOE hazardous materials specialists also entered the apartment wearing protective suits and performed additional tests. They removed contaminated materials from the apartment and neutralized them for disposal.

A representative from the Cowlitz County Health Department's environmental health unit was also at the scene. In collaboration with all the responding agencies, their technical experts, and the incident command team, it was determined that the incident was confined to apartment 5. The power was restored to the structure and all building occupants except for apartments 4 and 5 were allowed to reoccupy the building.

The Red Cross was contacted to provide emergency support to those displaced.

Continued testing is expected in apartment 5 on September 21 as coordinated by the Cowlitz County Health Department.

No hazardous conditions exist outside affected apartments.

As of 11:00 AM on September 21, the original responders who reported injuries are doing well and have returned to work. The condition of the civilian patient is unknown at the time of this release.

Incident Photos Attached


Attached Media Files: DOE disposing of chemicals. , Team making entry. , Emergency vehicles. , Team preparing to enter.

Ridgefield students are busy putting the final touches on Experience Ridgefield, a community carnival conceived to celebrate the hometown spirit that Ridgefield is known for throughout the region. Experience Ridgefield will take place at Ridgefield High School (2630 S. Hillhurst Road) from 3:00 -- 8:00 p.m.

Experience Ridgefield was developed and organized by students in the district's Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SSAC). A dozen students, representing each of the district's four schools, meet monthly with Dr. Nathan McCann, Ridgefield's superintendent, to provide advice and feedback to McCann. Each year they are also asked to work on a project that contributes to the betterment of the community.

Experience Ridgefield was born from that concept. Gwen Harris, an eighth-grader, and a member of the SSAC is proud of all the work she and her colleagues have invested in creating Experience Ridgefield.

"As a group, we have been working hard on making Experience Ridgefield a memorable event for the whole community. I am excited to help with this event and extremely excited to help supervise the free childcare we are providing for all toddlers to 5- year olds," Harris said.

The students ensured the event would include activities for every interest. Harris pointed out some of the highlights, which include a game truck, laser tag, athletic skills stations, arts and crafts, dance and music performances, many food vendors, and much more.

Experience Ridgefield's theme is Past, Present, and Future and the students worked hard to honor the community's proud past. The event includes such activities as a Mr. Potato Head contest that will use real potatoes and potato sack races.

Wyatt Holbrook, a sixth-grade member, added, "We committed to making sure there were events and activities for everyone in the community. I'm proud of what we have accomplished and believe it captures Ridgefield's spirit. And I'm really proud that my family's business, Holbrook Concrete Construction, has been a part in helping make this event a reality."


Students dedicated multiple monthly meetings to brainstorming ideas that would adequately capture everything they love about Ridgefield. The group settled on Experience Ridgefield as the event title, determined to host an event that was highly interactive and representative of everything that makes Ridgefield unique.

The students participated heavily in recruiting the vendors, marketing and promoting the event, and securing sponsorships.

"I'm very proud of the work put in by all the students to create a large-scale community event that celebrates the spirit and pride that makes Ridgefield such a wonderfully unique place to live," said McCann.

More than 40 vendors will be participating in Experience Ridgefield. Holbrook Concrete Construction is the event's lead sponsor, with assistance from The Historic Sportsman's Steakhouse and Saloon.

In addition to all the food, music, and fun, the Ridgefield Family Resource Center (RFRC) is sponsoring a "Stuff the Bus" campaign at the event. The RFRC is in need of personal hygiene items, non-perishable food, and new coats.

Families will be able to complete the day's activities by enjoying the movie Back to the Future under the stars at the football stadium.

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Attached Media Files: Members of Ridgefield's SSAC , Experience Ridgefield Event Flyer , Wyatt Holbrook, a Ridgefield sixth-grader , Gwen Harris, a Ridgefield eighth-grader

Vancouver, Wash. -- The Vancouver Police Activities League hosts literacy events each month during the school year in elementary schools in both the Vancouver and Evergreen School Districts. These events provide free books to kids, encourage reading, and create positive connections between kids and cops. Vancouver PAL will host the first literacy events of the new school year:

Date: Thursday, September 22, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Hockinson Heights Elementary (19912 NE 164th St, Brush Prairie)

Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. -11:a.m.
Location: Martin Luther King Elementary (4801 Idaho St., Vancouver)

This school year, Vancouver PAL literacy events will focus on youth in the second and third grades. Each literacy event includes a safety presentation from the Vancouver Police Department, or Clark County Sheriff's Office, (depending on the location of the school), time for kids to pick out a free book, reading time with police officers, and a tour of specialty police vehicles. These literacy events are fun for both the officers and the kids. Literacy is one of the key educational programs the Vancouver Police Activities League focuses on.

Members of the media are always invited to attend any PAL events to see first-hand the positive impact that programs such as PAL can have on a community. Members of the media who want to attend a literacy event should check in at the school office to receive a visitor badge. Be prepared for great visuals and high energy!

For more information on the Vancouver Police Activities League visit www.vancouverpal.org.



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The Vancouver Police Department is seeking applicants for Entry and Lateral Police Officers. If you are interested in a career with us, visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/police/page/careers.


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BEAVERTON, Ore. --The City of Beaverton was recently assessed and found to be StormReady by the National Weather Service (NWS). Beaverton is the first city in the Portland metro area to receive this honor.

NWS warning coordination meteorologist Tyree Wilde presented the city with a certificate and a road sign that designates Beaverton as StormReady at the Sept. 20 Beaverton City Council meeting.

According to the NWS, 98 percent of all presidentially-declared disasters are weather related, leading to around 500 deaths per year and nearly $15 billion in damage.

StormReady is a voluntary program of the NWS that recognizes communities, cities and counties that have taken steps to ensure they are able to receive severe weather messaging and deliver those messages to their residents. The assessment looked at Beaverton's methods of receiving and sending emergency weather communications, their outreach efforts, emergency plans and relationships with partner agencies.

As part of the process, Beaverton placed weather radios in the Beaverton School District offices, Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency, The Beaverton Building, and the Griffith Drive building. The city also voluntarily installed a weather station at the Griffith Drive building, which feeds current weather information to Weather Underground.

For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov. Also follow Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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[Portland, OR] (September, 2016) -- On September 25th, The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter's annual Portland Metro Walk to Defeat ALS will take place at the World Trade Center in Portland, Oregon. Registration for the Walk starts at 11 a.m. with a special opening ceremony beginning at 11:45 a.m.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The disease robs people of the ability to walk, to talk and even blink an eye. It traps them inside a body they no longer can control and ultimately prevents them from breathing as it takes their life. People living with ALS lose the power to use their legs, hold someone close, and simply say, "I love you," before their bodies gradually shut down. There is no known cause of the disease, although military veterans are approximately twice as likely to develop ALS as the general population. Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS, and every 90 minutes someone loses their battle to this fatal disease. Living with ALS can cost up to $250,000 annually, depleting families of all savings.

The event will feature pizza from Papa John's and chocolate milk from Alpenrose Dairy. The event is underwritten in part by Alpenrose Dairy, Northwest Medical, Fred Meyer, Providence Brain & Spine Institute, SecureWorld, and Numotion, among many other local partners.

29 people living with ALS along with 133 teams and an estimated 2,500 event participants will be in attendance. This year's goal is to raise $375,000.
"Our chapter is dependent on events such as the Walk to Defeat ALS to ensure we meet the needs of people living with ALS in the Portland Metro area," said Lance Christian, the Oregon and SW Washington Chapter's Executive Director. "The Walk to Defeat ALS truly celebrates the heroes we all love who are living or who have lived with this horrible disease."

The Walk is open to the public, and all funds raised will be donated to the chapter for care services programs in the Portland Metro area and for research and awareness. The chapter offers all services to people living with ALS and their families free of charge. Last year, more than 3,000 walkers raised more than $350,000 for the Portland Metro Walk.

Since 2000, the nationwide events have experienced constant participant growth and have raised more than $250 million toward the goal of creating a world without ALS. To learn more about the Portland Metro Walk to Defeat ALS, call 800.681.9851 ext 106 or visit www.PortlandMetroWalktoDefeatALS.org.

About The ALS Association
The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting ALS on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure. To learn more about the local Chapter, visit www.alsa-or.org.

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Salem -- Oregon employers will see a key portion of their workers' compensation costs drop by an average 6.6 percent in 2017, the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) announced today. This marks the fourth year in a row -- and eighth year in the past decade -- that businesses will experience an average decrease in the "pure premium."

The average decrease in pure premium -- the portion of the premium employers pay insurers to cover claims costs for job-related injuries and deaths -- is part of a mixture of rate changes designed to invest in workplace safety and health programs while preserving historically low costs.

The other rate changes include:

An increase in the premium assessment, which funds state costs of running workers' compensation and workplace safety and health programs, from 6.2 percent to 6.8 percent. The increase is needed to invest in worker protection and related programs to keep pace with an expanding economy.
A decrease in the payroll assessment, which supports the Workers' Benefit Fund, from 3.3 cents per hour worked to 2.8 cents per hour. The fund pays for highly successful return-to-work and other special injured-worker programs. It is financially stable to the point that a reduction in the assessment is warranted.

The combination of the changes in pure premium rates and assessment rates is a net reduction in costs for the average employer. The average employer would pay $1.02 per $100 of payroll for claims costs and assessments, down from $1.10 in 2016.

"These rate changes preserve the integrity of our workers' compensation system," said Patrick Allen, DCBS director. "They do so by helping maintain a positive business climate for Oregon employers while also bolstering worker protections and benefits."

The decrease in pure premium is based on a recommendation from the Florida-based National Council on Compensation Insurance Inc. (NCCI), which analyzes industry trends and prepares rate recommendations for the majority of states. Pure premium reflects only a portion of workers' compensation costs, but is the key factor behind annual cost changes. The decrease is an average, so an individual employer may see a larger decrease, no change, or even an increase depending on the employer's own industry, claims experience, and payroll. Also, pure premium does not take into account the varying expenses and profit of insurance companies.

The decrease in the pure premium is effective Jan. 1, 2017, but employers will see the changes when they renew their policies in 2017. The changes to the premium and payroll assessments are effective Jan. 1, 2017.

Workers' compensation pays injured workers for lost wages and medical care for job-related injuries. A steady decline in average medical care costs and stable wage replacement costs are the key factors continuing to drive down the pure premium.

Oregon's workers' compensation premium rates have ranked low nationally for many years. Only seven states and the District of Columbia had average rates lower than Oregon in 2014, according to a biennial study conducted by DCBS. In contrast to changes made in some other states, Oregon has seen no meaningful reduction in worker benefits since at least the early 1990s.

The following chart summarizes all the changes: http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/dir/wc_cost/files/wc_cost_summary.pdf

Annual Oregon average pure premium rate changes and average changes by industry: http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/dir/wc_cost/files/pure_premium.pdf

More information about Oregon workers' compensation costs can be found at: http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/dir/wc_cost/index.html

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The Department of Consumer and Business Services is Oregon's largest business regulatory and consumer protection agency. For more information, visit http://www.dcbs.oregon.gov/.

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- The City of Beaverton invites residents to a choice of three community forums to learn about public safety in our neighborhoods and receive information on Public Safety Center Bond Measure 34-250. The bond measure would provide a new police and emergency management building that is earthquake resilient and will fix existing security, technology and privacy concerns that currently impact police and emergency operations.

The forums will include informational booths staffed by police, the city's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers and victim advocates to provide resources to participants. A presentation on the bond measure will be provided, as well as a panel discussion with elected officials and community members. In addition, attendees will receive free emergency preparedness supplies, find out about safety statistics in your neighborhood, and meet your neighborhood police officers and the city's new police chief.

"I'm looking forward to meeting residents and answering any questions they may have about public safety in our city and the public safety center bond measure," said Interim Police Chief Jim Monger.

The neighborhood forums will occur:
Thursday, Sept. 29 at Sexton Mountain Elementary School, 15645 SW Sexton Mountain Drive
Monday, Oct. 3 at the Beaverton Community Center, 12350 SW Fifth Street
Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Beaverton Activities Center, 12500 SW Allen Boulevard

All forums are from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The bond measure presentation and panel discussion will begin at 7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend the forum that is most convenient. Refreshments and childcare will be provided. The forums are hosted by the city's Neighborhood Association Committees (NACs).

"Learn how public safety is done in Beaverton today and what it will look like in the future," said Sexton Mountain NAC Chair Rhonda Reister. "We hope you can join us!"

ABOUT THE PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER
Beaverton's public safety center will be built on city-owned property at the corner of SW Hall Blvd and SW Allen Blvd. While the existing building has served Beaverton for decades, it wasn't built with police and emergency services in mind. The building will not withstand a major earthquake, is located in a flood zone, and it is office space that doesn't safely separate the public, minors and victims from criminal offenders.

The bond measure will be on the November general election ballot. The measure will not increase residents' bond tax rate because it replaces the Beaverton City Library construction bonds. The rate is about 20 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. Property owners would continue to pay about $4.20 per month for property with an assessed value of $250,000. The center will cost $35 million.

For more information on the forums, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Neighborhood. To learn more about the public safety center and Bond Measure 34-250, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/PublicSafetyCenter.

For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov. Also follow Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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Company makes three year commitment to children at risk, safety and the environment

PORTLAND, Ore. -- NW Natural (NYSE:NWN) has selected five nonprofit partners for its Programs of Focus: American Red Cross Cascades Chapter, Bridge Meadows, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children, Janus Youth Programs and SOLVE.

Each program will receive $35,000 in annual support for the next three years (2017??'2019), as well as volunteer service and in-kind donations from NW Natural and its employees. The programs were selected from more than 20 nonprofit applicants.

"We're pleased to offer long-term support to five nonprofits that provide critical services to our communities," said Von Summers, NW Natural senior manager of Community Relations. "This year we've focused in particular on organizations that address the pressing needs of at-risk children in Oregon and Southwest Washington."

Since 2003, NW Natural has donated more than $2 million to nonprofits through Programs of Focus. Funds come from the company's Corporate Philanthropy Program, which is supported by shareholder funds.

PROGRAMS OF FOCUS: 2017-2019
American Red Cross--Cascades Region (http://www.redcross.org/local/oregon/)
The American Red Cross Cascades Region includes Oregon and Southwest Washington. Approximately 2,500 volunteers provide response, relief and recovery services; save lives through health and safety training; provide assistance to active military members, their families and local veterans; and ensure we maintain a safe and stable blood supply for patients in need. The Red Cross was a Program of Focus for the 2014??'2016 funding period.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Multnomah, Washington & Columbia Counties (http://www.casahelpskids.org)
When an abused or neglected child is going through the trauma of the foster care system, a volunteer CASA advocate is works to guide them through safely, quickly and effectively. CASA for Children recruits, trains and supports citizen volunteers to provide quality advocacy for as many children as possible. CASA was a Program of Focus for the 2014??'2016 funding period.

Bridge Meadows (http://www.bridgemeadows.org)
Bridge Meadows develops and sustains intentional, intergenerational neighborhoods for former foster youth, adoptive families and low-income elders, building place, permanence and purpose one community at a time. Bridge Meadows' North Portland development opened to its first residents in 2011; a second development in Beaverton is scheduled to open in 2017.

Janus Youth Programs (http://www.janusyouth.org)
Janus Youth Programs serve more than 6,000 at-risk children, youth and families each year, providing a second chance to kids who have few resources and no place to turn for help. Since 1972, Janus has grown to become one of the largest nonprofits in the Northwest, operating more than 40 different programs that span Oregon and Washington.

SOLVE (http://solveoregon.org)
SOLVE is a statewide nonprofit organization that takes action every day to keep Oregon clean and green. It mobilizes over 35,000 volunteers and organizes over 1,000 cleanup and restoration projects throughout the state each year. SOLVE's mission is to bring Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship.

About NW Natural
NW Natural (NYSE:NWN) is headquartered in Portland, Ore., and provides natural gas service to about 718,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. It is the largest independent natural gas utility in the Pacific Northwest. Additional information is available at nwnatural.com.
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WHAT: Dedication and ribbon cutting for the Richard Woodcock Education Center, new home of Western Oregon University's College of Education

WHO: Guest speakers include: Jim Baumgartner (chair of WOU's Board of Trustees and Portland resident), Alma Pacheco (WOU student body president), Dr. Mark Girod (dean, College of Education), Dr. Richard Woodcock (building benefactor), and Dr. Rex Fuller (WOU president).

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 23 at 4 p.m.

WHERE: WOU campus. 345 Monmouth Ave. N., Monmouth, OR 97361. Map: http://www.wou.edu/resources/campus-map/ (note, this aerial view shows the lot pre-construction; the building is in what shows as a vacant lot immediately north of Hamersly Library).

ADDITIONAL INFO:
This 58,000-square foot building is the first multi-story building in Oregon constructed with cross-laminated timber (part of the wood products initiative by former Gov. John Kitzhaber).

This is the first time the three divisions of the College of Education will be under one roof, including nearly 100 offices and 23 classrooms. Classrooms are equipped with two-way broadcasting equipment (a collaboration with the Salem-Keizer School District) so students at WOU can check and see what's happening in a K-12 class.

A story about the building (via Western Edge magazine): http://www.wou.edu/westernedge/2014/04/01/richard-woodcock-education-center-made-possible-by-generosity-of-renowned-educator/

A press release with details about the building and its benefactor: http://www.wou.edu/wounews/2014/03/17/wou-receives-1-4-million-gift-to-create-the-richard-woodcock-education-center-to-train-oregons-next-generation-of-teachers/

PORTLAND, OR- Portland Water Bureau crews have completed a water main break repair on Northeast 33rd Avenue. The section of NE 33rd that was previously closed, between Northeast Morris and Siskiyou streets, is now open.

The roadway has been repaired with a safe, temporary surface. The Water Bureau will work with the Portland Bureau of Transportation to prepare the area for a final repair at a later date.

The Portland Water Bureau's Maintenance & Construction crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. On average, crews respond to 200 main breaks a year.

Update on Highway 22, MP 14 - Polk County fatal crash - Driver's name released:

The deceased driver of the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta was identified as Elisa ALVAREZ-MARTINEZ, age 49, of Keizer. More information will be released when it becomes available.

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In the time span of about twelve hours, the Oregon State Police investigated four separate crashes on Western Oregon highways that took the lives of five people. Below is a summary of each.

HIGHWAY 22, MP 75 - LINN COUNTY
On September 17, 2016 at about 4PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Highway 22 near milepost 75 (five miles west of the Santiam Junction).

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling westbound on Highway 22 when it attempted to pass a slower moving vehicle. The Volkswagen lost control, slid off the south side of the highway and struck a tree. The Volkswagen continuing down the embankment, rolling over several times.

The driver, Alexander SHUMILOV, age 31, of Salem, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The highway conditions at this time were wet. OSP was assisted by the Black Butte Police Department Black Butte Fire and Rescue, Idanha Rural Fire and the Oregon Department of Transportation. No further information to release at this time. (No photos of this crash are available.)


HIGHWAY 18, MP 1.5 -- LINCOLN COUNTY
On September 17, 2016 at about 6:40PM, OSP Troopers and emergency vehicles responded to the report of a two vehicle crash on Highway 18 near milepost 1.5 (just east of Lincoln City).

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1999 Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on Highway 18 when it failed to negotiate a corner on the wet roadway. The Honda slid into the oncoming lane where it collided with a westbound 2010 Kia Soul.

The driver of the Honda, Maricela R TRUJILLO, age 42, of Woodburn received life threatening injuries and was taken to Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Her two passengers, Sarah S TRUJILLO and Rebeca M AMADOR (both 20 years old and from Woodburn) were pronounced deceased on scene.

The driver of the Kia, Douglas J BENDER, age 23, of Milwaukie, Oregon was not injured. Two passengers in the Kia were taken to Legacy Emanuel Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Highway 18 was closed for approximately 5 hours while the investigation was conducted. OSP was assisted by Lincoln City Police, North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District # 1 and the Oregon Department of Transportation. More information will be released when it becomes available. (Photo attached.)


HIGHWAY 22, MP 14 -- POLK COUNTY
On September 17, 2016 at about 10PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of single vehicle crash on Highway 22 near milepost 14 (just west of Highway 99W interchange.)

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling westbound on Highway 22 near milepost 14 when it drifted into the center median, rolled over and came to rest on it's passenger side on the south side of the highway.

The driver, a 49 year old woman from Keizer was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her name will be released pending her family being notified.

OSP was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Dallas Police Department, Polk County Fire and the Oregon Department of Transportation. This is an ongoing investigation. (No photos of this crash are available.)


HIGHWAY 42/INTERSTATE 5 -- DOUGLAS COUNTY
On September 18, 2016 at about 4:15AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a collision involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle at the Highway 42 interchange with Interstate 5.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2004 Ford Explorer was traveling southbound on Interstate 5 when it took the 119 exit (Highway 42). As the Ford negotiated the sweeping right corner of the off-ramp, it drifted off the ramp and rolled over in the area between the ramp and Highway 42. The Ford then rolled onto both lanes of Highway 42 where it struck an eastbound 2010 Peterbilt while airborne.

The driver of the Ford, Anthony Q WEBBER, age 31, of Roseburg, was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Peterbilt, Richard E ARCEO, age 33, of Pasco, Washington was taken to Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg for minor injuries.

OSP was assisted by Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Douglas County Fire District 2, Winston-Dillard Fire, Bay Cities Ambulance and Oregon Department of Transportation. Highway 42 was closed for over four hours while the investigation was being conducted. No further information at this time. (Photo attached.)

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The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death on Pittsburg Rd about a mile from Salmonberry Lake. We have called in the major crimes team to assist us.WE have no victim information at this time. One body has been located, and investigators are awaiting forensic assistance from the Oregon State Police Crime Lab. Pittsburg Rd. is closed from Salmonberry Lake to Conibear Rd. at this time.

UPDATE: 09-20-16/6:00 pm

Cristian Acosta is currently lodged in the Whatcom County Jail in Bellingham, WA after he was arrested overnight attempting to cross the border into Canada. He has been charged with Aggravated Murder with a firearm and is awaiting extradition proceedings back to Salem.

The investigation has shown that this incident was related to a domestic relationship between the victim and the suspect.

The investigation is continuing, and any further information in this case will be released through the Marion County District Attorney's Office.


UPDATE: 09-20-16/11:50 am

Cristian Acosta was located and detained near the Canadian border over night. His vehicle has also been located.

Arrangements are being made for his return to Salem.

No further details are being released at this time.

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UPDATE: 09-19-16/10:15 pm

Salem Police officers were called to 2559 Hyde Ct SE at approximately 1:43 pm this afternoon on a report of a disturbance at the residence. When officers arrived a short time later they found 20-year old Lucia Pamatz deceased at the scene. An autopsy is being scheduled for the victim.

The investigation has revealed that there were multiple gunshots fired in the residence, and detectives are currently looking for 22-year old Cristian J Acosta of Salem. Acosta is believed to be driving a silver 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer with a black hood, bearing Oregon Crater Lake license CA61820. Anyone with information as to Acosta's whereabouts is asked to call the Salem Police Department.

The investigation is continuing.

A photo of Acosta is attached.

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Salem Police Detectives are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 2500 block of Hyde Ct SE at approximately 1:43 pm this afternoon.

Investigators are on scene at this time. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made. No further information is available at this time.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.


Attached Media Files: Cristian Acosta

The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of a bull elk in Douglas County.

On the morning of September 17, 2016, OSP was notified of a dead bull elk in the area of 4000 block of Rueben Road, Glendale, Oregon. OSP Fish and Wildlife Troopers responded and found a dead elk in an open field between two houses, determining it had been shot and left to waste. Investigation revealed the elk was most likely shot on or around Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 2:30 a.m.

A reward of up to $500 is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case. The reward is comprised of $500 from the Oregon Hunters Association Turn-In-Poacher program.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact OSP Senior Trooper Aaron Baimbridge through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or 541-817-4473. (Email - aaron.baimbridge@state.or.us). Information may be kept anonymous.


Information on the TIP Reward Program:

The Turn-In-Poachers (TIP) reward program is sponsored by the Oregon Hunters Association. Rewards are paid for information leading to the arrest/conviction of person(s) for the illegal possession, killing, taking, and/or waste of deer, elk, antelope, bear, cougar, big horn sheep, mountain goat, moose, and/or game birds.

TIP rewards can also be given for the illegal taking, netting, snagging, and/or dynamiting of salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and/or large numbers of any fish listed in Oregon statute as a game fish.

In addition, a reward may be issued for information that results in an arrest/conviction of a person who has illegally obtained Oregon hunting/angling license or tags. People who "work" the system and falsely apply for resident licenses and/or tags are not legally hunting and/or angling and are considered poachers.

Increasing damage to wildlife habitat by off-road vehicles prompted the Oregon Hunters
Association (OHA) in 2009 to create the Natural Resources Reward Program that offers a $200 reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone causing natural resources damage by the illegal use of motorized vehicles and is similar to its highly successful TIP program.
$100 Game Fish
$100 Upland Birds
$200 Habitat
$250 Deer, Bear, Antelope, and Cougar
$500 Elk, Big Horn Sheep, Moose, and Mountain Goat

How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity:

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 (24/7)
TIP E-Mail: TIP@state.or.us (Monitored M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

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The victim in last night's shooting has been identified as 18-year-old Marquis Stephion Taylor. Taylor died of a single gunshot wound.

There is no suspect information in this case and motive has not been determined.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Anthony Merrill at 503-823-4033, anthony.merrill@portlandoregon.gov; or Detective Vince Cui at 503-823-0449, vince.cui@portlandoregon.gov.

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Homicide detectives are in the early stages of an investigation into the shooting that left one person deceased. The victim is an 18-year-old male. His name and cause and manner of death will be released after an autopsy is conducted on Tuesday by the Oregon State Medical Examiner.

Preliminary information indicates that witnesses heard gunfire and the victim ran some distance to where he was found by police. At this point there is no suspect information.

Gang Enforcement Team investigators are assisting with the investigation, although gang involvement has not been determined at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Anthony Merrill at 503-823-4033, anthony.merrill@portlandoregon.gov; or Detective Vince Cui at 503-823-0449, vince.cui@portlandoregon.gov.

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On Monday September 19, 2016, at 8:27 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of gunfire in the area of North Willis Boulevard and Hereford Avenue.

Officers arrived and located a gunshot victim in the 8100 block of North Hereford Avenue, just North of Willis. Medical personnel arrived and determined that the victim was deceased.

Homicide detectives, Criminalists from the Forensic Evidence Division and the Medical Examiner are responding to the scene to begin an investigation.

Media staging is on Hereford Avenue, just South of Willis Boulevard. The Public Information Officer (PIO) is responding to the scene.

Anyone with information about this incident should call the Police Non-Emergency Line at 503-823-3333.

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News Release // Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept. // FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE // Sept. 20, 2016

Media Contacts:
Ben Cox, Park Manager, Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept., 503-368-5943, ext. 222

Teri Wing, North Coast District Manager, Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept., 503-861-3170, ext. 23


Arch Cape OR -- The remains of a 38' dead humpback whale that came ashore near Arch Cape over the weekend washed back out with the high tide, only to return today two miles south at Short Sand Beach inside Oswald West State Park (http://bit.ly/oswaldwest). State park staff will be on the beach at 1 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, September 24-25, to present interpretive talks.

The twice-daily high tides predicted over the next few weeks are not expected to be high enough to take it back out to sea, though it is still possible for it to wash out. The interpretive presentations will happen on the beach whether the whale washes out or not. Researchers will continue to have access if they need to collect more tissue.

The bodies of marine mammals and other animals are a natural part of the ocean shore. On busy beaches in the heat of summer, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department staff normally bury large mammals if they are on busy beaches and reachable with excavation equipment. In this case, where temperatures are cool and visitors are fewer, it will be left to decay naturally. Scavengers and microorganisms will consume and recycle the tissue over the course of several weeks.

Researchers have the required federal permits to collect tissue from dead whales. All other visitors are encouraged to come see the humpback, but are not allowed to take any pieces and are discouraged from touching it. When visiting, keep pets away from the corpse, and keep an eye on the ocean for safety's sake.

The interpretive presentation and parking at Oswald West are both free. Park at the North Short Sand Trailhead on US Highway 101, and follow the trail signs from the parking area to Short Sand Beach, then walk north.

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Join Salem City Club on Friday, September 23, 2016 for "A Debate: Local Pacs Are Divided In How Much To Pay For Proposed New Police Facility."

With many issues on Oregon's November ballots, ranging from presidential and gubernatorial candidates to raising corporate sales taxes, City of Salem voters have one local issue weighing heavily on their minds....the proposed police facility bond measure.

The possibility of building a new police facility has been studied and considered by Salem citizens and concerned groups for several years culminating in the City Council voting this summer to place an $82 million bond measure on the fall ballot.

Since then, two political action committees have organized in favor and opposition of the measure and representatives of those groups will debate the subject at the September 23, 2016 Salem City Club luncheon program.

TJ Sullivan, co-director of Keep Salem Safe PAC, will speak in favor of the measure and Brian Hines, officer of the Salem Can Do Better PAC, will speak in opposition. Both agree that a new police facility is needed but differ widely over the cost and what the facility should house.

Sullivan, a former Salem city councilor and chair of the City's Blue Ribbon Task Force that originally proposed the bond measure, is a partner of Huggins Insurance in Salem. He is known for his civic service and was awarded the City of Salem's 2015 Willard C. Marshall Special Citizen Award. Sullivan was the board chair for the Friends of the Senior Center, president of the Rotary Club of Keizer, and part of the Life Center Planning Committee for the Salem Alliance Church. He currently serves on the boards for Salem Academy Development Board and the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, and is the chair of the South Gateway Neighborhood Association.

Hines, a citizen activist who serves on the steering committee of Salem Community Vision and writes a popular blog called "hinessight," was a manager for Oregon's State Health Planning and Development Agency and served as Executive Director of the Oregon Health Decisions, a bioethics organization. Hines is the author of three books, including "Return to the One," a study of the Neoplatonist Greek philosopher, Plotinus. He has a master's degree in social work and has completed the course requirements for a Ph.D. in Systems Science.

For September 23 luncheon reservations, register online or call (503) 370-2808
by noon, Wed. September 21. Parking is free.

What: "A Debate on the Police Facility"
When: Friday, September 23, 2016; Noon - 1 pm, doors open at 11:15 am
Where: Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St SE, Salem
Who: T.J. Sullivan, Co-director of Keep Salem Safe PAC and Brian Hines, Officer of the Salem Can Do Better PAC
Email: info@salemcityclub.com
Website: www.salemcityclub.com

PORTLAND, OR- Portland Water Bureau crews are continuing to repair a water main break on Northeast 33rd Avenue.

To assess and repair the damaged water pipe, Northeast 33rd Avenue between Northeast Morris and Siskiyou streets remain closed until Wednesday morning. After reopening the roadway with a safe, temporary surface, the Water Bureau will work with the Portland Bureau of Transportation to prepare the area for a final repair at a later date.

The main is a 24-inch cast iron pipe from 1906.

Approximately 72 homes are out of service while the main is repaired. Other homes may experience discolored water as sediment inside the pipe is disturbed. This water is safe to drink but customers should run their taps until water runs clear.

The traveling public is reminded to stay alert and use caution as traffic may suddenly slow or stop. To avoid traffic delays, motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes around the work site.

The Portland Water Bureau's Maintenance & Construction crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. On average, crews respond to 200 main breaks a year.

Vancouver, Wash. -- On Monday night, the Vancouver City Council voted to approve an ordinance prohibiting through freight truck traffic from East and West 39th Street between Interstate 5 and Fruit Valley Road. Local deliveries to businesses located within the vicinity of 39th Street will still be permitted.

This action is the second council has taken in as many weeks to begin implementing transportation improvement recommendations from the City's Westside Mobility Strategy report, which was completed earlier this year.

Last week, the City council also voted unanimously to approve a resolution lowering the posted speed limit on East and West Fourth Plain Boulevard between I-5 and Kauffman Avenue from 30 to 25 miles per hour.

Both changes were recommended in the city's Westside Mobility Strategy, which was finalized and approved by City Council in July 2016 after 18 months of research and public outreach with neighbors, businesses and industries. The strategy, conducted in collaboration with the Port of Vancouver, studied the transportation needs and existing conditions for all modes of transportation within neighborhoods, commercial and industrial areas west of I-5 and made specific recommendations for improvements.

The freight truck ban on 39th Street will improve neighborhood livability on this narrow residential street, which has seen increased commuter and freight truck traffic after the state replaced an at-grade railroad crossing on 39th Street west of Lincoln Avenue with an overpass six years ago.

The speed limit on East and West Mill Plain Boulevard between I-5 and Lincoln Avenue is also 25 miles per hour. The change to the speed limit on Fourth Plain Boulevard will provide consistency between the two busy arterial routes and help improve safety on Fourth Plain Boulevard, which is a busy route between I-5 and the industrial areas in west Vancouver.

The "No Through Trucks" signs for 39th Street and "Speed Limit 25" signs for Fourth Plain Boulevard are expected to be installed in October. City staff is also working with the Washington State Department of Transportation on signage changes on I-5 related to the freight truck ban on 39th Street.

For more information about the Westside Mobility Strategy, please visit www.cityofvancouver.us/wms.

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Evergreen Habitat for Humanity's Annual 'Raising the Roof' Benefit Breakfast was attended by over 500 people and raised over $107,000 on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Proceeds from this event will go to benefit Evergreen Habitat for Humanity and be used to build ten homes for local low income families at their newest subdivision off of Middle Way, McKibbin Commons.

"Every day, we see firsthand the critical role decent housing plays in creating positive outcomes in people's lives and in communities," says Josh Townsley, Executive Director of Evergreen Habitat for Humanity. "We are thrilled with the success of our breakfast and appreciate all the sponsors, table hosts, and volunteers who were extremely generous because they believe in a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We look forward to another year of creating safe and secure places for families to grow, be healthy, and thrive."

Jim Mains and Gary Bock were the masters of ceremonies keeping the crowd entertained and laughing all morning.

The benefit also featured a short video showing interviews with a local family who moved into their Habitat home this month and a family in Guatemala we built with last month during our Global Village trip. This heartwarming video focused on what homeownership has meant to them and the positive effects it will have on their lives and the lives of their children.

Clive Rainey, Habitat for Humanity International's first ever volunteer, was the keynote speaker for this year's breakfast. Rainey shared inspirational stories from around the world from his experience working and volunteering with Habitat for almost 40 years.

Habitat also recognized award recipients as well. Habitat volunteer Lloyd Viles received the 2016 Volunteer of the Year award, Dennis Ziesemer received the Ray Johnson award, and Chris Robertson of Robertson Engineering and Julie Danielson of Charter Communications both received the Community Partner of the Year award. Thank you to all of them for their outstanding dedication and support of Habitat.

We would like to thank all of the sponsors for the event including: Thrivent Financial, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn, Barnes & Christofanelli CPAs, Clark County Rental Association, Clark Public Utilities, Guild Mortgage, Parr Lumber, Providence Health and Services, Riverview Community Bank, Stewart Title, UNFI, Vancouver Housing Authority, Waste Connections, and When the Shoe Fits. We would also like to thank our Table Hosts: Fidelity National Title, Imagine Homes Reality, Jordan Ramis, Knights of Columbus, Neal Jones Food Company, Robertson Engineering, and Vancouver Energy.

The breakfast benefit was held from 7:30 a.m. until 8:35 a.m. at Vancouver Hilton Hotel in Vancouver, WA located at 301 W. 6th Street in Vancouver, Washington.

Since 1991, Evergreen Habitat for Humanity has worked to improve living conditions for low-income Clark County residents. The non-profit organization works in partnership with people in need from all walks of life to develop communities by building safe, affordable housing. Homes are sold at no profit with a zero percent interest rate mortgage after the partner families complete their sweat equity hours.

For additional information or to schedule an interview with an Evergreen Habitat for Humanity beneficiary, please contact Josh Townsley, Executive Director, Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, at 360-737-1759.

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On Monday, September 5, 2016, Tualatin Police responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle in the parking lot of Boom Fitness, located at 18039 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd, in Tualatin.

Sometime between 4:30pm and 4:55pm, an unknown suspect smashed the driver's side window of the victim's vehicle and took the victim's gym bag and wallet. Approximately one hour later, images of an unidentified Caucasian adult female suspect committing fraud with the victim's credit card were caught on video by loss prevention at the Clackamas Fred Meyer, located at 16301 SE 82nd Ave.

The female fraud suspect was described as approximately 20-30 years of age, having dark brown hair with neon pink highlights at the base. She was wearing a white t-shirt with the word "PEACE" written in black, a gray camouflage hooded sweatshirt and tight, black pants.

Tualatin Police ask anyone with any information that could help identify the female suspect to please call the non-emergency number, 503-629-0111 and reference case #16-2540.

Police urge drivers to always secure valuables in the trunk of the vehicle and never leave them in view of others, inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle while the vehicle is unattended.

Nothing further at this time.


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Winning $9.4 million Oregon's Game Megabucks ticket sold at Coburg truck stop

WHO: Oregon Lottery officials

WHEN: 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21

WHERE: Truck 'N Travel TA, 32910 E. Pearl St., Eugene

WHAT: Oregon Lottery officials will present a $94,000 bonus check to officials at Truck 'N Travel TA for selling a $9.4 million Oregon's Game Megabucks ticket on Aug. 31.

BACKGROUND: Eric Tackett of Sutherlin, a truck driver, won $9.4 million playing Oregon's Game Megabucks on Aug. 31. On the way to claim his prize Sept. 6, he dropped off a load with his truck and brought his big rig to the Oregon Lottery offices. He plans to continue driving, despite winning the jackpot. Eric and his wife Beth have been invited to the event.

VISUALS: Oregon Lottery officials will present an over-sized ceremonial check to Truck 'N Travel TA employees and will also distribute a limited amount of Lottery tickets to patrons of the store.

Since the Oregon Lottery began selling tickets on April 25, 1985, it has earned over $11 billion for economic development, public education, state parks and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery visit www.oregonlottery.org

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Co-hosted by the Directors of VA Portland Health Care System & the Portland Regional Office of the Veterans Benefits Administration, a Town Hall and VBA Claims Clinic is being held at the Vancouver Campus of the VA on Sept. 24 starting at 10 a.m.

Veterans, family members and interested members of the public and the media are welcome to attend this event. Veterans can meet with VBA claims representatives to discuss their specific claims starting at 10 a.m. and running to about noon. Starting at 10:30 a.m. a town hall-style meeting will be hosted by the two VA directors who will be providing information and addressing questions and listening to suggestions from the audience.

Location:
Portland VA Vancouver Campus
1601 E. 4th Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
Columbia Room, Building 11, 3rd Floor

Questions? Contact the Public Affairs Office at
(503) 402-2975 or VHAPOR-PublicAffairs@med.va.gov


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Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) and Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) have joined resources to hold a one-day recruiting event on Saturday, October 8, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. During this event, corrections professionals will share information about careers including Correctional Officers, Food Service Coordinators, Physical Plant/Maintenance Specialists, Correctional Counselors, Medical Professionals, Mental Health Professionals, and Administrative Support. Refreshments will be offered throughout the day.

Those who come on board at EOCI or TRCI will join a team of 4,500 corrections professionals across the state within the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC). In addition to excellent benefits, DOC provides many opportunities for job rotations, promotions, and continuing professional development.

All attendees will receive assistance with the online application and scheduling for the National Testing Network (NTN) REACT Test for Correctional Officers ($35 fee -- accepted payment methods are: valid credit card, debit card, or prepaid debit card). Participants may register prior to the event at: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs.

Those wishing to attend will need to bring valid photo identification (driver's license, military ID, or passport). Attendees may not wear clothing that is blue (including denim), camouflage, or suggestive. Cell phones and smartwatches cannot be taken inside the facility. Tours of EOCI will be available.

The event will be held at the Blue Mountain Community College Science Building located at 2411 NW Carden Avenue, in Pendleton. Interested applicants with questions about the recruiting event may call (503) 930-2462. They may also visit www.odocjobs.com for more information.

EOCI is a multi-custody prison located in Pendleton that houses over 1,600 male inmates. The institution is known for its Oregon Corrections Enterprises industries, including a garment factory that produces Prison Blues(C), whose products are sold in and outside the United States. Other industries are its embroidery and laundry facilities. EOCI provides a range of correctional programs and services including education, drug and alcohol treatment, mental health treatment, religious services, and inmate work crews. The buildings that make up EOCI were constructed in 1912 and 1913 and were originally used as a state mental hospital. After two years of renovation, EOCI received its first inmates in June 1985.

TRCI is a multi-custody prison in Umatilla that houses approximately 1,800 male inmates. TRCI participates in prison industries with Oregon Corrections Enterprises including institution and industrial laundry, mattress manufacturing, and sewing. Other institution work programs include reparation and cleaning of irrigation ditches, maintenance of local baseball fields, and work with local cities and the Hermiston School District. The facility provides a range of correctional programs and services including education, religious services, and behavioral health services. TRCI opened in 2000.

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The Portland Police Bureau's partners at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recognize September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This month helps promote resources and awareness around the issues of suicide prevention, how you can help others and how to talk about suicide without increasing the risk of harm.

Through August of this year, there have been over 1,500 dispatched calls for a person threatening or attempting suicide. Additionally, Portland Police officers have responded to 60 reports of a person completing suicide. To put this number in perspective, there had been a total of 12 homicides and 30 traffic fatalities for that same time period.

Help is available for community members struggling from a mental health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts. Suicide is preventable.

In 2013, the Portland Police Bureau released the video, "What if You Could Turn Back the Clock on Suicide?" The video is available for viewing at https://youtu.be/_1uz3cs-HdA

The Multnomah County Mental Health Call Center is available 24 hours a day at 503-988-4888.

If you or someone you know needs help with suicidal thoughts or is otherwise in an immediate mental health crisis, please visit Cascadia or call 503-963-2575. Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare has an urgent walk-in clinic, open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., 7 days a week. Payment is not necessary.

Lines for Life is also available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Information about the Portland Police Bureau's Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) and additional resources can be found by visiting http://portlandoregon.gov/police/bhu

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MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 20, 2016

Contact: Ross Caron Felicia Heaton
Bureau of Development Services Bureau of Emergency Management
(503) 823-4268 (503) 209-0549

Portland hosts public forum on proposal for retrofitting unreinforced masonry buildings vulnerable during an earthquake

On Thursday (9/22), Portland is hosting the second of two public forums to discuss a draft proposal to require the seismic retrofit of the city's 1,700 public and privately-owned unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings. The forum is being held at the Portland Development Commission (222 NW 5th Ave) from 6 to 8 p.m. URM buildings are typically structures built before the 1960s using brick with little to no steel reinforcement in the walls that are highly vulnerable to collapse even during a moderate earthquake.

The draft proposal was developed by the Portland URM Seismic Retrofit Project, a group sponsored by Commissioner Steve Novick that includes the Portland Bureau of Development Services (BDS), Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM), Portland Development Commission (PDC), and community members. Since December 2014, the group has been meeting to find ways to reduce Portland's risk from URM buildings.

Information about the proposal, along with a searchable URM map and way to provide feedback, is available at http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/urms.

Questions? Please email BDS.URMBuildings@portlandoregon.gov or call (503) 823-7300.

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On September 19, 2016 at about 3:06 p.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on State Route 82 near milepost 31 (Minam Grade).

Preliminary investigation revealed an older Dodge farm truck, operated by Gary Leonard ALFORD, age 70, of Joseph, was traveling eastbound down Minam Grade when his vehicle failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle left the roadway and traveled down the embankment, where ALFORD was ejected.

Emergency services personnel extracted ALFORD from the hillside below the roadway. Life Flight arrived on scene but ALFORD had succumbed to his injuries before he could be evacuated from the scene. Witness statements and some scene evidence suggest that an equipment failure may have been a contributing factor in the crash.

The highway was closed for two hours while the investigation was being conducted. OSP was assisted by Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Elgin Fire, Union County Sheriff's Office and Wallowa County Sheriff's Office.

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Public Safety Complex 505 NW 179th St. Ridgefield, WA Open House is Saturday, September 24, 12-4 p.m. Free fun for the whole family- kid activities, demonstrations by K9, Life Flight, fire department; static display of emergency vehicles, hot dogs, chips, pop, and popcorn, community vendors, low-cost bicycle helmets and free fittings and a lot more! Bring a donation of peanut butter or jam or canned goods to benefit the North County Community Food Bank.


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TIGARD, OR. -- Looking for some positive headlines about financial institutions that can be trusted to do the right thing for people? Oregon credit unions have plenty of good news! As not-for-profit cooperatives, they are owned by their members, and exist only to serve them. There are no Wall St. stockholders to pay, so earnings are invested back into members and communities. For example:
Beaverton-based Rivermark Community Credit Union has created an innovative path to help small businesses gain access to capital and other resources they need to succeed. The credit union seeded a $100,000 endowment with the Oregon Community Foundation, and is inviting staff and members to contribute to the fund online. The fund will provide grants to non-profits that support small businesses. Contact David Noble (503) 526-3635 dnoble@rivermarkcu.org.
In Portland, USAgencies Credit Union offers a Platinum VISA card that gives members rewards to use toward travel, merchandise and more--and 5% of the net profits are given back to charities such as food banks, pet adoption and educational programs. Contact Kasey Rockwell (503) 275-0346 krockwell@usacu.org.
Credit unions in the Bend area work together to sponsor the Great Drake Park Duck Race, supporting children and families in need. Mid Oregon Credit Union, OnPoint Credit Union, SELCO Community Credit Union, First Community Credit Union and Oregonians Credit Union branches in Bend galvanized the community to contribute $117,000 to the cause earlier this month. Contact Kyle Frick at Mid Oregon. (541) 585-1802 kyle@midoregon.com.
Credit unions care about teachers. Eugene-based SELCO Community Credit Union is accepting applications for mini-grants for educators. The credit union awarded $26,500 last year. Visit selco.org/MiniGrants to apply now. Contact Colleen Thompson (541) 686-5395 cthompson@selco.org.
Teachers in the mid-Willamette Valley school districts are also eligible for credit union grants, offered by Maps Credit Union's Community Foundation and PEMCO Insurance. Contact Lisa Daniels (503) 588-0181 ex 3230 ldaniels@mapscu.com.

Members of not-for-profit cooperative credit unions can count on lower interest rates on their loans and credit cards and higher rates on their savings accounts. For example, Oregon members collectively received $104 million in direct benefits last year-through the money they saved on new and used car loans, credit cards, mortgages, home equity loans and higher interest savings accounts. Find out why nearly 50% of the people who call Oregon their home, call credit unions their best financial partner! Visit www.asmarterchoice.org.
Source: Data analysis of bank and credit union interest rates, Informa Research Services, NCUA and CUNA, 12 months ending March 31, 2016.


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PORTLAND, OR- Portland Water Bureau crews are responding to a water main break on Northeast 33rd Avenue.

To assess and repair the damaged water pipe, crews must shut down Northeast 33rd Avenue between Northeast Morris and Siskiyou streets until approximately 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20.

The main is a 24-inch cast iron pipe from 1906.

Approximately 72 homes may be out of service while the main is repaired. Others may experience discolored water as sediment inside the pipe is disturbed. This water is safe to drink but customers should run their taps until water runs clear.

The traveling public is reminded to stay alert and use caution as traffic may suddenly slow or stop. To avoid traffic delays, motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes around the work site.

The Portland Water Bureau's Maintenance & Construction crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. On average, crews respond to 200 main breaks a year.

US Army Corps of Engineers
Portland District

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on a request by Northwest Aggregates Co. to conduct dredging on the Columbia River between River Miles 80 and 120 in Columbia and Multnomah Counties, OR and Cowlitz and Clark Counties, WA. Public Notice NWP-2016-30 is available at http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Notices/

Battle Ground Public Schools has received initial results for water testing indicating elevated levels of lead in water at some sources on six campuses. Some samples from Amboy Middle, Captain Strong Primary, Chief Umtuch Middle, Maple Grove, Yacolt Primary, and the Lewisville campus were found to have lead contents above the federal Environmental Protection Agency's recommended limit for lead of 15 parts per billion.

The district has taken immediate action to prohibit drinking from sources that tested above recommended limits for lead, and is following federal guidelines for addressing elevated lead levels and follow up testing.

"We are concerned about the health and safety of our students, and have taken measures to address the results as swiftly and efficiently as possible," said Mark Hottowe, Battle Ground's superintendent.

The district has shut off water sources that showed elevated levels of lead and is changing those fixtures. Following replacement of the fixtures, the district will conduct follow up testing according to federal guidelines. The district will be working with the principals at each of the impacted buildings to make appropriate accommodations to make sure students have adequate access to drinking water.

To be thorough, Battle Ground Public Schools conducted testing at every source of drinkable water across the district. The district drew samples from more than 2,000 sources following federal recommended guidelines for testing.

The results the district has received to date represent approximately 20 percent of the more than 2,000 samples. The district will address additional results as it receives them.

Battle Ground will continue ongoing testing as part of its maintenance plan and commitment to providing a safe environment for students and employees.

Legendary Teacher Day is September 22nd and the Kelso School District is celebrating local teaching legends in a big way. The School District is rallying members of the community, the School Board, the Chamber of Commerce and City Council to join in the celebration, as well.

Every Teacher of the Year in the Kelso School District since 1989 has been invited to be a special guest at the September 23rd Kelso High School football game.  They will have a special seating section and be recognized before the game for their great contributions to Kelso's kids and community.

The Kelso School District will be encouraging the community to acknowledge a legendary teacher in their lives by promoting Legendary Teacher Day on the District's website, social media channels and internal newsletter. The School Board issued a Proclamation on September 6th to acknowledge the day and the City of Kelso will consider a Proclamation at the Council's September 20th meeting. The Chamber will promote Legendary Teacher Day in their daily email beginning September 12th.

"Teachers shape and mold us in ways few others in our lives do," said Superintendent Glenn Gelbrich. "We're excited to join this national day of recognition and honor legendary teachers."

Legendary teachers build relationships, engage deeply with students and create high expectations. Here's how to recognize a personal teaching legend:
If the teacher is currently teaching, reach out to them personally. Be sure to cite the specific reason that they are your legend.

If the teacher is inactive or retired, send your tribute to the principal of the school where your legendary teacher influenced you.

Making it public is encouraged! Post your legendary teacher tribute on social media with the hashtag #legendaryteacher.

Learn more about Legendary Teacher Day at legendaryteacher.com.

Snake River Correctional Institution (SRCI) in Ontario will be holding a one-day recruiting event on Saturday, October 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this event, corrections professionals will share information about careers including Correctional Officers, Food Service Coordinators, Physical Plant/Maintenance Specialists, Correctional Counselors, Medical Professionals, Mental Health Professionals, and Administrative Support. Refreshments will be offered throughout the day.

Those who come on board at SRCI will join a team of 4,500 corrections professionals across the state within the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC). In addition to excellent benefits, DOC provides many opportunities for job rotations, promotions, and continuing professional development.

All attendees will receive assistance with the online application and scheduling for the National Testing Network (NTN) REACT Test for Correctional Officers ($35 fee -- accepted payment methods are: valid credit card, debit card, or prepaid debit card). Participants may register prior to the event at: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs.

Those wishing to attend will need to bring valid photo identification (driver's license, military ID, or passport). Attendees may not wear clothing that is blue (including denim), camouflage, or suggestive. Cell phones and smartwatches cannot be taken inside the facility.

SRCI is located at 777 Stanton Boulevard, Ontario. Interested applicants with questions about the recruiting event may call (541) 881-4573 or (503) 930-2462. They may also visit www.odocjobs.com for more information.

SRCI is a multi-custody prison in Ontario that houses approximately 3,000 male inmates. SRCI has multiple special housing units including disciplinary segregation, intensive management, infirmary (with hospice) with 24-hour nursing care, and an administrative segregation unit. SRCI participates in prison industries with Oregon Corrections Enterprises including a contact center, laundry, and sign shop. SRCI specializes in incentive housing, specialized housing, inmates with mental health/medical vulnerabilities, education and trades programs, cognitive and parenting programs, and institution work programs. SRCI opened in 1991 and is the largest correctional institution in the state.

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Fire District 3 responded to a motor vehicle collision on SW 10th Avenue and W Main ST at 12:12 pm this afternoon. On arrival, Fire District 3 crews found one medium sized sedan blocking the intersection, and one pickup truck pulled off to the side of the road. The vehicles appeared to have been involved in a T-bone style collision in the intersection. Traffic was temporarily blocked while firefighters extricated the driver of the car and evaluated the sole occupant for injuries; the driver of the truck was uninjured. The occupant of the sedan was transported to a local area hospital for further evaluation. Fire District 3 was assisted in response by American Medical Response, Clark County Sheriff's Office, and Battle Ground Police Department who managed traffic and conducted an investigation.


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The National Park Service is scheduled to begin a parkwide project to address the external envelope of multiple buildings at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. National Park Service staff will oversee the repainting of seven buildings, including the McLoughlin House in Oregon City, the historic Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Shoppette in the East Vancouver Barracks, and the Band Stand on the Parade Ground. Work is anticipated to begin as soon as next week.

"This project is a good mix of cyclic painting, addressing the maintenance backlog, and resource stewardship. The majority of the work will be on historic buildings that are known to have lead-based paint, which we will be addressing through an abatement process. In addition, we will be proactively assessing the historic fabric of these structures and addressing any repairs that may be needed," said Facility Manager Alex Patterson. "Ultimately, this work will help put the buildings' exteriors in good condition as well as place these structures on the National Park Service's predictive maintenance schedule."

Superintendent Tracy Fortmann added, "We are very excited to begin this significant painting and treatment project. First up is the painting of the McLoughlin House, which is one of the oldest and most significant homes in the Pacific Northwest. We will also be painting the iconic Band Stand on the Parade Ground. The Band Stand, a highly popular venue within the national park, is a central gathering place for numerous community and special events as well as educational programs throughout the year. We also look forward to repainting the AAFES Shoppette, which continues their long history of serving our community's active and retired military personnel and their families here. Ultimately, the work accomplished through this project will make critically important improvements to nationally significant structures within this national park."

During this project, the immediate work areas will be closed off to allow the painting contractor a safe and secure work area. However, efforts will be made, where possible, to keep building serving the public open for visitors to enjoy. The park asks visitors and the community to work with them as this very important work occurs in a safe and effective manner in the weeks and months ahead. The work is contracted to Saybr Contractors from Tacoma, Washington, and is expected to last approximately two months, but will be weather dependent.

The Tualatin Police Department, in conjunction with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, has arrested a popular Square Dance caller from the Portland area.

Charles William Garner, 55, of Tualatin, was arrested on September 16, 2016 for multiple crimes involving a child, to include Rape, Sodomy, Sexual Abuse, and Using a Child in a Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct.

Investigators fear that there may be other victims who have yet to come forward. Mr. Garner was a popular Square Dance caller in the Washington and Marion County areas for the last several years.

Anyone who may have had contact with Mr. Garner is urged to call the Police, and report any criminal activity that may have occurred.

Anyone who may have had contact with Mr. Garner can contact investigators at 503-691-4842.

Charles William Garner is currently in the custody of the Washington County Jail. A booking photo may be available by contacting the Sheriff's Office.

Smith Rock State Park will host its 14th annual Oregon Archaeology Celebration (OAC) lecture series in October. In addition to the weekly Friday evening presentations, a special Saturday event is set for Oct. 1. All presentations will take place at the Smith Rock State Park Welcome Center, 10087 NE Crooked River Drive, Terrebonne. The free talks are open to the public. Day-use parking is $5. Annual parking passes for 12- or 24-months are available.

"This is an outstanding opportunity for members of the public to discover the compelling and colorful history and heritage of our region," said Paul Patton, Mountain Region resource specialist for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD).

Oct. 1 [Saturday], noon-3 p.m.: Patrick O'Grady, Ph.D., and staff archaeologist for the University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, will display and discuss "The Traveling Museum of Oregon Prehistory."

The following Friday evening presentations are scheduled from 7-8:30 p.m. and will include a question and answer period.

Oct. 7: Rory Becker, Eastern Oregon University associate professor of anthropology, will present "Seeing Beneath the Soil: Remote Sensing Techniques in Archaeology."

Oct. 14: Jenny Huang, Bureau of Reclamation archaeologist, will present "A Place of Power: The Watson Rock Art Site of Malheur County."

Oct. 21: Eric Iseman, OPRD park ranger and researcher, will present "Tribal Rock Art of the Oregon Country."

Oct. 28: Paul M. Patton, OPRD resource specialist, will present "A New Look at the Peopling of the Americas."

The OAC program was established in 1993 when Gov. Barbara Roberts made a proclamation that set aside one month each year to celebrate and promote Oregon's archaeology, cultural heritage and history.

Smith Rock State Park is located off U.S 97 three miles north of Redmond and three miles east of Terrebonne. More information and directions are available at www.oregonstateparks.org or by calling 541-923-7551, ext. 21.

On Monday, October 17, Father Gregory J. Boyle, S.J. will be the keynote speaker at Jesuit High School's 14th Annual Financial Aid Luncheon at the Oregon Convention Center. Fr. Boyle, S.J. is the founder and executive director of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, which trains and employs former gang members in a range of enterprises and provides critical services to 15,000 men and women each year. Homeboy Industries is the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program in the world.

Fr. Boyle is the author of the 2010 New York Times-bestseller "Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion." All Jesuit High School students read "Tattoos on the Heart" as part of the school's 2016 summer reading program, and they will have the opportunity to discuss the book with Fr. Boyle when he visits campus following the luncheon on Oct. 17 at an all-school assembly in Knight Gym from 1:40-2:30 pm.

Fr. Boyle is also the subject of Academy Award-winner Freida Lee Mock's 2012 documentary, "G-Dog." He has received the California Peace Prize and been inducted into the California Hall of Fame. In 2014, the White House named Father Boyle a Champion of Change.

Jesuit High School invites friends of the school community to attend the Financial Aid Luncheon and to be inspired by Fr. Boyle's lifelong commitment to God and to serving his fellow men and women. His work embraces the Ignatian vision and the mission of Jesuit High School.

The Financial Aid Luncheon is critically important to the school and helps ensure that students, regardless of their financial circumstances, are able to receive a Jesuit education. "Our biggest priorities at Jesuit High School are to fulfill our apostolic mission while keeping our school accessible, affordable and diverse," says Thomas Arndorfer, Jesuit's president. "In the last year, Jesuit provided $2.8 million in need-based financial aid, which benefited one of every four of our students. The Financial Aid Luncheon at Jesuit has proven to be one of our most important initiatives on an annual basis. We are deeply grateful to all who have made it such a success historically."

The Financial Aid Luncheon runs from noon to 1 PM, Monday, October 17th with doors opening at 11:15 AM. There is no ticket charge or table host cost. For more details, including information about sponsorship, contact Diane Salzman at dsalzman@jesuitportland.org or 503-291-5497.


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The Forestland Classification Committee for Lane County will hold public meetings in Florence, Lowell and Eugene to provide information on the classification process for wildland fire protection within the county. The committee recently reviewed and classified lands within Lane County, and part of the Western Lane and South Cascade Protection districts of the Oregon Department of Forestry to determine which need protection from wildland fire. The classification has nothing to do with other land-use regulations.

The Oregon Department of Forestry provides wildfire protection services to forestlands in the county, and a Forest Patrol Assessment on protected lands helps fund firefighting.

The public meetings will be held:
- Sept. 26 - Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St, Florence, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Sept. 29 - Lowell High School Gymnasium, 65 S. Pioneer St., Lowell, 7-8:30 p.m.
- Oct. 3 -- Lane Community College Center for Meeting and Learning, 4000 E. 30th Ave.,
Eugene, 6:30-8 p.m.

The meetings are open to the public, and landowners will have an opportunity to share their comments or concerns. Maps showing the preliminary classifications will be available for review a half-hour prior to each meeting. Also, the maps, along with other information including written testimony forms, can be found on the Lane County Forestland Classification website, www.lanecounty.org/Departments/AssessmentandTaxation/Pages/ForestlandClassification2016.aspx

More information on the Lane County forestland classification review can be obtained by contacting Tom Soward, ODF Western Lane District, 541-935-2283 x237, or visiting in person at the district office, 87950 Territorial Road, in Veneta.

On Monday September 19, 2016, at 10:10 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of a robbery at Trailhead Credit Union, located at 3904 North Mississippi Avenue.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted employees who told police that the suspect used a demand note and obtained an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect left the credit union without incident.

Officers checked the neighborhood but did not locate anyone matching the suspect's description.

The suspect is described as an African American male in his 20s, 5'10" tall, 140 pounds, short hair, mustache, wearing a blue sweatshirt and gray sweatpants.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Robbery detectives at 503-823-0405.

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FEPPP HOSTS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION FOR OSPI APPROVAL OF WASHINGTON STATE FINANCIAL EDUCATION STANDARDS-Event Sept. 27

FEPPP members, financial education champions, state and local officials gather in Yakima to recognize first step in financial education legislation being completed

OLYMPIA -- The Financial Education Public Private Partnership invites the public, educators, students, local and state elected officials to help celebrate the reaching of a milestone in Washington for financial education in K-12 classrooms: the development and approval of state financial education standards to be taught to in Washington schools.

"The standards represent a commitment that has been made by the people of this state to ensure that our children will be given the tools they need to help take control of their financial lives," Pam Whalley, Director of the Center for Economic and Financial Education, Western Washington University, said. "With the adoption of these standards, personal finance takes its place alongside the academic disciplines that we recognize as being necessary for our students to be career or college ready upon graduation."
The 2015 State Legislature passed SB 5202 requiring FEPPP to "work with the office of the superintendent to integrate financial education skills and content knowledge into the state learning standards." FEPPP has been working since the legislation was approved, in partnership with OSPI, to implement these standards.
In January 2016, 11 educators met to consider existing resources and student needs related to financial education. The group reviewed the essential components of financial education standards. Using Jump$tart National Standards as a foundation, work began in three grade-band teams: Elementary (K--5), Middle School (6--8), and High School (9--12). Through discussion and review of the national standards, recommendations were made for grade-level benchmarks. Feedback was pursued from Washington's Curriculum Advisory Review Committee (CARC) and from OSPI subject matter experts. (See more detail at http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/FinancialEducation/default.aspx)
Superintendent Dorn is expected to sign formal adoption of these standards at the celebration in Yakima. Once signed, FEPPP will "continue work with educators and stakeholder to develop resources for linking standards and implementation models" as directed by the legislation.
Please join FEPPP members, state and local officials, and financial education champions in celebrating this great accomplishment. Appetizers and beverages will be served. This is a great opportunity to learn about financial education efforts in Yakima and make new partnerships to further the work of financial education.
Register for the free event at: https://fepppfinancialeducationcelebration.eventbrite.com
FEPPP Financial Education Community Celebration
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 27
Time: 4:15 to 6:00 pm
Place: Junior Achievement World, 650 University Park Way, Yakima, Washington
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About FEPPP www.feppp.org ?-–? (360) 725-6260
The Financial Education Public Private Partnership, created to extend the efforts of the Financial Literacy Public Private Partnership, brings together members form the public and private sector to bring quality financial education to students of the public school districts.
In 2009 legislature passed SHB 1347, extending the efforts of Financial Literacy Public-Private Partnership (FLPPP) by creating the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP). The committee brings together individuals from both the public and private sector in an effort to provide quality financial education for students in the public school system. FEPPP will continue the work of:
Identifying strategies to increase the financial education of students;
Providing quality financial education information for school districts; and
Providing financial education instructional materials and professional development.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/4992/97822/FEPPP_Celebrates_Approval_of_Fin_Ed_Standards_in_WA.docx

Ridgefield, WA, September 19, 2016 -- In an effort to enhance student and staff safety at all campuses, the Ridgefield School District has partnered with the "I Love U Guys" Foundation to adopt the Standard Response Protocol (SRP).

The Standard Response Protocol allows for a shared lexicon by all schools, staff, students and parents. Unlike past practice, SRP allows the district to prepare for a wide variety of emergencies.

Work related to this effort began last year when the school district closely analyzed emergency responses and actions related to various events. In January of 2015, the district organized a Rapid Response Active Threat table-top exercise in partnership with Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA), the Ridgefield Police Department, Clark County Fire & Rescue, the La Center Police Department and Phoenix Security. Considerable time was then dedicated to locating and reviewing various tools to streamline and unify the district's response to emergencies. This work led the Ridgefield School District to the "I Love You Guys" Foundation and their vast array of resources.

"Our number one priority is student and staff safety. Adopting the Standard Response Protocol enables us to use a shared language that our law enforcement and other first responders are familiar with. Chris Griffith, our assistant superintendent, has done an excellent job leading this effort. We have strategically engaged with our local first responders, amassed valuable information, and enhanced relationships that make it easier to keep our campuses safe," said Dr. Nathan McCann, Ridgefield's superintendent.

Griffith led a three-member team that participated in a national school safety symposium in Columbine, Colorado in July. The team brought the information back to the district and led training for all administrators in August. All teachers were trained in early September, and all Ridgefield students will be receiving training in the following week.

"The training in Columbine reinforced just how important school safety is," said Griffith. "I am excited to see that the Ridgefield School District has adopted universal language and procedures that can aid students and staff should emergencies present themselves. Working closely with our local first responders has been a wonderful experience. They care so much about the safety and security of our kids. I am so proud of the effort put forth by everyone involved."

At the core of the SRP are four actions. Each action has specific language that must be used followed by directives that clearly tell staff and students how to respond.

The four actions are:
Lockout. This action is followed by the directive: "Secure the perimeter" and is used to safeguard students and staff within the building.
Lockdown. This action is followed by "Locks, lights, out of sight" and is used to secure individual rooms and keep students quiet and in place.
Evacuate. This action is always followed by a location, and is used to move students and staff from one location to a different location in or out of the building.
Shelter. This action is always followed by a type and a method and is the protocol for group and self-protection.

By using the standardized language of the SRP, the district believes that all participants will clearly understand the action and response expected of them. A district-wide adoption will allow parents to reinforce these actions with their students regardless of what school they attend. SRP provides our emergency response partners (police, fire, medical) with a clearer picture of specific emergencies unfolding at our schools.

If you are interested in learning more about the Standard Response Protocol, please visit the Foundation's website at: http://iloveuguys.org/srp.html


Attached Media Files: Standard Response Protocol

During the week of September 12, 2016, the Albany Police Department concluded 2 narcotics investigations that resulted in 8 arrests and the seizure of over 2 1/2 pounds of methamphetamine, $113,000.00 in U.S. currency and 6 firearms.

On Monday, September 12, 2016, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Albany Police Street Crimes Detectives conducted a traffic stop in 1200 block of SE Lafayette Street in Albany and arrested the 3 occupants of the vehicle. The arrests were part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. During a search of the vehicle, detectives seized 1/4 pound of methamphetamine, over $1,000 in U.S. currency, scales, and a loaded handgun.

The 3 occupants were lodged at the Linn County Jail without incident on the following charges:
Sasha Davidson, 35 years old of Albany, Oregon - Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful possession of a Firearm
Charles Yancey, 39 years old of North Bend, Oregon - Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
Stefanie Foltyn, 32 years old of Sacramento, California - Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

As a result of this traffic stop a search warrant was executed on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at approximately 12:50 a.m., at a residence in the 6000 block of Silverton Road in Salem. Three individuals were located at the residence and arrested as a result of the search warrant. During a search of the residence, detectives seized methamphetamine, cocaine, packaging material, scales, and over $8,000.00 in U.S. currency.

The 3 individuals from the residence were lodged at the Marion County Jail without incident on the following charges:
Frank DeFelice, 58 years old of Salem, Oregon - Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
Trevvor McFee, 27 years old of Keizer, Oregon - Felony warrant for Parole Violation issued by the Oregon State Parole Board
Holly Kelsey, 28 years old of Salem, Oregon - Felony warrant for Parole Violation issued by Oregon State Parole Board and a Misdemeanor warrant issued by Salem Municipal Court

On Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Albany Street Crimes Detectives, following up on leads from the Silverton Road search warrant, searched a residence in the 3700 block of Haggers Grove Road in Salem, Oregon. During the search detectives seized one pound of methamphetamine, over $100,000.00 in U.S. currency and four handguns. Charges are still pending in regards to this seizure.

On Thursday, September 15, 2016, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Albany Police Street Crimes Detectives executed a search warrant at a residence in the 38000 block of Golden Valley Drive in Lebanon. Two individuals were located at the residence and arrested as a result of the search warrant. During a search of the residence, detectives seized 1 1/3 pounds methamphetamine, packaging material, scales, a firearm and over $3,500.00 in U.S. currency.

The 2 individuals from the residence were lodged at the Linn County Jail without incident on the following charges:
Elaine Falwell, 53 years old of Lebanon, Oregon - Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
Robert Edelhuber, 54 years old of Lebanon, Oregon - Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine

The Albany Police Department was assisted by the Linn County Regional SWAT Team, the Marion County SWAT Team, Linn County Sheriff's Office, Benton County Sheriff's Office, Lebanon Police Department, Sweet Home Police Department and the Springfield Police Department.

Booking photos of Stefanie Foltyn, Frank DeFelice, Trevvor McFee, and Holley Kelsey were not available at the time of this press release.

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Attached Media Files: Robert Edelhuber Booking Photo , Elaine Falwell Booking Photo , Charles Yancey Booking Photo , Sasha Davidson Booking Photo , Golden Valley Seizure , Haggers Grove Road Seizure

September 19, 2016 -- Ridgefield, WA - The Ridgefield School District Board of Directors proclaimed Thursday, September 22 as Legendary Teacher Day at a regular board meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2015 to honor teachers who impact their students' lives.

"Almost everyone remembers at least one K-12 teacher who made a dramatic difference on their life and their perspective in a positive way," said Dr. Nathan McCann, Ridgefield's superintendent. "The goal of Legendary Teacher Day is to offer folks an opportunity to recognize teachers who influenced them in their lives by telling their stories."

On Thursday, September 22, the Ridgefield School District invites community members, staff, teachers and students to share stories of their legendary teachers on a special Facebook post which will be made on the district's Facebook wall at www.facebook.com/RidgefieldSchools. "We encourage everyone to share their story even if their Legendary Teacher doesn't teach at Ridgefield," said McCann. "Legendary Teacher Day is about great teachers and how they influence us wherever they teach."

As a way to motivate the Ridgefield community to share their Legendary Teacher stories, Dr. McCann, along with each of the board members, shared their own Legendary Teacher stories:

Dr. Nathan McCann, District Superintendent
"My legendary teacher is Mr. Walter who taught 11th grade United States History when I attended Middlebury Union High School, part of the Addison Central Supervisory Union School District. Mr. Walter is why I became a teacher. He wasn't a particularly large man in stature, however he possessed a presence that commanded the class's attention. He wasn't autocratic -- each student got the sense each day that this was our class, not just his class.

Mr. Walter served in the Vietnam War, and I believe his experience there shaped his commitment to making sure students understood the responsibilities living a democracy requires of its constituents. We regularly debated issues in class with Mr. Walter expecting his students to develop and present well-thought positions on the issues -- it didn't matter which side of the issue we came down on, it was how we put in an effort to understand the issue.

He was the first social studies teacher I remember who would use stories in his lessons which made history come alive. His class nurtured my love for history which resulted in my own journey to teaching history before becoming a superintendent."

Scott Gullickson, Board President
"My legendary teacher is Joshua Record who taught second grade when I attended Eugene School District. In an era when there weren't many male teachers, Josh was a young, energetic guy from Michigan who loved his Wolverines football team. He taught topics that weren't typical in the other second grade classes in our school -- working on basic math facts until they became second nature for his students, and holding math competitions with 100 equations to see how many problems we could complete in a given amount of time. He gave us M&M candies to fuel our brains while we worked on math.

Other projects he taught us included: learning to play chess, roasting a pig underground, and building geometric domes. Josh would often stay after school so students could learn more about other topics including oceanography, cars, forests, construction, creative writing, sports, and even luaus.

Josh was likable, passionate, and ahead of his time -- he understood how to drive and motivate kid. He was always teaching and we, as his students, were always learning and we even thought it was fun the entire time. Mr. Record was an amazing teacher who definitely had a huge impact on my schooling and willingness to explore and learn. I can't thank the man enough."

Jeff Vigue, Board Vice President
"My legendary teacher is Mr. Mattson who taught 10th grade social studies when I attended Nokomis Regional High School. He had a passion for history and collecting historical memorabilia. One day, he held a show-and-tell in class where he brought Dwight D. Eisenhower's Five Stars to class. The passion with which he told the story of how he acquired them excited me to learn more about history. His storytelling techniques kept the class interested and engaged -- he spoke to us instead of at us."

Joe Vance, Board Member
"My legendary teacher is Mrs. Moore who taught fourth grade when I attended Chief Umtuck Elementary School in Battle Ground School District. My family had just moved to Washington from Montana, and Mrs. Moore made me feel loved and welcome. Honestly, I can't remember anything specific about the subject material she taught me; what I remember is how much I enjoyed attending school because of her. She made me feel like I was smart and that I was supposed to be a good student. Her dedication to her students helped me focus and try harder so I could meet her expectations of us."

Steve Radosevich, Board Member
"My legendary teacher is Harry Burridge who taught physics when I was in 11th grade at Crescent Valley High School in Corvallis School District. When I entered my junior year, I wasn't particularly interested in science. I enrolled in physics primarily because of the Mr. Burridge's reputation as a great teacher. What made his class so compelling was the energy and passion he put into teaching the subject -- he taught with a depth of expertise and desire he developed his enthusiasm with his students.

The aspect of his teaching that impacted me most was his ability to connect the concepts of science to its application by utilizing guest speakers; field trips to businesses and university research centers; and projects which connected the science he was teaching to major advancements that were changing the world at the time. Taking his class strongly influenced both my interests and my pursuits following high school."

Becky Greenwald, Board Member
"My legendary teacher is Mrs. Lukehart who taught eighth grade Honors English when I attended the McMinnville School District. All teachers teach, but there are some who can change a person's life for the better. Mrs. Lukehart changed my life. She had such a friendly and fun personality which everyone loved. She never asked for too much, but she always expected students to do their best and always held us accountable for our work and our actions.

She had the ability to make her classes interesting and fun whether it was making jokes about different issues, sharing a story from her life, or just through her easy-going personality, she had a way of keeping the classroom's attention and focus. She made learning grammar and reading classic novels exciting and enjoyable -- she was absolutely one of the legendary teachers in my life."

The Ridgefield Board unanimously approved Legendary Teacher Day as resolution number 2016-2017-001.


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Disaster responders with the American Red Cross Cascades Region responded to a home fire disaster today, September 19, at approximately 7:30 a.m., in the 8000 block of Wall Ave. in Portland, OR. The multi-family fire affected six people, including four adults and two children. The Red Cross provided resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food, clothing, comfort kits, information about recovery services, and health and mental health services. Additional information about this incident, if available, may be obtained from the local first responding agency/fire department.

The Red Cross Cascades Region (Oregon and Southwest Washington) responds to an average of two home fires every day. We provide hope and comfort to people affected, helping victims anywhere and anytime. The Red Cross advocates emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in our community. Residents may call (503) 528-5783 or complete an online form at www.redcross.org/CascadesHomeFire to schedule an appointment.

The City of Dallas Fire & EMS is proud to announce the award of a $25,000 grant from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund. The Spirit Mountain Community Fund is a charitable foundation of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The Spirit Mountain Community Fund's focus is to improve the quality of life in Northwest Oregon through community investments that provide lasting benefits consistent with the Tribe's culture and values.
This grant money will go towards the purchase of replacing aging extrication equipment on the City's rescue engine as well as updating existing extrication tools on the SW Polk Rural Fire Protection engine, which is housed at the Rickreall Fire Station. Dallas Fire & EMS is responsible for providing rescue services for all motor vehicle collisions that occur in an area spanning 240 square miles. This includes thirty miles of highway.
In 2015, there were 130 citizens that Dallas Fire & EMS made contact with that required medical evaluation after suffering a motor vehicle collision. We approximate that 10% of these patients required auto extrication to be freed from their vehicle. Auto extrication is performed by highly trained personnel using specialized tools to manipulate vehicle construction and free the occupants.
Currently, Dallas Fire & EMS owns auto extrication equipment that is no longer serviceable by the manufacturer. If certain pieces of extrication equipment were to malfunction, we would not be able to replace it. Currently, we have one piece of equipment that is permanently out of service as it is no longer serviceable and unsafe to use.
We currently staff our response apparatus with volunteer firefighters who have completed a minimum of 100 hours of training before being qualified to respond to emergency incidents, including motor vehicle collisions. This also requires regular training to stay current on new techniques and information.
Dallas Fire & EMS is grateful to The Spirit Mountain Community Fund for supporting us with this opportunity to purchase new extrication equipment so that we can continue to provide exceptional service to our community.


Attached Media Files: Pictured left to right; Dallas Fire & EMS Chief Fred Hertel, Community Relations Officer April Welsh, Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno, Lt Frank Ehrmantraut, and City of Dallas City Council President Jim Fairchild. Photo credit to Michelle Alaimo/Smoke S

Who: You! Anyone can support local causes with a minimum donation of $10.

What: Southwest Washington's third annual day of online giving. Give More 24! is a community-wide, 24-hour online giving marathon that benefits more than 125 local causes.

When: September 22, 2016 from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59:59 p.m.

How: Visit www.give-more-24.org on September 24, choose your cause and watch your dollars go further when you support local nonprofits.

Where: Donate at home, work, on vacation or in-person by visiting www.give-more-24.org. There are also dozens of "OFFICIAL EVENTS" where you can have fun while making a difference through online donations. See details below:

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Give More 24! @ Vancouver Mall | 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
8700 NE Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver, WA 98662
Visit the hub of all things Give More 24! Sponsored by Vancouver Mall, this fun-filled giving event will feature family-friendly activities like crafts and games that incorporate your kids' favorite princesses and superheroes. Starting at 4 p.m. the adults get to have their own fun. The stars of Hello Vancouver! will take center stage and keep audiences laughing with game show antics and a variety of music. If you're thirsty, pair your giving with a $10 beer and cider tasting experience that features Jester & Judge cidery, pFriem Family Brewers and 54°40' Brewing Co. For more information, please contact Chrissy Trammel at 360-694-2550 or chrissy@cfsww.org.

Play More 24! | Midnight to Midnight
2510 E Evergreen Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661
Sit in on a 24-hour jam session at the School of Piano Technology for the Blind and soak up the talented sounds of some of the school's favorite pros, instructors, students, novices and local stars. They will each take shifts and busk indoors for your dollars throughout the day. If you'd like to join the jam session, contact the school at 360-693-1511 to reserve a slot. For additional information, please contact Cheri Martin at cherim@pianotuningschool.org.

Mentoring Gives Back | Midnight to Midnight
7301 NE 137th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98682
Teach One to Lead One is organizing a day to give all that you can. On-site volunteer projects include planting and raking to help the Sifton Elementary School community garden flourish. Food will be provided throughout the day, as well as free carwashes for school staff and free haircuts for students. Contact Marc Logan for more information at marc.logan@T1L1.org or by calling 360-828-1402.

Fresh Alliance Food Frenzy | Midnight to Midnight
Various Locations
Clark County Food Bank invites community members to visit their neighborhood grocery store and help end hunger. A food bank team will be visiting all 24 Fresh Alliance grocery stores in just 24 hours. Each 30-minute stop will encourage shoppers to help end hunger in Clark County through a Give More 24! donation. For more info about the schedule, please call 360-693-0939 or email Katie.survillo@clarkcountyfoodbank.org.

Thanks a Latte | 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
2500 Main Street #120, Vancouver, WA 98660
Give up your morning joe and help out someone in need at Second Step Housing. Pacific Perks is bringing out a barista and setting up a FREE coffee cart for an hour. Get your day started off right, make an early morning donation, mingle with staff and friends, and get to know how your gift will make an impact. For additional information, please contact Mary Hopkins at
360-719-4073 or mary@secondstephousing.org.

Clark County History Tourpacalypse! | 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
Experience all 12 of the Clark County Historical Museum's Vancouver Neighborhood tours in one day-long event. Curator Brad Richardson will be taking this challenge on as the lone guide. Follow the museum on social media to find out where you can join him, or you can watch the livestream on Facebook from the comfort of home. Your gifts will keep Brad moving along the Tourpocalypse! trail. Please contact 360-993-5679 for more information.

Swing More 24! | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Various Locations
It's the return of a fun, interactive way to support parks, trails and recreation throughout Clark County. Local residents, including mayors and city councilors, business owners and employees and the Parks Foundation board will take to swings sets across Clark County and ask for community support during their "swing shift." More information on the "swing shifts" and Swing More 24! prizes can be found at the Parks Foundation website, www.ParksFoundation.us.
Boomerang Generosity Partners Lunch | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
808 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
Come enjoy some light lunch and refreshments at Boomerang and see how generosity returns at this downtown Vancouver coffee and gift shop. Live music will be playing in the library and there's even a treehouse to entertain the kids. Meet six of the shop's Generosity Partners and make your Give More 24! gift at one of the giving stations. Contact Peter Johnsen at
360-952-8127 or peter@generosityreturns.com for more information

Mill Creek Pub Giving Lounge | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
1710 SW 9th Avenue #101, Battle Ground, WA 98604
All the Give More 24! buzz in north Clark County will converge at the Mill Creek Pub giving lounge, which will include a dunk tank and giving stations galore. Enjoy a bite to eat and get to know a few local nonprofits, including Leadership Clark County, Vancouver Police Activities League and Rocksolid Community Teen Center. They are all "Dunking for Dollars" throughout the day. Additional information can be found by contacting Angel Escobedo at 360-567-1085 or director@leadershipclarkcounty.com.

Soar More 24! | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
201A East Reserve Street, Vancouver, WA 98661
Have a fun mid-day break from your earthly restraints. Realize your loftiest dreams. Stop by the Pearson Field Education Center and fly a flight simulator, build a glider or engineer a high-flying whirligig for the vertical wind table. It's your turn, as a grownup, to experience the fun of aviation that is enjoyed by kids every Saturday, on school tours and at aviation day camps. Light fare will be provided as well. For more information, please contact toni.wise@fortvan.org.

Give More at South Pacific Cafe | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
15 East Main Street, Battle Ground, WA 98604
South Pacific Cafe is celebrating its new lunch hours by partnering with North County Community Food Bank for Give More 24! Sit down to lunch or dinner on Thursday, September 22 and $2 from your meal will go to help feed hungry residents in north Clark County. Food bank staff will be on hand with laptops, so you can also donate online to this great cause. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Cerveny at executive.director@nccfoodbank.org or by calling 360-687-5007.

Dining for Dollars at Burgerville | 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
13309 NE Highway 99, Vancouver, WA 98686
Five partner charities--Assistance League of SW Washington, Bridge the Gap, Friends of the Carpenter, Friends of the Children and The Giving Closet--invite you have lunch or dinner with a side of generosity. Burgerville will be donating 10 percent of sales and there will be kid-friendly entertainment. Direct donations will also be accepted through the Give More 24! website. For details, please contact Michelle Rouse at 360-750-4752 or michelle@friendsofthecarpenter.org.

Ice Cream, You Scream for Give More 24! | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
1400 Washington, Suite #200, Vancouver, WA 98660
You don't have to scream, but you can if you want to. Umpqua Bank will be encouraging the giving spirit of Give More 24! and celebrating national ice cream cone day by offering up free ice cream at its Washington Street location. Rain or shine, stop in and share in the generosity of local giving, because ice cream is good any time...and in any weather.

Why Limit Happy to One Hour? | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
2834 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626
Enjoy a fun-filled evening at the beautiful Miller home. This wine pairing event will include live entertainment by a very special guest start, local crooner Raeann Phillips! Direct on-line donations can be made during this event. For information about this event or to secure a $10 entry ticket, please contact Kelsey at 360-430-1413 or Diane at 360-520-9673 or by emailing dperron@cowlitzhabitat.org. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Vancouver Breweries Unite 4 Give More 24! | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
1101 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
Great Western Malting, the Kiggins Theatre and 10 Vancouver breweries are joining forces to raise money for their favorite nonprofits! Tap into some frothy delights and enjoy a FREE showing of the beer-loving cult classic, Strange Brew. All beer proceeds will benefit ten nonprofits near and dear to the brewers' hearts. Cheers to doing some local good with local beers! For additional info, contact the Kiggins Theatre at 360-816-0352 or info@kigginstheatre.com.

Dining with the Symphony | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
3225 Ocean Beach Highway, Longview, WA 98632
A grouping of small ensembles from the Southwest Washington Symphony will be performing a dinner table concerto for the lucky patrons of Teri's Restaurant. To complement the evening, Teri's Restaurant is offering a wonderful dinner special: two entrees, two glasses of house wine and a dessert to share for $24--a good deal and great entertainment. Sarah Koss can be contacted for more information at 360-636-5981 or sarahkoss@comcast.net.

Give More 24! Guided Hike | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
12208 SE Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, WA 98683
A special edition of Columbia Springs' monthly guided hike will feature door prizes, a water-themed adventure and an exciting art project. Come out and learn what bugs can tell us about our water quality, take part in a chemistry activity and learn how and why water flows through a hatchery. All ages are welcome for this free event, though donations are encouraged through the Give More 24! website. Contact 360-882-0936 or hello@columbiasprings.org for more details.


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The Portland Police Bureau has been in communication with Muslim community leaders after the bombings in the New York/New Jersey area and the stabbings in St. Cloud, Minnesota. These incidents injured nearly 40 people combined and have left communities in fear of further incidents.

The suspects in these apparent unrelated incidents have been reported to be from Afghanistan (NY/NJ) and Somalia (Minnesota), both predominantly Islamic countries.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and we want to express our appreciation for those first responders who are addressing these terrible acts, including the two police officers injured today in a shootout with a suspect.

We have no information to suggest that Portlanders are at any risk as a result of these incidents.

The Portland Muslim Community Police Council was formed in March 2016 after recognizing the mutual need for the Muslim community and the police to engage with each other and work together. The council works to collaborate on the many complex socio-economic, political and cultural issues in relation to the American criminal justice system and community safety and security.

The council is made up religious leaders and community members as well as members of the Portland Police Bureau, ranging from police officer to assistant chief.

The goal of the council is to develop a long term community engagement program with the Muslim community and implement the program's mission throughout the Police Bureau.

By working together on these complex social justice issues, the council hopes to assist Portland's Muslim community members with their integration process, mitigate unnecessary difficulties and negative outcomes, and ensure the peace and stability of their families and community.

The council is asking the community to come together in these times of tragedy by supporting all community members and to understand that the actions of one individual do not reflect the beliefs of a culture and religion based on peace and love.

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BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Money Magazine announced today that Beaverton has been named one of the Best Places to Live in America for 2016. This year's list ranks the 50 Best Small Cities in America. Beaverton ranked number 9 on the list and was the only city in Oregon selected. The magazine examined schools, affordable homes, good jobs, and community amenities.


"What an incredible honor for our community," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "It is particularly gratifying to be recognized for our affordability, cultural inclusiveness and proximity to Nike."


Cities with populations from 50,000 to 300,000 were evaluated on more than 60 factors including median household income, projected job growth, property values, diversity, culture, strong public schools, sports, crime rates, accessibility to health care, and more. This year's list placed extra value on financial factors including job market, economic opportunity, and housing affordability.


Beaverton was recognized for its ethnic and cultural diversity, with one in five residents born outside the United States and nearly 100 languages spoken in the Beaverton School District. The timing of this announcement comes as the city is in the midst of celebrating National Welcoming Week with a whole host of activities scheduled through Sept. 25. To learn more about Welcoming Week, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/WelcomingWeek.


To view the complete list of 50 Best Small Cities in America, visit www.money.com/bestplaces.


For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov. Also follow Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.


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Attached Media Files: Beaverton is in the top ten of Money Magazine’s 50 Best Small Cities in America for 2016. Beaverton was recognized for its diversity and value. (Photo/City of Beaverton) , Beaverton has been named number 9 on Money Magazine’s 50 Best Small Cities in America for 2016. (Photo/City of Beaverton)

Vancouver, Wash. -- The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA) and the City Center Redevelopment Authority (CCRA) boards. The single position serves on both boards. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21.

To apply online, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards. To request an application or for more information, contact Amanda Delapena in the City Manager's Office at City Hall, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, Amanda.Delapena@cityofvancouver.us or by calling 360-487-8605.

The DRA and the CCRA are both urban renewal corporations separate from, but created by, the Vancouver City Council. The scope of work and responsibilities of the two boards are interdependent and best served through a single board member. Board members work in a voluntary capacity to advise the mayor and city council on public/private partnerships and public assistance to private developments in downtown Vancouver.

The vacancy is for a four-year term. There is no residency requirement to serve on the boards.

Regular DRA and CCRA board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at Vancouver City Hall (415 W. 6th St.). Additional special meetings of the boards are advertised and held as needed. Board members prepare for meetings by reviewing financial projections, legal documents and other technical information related to the projects being presented to the boards.

The DRA oversees the operational, financial, and promotional aspects of the Vancouver Hilton Hotel and Convention Center. For more information about the DRA, including links to current and past meeting agendas and minutes, please visit www.cityofvancouver.us/dra.

The CCRA is responsible for overseeing downtown redevelopment consistent with the Vancouver City Center Vision (VCCV) plan, and advises City Council on the business aspects of redevelopment projects and agreements within the VCCV plan area. For more information about the CCRA, including links to current and past meeting agendas and minutes, please visit www.cityofvancouver.us/ccra.

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PORTLAND -- The Pacific Psychology and Comprehensive Health Clinics are now accepting Health Share of Oregon plans for mental health services for residents of the Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties.

The PCH Clinics treat adults, couples, children and adolescents and families with a variety of mental health concerns. "Our clinics are behavioral health homes and integrated care clinics providing mental health and primary care services to diverse communities, marginalized groups, and underserved individuals across the lifespan," director Cathy Moonshine said.

PCH Clinic services are client-centered, strength-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, holistic, and recovery-oriented. The mental health service array includes psychotherapy, case management, medication evaluations and management along with neuropsychological and psychological assessment. Primary care services include complementary and natural medicine. Clients can also access our physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language therapists.

The PCH Clinics are a service offering of Pacific University's School of Professional Psychology, and administered by faculty and staff from the school as well as the university's schools of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Communication Sciences and Disorders. Pacific University also partners with the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) to add clinical rotations of Naturopathic Doctors. Moonshine said the clinics provide services to individual adults and youths, as well as families, conducting nearly 10,000 client sessions annually.

Consistent with the triple aims of the Affordable Care Act, integrated care is considered the most responsive, efficient, and effective form of medical and mental health services.

"We engage in interprofessional collaboration and care integration at the clinics," Moonshine added. "Our services take into account medical, functional, physical, and other health-related issues when treating mental health concerns; patient advocacy; and referrals to specialty services."

Located in downtown Portland (1411 SW Morrison, Suite 310) and downtown Hillsboro (222 SE 8^th, Suite 212), both locations are easily accessible by Tri-Met. The PCH Clinics are open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 to 5 and Saturday from 9 to 3.

To make an appointment at the Portland location, please call 503-352-2400. For Hillsboro clinic appointments, please call 503-352-7333.

For more information, visit pchpacificu.org.

Please find attached the latest news from Clackamas Community College.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/29/97812/CRT_News_WingIt_091516.docx , 2016-09/29/97812/Alexander_Gallery_Anne_Mavor_Press_Release.docx , 2016-09/29/97812/Wing_It_Photo.jpg , 2016-09/29/97812/Photo1_Alexander_Gallery.jpg

The media is invited to a groundbreaking event for the Washington Park Reservoir, a landmark seismic resilience project, at noon on Monday, Sept. 26. The ceremony is at the Washington Park Chiming Fountain at Southwest Sherwood Boulevard and Southwest Sacajawea Boulevard. Reception immediately following the ceremony. Members of the Portland Water Bureau project staff and Commissioner Nick Fish will be available for interviews.

Limited parking is available on Southwest Wright Way and Southwest Washington Way
For additional transportation options, please visit Explore Washington Park and TriMet.

At the event, media will have the opportunity to:

Hear from speakers on the significance of and need for the project
Conduct one-on-one interviews with project staff from the Water Bureau and contractor Hoffman Construction
Photograph parts of the active construction site and ceremonial groundbreaking
Project details and renderings will be provided.

The project includes building a new, seismically reinforced below ground reservoir. The reservoir will maintain the historic drinking water function provided by the original reservoirs and has been engineered to withstand ongoing landslide encroachment and potentially catastrophic effects of a major earthquake. A reflecting pool will be featured on top in the same general footprint as the historical Reservoir 3. Reservoir 4 will be disconnected from the public drinking water system, and a lowland habitat area/bioswale and a reflecting pool constructed in the basin.

For more information about the project, visit www.portlandoregon.gov/water/wpreservoirs.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1240/97811/MEDIA_ADVISORY_091916_-_Media_Invited_to_Washington_Park_Groundbreaking.pdf

On Sunday September 18, 2016, at 11:59 p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at Papa Haydn restaurant, located at 701 Northwest 23rd Avenue. The caller reported that two masked men robbed the restaurant at gunpoint then fled the area.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted employees who told police that both suspects entered the restaurant and one was armed with a handgun. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspects left the restaurant without incident.

Officers searching the neighborhood did not locate anyone matching the suspect's description.

The suspect that displayed a handgun was described as a male, unknown race, 5'5" tall, medium build, wearing a dark-colored t-shirt, light-colored jeans, and a Halloween-style mask.

The second suspect was described as a white male in his 30s, 5'8" tall, medium build, neutral-colored hooded jacket with a hood, blue jeans, wearing a Halloween-style mask.

Anyone with information about this incident or any area residents with home surveillance video are asked to contact Robbery detectives at 503-823-0405.

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The suspect in this robbery, 34-year-old Jonathan Lee Lathrop, was booked into the Multnomah County Jail early this morning on charges of Robbery in the First Degree (four counts) and Kidnap in the First Degree. He'll be arraigned today in Multnomah County Court.

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On Sunday September 18, 2016, at 11;09 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the Plaid Pantry store, located at 5414 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard, on the report that someone armed with a chainsaw and a knife was robbing the store.

Officers arrived in the area and located the suspect outside the store, where he was taken into custody without incident. A chainsaw was seized at the scene.

Next to the store, a vehicle was on fire but it is not known if it is related to the robbery or the suspect. Portland Fire & Rescue responded to put out the fire and will investigate the circumstances.

Nobody was injured during the robbery and detectives are responding to continue the investigation.

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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/3056/97806/Jonathon_Lee_Lathrop_34.jpg

September 19, 2016

SALEM--Oregon's uninsured rate dropped for the fifth consecutive year in 2015, placing Oregon among the top tier of states with the highest percentage of residents with health care coverage, according to new national data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Since 2010, Oregon has improved its position from 37th in the nation to 19th in the ranking of states with the highest percentages of residents who have health insurance.

According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), the uninsurance rate for Oregon is 7.0 percent, down from 9.7 percent in 2014. The national uninsured average rate is 9.4 percent. Today, 3.71 million Oregonians have health insurance, a record number according to the ACS report.

The new federal survey is consistent with state data, which has also shown increasing rates of coverage. Under the Oregon Health Insurance Survey (OHIS), the percentage of Oregonians who are able to access care through health insurance jumped to 95 percent in 2015, an increase of nearly 10 percentage points from when the survey was last completed in 2013. (The ACS and OHIS report slightly different insurance coverage rates due to differences in methodology.)

"When people have health insurance they receive better and more comprehensive care, which helps hold down costs for everyone," said Lynne Saxton, Director of the Oregon Health Authority. "Oregon has made important gains in coverage that are improving the health and well-being of Oregonians and their families. When people have health insurance it increases their ability to have productive working lives and to complete their education."

Medicaid expansion and insurance market produce gains in health care coverage

Oregon's improvements follow the state's decision to expand coverage under the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) to individuals and families who earn 138 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL), as permitted by the federal Affordable Care Act. Oregon is one of 32 states nationwide to expand Medicaid coverage.

The expansion of health care occurred in conjunction with the state's health transformation initiative. Over the past three years, more than 400,000 people were added to the Oregon Health Plan, which now covers one in four Oregonians. According to data collected by independent researchers, there is at least one full-time working person among most families with OHP coverage.

A recent report to the Oregon Legislature found the state's health reform efforts have increased health coverage, improved outcomes and contained health care costs in the state's Medicaid program. The new report was presented two weeks ago at a meeting of the Oregon Health Policy Board. Research has shown that expansion of coverage reduces premiums in commercial coverage and lowers the cost of charity care for hospitals.

While expanded Medicaid coverage drove much of Oregon's gains, the added benefits of tax credits and subsidies through the insurance exchange market made coverage more affordable, helping more state residents obtain coverage. As of the first quarter of 2016, nearly 132,000 Oregonians were enrolled in individual coverage on the marketplace, with about 95,000 of those consumers receiving financial help.

"With financial help and other reforms, more and more Oregonians are able to access health insurance coverage for themselves and their families," said Patrick Allen, director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. "We are encouraged by this success, but we know work must continue to improve affordability and ensure a sustainable market."

Changes in insurance coverage

The Oregon Health Insurance Survey found some significant changes in patterns of coverage in Oregon. In 2015:

-- The uninsured rate for adults 18-34 was cut in half to less than 20 percent, from above 40 percent in 2011.
-- The uninsured rate for adults 35-64 dropped nearly 15 percentage points to just over 10 percent, from a high of 25 percent in 2011.
-- Approximately 3.64 million Oregonians had insurance, while 204,000 Oregonians continued to lack coverage.

Oregon uses the OHIS because it includes more detailed information on demographics, access, utilization, cost of care and health status, and better represents minority groups in the state. Oregon uses the ACS date to compare with other states and the national average.

"While Oregon has made important strides in expanding coverage we have more work to do to ensure we maintain our gains and continue to improve both quality and access to care in Oregon's health system," OHA Director Saxton said. "We need to create a path to financial sustainability for Medicaid."

Bill Wright, director of the Center for Research and Education, said, "Through the Oregon Health Study, we now have strong evidence that when uninsured persons gain Medicaid, they see significant improvements in their ability to access care. They are also far more likely to get important preventive screenings and services and experience dramatically less financial strain and debt due to medical issues. We've also seen evidence that acquiring insurance significantly reduces depression and improves subjective health and well-being."

Media availability

Reporters interested in learning more can join a conference call from 11:30 a.m. to noon today with Berri Leslie, administrator of the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace, and Jon Collins, director of Health Analytics at Oregon Health Authority. To participate, dial 1-877-873-8017, access code 8257371

Mobile friendly: Participant: 877-873-8017,8257371#

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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/3687/97791/LegislativeReport_Q1_2016-1.pdf , 2016-09/3687/97791/ACS-Factsheet-2015-1.pdf , 2016-09/3687/97791/2015-OHIS-Trends-Fact-Sheet.pdf

Disaster responders with the American Red Cross Cascades Region responded to a home fire disaster on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the 8000 block of N. Woolsey Avenue in Portland, Multnomah County, Ore.

The single-family fire affected two adults and ten children.

The Red Cross provided resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food, clothing, comfort kits, information about recovery services, and health and mental health services.

Additional information about this incident, if available, may be obtained from the local first responding agency/fire department.

The Red Cross Cascades Region (Oregon and Southwest Washington) responds to an average of two home fires every day. We provide hope and comfort to people affected, helping victims anywhere and anytime. The Red Cross advocates emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in our community. Residents may call (503) 528-5783 or complete an online form at www.redcross.org/CascadesHomeFire to schedule an appointment.

No suspects were located in the dispensary or the surrounding neighborhood after an extensive search by SERT officers.

The one person detained was released after detectives determined that he was not involved in the robbery.

Robbery detectives are continuing to investigate and may release more information on Monday afternoon.

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The Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) is responding to assist North Precinct officers with a search for suspects in the robbery.

Any remaining media can remain on Sandy Boulevard, next to Parkrose Hardware. The Public Information Officer (PIO) is responding to the scene.

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On Sunday September 18, 2016, at 8:48 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of an armed robbery in progress at Green Buds Dispensary, located at 10929 Northeast Sandy Boulevard.

Officers arrived in the area and saw at least two people running from the dispensary into the area north of Sandy Boulevard, toward the railroad tracks.

Officers learned that multiple suspects, both male and female, were involved in the robbery at the business. At least four of the suspects were armed with handguns. No shots were believed to be fired during the robbery and it is unknown if anything was taken from the dispensary.

One person has been detained in the area and officers are continuing to search the area North of Sandy Boulevard.

Anyone with emergency information about the robbery is asked to call 9-1-1.

Anyone with non-emergency information about this incident is asked to call Robbery detectives at 503-823-0405.

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Disaster responders with the American Red Cross Cascades Region responded to a home fire disaster on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the 5200 block of Lacey Court N. in Keizer, Marion County, Ore.

The single-family fire affected one adult and two children.

The Red Cross provided resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food, clothing, comfort kits, information about recovery services, and health and mental health services.

Additional information about this incident, if available, may be obtained from the local first responding agency/fire department.

The Red Cross Cascades Region (Oregon and Southwest Washington) responds to an average of two home fires every day. We provide hope and comfort to people affected, helping victims anywhere and anytime. The Red Cross advocates emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in our community. Residents may call (503) 528-5783 or complete an online form at www.redcross.org/CascadesHomeFire to schedule an appointment.

On Thursday September 15, 2016, Portland Police Bureau Gang Enforcement Team (GET) detectives, assisted by the Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), arrested two people in connection with a Wednesday morning shooting in Southeast Portland.

19-year-old McKeever Watkins Thompson and 16-year-old Nico Thomas were arrested on charges of Attempted Aggravated Murder, Attempted Murder and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Thompson was booked into the Multnnomah County Jail and Thomas was booked into the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Home. Thompson is also being held on a probation violation.

The investigation started on Wednesday September 14, 2016, at 2:59 a.m., when East Precinct officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 2300 block of Southeast 143rd Avenue. Arriving officers located evidence of gunfire in the street, and contacted two young women who told officers they had been shot at but not injured.

Based on information learned at the scene, GET detectives responded and continued the investigation, which led to the identification of Thompson as one of the suspects.

On Thursday, investigators located Thompson at a residence in the 8300 block of Northeast Sandy Boulevard and obtained a search warrant for the residence. After SERT officers took Thompson and Thomas into custody, investigators searching the residence located and seized multiple firearms.

The Tactical Operations Division's Gang Enforcement Team (GET) and Gun Task Force (GTF) are continuing to investigate several incidents of gun violence citywide.

Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to gangs@portlandoregon.gov.

Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.

Tips on gun crimes can be emailed to GunTaskForce@portlandoregon.gov.

If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.

The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.

For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX

Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/

Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for other unsolved felony crimes - $2,500 for unsolved homicides.

Submit an anonymous tip:

Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip.

Online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php

Call 503-823-HELP (4357)

Visit http://tipsoft.com to download the TipSubmit app for the iPhone or Droid.

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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/3056/97801/McKeever_Watkins_Thompson_19.jpg

On Sunday September 18, 2016, at 3:17 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the area of Northeast 15th Avenue and Killingsworth Street.

Arriving officers located evidence of gunfire on Killingsoworth Street as well as approximately one block South on 15th Avenue.

According to the investigation, more than two dozen shots were fired in this incident. No gunshot victims were found at the scene or arrived at any area hospital. Officers did not locate any property damage as a result of this incident.

Based on information learned at the scene, GET detectives responded and continued the investigation.

The Tactical Operations Division's Gang Enforcement Team (GET) and Gun Task Force (GTF) are continuing to investigate several incidents of gun violence citywide.

Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to gangs@portlandoregon.gov.

Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.

Tips on gun crimes can be emailed to GunTaskForce@portlandoregon.gov.

If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.

The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.

For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX

Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/

Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for other unsolved felony crimes - $2,500 for unsolved homicides.

Submit an anonymous tip:

Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip.

Online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php

Call 503-823-HELP (4357)

Visit http://tipsoft.com to download the TipSubmit app for the iPhone or Droid.

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FOREST GROVE -- The Pacific University community will mark the International Day of Peace, Wednesday, Sept. 21, with the dedication of a Peace Pole on the Forest Grove campus in front of Scott Hall. A short ceremony, open to the public, will begin at 10 a.m. and a reception will follow.

The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world each year on Sept. 21. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution 36/37, the General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to "commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples."

Pacific University student Jared Kawatani ('17) first proposed the idea of creating a Peace Pole on campus as a place for students, faculty, and staff to gather and reflect on peace. "Finding peace within the world, our community and ourselves is something that we are faced with in our Pacific community and all around the world," Kawatani said. "Currently, the world is pressed with issues such as the Syrian refugees, climate change, gun violence, and so much more."

According to the Peace Pole Project, tens of thousands of Peace Poles exist in 180 countries as monuments to peace that serve as constant reminders "for us to visualize and pray for world peace."

Pacific University's new Peace Pole is being funded by grants from the University's Center for Civic Engagement, Center for Peace and Spirituality and Undergraduate Student Senate.

"The search for creating peace in our world is part of the Pacific ethos," said Rev. Dr. Chuck Currie, University Chaplain and director of the Center for Peace and Spirituality. "All of us at Pacific are impressed by this student-driven initiative to lift up the cause of peace."

For more information, please contact Rev. Dr. Currie at 971-322-7920 or chuck.currie@pacificu.edu.

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Founded in 1849, Pacific University offers more than 84 areas of study within its colleges of Arts & Sciences, Optometry, Education, Health Professions and Business with locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Eugene, Portland and Woodburn.

PRESS RELEASE
Case#50-162250721

Man Indicted for Invasion of Personal Privacy and Child Pornography

September 16, 2016--Washington County Sheriff's Child Abuse Detectives are searching for additional victims following the arrest of an Aloha man after being found in possession of stolen female under garments and child pornography.

Deputies began investigating Leighton Tilford Olson, 37, after being called to a suspicious circumstance in the community of Aloha. It was discovered that Mr. Olson was in possession of thousands of stolen female under garments. Enforcement deputies obtained a search warrant for Mr. Olson's residence and contacted Child Abuse detectives.

During the investigation, detectives discovered evidence that Mr. Olson had been recording his co-workers in the employee restroom at his place of employment, Little Caesar's Pizza in Aloha. Detectives also discovered recordings of unsuspecting victims in his bathroom at his apartment.

On September 13, 2016 a Washington County Grand Jury indicted Leighton Olson on 5 counts of Invasion of Personal Privacy, 4 counts of First Degree Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse, 4 counts of Using Child In Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct, 2 counts of Second Degree Theft, and 1 count of Burglary in the First Degree.

Mr. Olson was arrested at a court hearing Friday September 16, at 3:00 p.m. His bail is set at $1,165,000.

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are likely. No additional information is available at this time.

Detectives believe that there may be more victims and are asking for the public's assistance. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Tim Miller at (503) 846-2700.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1128/97799/PR160916_Man_Indicted_for_Invasion_of_Personal_Privacy.pdf , 2016-09/1128/97799/Leighton_Olson.JPG

The victim in the shooting is a male in his 20s. He is expected to survive his injuries.

The Gang Enforcement Team is investigating the shooting.

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On Friday September 16, 2016, at 4:08 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire at McCoy Park, located at North Trenton Street and Newman Avenue.

Officers arrived in the area and located multiple witnesses and one gunshot victim. The victim is being treated by medical personnel.

Officers are speaking with witnesses to gather suspect information.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to speak to an officer at the scene or call the Police Non-Emergency Line at 503-823-3333.

Updates will be provided when they become available.

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September 16, 2016

State is directing nearby Bullseye Glass to reduce emissions of the metal

PORTLAND, Ore.--A jump in selenium concentrations in the air near Bullseye Glass Co. has prompted state agencies to immediately conduct an inspection and secure the company's agreement to restrict use of the metal in its manufacturing process.

Data from a monitoring device near the Children's Creative Learning Center (CCLC) daycare, one of multiple such devices the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has had deployed around Bullseye since March 1, 2016, shows that the concentration of selenium on Sept. 6 was 887 nanograms per cubic meter (ng/m3) of air. Oregon's 24-hour screening level for selenium is 710 ng/m3.

The 24-hour screening level is the level above which immediate negative health effects could occur.

When 24-hour screening levels are exceeded, that triggers further scrutiny by DEQ and OHA. Today the agencies sent a joint letter to Bullseye confirming the company's commitment to limit use of selenium in its art glass manufacturing process to no more than five pounds per day and only use selenium in furnaces controlled by a baghouse. Scientists at the agencies believe that doing so will prevent spikes above the current 24-hour screening level.

The agencies also are requiring Bullseye to look into why a newly installed baghouse, which was expected to control emissions from 11 or more furnaces, apparently wasn't effective in preventing the Sept. 6 selenium spike.

"Bullseye's use of less than five pounds of selenium per day should be very effective in preventing the kinds of jumps in readings that we saw on Sept. 6, even if the metal is used in a furnace without a baghouse," said Brian Boling, DEQ laboratory program manager. "We also need to make sure Bullseye's new filtration system is working properly, which will further reduce the chances of spikes."

Breathing air with high levels of selenium over a short period of time can cause respiratory irritation with symptoms such as coughing, bronchitis and difficulty breathing. Workers who breathed air with selenium levels much higher than measured near Bullseye also experienced stomach pain. Scientific evidence indicates that short-term exposure at the detected level does not cause cancer and does not cause developmental problems in children or developing babies.

OHA tracks real-time emergency department data from hospitals through Oregon ESSENCE, or Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics. The agency found there was no increase in ED visits related to respiratory illness on Sept. 6 or 7 from people who live near Bullseye Glass.

Selenium also has health benefits. Selenium is an essential nutrient, and selenium deficiency can cause other health problems, but high levels of the metal, as with many substances, can be toxic.

Oregon based its 24-hour standard for selenium on the level set by New Hampshire, the most restrictive standard for the metal in the nation. Other states have set higher levels. Oregon's 24-hour thresholds are being reviewed by external health experts and will be open for public comment next month.

The current comparison values for metals in air can be viewed on the OHA website at http://public.health.oregon.gov/HealthyEnvironments/TrackingAssessment/EnvironmentalHealthAssessment/Documents/metals/comparison-values-metals-in-air.pdf. The proposed 24-hour screening levels will be posted, and public comment can be made, starting Oct. 6 at CleanerAir.Oregon.gov.

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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/3687/97798/bullseye-letter-9-16-2016.pdf

The Salem Police Department celebrated the career and retirement of Sergeant Russell "Rusty" Morris on Friday afternoon.

Salem Police Chief Jerry Moore presided over the retirement ceremony, noting Sgt Morris' long and successful career of 28 years.

Sgt Morris began his law enforcement career as a Reserve Deputy with the Marion County Sheriff's Office in 1988 and was hired full time as a Deputy Sheriff 13 months later. In 1993 he went to work for the Gresham Police Department, then was hired by the Salem Police Department in 1996.

During his career at the Salem Police Department, Sgt Morris worked on patrol and in the Traffic Control Unit. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal in 1998 and worked in the Criminal Investigations Section and in the Drug Enforcement Unit attached to the local DEA Task Force. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2003 where he worked as a patrol supervisor, supervisor of the Traffic Control Unit and supervisor in the Street Crimes Unit. During his time as the Sergeant of the Traffic Control Unit, Sgt Morris was instrumental in the implementation of the Photo Red Light program.

Throughout his career with the Salem Police Department, Sgt Morris had extra duties as a Field Training Officer and the Field Training Officer program supervisor, was a member of SWAT, a firearms instructor and department armorer, Intoxilizer instructor, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer and instructor and Trauma Team member and supervisor.

Sgt Morris said that he is looking forward to spending time with family and friends and much more time fishing. The Salem Police Department wishes Sgt Morris the best in his retirement.


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Salem, OR --Painter Daniel Robinson of Fossil, Oregon, will exhibit "Close to Home" in the Governor's Office at the Salem Capitol Building from Sept. 16 to Nov. 11.

"Close to Home" presents large-scale oil paintings of rural Oregon landscapes--both natural and those affected by human presence. While depicting contemporary views of rural Oregon, Robinson's paintings harken to the social realism of the 1920s and 1930s when artists depicted the everyday life of the American working class. With a richness of color, strongly defined lighting and a subdued sense of presence, Robinson's paintings evoke a profound beauty and compel contemplation.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Robinson spent his childhood in New York, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Idaho before settling in Oregon for his high school years. He attended the Pacific Northwest College of Art and received a Bachelor's of Fine Art degree from Portland State University. A monograph of Robinson's work, "In Oregon," was published in 2004 by Nazraeli Press. Robinson is represented by Charles A. Hartman Fine Art in Portland.

The Art in the Governor's Office Program honors selected artists in Oregon with exhibitions in the reception area of the Governor's Office in the State Capitol. Artists are nominated by a statewide committee of arts professionals who consider artists representing the breadth and diversity of artistic practice across Oregon, and are then selected by the Arts Commission with the participation of the Governor's Office. Only professional, living Oregon artists are considered and an exhibit in the Governor's office is considered a "once in a lifetime" honor. Artists whose work has previously been shown in the Governor's office include Henk Pander, Michele Russo, Manuel Izquierdo, James Lavadour, Margot Thompson, Gordon Gilkey and Yuji Hiratsuka.



The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of Business Oregon (formerly Oregon Economic and Community Development Department) in 1993, in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission's expertise in grantmaking, arts and cultural information and community cultural development.

The Arts Commission is supported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon legislature and with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. More information about the Oregon Arts Commission is available online at: www.oregonartscommission.org

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Attached Media Files: Daniel Robinson. Early Light, 2016. Oil on canvas 30x54 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Charles A. Hartman Fine Art

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The City turned on the drinking fountains at Minto-Brown Island Park Friday thanks to the installation of a new water line. These ADA accessible drinking fountains also include a fountain for dogs.

The fountains are in two locations: Parking Lot 2 near the Dog Park, and Parking Lot 3 near the reservation shelter. The new water line also serves three fire hydrants within the park.

CORVALLIS, Ore.- The Governing Board of the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) will meet on Monday, Sept. 26 at 9:30 a.m. at the LaSells Stewart Center at Oregon State University in Corvallis.

The meeting agenda is available at www.OregonGeology.org

The DOGAMI Governing Board sets policy and oversees general operations, and adopts a strategic plan every six years to guide DOGAMI's mission and objectives. The Board meets at least quarterly at sites around the state. As active members of their communities, Board members provide an important connection between Oregonians and DOGAMI's mission to provide earth science information and regulation to make Oregon safe and prosperous.

September 16, 2016

Reduced blue-green algae and toxin levels confirmed; continued caution with pets advised

The Oregon Health Authority has lifted the health advisory issued September 7 for Blue Lake. Blue Lake is located just outside Wood Village north of Interstate 84 in Multnomah County.

Water monitoring has confirmed that the level of blue-green algae toxins are below guideline values for human exposure. However, the Oregon Health Authority recommends that people continue to be cautious with their pets in the lake because toxins are still above the very low exposure levels established for dogs.

Oregon health officials advise recreational visitors to always be alert to signs of algae blooms in Oregon waters, because only a fraction of the many lakes in Oregon are monitored for blue-green algae by state and federal agencies. People and their pets should avoid areas where the water is foamy, scummy, thick like paint, pea-green, blue-green or brownish red in color, if a thick mat of blue-green algae is visible in the water, or bright green cells are suspended in the water column. If you observe these signs in the water you are encouraged to avoid activities that cause you to swallow water or inhale droplets, such as swimming or high-speed water activities.

For health information, to report human or pet illnesses due to blooms, or to ask questions about a news release, contact the Oregon Health Authority at 971-673-0400. For information about advisories issued or lifted for the season, contact the Oregon Public Health toll-free information line at 1-877-290-6767 or visit the Harmful Algae Blooms website at http://healthoregon.org/hab and select "Algae Bloom Advisories."

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The Client and Staff Safety Task Force will meet Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Oregon State Capitol, Room 350, 900 Court Street NE, Salem. The meeting is open to the public.

Those who are unable to attend in person can participate by conference call: 1-877-336-1831; participant code: 230706#.

The task force is directed to make recommendations on staff safety, resident care, and the operation of Stabilization and Crisis Units. The task force will provide a report to the Oregon State Legislature.
The task force will consider and make recommendations for:
Ensuring the dignity and self-determination of each resident in a Stabilization and Crisis Unit
Improving the safety of staff employed by a Stabilization and Crisis Unit
Improving training and support for staff
Staffing levels
Reducing incidents of aggressive and assaultive behavior by residents
Reducing the need for staff to work overtime
Improving access to appropriate mental health supports and intervention methods
Ensuring the timely transition of residents in Stabilization and Crisis Units when ready to be placed with a residential service provider in the community, including recommendations for building capacity in community-based care settings.

All meetings of this task force conform to Oregon public meetings laws. Requests for accommodation for a people with disabilities should be made to Angie Allbee and should be made at least 24 hours before the meeting. For more information, contact Angie Allbee, DHS Legislative Coordinator, at 503-689-5034.

It's been said that it ain't easy being green, but that didn't deter the students at Tukes Valley Middle School. After earning a Bronze Level certification from Washington Green Schools just last year for its school grounds and gardens project, the Green Team at Tukes Valley quickly rose through the ranks, earning two additional certifications for its efforts over the past year.

The Tukes Valley Green Team received a Silver Level certification in Waste and Recycling for its plastic bag collection efforts and Gold Level certification in Water for work the students did on the creek near the school. More than 30 students participated in Green Team projects and activities over the past year.

"It's quite impressive for a club that's just two years old to have already achieved Gold Level status," said Natalie Keller, a 7th grade science teacher at Tukes Valley and the Green Team's staff leader. "The Green Team provides students with the ability to make a real, powerful difference in the school and community. That difference will be influential for years to come, long after the students have graduated from the school itself."

The school celebrated its newest green achievements during the first school-wide assembly of the year, during which Clark County Green Schools Environmental Outreach Specialist Michelle Picinich presented the Green Team with its Silver and Gold Level certificates.

As part of its Waste and Recycling certification, the Tukes Valley Green Team collected plastic bags and film for the Trex Company Challenge. The team was commended for its education efforts to keep plastic bags out of curbside recycling bins. Plastic bags can clog recycling sorting machines, resulting in costly breakdowns.

Now that the Green Team is certified in three environmental categories and Tukes Valley is a Gold Level school as a result, the Green Team will need to get certified in the remaining three Washington Green Schools categories if it is to achieve the highest Platinum Level designation. The remaining categories are Energy, Healthy School Buildings, and Transportation.

"I will never forget a comment one student made the first year Tukes' Green Team began," Keller said. "The student looked over the nature trail and said, 'One day, when I'm a dad and my kids go here, I'm going to point at the nature trail and tell them I did that!' The changes the students make in our community and the pride it gives the students is the true accomplishment of the Green Team."

Battle Ground Public Schools is proud of Tukes Valley for progressing through the Green School designations and encourages other schools in the district to seek their own certifications.


Attached Media Files: Teacher Natalie Keller and the Tukes Valley Middle School Green Team after being presented with their Silver and Gold level certifications , Tukes Valley Middle School students and Green Team members Juliann McCabe (left) and Alena Stevens (right)

It took 15 months, a mountain of data, and a whole lot of teamwork from staff and families to achieve the milestone recognition, but CAM Academy has earned the distinction of being accredited by the Washington State Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD). Accreditation is a quality assurance process that requires a school to be evaluated by an external entity to determine if standards are met and improvements are being made for continuous growth.

"We enjoyed working with our local Educational Service District and the Association of Educational Service Districts to achieve accreditation," said CAM Academy Principal Ryan Cowl. "We had four very knowledgeable educators come into the school and review everything from school culture and climate, academic rigor and curriculum to the opportunities students gained during their high school experience. The ESD interviewed students, parents, administration and staff as a way to provide our school with positive feedback and recommendations for future improvements."

The AESD accreditation program was established more than 40 years ago to ensure that Washington's high schools were adequately preparing students for college. Over the years, the State Board of Education opened the accreditation process to all grade levels. Washington state does not require schools to be accredited; however, about 400 of the nearly 3,000 public, private and charter schools in the state currently have the designation.

To earn the accreditation, CAM collected and analyzed student performance data such as school climate surveys and academic, attendance, and community engagement data; assessed its programs for areas of improvement; collaborated with staff, students and families to set goals; documented the school's direction, achievements and challenges; created an improvement plan; and participated in an external review.

In its accreditation report, the AESD Accreditation Panel commended CAM Academy for:

A strong staff belief that in order for students to be successful there must be a strong system of communication with families. The new 'branding' of CAM Academy is an example of this communication process with all stakeholders.

All school stakeholders, including students, are engaged in creating a culture of excellence. Additionally, student interviews indicate that the administration and teachers are always willing to help and that students want to succeed and push each other to do better.

Ryan Cowl, CAM's new principal, accepts change as a normal and positive process and fosters a spirit of collaboration and reflective practice through feedback.

Professional learning is seen as a collaborative activity. Staff have regular scheduled time to collaborate around common professional learning opportunities.

CAM Academy met or exceeded every goal area for school year 2015-16.

There is a focus on retention of students through increased opportunities (e.g., Advanced Placement classes).

"I am very proud of the contributions of our staff, students and parents through the accreditation process," Cowl said. "It is worthwhile, meaningful and exciting to learn things that reinforce the work we are doing and allow us to achieve positive growth academically, socially and emotionally. It is a privilege to work with such a great community and school district."


Attached Media Files: CAM Academy teacher Alexis Scott assists student Emersyn Christenson

September 16, 2016

Reduced blue-green algae and toxin levels confirmed; continued caution with pets advised

The Oregon Health Authority has lifted the health advisory issued June 24 for Howard Bay located in the southwest corner of Upper Klamath Lake, northwest of Klamath Falls in Klamath County.

Water monitoring has confirmed that the level of blue-green algae toxins are below guideline values for human exposure. However, the Oregon Health Authority recommends that people continue to be cautious with their pets in the lake because toxins are still above the very low exposure levels established for dogs.

Oregon health officials advise recreational visitors to always be alert to signs of algae blooms in Oregon waters, because only a fraction of the many lakes in Oregon are monitored for blue-green algae by state and federal agencies. People and their pets should avoid areas where the water is foamy, scummy, thick like paint, pea-green, blue-green or brownish red in color, if a thick mat of blue-green algae is visible in the water, or bright green cells are suspended in the water column. If you observe these signs in the water you are encouraged to avoid activities that cause you to swallow water or inhale droplets, such as swimming or high-speed water activities.

For health information, to report human or pet illnesses due to blooms, or to ask questions about a news release, contact the Oregon Health Authority at 971-673-0400. For information about advisories issued or lifted for the season, contact the Oregon Public Health toll-free information line at 1-877-290-6767 or visit the Harmful Algae Blooms website at http://healthoregon.org/hab and select "Algae Bloom Advisories."

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Paving of the OR 99W intersection with the Newberg-Dundee Bypass just west of Dundee is scheduled to begin this Sunday evening (September 18). Crews will be working between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. grinding and paving OR 99W, and striping OR 99W the following week, near Neiderberger Road and Parks Drive, where the Bypass crosses over and then connects to OR 99W.

Crews will work several nights (generally Sunday to Thursday) during the weeks of September 18 and September 25. Travelers can expect night time delays.

Also, travelers should watch for signage and shifts in travel lanes on OR 99W near Dundee. A new signal has been installed and will be turned on in several weeks. Since there is no access onto the unfinished Bypass until late 2017, the light will be green nearly all of the time, and drivers will continue to use OR 99W as usual.

A variety of construction activities on the Bypass are picking up with the start of rainy season just a few weeks away. To learn more about these activities and the progress of Bypass construction, the public is encouraged to visit the project web site at www.newbergdundee.org.

The City of The Dalles and The Dalles Main Street received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for "Outstanding Partnership" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award is given to a community which demonstrates how two or more organizations have effectively collaborated on a specific downtown preservation project or on-going downtown revitalization effort. Accepting the award were Mayor Steve Lawrence, City of The Dalles, and Matthew Klebes, Executive Director, The Dalles Main Street.

The Dalles Main Street and the City of The Dalles have developed a strong partnership that supports consistent, on-going downtown revitalization efforts. This partnership began with the funding and organizational support to bring several AmeriCorps Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) volunteers to The Dalles and gradually increasing each RARE's scope of work to focus on downtown revitalization. A major milestone of this partnership was the hiring of the first Executive Director of The Dalles Main Street organization. This partnership has continued to develop with additional funding for projects such as the Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) program as well as an additional RARE volunteer under the Main Street organization.

The results of this partnership can be seen throughout the year and throughout the downtown. Visitors and community members can now find parklets, wayfinding kiosks, bike racks, holiday lights, and other improvements. Several new businesses have opened, others have moved and expanded. Several facade projects have been recently completed and interiors are being renovated.

"Perhaps most importantly," said Matthew Klebes, The Dalles Main Street Executive Director, "are the additional communication, support, and coordination of efforts and projects amongst the multiple nonprofits, City, business owners, property owners, and community citizens that this partnership has achieved."

"We are so pleased to recognize the deep and meaningful partnership that exists between The City of The Dalles and The Dalles Main Street," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. "Many cities help launch local main street efforts, but in The Dalles, the City and local program continue to strengthen this relationship providing both critical financial and philosophical support for on-going downtown revitalization efforts."

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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.


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NOTE: A account has been set up for donations at Fibre Federal Credit Union under "D. Alexandra Wolfe" for the victims of the early morning house fire. Thank You.


Kelso- Firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue, Longview Fire, Cowlitz Fire District 6 (Castle Rock) and Cowlitz Fire District 5 (Kalama), and Clark County Fire & Rescue (Woodland) responded to a structure fire early Friday morning in the 2400 block of Burcham St at 2:51. Initial crews reported heavy smoke and fire from the rear of the two story home and immediately called for more resources. A female resident escaped with three dogs, but reported to firefighters that there was still someone inside the house. Five fire engines, a ladder truck, a medic unit, an overhaul apparatus, and two chief officers responded. Cowlitz County Public Utility District, Kelso police, and Cowlitz County Chaplains also responded. Fire crews made access to the home through the back side of the house to search for the victim and extinguish the fire. The 45 year old man was found by firefighters downstairs, in his room, deceased. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The home, valued at $162,000, is a total loss, according to fire officials. No other injuries were reported.

The woman, in her early forties, was awake and waiting for her carpool ride to work when she heard the smoke alarm activate. She silenced the alarm and went downstairs, to check on her friend, and found heavy smoke in the basement. She tried to alert him through the wall, but was overcome by smoke and exited the home. She was taken to Peace Health St. John's medical Center for smoke inhalation by first responders. Red Cross aid has been offered to her.


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The Dalles Main Street Promotional Booklet received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for "Best Community Education" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award is given to a targeted campaign that educates the community on a particular aspect of a Main Street program (e.g., Farmers' Market, community pride, beautification, Main Street advocacy, economic development, historic preservation, etc.). Accepting the award was Matthew Klebes, executive director, The Dalles Main Street.

One of the questions main street organizations are always asked is, "What is Main Street?" The Dalles Main Street Promotional Booklet was inspired by the need to answer the above question. The Dalles Main Street began to gather photos and design their booklet after being inspired by a booklet produced by a community in Washington. The booklet was drafted by Matthew Klebes, reviewed by the Promotion Committee, and then finalized and polished by Optimist Printers, a local downtown printing company. The booklet provides an overview of the Main Street Approach, committee accomplishments, project highlights, funding sources and spending breakdown, and how to support The Dalles Main Street.

"We are very proud of the booklet," said Matthew Klebes, The Dalles Main Street Executive Director. "We gave copies to each City Councilor and the City Manager during one of our updates to City Council, gave copies to our Board and several downtown businesses to share, and we distribute the booklets during events and festivals."

"This is one of the nicest organizational promotional pieces I have ever seen," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. "We are happy to give this award to The Dalles Main Street and to use the booklet as a model for communities throughout our Oregon Main Street Network."

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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.


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The Let It Glow project in downtown St. Helens received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for the "Best Downtown Beautification Project" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award is given to the Main Street organization that has designed and implemented an attractive stand-alone beautification project in the downtown. Improvements must be within the Main Street Program area. Eddie Dunton with the St. Helens Economic Development Corporation (SHEDCO) was on hand to accept the award.

Let It Glow is a two phase project designed to increase holiday spirit in St. Helens. Phase 1 is a holiday lights competition where main street businesses and residents decorate their property and compete for a prize. Phase 2 was the creation of 30 oversized Christmas ornaments, created by SHEDCO volunteers -- some of them first time volunteers with the organization, to hang in the public Courthouse Plaza. At the same time, the City of St. Helens invested in decorations for the Plaza. The combined efforts of SHEDCO and the City yielded incredible results. After hearing about the decorations, many residents came to the historic downtown to see the results. The project was such a success, that SHEDCO plans on making more ornaments for 2016 for placement along the entire main street corridor.

"This is a wonderful example of how to engage local community members in downtown revitalization efforts," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. "On a small budget, SHEDCO had a major impact in bringing residents downtown to experience the district and to see what downtown has to offer."


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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.


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Downtown Oregon City Association's The Oregon Trail(R) 5 K received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for "Outstanding Fundraiser" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award is granted to the Main Street organization that has displayed the most creativity and success in securing funds for its downtown program or a specific project. Lauren Dees with DOCA was on hand to accept the award.

The Oregon Trail Game 5k is a signature event designed to introduce a key demographic (young families) to downtown Oregon City and is DOCA's most important fundraiser. Based on the classic 1980's computer game, The Oregon Trail(R) Game 5K takes runners on a cross-country adventure from Missouri to Oregon, over mountains and across rivers, and to their final destination -- Oregon City! Runners make decisions along the course such as whether to ford a river, go hunting, and more. Each decision along the trail affects their ultimate fate. Runners receive a timed score as well as a game score.

"The Committee set initial goals of 200 registrants and net income of $10,000 for the first year event," said Jonathan Stone, DOCA Executive Director. "Instead, the event was a runaway success with over 630 registrants last year from 15 states and over $20,000 net income. This year, we grew the event to over 800 registrants."

"This event not only raises a great deal of money for DOCA but it puts downtown Oregon City on the map," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. "We are so pleased to recognize the amazing results achieved by the dozens of DOCA volunteers."


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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.


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Jonathan Stone with the Downtown Oregon City Association received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for "Main Street Manager of the Year" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award is given to a Main Street Manager from a Performing Main Street or Transforming Downtown community for the overall impact he has had on the local downtown revitalization program. Mr. Stone was on hand to accept the award.

Jonathan's success in shaping DOCA began with community-centered branding process that helped articulate who downtown Oregon City is -- a resilient, entrepreneurial historic community that manages to retain its small town, family-friendly charm within the Portland metro. Knowing this has allowed DOCA to pivot the organization toward a more successful model and focus, with programing and marketing designed to enhance and promote that identity. Other successes include expanding the capacity of the organization and bringing back an active committee structure, working with volunteers to create signature fundraising activities to improve the financial stability, creating an annual visioning session for community feedback and input, enhanced the reputation of DOCA as a resource for business and property owners, increased collaboration with other organizations.

"Jonathan took a struggling community organization and transformed it into a purpose driven nonprofit grounded in a strong sense of the kind of place community members want to see downtown Oregon City become," said DOCA board member Brad Forkner.

"Jonathan has truly helped DOCA build a strong foundation to help the program be sustainable over the long haul," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. "It is exciting to see the number of new people involved in downtown revitalization efforts. The energy is pretty contagious!"

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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.


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Doug Hood received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award as the "Volunteer of the Year" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award is given to a Main Street volunteer from a Performing Main Street or Transforming Downtown community for their overall impact on the local downtown revitalization program. Mr. Hood was on hand to accept the award.

From the first organizational meeting in 2009, Doug Hood has been a quiet force behind the creation of the Newberg Downtown Coalition (NDC) and its day to day operation, volunteering a minimum of two half days a week doing whatever was needed. He set up and posts weekly to the NDC Facebook page, developed and maintains the website, and helps organize the downtown cleanup days twice per year.

"We fondly refer to Doug Hood as our Newberg Downtown Coalition 'geek,'" said Maureen Rogers, NDC board member.

As a demonstration of how deep his volunteer commitment to the Main Street program is, he recently turned down the offer of a stipend for his work. Instead, Doug saw the need for an assistant to perform front office duties and suggested the NDC use the funds instead to fill this role.

"Volunteers are the backbone of our main street programs," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. "Since 2010, our top two tier level communities have had 126,282 hours of volunteer time dedicated to downtown revitalization efforts. We applaud all the volunteers but especially congratulate Doug Hood this year. What impressed the award review committee was Doug's sustained efforts over a long period of time and to do jobs that are both essential but not necessarily visible."

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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.


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The JS Cooper Block in downtown Independence received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for "Outstanding Historic Renovation Project" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award recognizes an individual or business that has completed an outstanding historic renovation project in the Main Street Program area including both interior and exterior work. Bodie Bemrose was on hand to accept the award.

The JS Cooper Block is the key architectural feature in Independence's well-preserved historic downtown. For many years the Cooper Block languished. In 2014, a local developer was able to purchase the building. Restoration of the Cooper Block required a significant investment, but Florin Drutu, the new owner, and Bodie Bemrose, the owner's agent, understood the value that revitalized historic buildings can have. Drutu and Bemrose repointed all the brick, cleaned and repaired all the original windows upstairs (they remain functional double-hung windows with original glass) and restored all three original storefronts on the building. The City provided assistance with a $50,000 façade restoration grant, and also secured a $12,000 Diamonds in the Rough grant through Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, to supplement the owner's own funds.

"Downtown Independence has experienced a significant revitalization in the past 15 years," said Shawn Irvine, City of Independence, "but the Cooper Building was always the blemish on that positive story. The revival and restoration of this building continues the positive momentum and has truly inspired the community."

"We are very pleased to recognize the JS Cooper Block with this award," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. "To see this the historic character of the building restored is inspiring. And to see a mixed use project including downtown residential in a small community will be a great model for other communities in Oregon."

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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.


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The Rain Art project in downtown Hillsboro received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for the "Best Placemaking Project" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award will honor those who have implemented attractive and sympathetic improvements for a public area in the downtown. Karla Antonini with the City of Hillsboro and Saira Siddiqui with the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership were on hand to accept the award.

The City of Hillsboro commissioned Portland artist, Corey Lunn, to create several stenciled drawings on Main Street sidewalks using a special "hydrophobic" (waterproof) spray paint. It is clear and invisible when dry, but comes alive and is highly visible when it gets wet. During the Oregon rainy season, the inspired creation of hidden artwork magically appears on the streets of Downtown Hillsboro turning Main Street into an unexpected Art Walk. Community members loved the surprise and left comments on the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership's social media about the art, encouraging others to go out on rainy days to view it. Due to the success of the activity, the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership is interested in partnering with the City to make this an ongoing scavenger hunt throughout Downtown during the winter months.

"Not only was our Downtown a pilot for Hillsboro," said Saira Siddiqui, Executive Director, Hillsboro Downtown Partnership, "but Hillsboro became a pilot for other communities. We received calls from other Oregon Main Street communities asking how to get the project started."

"This is a great example of a Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper placemaking activity championed by Project for Public Spaces," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. "It encourages people to interact with the downtown in a fun and engaging way."


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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.

The Estacada Development Association's Estacada Uncorked event received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for the "Best Special Event" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award recognizes excellence in a single, downtown special event, festival, or promotional series. Connie Redmond and Robyn Beisell who worked on the event were on hand to receive the award.

The spark for the Estacada Uncorked was to capture the imagination of young and old who live in or around Estacada with a social event -- part street fair, part wine or microbrew tasting. It is a family friendly event with a strong emphasis on children's activities and art. In fact, one local business took advantage of the children's events and brought in a children's librarian to do story hour activities and reportedly enjoyed the best revenue of any single day since opening her doors.

"Although we predicted 250 for our first year event," said Nancy Hoffman, Executive Director of the Estacada Development Association, "the actual turnout was close to 600. We had the sense people who attended were hungry for a downtown social event and this one hit the spot."

"The award review committee was particularly impressed with the support of local government -- every city councilor, the mayor, and the city manager attended the event," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator.


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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.


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Francis Court received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for the "Best New Building Project" in a historic downtown from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award is granted to the individual, business or organization that has constructed the best new building or building addition in a downtown area. The winner will exhibit design quality and an appropriate relationship to surrounding architecture. If building is occupied, special consideration may be given to the use of the new structure and how well the new business or tenant complements the existing business mix in the downtown. Paul Falsetto, architect on the project, was on hand to accept the award.

"Francis Court" is a new mixed use building integrated into an historic residential/commercial neighborhood including two residential apartments and two new commercial retail spaces in downtown Dayton. Architect Paul Falsetto worked directly with the two business owners to custom design their spaces. He also met with the bordering residential neighbor early in the process to share the design concept and incorporate her feedback. The design and construction were completed in a manner that complements the historic neighboring buildings, while adding valuable space that enhances downtown.

"Francis Court is the first new building constructed in the downtown core in five decades," said Kelly Haverkate, main street coordinator, Dayton Community Development Corporation. "It has sparked a lot of great community interest."

"This project has had a major impact on the district," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. "On any given day, the corner, which includes the adjacent Block House Café, is hopping with activity adding to the vitality in downtown Dayton."

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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.


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The Dayton Community Development Association's Artscape project received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for the "Best Image Event" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award recognizes excellence in a downtown image campaign, event, or series. Kelly Haverkate, main street coordinator, DCDA, was on hand to accept the award.

Dayton Artscape! was an opportunity to showcase local artists while adding to downtown's visual appeal. Local artists contributed works of art focused on the Dayton area, featuring cultural, agricultural, and historic images. The original artwork was replicated in light pole banners for the downtown. Both the artwork and the banners were auctioned to raise funds to support the DCDA in future Artscape events and other downtown initiatives. About 100 residents attended the event which netted $5,400.

"Dayton Artscape was a great success both financially and in community building," says Kelly Haverkate, main street manager, Dayton Community Development Association. "This type of event shows the community is continuing to come together in new and exciting ways."


"It was very exciting to see DCDA tackle this type of project," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. "They continue to raise the bar in projects to enhance the sense of place in downtown Dayton and to bring the community together. We commend them on their efforts."


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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.


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The Carlton Pool House project in downtown Carlton received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for the "Outstanding Special Project" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. The Special Project award recognizes a special one-time project or activity that positively affects the downtown revitalization effort. Patrick J. Swanick, Chair, Pool Project Citizen Advisory Committee, was on hand to accept the award.

The Carlton Pool House, in the heart of downtown, was on the verge of collapse after 80+ years of heavy use. The facility was no longer compliant with current building codes and the structure was deteriorating. It was not possible to restore the building due to the sub-standard materials used in its original construction and its poor condition. As the Pool House declined, the building became a very visible eyesore for all to see on a daily basis. And, without a functioning Pool House, the public pool could not be used according to Oregon state law. After a failed bond effort, the City put together an advisory committee to refine the design scope and implement a multi-faceted community outreach strategy, including hosting several fundraisers.

"The New Carlton Pool House Project exemplifies the dedication and perseverance of a community that is focused on its future, while respecting and preserving the many contributions from its past," said Patrick J. Swanick, Chair, Pool Project Citizen Advisory Committee. "With this major project successfully completed, Carlton's downtown has been substantially improved for decades to come."

"We were pleased to recognize the City of Carlton for their efforts to replace the Carlton Pool House," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. "The outstanding community involvement is a model for other communities."
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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.


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The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association's Volunteer Appreciation Night received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for "Best Volunteer Development" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award honors the Main Street organization that has developed the most thorough effort to recruit, train, motivate, or recognize volunteers. On hand to accept the award was Blue Anderson with the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association.

ADHDA's Organization Committee hosts an annual Volunteer Appreciation Night and Awards Ceremony to recognize key individuals who were integral in the program's accomplishments and successes of the previous year. More than 100 volunteers attended the event in 2016.

"ADHDA would not be where it is today without the support and dedication of our volunteers," said Alana Garner, Executive Director. "The volunteer and community spirit in downtown Astoria is contagious. Each year there are many volunteers who go above and beyond their volunteer duties."

"Volunteers are the backbone of our main street programs," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. "Since 2010, our top two tier level communities have had 126,282 hours of volunteer time dedicated to downtown revitalization efforts. An often overlooked task, but essential to maintaining volunteer support is to remember to recognize those who give their time and energy -- this is something Astoria does so well. The award nominating committee was particularly impressed with the creativity of the award names and descriptions making sure they are unique to each volunteer and their contributions."

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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.


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The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association's ShoreStyle Wedding Faire received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for "Best Economic Vitality Activity" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award is granted to the Main Street organization that has created and implemented the best downtown retention or business recruitment activity. On hand to accept the award were event chairs Rebecca Johnson and Jessica Newhall.

ShoreStyle Wedding Faire was created to showcase the Columbia-Pacific region as a premier wedding destination to couples and event planners throughout the Pacific Northwest. It attracted people from Portland, Salem, and Bend as well as people from Washington, Idaho, and California. The Faire also embraced other event-related gatherings such as graduations, milestone anniversaries and birthdays, and retirement parties.

"Not only was the event successful at promoting our region," said Alana Garner, Executive Director of the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association, "it also exceeded fundraising goals for ADHDA by 70%."

"We are happy to present this award for the ShoreStyle Wedding Faire," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. "We encourage communities to look at their business clusters to identify opportunities to market to a new customer niche. That's exactly what they achieved with ShoreStyle."


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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.


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Fort George Brewery + Public House received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for the "Business of the Year" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award goes to the business that demonstrates a commitment to the community, exhibits exemplary customer service, strengthens the business mix, and supports its employees. On hand to accept the award was owner Jack Harris.

"Fort George Brewery + Public House's owners have been critical partners in the revitalization efforts of ADHDA," says Alana Garner, executive director, Astoria Downtown Historic District Association. Harris, a former ADHDA board member, is instrumental in planning and organizing ADHDA's largest fundraiser, the Pacific Northwest Brew Cup. He and other key staff also participate in ADHDA's second largest fundraiser, the Jane Barnes Revue, as well as serving on committees and the board.

The Fort George building was an automotive service station until the late 1990's. It sat vacant and sadly neglected until 2007 when brewery owners Jack Harris and Chris Nemowill transformed it into the home of the Fort George Brewery. Now spanning an entire city block, featuring three separate eateries and a staff of over 100, Fort George Brewery + Public House is a cornerstone of downtown Astoria. The business is dedicated to keeping Astoria as its home town. It hosts a free weekly public lecture series, live music, and a newly created monthly Benefit Night to support local fundraising needs.

"We are so pleased to recognize Fort George Brewery + Public House with this award," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. "From bringing vitality to this long vacant space, to creating new jobs, to supporting community nonprofits, they have truly become an outstanding community partner."
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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about Oregon Main Street, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Sheri Stuart at 503-986-0679 or sheri.stuart@oregon.gov.


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SALEM -- Oregon Main Street announced its 2016 "Excellence in Downtown Revitalization" award winners last night at the Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria, Oregon.

The nineteen projects, businesses, & individuals honored are:

Outstanding Historic Renovation
- JS Cooper Block, Independence

Best Façade Improvement
- The Clothes Tree, Corvallis

Best Streetscape Project
- City of Roseburg Urban Renewal Agency

Outstanding New Building
- Francis Court, Dayton

Best Beautification Project
- Let It Glow, St. Helens Economic Development Council

Best Placemaking Project
- Hillsboro Rain Art, City of Hillsboro

Outstanding Special Project
- The Carlton Pool House, Carlton

Outstanding Partnership
- The Dalles Main Street and City of The Dalles

Main Street Manager of the Year
- Jonathan Stone, Downtown Oregon City Association

Main Street Volunteer of the Year
- Doug Hood, Newberg Downtown Coalition

Outstanding Fundraiser
- The Oregon Trail(R) Game 5 K, Downtown Oregon City Association

Best Image Activity
- Dayton Artscape, Dayton Community Development Association

Best Special Event
- Estacada Uncorked

Best New Business
- Running Princess Apparel, Corvallis

Business of the Year - tie
- Sweet Wife Baking, Baker City
- Fort George Brewery + Public House, Astoria

Best Economic Vitality Activity
- ShoreStyle Wedding Faire, Astoria Downtown Historic District Association

Best Volunteer Development
- Astoria Volunteer Appreciation Night, Astoria Downtown Historic District Association

Best Community Education
- The Dalles Main Street Promotional Booklet

"We are very pleased to recognize the outstanding individuals, businesses, and projects in communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network," said Sheri Stuart, state coordinator, Oregon Main Street. "They represent some of the hard work, creativity, and investment happening across the state to strengthen and revitalize our historic downtowns."

The wide range of awards is reflective of the comprehensive Four-Point Approach(R) to downtown revitalization developed by the National Main Street Center. This model is used by the communities participating in the three-tier Main Street Track of Oregon Main Street Network. From 2010 to 2015, communities participating in the Performing Main Street and Transforming Downtown levels of the Network have seen $62,943,871 in private building improvement projects, $75,088,333 in public projects, 863 private rehab projects, 468 net new businesses, and 2,244 net new jobs.

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Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For additional information, visit www.oregonheritage.org.

(Portland, OR) September 16, 2016 - On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 4 p.m., The Salvation Army partners with Willamette Sailing Club on Macadam Blvd., to teach kids leadership, working as a team, and how to overcome their fears by learning to sail.

About 20 kids will participate in the Friday afternoon sailing lessons.

Major Ken Perine with The Salvation Army Portland Tabernacle heads up the annual event designed to inspire leadership and teamwork in kids aged eight to 17.

"Sailing is like a ballet -- the crew needs to work together to keep the sails full of wind, the bow pointed in the right direction and the lines tight," said Major Perine. "We're teaching essential team building skills in a unique format that they otherwise would never have access to."

The Salvation Army provides dozens of programs for youth throughout the city including afterschool music programs, summer camp -- even midnight basketball.

"Most people see the red kettles and bell ringers at Christmas but don't realize just how many great programs they are funding with their spare change," said Major Perine. "We are constantly striving to find new ways to engage kids that may not otherwise have this kind of opportunity."

Media is welcome at Willamette Sailing Club at 6336 SW Beaver Ave, Portland, OR 97239, Friday, September 16 at 4:00 p.m.

HD Footage recorded at during last year's sailing program is available for use with this story at http://tinyurl.com/jd47nw9

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About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. The Salvation Army works in 124 countries worldwide. For more information, or to make a donation, visit us online at www.salvationarmyportland.org. People wishing to make monetary donations can do so by calling 503.238.GIVE (4483), or by mail, The Salvation Army, 8495 SE Monterey Avenue, Happy Valley, OR 97086-7844.

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On Thursday September 15, 2016, at 8:49 p.m., North Precinct and Gang Enforcement Team officers responded to the report of gunfire in the 6200 block of Northeast Simpson Street.

Officers arrived in the area and located evidence of gunfire and learned at least one residence and one parked vehicle were struck by bullets. There were no gunshot victims located at the scene or arrived at any area hospital.

Preliminary information indicates that someone in a silver sedan fired multiple gunshots then sped out of the area.

Based on information learned at the scene, the Gang Enforcement Team is conducting the investigation.

The Tactical Operations Division's Gang Enforcement Team (GET) and Gun Task Force (GTF) are continuing to investigate several incidents of gun violence citywide.

Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to gangs@portlandoregon.gov.

Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.

Tips on gun crimes can be emailed to GunTaskForce@portlandoregon.gov.

If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.

The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.

For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX

Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/

Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for other unsolved felony crimes - $2,500 for unsolved homicides.

Submit an anonymous tip:

Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip.

Online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php

Call 503-823-HELP (4357)

Visit http://tipsoft.com to download the TipSubmit app for the iPhone or Droid.

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On Thursday September 15, 2016, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse, located at 1000 Southwest 3rd Avenue, to assist Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers with a person in custody.

Central Precinct officers learned that DHS officers arrested a man after he brought a concealed rifle into a controlled area around the courthouse. The suspect was carrying the rifle concealed and wrapped in a towel. DHS officers saw him walking towards the courthouse, carrying a sign and a towel wrapped around something. DHS officers challenged him as he entered the controlled area. The towel wrapped around the item slipped off and officers could see it was concealing a rifle. The suspect dropped the rifle was taken into custody without incident. An inspection of the rifle by officers revealed that it was not loaded but had an empty magazine in the rifle.

The suspect, 27-year-old Matthew Thomas Mglej, was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on a charge of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Mglej was also cited for a Federal firearms violation by DHS officers.

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Today at about 7:30 am, 36 year old Dezeray Molieri of Salem was found unresponsive in her cell. Deputies immediately began CPR until medical personnel arrived with advance life support, but efforts to revive Ms. Molieri failed and she was pronounced dead.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office has notified Ms. Molieri's family of her death.

The Sheriff's Office, as part of its standard protocol, has requested that the Linn County Sheriff's Office conduct an investigation into Ms. Molieri's death. The medical examiner's office will work to determine the exact cause of death; however, foul play is not suspected. We don't anticipate any further news releases until after the medical examiner's report has been received.

DALLAS (OR) -- Juan Sullivan Martin, of Keizer, was sentenced Monday to 70 months in prison by Polk County Circuit Judge Monte Campbell for two counts of robbery in the second degree. Martin, 40, was accused of entering a home in Independence and threatening the residents before taking their property. The case was investigated by the Independence and Salem Police Departments. It was prosecuted by the Polk County District Attorney's Office.

On September 15, 2016 at about 10:15AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle injury crash on Interstate 5 at milepost 1.5, which is about 13 miles south of the town of Ashland in Jackson County.

According to Sergeant First Class Jeff Proulx, preliminary investigation revealed a 2001 Ford F150 pickup was traveling southbound on Interstate 5 when for an unknown reason the vehicle left the roadway on the left side and drove on the shoulder for several hundred yards, then drove back onto the interstate. Once on the interstate the vehicle rolled, ejecting the two male passengers. The vehicle then rolled several more times as it struck the guard rail and came to rest about 100 yards down an embankment.

The driver of the vehicle, Matt Tudor, age 40, of Yreka, CA, was taken to Rogue Regional Medical Center and treated for minor injuries. The right front passenger, Chris Stevens, age 30 of Yreka, CA was transported to Rogue Regional Medical Center and treated for minor injuries. The right rear passenger, Tim Hendricks, age 24 of Yreka, CA was transported by Life Flight to Rogue Regional Medical Center and treated for his injuries, which are not serious at this time. The left rear passenger, Mahaliah Gulbranson, age 21 of Yreka, was transported to Providence Medical Center and treated for minor injuries. It appears only the driver was wearing his seat belt.

There were two dogs in the truck and they ran away after the crash. Jackson County Animal Control responded to locate the dogs but was unable to do so. We have no information on the description of the dogs.

The contributing factors into the crash are still under investigation, but the driver may have fallen asleep. OSP was assisted by Fire District 5, Ashland Fire and Rescue, Mercy Flights and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

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PORTLAND, OR -- As part of the Hannah Mason Pump Station construction project, crews will be preparing and paving to the east and west of Macadam Boulevard on SW Nevada Street this week.

To minimize traffic disruptions, work will occur Saturday, September 17th from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During road paving, both SW Nevada and SW Macadam will remain open, but some traffic turning movements could be restricted. As with any construction project, safety is our first priority. Please obey flaggers and all construction signs.

Trevor Mitchell, an 18 year old high school student from Sublimity, Oregon, was reported missing to the Marion County Sheriff's Office on the evening of September 11, 2016. He was last seen by his family around noon that day wearing a navy polo shirt, blue jeans, and black Vans shoes. Trevor is described as being 5'11" tall and weighing approximately 135 pounds with sandy blond hair and blue eyes.

On September 13, 2016, Mitchell's vehicle was located at the Separation Lake trailhead near the Three Sisters Wilderness Area. Lane County Search and Rescue responded and searched the area that evening, then returned with additional resources the morning of September 14, 2016. Lane County Search and Rescue K9 teams, ground search teams, and riders from Lane County Sheriff's Mounted Posse have all participated in the search for Trevor. Search efforts continue today in the area of Separation Lake and the surrounding wilderness. At this time, no new information has been located to indicate Trevor's whereabouts.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office and Lane County Sheriff's Office are asking for your assistance locating Trevor Mitchell. We are asking anyone who has seen Trevor since
September 11, 2016 to call the Lane County Sheriff's Office at 541-682-4141 and or the Marion County Sheriff's Office at 503-588-5032.


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September 15, 2016 - Washington County Detectives arrested a Certified Nursing Assistant from Providence St. Vincent Medical Center for sexual contact with patients.

On September 14, 2016, Washington County Sheriff's Office Detectives, assigned to the Violent Crimes Unit, arrested 34-year-old Adeladilew A. Mekonen, a Certified Nursing Assistant at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, for sexual contact with patients.

The investigation stemmed from complaints made by two elderly females who were recently patients at the hospital. Sheriff's Detectives did follow up work and developed probable cause that Mr. Mekonen engaged in criminal conduct.

Mr. Mekonen has been charged with one count of Rape in the First Degree and one count of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the Second Degree. He remains in the Washington County Jail with bail set at $250,000.

The Sheriff's Office wants to thank Providence Health & Services for their full cooperation with this investigation.

Sheriff's Detectives believe there could be additional victims. Mr. Mekonen worked at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center from May 2016 until yesterday, when he was arrested. Anyone with information on these cases should call Detective Robert Rookhuyzen at 503-846-2673.


Attached Media Files: PDF Version with Photo , Mekonen Booking Photo

As part of the application for a quiet zone at the Woodrow Crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), a reconstruction at the tracks must be made. UPRR crews will begin on Monday, September 19, 2016, and the work will be completed by September 23, 2016. Woodrow Street NE will be closed at this location from 6 am, Monday, September 19, to 6 pm on Wednesday, September 21.

In the evening hours of Wednesday September 7, 2016, 29-year-old Hai Tu Duong was arrested in connection with a September 5 shooting at Southeast 136th Avenue and Powell Boulevard that injured one man.

Duong was stopped in a vehicle and arrested at Southeast 122nd Avenue and Fremont by members of the Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) after Gang Enforcement Team investigators located him at a home near Northeast 115th Avenue and Prescott Street.

Duong was booked into the Multnomah County Jail for a parole violation.

Today, detectives added charges of Attempted Murder, Assault in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Duong will be arraigned on the new charges on Friday in Multnomah County Court.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact Detective Jeff Pontius at 503-823-2081, Jeffery.pontius@portlandoregon.gov.

This investigation started on Monday September 5, 2016, at 7:44 p.m., when East Precinct and Gang Enforcement Team officers responded to the report of a shooting in parking lot of the Lucky Corner Restaurant, located at 13604 Southeast Powell Boulevard.

Officers and medical personnel arrived and located a 29-year-old man suffering from traumatic injuries. The victim was transported by ambulance to a Portland hospital for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.

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One of Cherriots most successful routes is an express service between Wilsonville and Salem. Route 1X is so popular that often every seat on the bus is taken. The success of express routes like the 1X illustrates the type of service Cherriots wants to create by redesigning CARTS bus service. Cherriots is currently seeking input on the Chemeketa Area Regional Transportation System (CARTS) redesign plan from the communities it serves.

The plan outlines the ways CARTS can be transformed into a more reliable service, with more trips per day to larger cities such as Woodburn, Mt. Angel, Silverton, Dallas and Stayton. But no plan is complete without robust community input.

The plan's details are outlined at Cherriots.org/regional, including proposed changes, route-by-route information, a list of outreach events, funding information and an option to provide feedback. People also can view the proposed routes in Google Maps and download printable draft schedules. They can comment online or attend an outreach event. Feedback will be accepted through Oct. 14.

Two significant changes to the CARTS system will improve the ability for riders to know when their bus will arrive, and to transfer to Cherriots buses at the Downtown Transit Center:

Trip requests that make the bus leave its route, known as route deviations, will no longer be allowed on CARTS. (This will not affect CARTS 45, which is designed to pick people up at their homes by request). People will no longer be able to flag down the bus. Flagging down a bus causes delays and can be very dangerous. Service will be offered from designated stops only.

The new CARTS schedules will be designed to make it easier for people to transfer from CARTS to Cherriots buses, without a lengthy wait at the Salem Downtown Transit Center.

Additionally, staff will be exploring the possibility of making it more affordable for CARTS riders to transfer to Cherriots buses, and to further integrate the two services.

"What's happening on the road now is that route deviations cause buses to be late," said Chris French, Cherriots senior planner. "That means people waiting at CARTS bus stops aren't confident their bus will arrive on time. These riders could be late to work, school or an appointment. It's not efficient and reliable."

In the proposed plan, the only flexible route that will continue to run is CARTS 45, which serves Dallas, Independence and Monmouth. Riders must book trips in advance to ride CARTS 45.

To provide express service to towns within the CARTS service area, and stay within current funding, portions of routes with very low ridership will be cut. For example, service areas east of Stayton would fit this criteria.

"For most riders -- and people who would like to ride an express route -- the redesigned CARTS service will be more reliable, offer faster trip times, and give them more trip options per day," said Ted Stonecliffe, Cherriots long range planning analyst. "We understand this redesign will have a big impact on communities served by CARTS. We really want people to learn more about the proposal and provide feedback. This is an opportunity to make your voice heard."

The CARTS Redesign Plan will be modified to incorporate public input. The modified plan will be presented to the Cherriots Board of Directors on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.

On September 2, 2016, Mill Creek Correctional Facility (MCCF) commemorated its first graduation ceremony for adults in custody who successfully earned their General Education Development (GED) certificates. The seven graduating students dressed in the traditional cap and gown as they marched to pomp and circumstance. Friends and family were invited to celebrate their achievements.

MCCF began collaborating with the Santiam Correctional Institution (SCI) to provide education services in October 2015. The students spend their days working full-time on outside work crews and spend their evenings inside a classroom. Through this partnership, MCCF has been able to offer 36 students the opportunity to enroll in classes. The students are provided instruction by two tutors who are also adults in custody. Students are able to take official tests with the support of Chemeketa Community College staff and SCI staff.

Research shows adults in custody who participate in correctional education programs have 43 percent lower odds of recidivating than those who don't. Analysis also shows that those individuals who participated in vocational training programs were 28 percent more likely to obtain employment after release from prison than adults in custody who did not.
MCCF is an unfenced, minimum-security prison in Salem that houses approximately 290 male inmates who are within four years of release. The facility concentrates on work opportunities, most of which are in the form of work crews contracting with state agencies, local organizations, and private industries within a 60-mile radius of Salem. MCCF opened in 1929 as the Farm Annex of the Oregon State Penitentiary, housing 50 adult male offenders. The Farm Annex provided all of the milk, eggs, meat, fruit, and vegetables for the Oregon State Penitentiary and the State Hospital. The main building (as well as many of the out buildings that made up the farm) still stands today and, at 81 years old, it makes for the second oldest prison in the state.


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The National Park Service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will present the annual Summer's End Promenade on Saturday, September 24, 2016, between 1 pm and 3 pm, as part of the national park's celebration of National Public Lands Day.

National Park Service Volunteers-in-Parks of all ages will be attired in a range of period clothing illustrating 110 years of history represented at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and the Vancouver National Historic Reserve. They will stroll down Officers' Row and along the national park's historic Parade Ground, stopping at the Grant House and its veranda.

In addition to connecting visitors to the site's history, the costumed volunteers will help celebrate National Public Lands Day, the largest volunteer day for public lands in our country, and one of the National Park Service's 2016 "fee free" days.

Visitors are invited to stop and have one-on-one conversations with participants about what was taking place onsite and in the Pacific Northwest during the era each costume represents. Volunteers from the park's Costume and Textile Department will also be on hand to answer questions about clothing construction and style. Photography is welcome.

In case of inclement weather, the Promenade will visit the Grant House and relocate to the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum at 1115 E. Fifth Street.

The public is encouraged to enjoy the grounds of the national park and the Vancouver National Historic Reserve and see the results of the national park's Costume and Textile Department's dedicated volunteers, who work behind the scenes to help park programs come alive.

"It is highly rewarding to work with so many exceptionally talented volunteers. And the public really cares about our efforts here at the park. We have received many generous donations - funds, time, talent, and items. It is so heartwarming when someone personally chooses to work with and support us," said Eileen Trestain, Volunteer/Coordinator of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Costume and Textile Department.

"Tremendous work is put into reproduction costumes at the park, allowing the public to see the level of detail and care our staff and volunteers put into representing the past. This event gives the many volunteers who participate in our living history programs an opportunity to bring over 100 years of history to life," said Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Superintendent Tracy Fortmann.

National Public Lands Day, which also takes place on September 24, brings together volunteers from coast to coast to improve and restore the lands and facilities that Americans use for recreation, education, exercise, and enjoyment. In honor of this day, all national parks nationwide, including Fort Vancouver NHS, will waive their admission fees.

What: Summer's End Promenade, a celebration of National Public Lands Day

When: Saturday, September 24, 2016, between 1 pm and 3 pm

Where: Officers' Row & the Parade Ground at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Inclement weather locations are the Grant House and Pearson Air Museum.

Cost: Free

September 15, 2016

What: A public meeting of the Accountability Metrics Subcommittee of the Public Health Advisory Board

Agenda: Subcommittee staffing update; work plan review; review communicable disease control measures

When: Thursday, September 22, 2-3 p.m. A 10-minute public comment period is scheduled at 2:50 p.m. Comments may be limited to three minutes.

Where: By webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8160646047412113665; or by conference call at 888-251-2909, access code 8975738#.

Oregon's Public Health Advisory Board provides guidance for Oregon's governmental public health system and oversees the implementation of public health modernization and Oregon's State Health Improvement Plan. The Accountability Metrics Subcommittee develops recommendations about public health quality measures for the board's consideration.

For more information, see the advisory board's website at http://public.health.oregon.gov/About/Pages/ophab.aspx.

Program contact: Rebecca Pawlak, 971-673-1034, rebecca.l.pawlak@state.or.us

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NW Natural files for rate reduction in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. -- NW Natural (NYSE:NWN), has filed for a rate reduction with the Public Utility Commission of Oregon (PUC). If approved the new lower rates will take effect for residential and commercial customers on Nov. 1.

NW Natural has requested a 2.6% rate reduction for residential customers and 1.6% drop for commercial. The typical residential customer using an average of 50 therms a month would pay about $1.40 less each month. The typical commercial customer using 233 therms per month would pay $3.60 less monthly.

The Sept. 15 filing reflects relatively stable natural gas commodity prices for the coming year, as well as other year-to-year adjustments and costs approved by regulators.

"Our customers are paying less for their natural gas today than they did 15 years ago," said David H. Anderson, NW Natural President and CEO. "It's gratifying to be able to provide the efficiency and performance benefits of our product at such a great value."

More Savings for Customers
This rate reduction is in addition to a bill credit customers received earlier this year. NW Natural returned $16.8 million to Oregon customers in June because gas prices were lower than expected since rates took effect back in Nov. 1, 2015. The average residential customer received a bill credit of about $16, and the average small commercial customer's credit was $75.

Additionally, NW Natural passed back about $9.4 million to customers in June resulting from efficient use of natural gas storage and pipeline facilities. This was the 14th consecutive year customers received a June bill credit for this purpose.

More about rates
Each year, local gas distribution companies file for rate adjustments with the PUC based on expected gas commodity costs for the next 12 months; a true-up of any differences between the previous year's gas costs and the amount collected from customers; and other adjustments based on previous agreements with the PUC.

Regulators will issue a final decision on this year's filing by the end of October, with new rates effective Nov. 1.

Find more information in the Rates & Regulations section of nwnatural.com or call 503-226-4211 and ask for the Rates & Regulatory Department.

About NW Natural
NW Natural (NYSE:NWN) is headquartered in Portland, Ore., and provides natural gas service to about 718,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. It is the largest independent natural gas utility in the Pacific Northwest. Additional information is available at www.nwnatural.com.
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September 13, 2016 -- Ridgefield, WA -- Get ready for some old-fashioned, small-town fun as the Ridgefield School District prepares to host Experience Ridgefield on Saturday, September 24. The community carnival, set to take place at Ridgefield High School from 3:00 -- 8:00 p.m., celebrates Ridgefield's proud past, prosperous present, and promising future.

"We are all very excited for Experience Ridgefield. This is truly an event where there will be something for folks of all ages to enjoy. We have numerous food vendors, live music on the main stage, games and activities, including a Game Truck, Laser Tag, gymnastics, flag football, a golf chipping station, potato sack races, inflatables, arts and crafts, many exhibits and displays, Mr. Potato Head contest, and much more," said Bonnie Harris.

Experience Ridgefield was developed and organized by students in the district's Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SSAC). A dozen students, representing each of the district's four schools, meet monthly with Dr. Nathan McCann, Ridgefield's superintendent, to provide advice and feedback to McCann. Each year they are also asked to work on a project that contributes to the betterment of the community.

Experience Ridgefield was born from that concept. The Ridgefield School Board, led by Board members Scott Gullickson and Joe Vance, were looking for a way to bring the community together at a district-hosted event. McCann turned to the SSAC students to develop the carnival, and they certainly delivered.

Students dedicated multiple monthly meetings to brainstorming ideas that would adequately capture everything they love about Ridgefield. The group settled on Experience Ridgefield as the event title, determined to host an event that was highly interactive and representative of everything that makes Ridgefield unique.

The students have also been heavily involved in recruiting the vendors, event marketing and promotion, and securing sponsorships.

"I'm very proud of the work put in by all the students to create a large-scale community event that celebrates the spirit and pride that makes Ridgefield such a wonderfully unique place to live," said McCann.

More than 40 vendors will be participating in Experience Ridgefield. Holbrook Concrete Construction is the event's lead sponsor, with assistance from The Historic Sportsman's Steakhouse and Saloon.

In addition to all the food, music, and fun, the Ridgefield Family Resource Center (RFRC) is sponsoring a "Stuff the Bus" campaign at the event. The RFRC is in need of personal hygiene items, non-perishable food, and new coats.

Families will be able to complete the day's activities by enjoying the movie Back to the Future under the stars at the football stadium.

"I'm grateful for the generosity of our partnering sponsors and the many local businesses, civic groups, and public entities for supporting Experience Ridgefield," said McCann.

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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/889/97739/Stuff_the_Bus.png , 2016-09/889/97739/Back_to_the_Future.jpg , 2016-09/889/97739/Experience_Ridgefield_Flyer_4.jpg , Members of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
Sheriff Curtis L. Landers
225 W. Olive Street
Newport, Oregon 97365
(541) 265-4277
Fax (541) 265-4926

TIP OF THE WEEK

Date: September 19, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sheriff Curtis L. Landers
(541) 265-0652
clanders@co.lincoln.or.us


THE ABCs OF TEEN DATING VIOLENCE

Teen dating violence is what happens in a teen dating relationship when one person uses abuse to gain power and keep control over his or her partner. This abuse can be physical, emotional, or sexual. The following information is from the Office of the Circuit Court of Cook County, IL.

Anyone can be a victim of dating violence. Teens who are wealthy or not, religious or not, straight or not. The race or ethnic background of a person makes no difference. Anyone can be a victim. Anyone can be an abuser.

Be safe. Be a survivor, not a victim. Understand the three types of abuse.

Control. Abuse is about control, not love. Learn the difference. Be safe.

Dating violence is a consistent pattern of verbal (or emotional) abuse, physical abuse, or sexual abuse.

Emotional abuse can be as serious as physical abuse. Does your partner call you names? Humiliate you? Isolate you from your friends? Make all the decisions? Threaten you? Make you afraid?

Family and friends can help you. Don't keep any abuse secret. The more people who know, the safer you are.

Get help. Call a domestic violence program. You are not alone.

Help your friends who may be victims. They need you as a friend now more than ever.

Intervention and prevention begin with you. Do not accept any abuse from anyone or to anyone.

Judges know the problems of dating violence. If you have to get an order of protection to be safe, do it.

Kicking, hitting, and punching are types of physical abuse. Once is too many.

Love should be special. It is never controlling. It is never about one person telling the other person what to think, do, or how to act.

Murder is the ultimate horror of dating violence. It is the cause of 24% teen homicides.

No one likes being hit. Victims are afraid to leave abusers because they are afraid of being hit harder. Leave. Be a survivor.

Orders of protection tell the abusers what they can and cannot do.

Physical abuse doesn't always leave bruises, but always leaves scars.

Qualified counselors are available to help teen dating violence victims 24 hours a day. Call now for support.

Read and remember everything you can about dating violence. It could be a real lifesaver.

Sexual abuse can be anything from ruining your reputation, to touching you improperly, to rape.

Tell. The abuser wants you to think that no one will believe you and that no one cares about you. The abuser is wrong. People believe. People care. Abuse should not be a secret. Tell.

Understand that you are not alone: friends, family, teachers, police, judges, are all there to help.

Victory is in becoming a survivor. You do not have to be a victim. Only you can begin to make that change.

Winning the battle against teen dating violence is everyone's job. Listen to your friends. You can make a difference.

X-rays don't show all the hurt. Teen dating violence hurts everyone. Help stop the hurt.

Yearly, about 25% of all teens are dating violence victims. Don't be a statistic.

Zero tolerance is the only acceptable level of teen dating violence.

If you or someone you know is being abused, one agency to call for assistance is My Sister's Place at (541) 574-9424, (541) 994-5959 or 1-800-841-8325. Also report suspected abuse to the police. Don't let the abuse continue.

For more information and tips, visit our web site at www.lincolncountysheriff.net and Like us on Facebook at Lincoln County Sheriff's Office -- Oregon.

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Kathy Manning, Administrative Assistant
kmanning@co.lincoln.or.us
Ph: 541-265-0652


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/5490/97738/091916-Teen_Dating_Violence.pdf

On August 4, 2016 the Oregon State Police Patrol Division received a complaint of an alleged crime of Firearm Transfer by an Unlicensed Person (ORS 166.435). The complaint was based on media reports that, Jeremy P LUCAS, age 45, of Portland, had unlawfully transferred a firearm to a private party.

The investigation was challenging due to the lack of any evidence supporting the allegations. Further the fact that OSP did not secure a voluntary statement from LUCAS and no persons came forward with the name of who the firearm was transferred to made it difficult to prove or disprove this crime had occurred.

On September 9, 2016, the case was considered closed pending the development of new leads or information. The case was referred to the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office for review who advised OSP that they would not pursue criminal charges (see their decline letter which is attached).

No further information at this time.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1002/97737/OSP_Report.pdf , 2016-09/1002/97737/Clackamas_County_DA_Letter.pdf

September 15, 2016 -- Yesterday, Washington County Sheriff's Office Detective James "Mitch" Coley was honored with the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) 2016 Fire Investigator of the Year award at the IAAI Annual Awards Banquet in Bend, Oregon.

The IAAI Fire Investigator of the Year award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and professionalism in the field of fire/arson investigation and is selected from nominations submitted by their peers in the field of Arson Investigation for the honor.

Detective Mitch Coley was nominated for this prestigious award for his diligent and tireless efforts investigating a series of arson fires set on Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation (THPRD) properties where the responsible party was ultimately prosecuted for these crimes.

Detective Mitch Coley has been a Detective for 10 of his nearly 20 years with the Washington County Sheriff's Office and specializes in Arson/Explosives investigations. Detective Coley is recognized by his peers, supervisors, partner agencies, and the Washington County District Attorney's Office as a dedicated expert in the field of arson investigation.

He is a mentor to his fellow investigators and peers and supervisors often attribute successful prosecution of cases to Detective Coley's thorough and detailed investigation. He has also served on the Clandestine Lab Enforcement, Remotely Operated Vehicle (Robot) Teams, Major Crimes Team, Westside Interagency Narcotics team and is a Survival Skills Instructor at the Sheriff's Office.

Detective Coley served in the Unites States Air Force and retired in December of 2013 as a Chief Master Sergeant after 23 years of service. While working at the Sheriff's Office, Detective Coley deployed four times to Iraq, Afghanistan and other foreign countries. He earned the Bronze Star for working with the 82nd Airborne Division in Iraq for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and led 867 combat missions during that deployment.


Attached Media Files: PDF , Award Photo

On Tuesday September 13, 2016, at 9:16 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to a residence in the 5500 block of Northeast 9th Avenue on the report that several children were pepper sprayed by an unknown male riding a bicycle.

Officers and medical personnel arrived and treated the three male victims, ages 12, 11 and 7, for exposure to pepper spray. None of the victims required transport by ambulance to a hospital and were treated at the scene by medical personnel.

Police spoke with 62-year-old Patricia Garner and her daughter 32-year-old Foia Frazer, the grandmother and mother of the three victims.

Garner and Frazier told officers that they were getting the kids into the car as a man on a bicycle rode by southbound on 9th Avenue. The suspect turned around northbound, riding back by the car and sprayed the kids with pepper spray. Garner reported to police that the man yelled a racial epithet at them as he pepper sprayed the kids then rode away. The three victims, as well as Garner and Frazier, are African American.

The victims described the suspect as a white or Hispanic male in his mid-20s, 5'9" tall, 160 pounds, wearing black spandex-style bicycle clothing and a grey and black helmet. The suspect was riding a road-style bicycle (not a mountain bike), with a white box on the back of the bicycle.

Officers searched the neighborhood but did not locate anyone matching the suspect's description. Frazier found the white box in the neighborhood and turned it over to police. The box contained various tools but no identifying information.

Due to the nature of the report, a detective assigned to investigate Bias Crimes is conducting the investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Jeff Sharp at 503-823-9773, jeff.sharp@portlandoregon.gov.

Bias crimes are defined as any criminal act that targets a victim based on the suspect's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, national origin or sexual orientation.

The Portland Police Bureau investigates all reported incidents of bias crimes and encourages any member of our community who is the victim of such a crime to contact law enforcement.

If you have been the victim of a bias crime assault, immediately call 9-1-1. If you have been the victim of a bias crime, such as vandalism or graffiti, please call the non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.

To learn more about bias crime investigations, please visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/423009

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Salem, OR--"Arts in Action," art as a medium for addressing problems and strengthening communities, is the theme for the 2016 Oregon Arts Summit, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, at the LaSells Stewart Center in Corvallis.

Hosted by the Oregon Arts Commission, the Arts Summit is a forum of learning and shared resources for arts organizations, arts associations, elected officials, individual artists and arts professionals from around the state.

Through "Arts in Action," artists, arts organizations and artistic communities help solve some of Oregon's most difficult and pressing problems and create social calls-to-action for the state. The day's programming will explore how the arts are strengthening the regions' social, physical and economic fabric.

Agenda highlights:
The Arts Summit's keynote speaker will be Tim Carpenter of EngAGE, an organization transforming aging and the way people think about aging by turning affordable senior apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness and creativity. Carpenter will speak about how artistic pursuits are making people's later lives more powerful and fulfilling.
Educator and artist Walidah Imarisha will lead a discussion about how arts are changing conversations about inclusion. She will lead participants through a timeline of Black history in Oregon documenting the story of race, identity and power in the state and how art and culture have played a role in both activism and oppression.
Insight Talks will feature six Oregon arts leaders sharing their organizational solutions: Julie Manning of Samaritan Health Services; Bruce Burris of OUTPOST1000/
ArtWorks; Liora Sponko from Lane Arts Council; Cheryl Snow of the Clackamas County Arts Alliance; Chrystal Figueroa and Stephen Marc Beaudoin from PHAME; and Seth Truby of BRAVO Youth Orchestras.

The Arts Summit also will feature dance, poetry and musical performances. Oct. 6 pre-conference activities include a tour of art and healing solutions at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center; a self-guided Corvallis Arts Walk featuring 13 different galleries and studios; and themed dinners with Oregon Arts Commissioners and staff.

Registration for the Oregon Arts Summit is $95. Scholarships are available; the deadline to apply for Arts Summit scholarships is Friday, Sept. 23. To apply, register or learn more visit www.regonline.com/oregonartssummit2016.
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The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of the Oregon Business Development Department in 1993 in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon.

The Arts Commission is supported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon legislature, federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust.


Attached Media Files: 2016-09/1418/97734/7_Walidah_Imarisha.jpg , 2016-09/1418/97734/Tim_Carpenter.jpg

(VANCOUVER, WA) -- The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) is the only Pacific Northwest finalist for the "2016 Strong Communities Award," presented by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines). This award is tied to a $15,000 grant focused on small business and economic development projects across the country. Vancouver will face-off against Honolulu, Hawaii and Anchorage, Alaska (the other two "Urban Category" finalists) in a public vote. Voting will begin on Monday, September 19th and ending on Friday, September 30th at www.fhlbforcommunity.com/voting (page will be updated on 9/19). Each person will be able to vote once a day on their desktops, tablets, and/or phones.

Pacific Continental Bank (PCB), a long time GVCC advocate, submitted the Chamber's "Business Resource Center" (BRC) for consideration. PCB recognized the Chamber's effort to reinvigorate our local economy, where 95 percent of businesses are small, with less than 50 employees. In order to help strengthen our small businesses the Chamber has created a place where business owners and/or start-ups can gather information and access no-cost, or low-cost resources. The BRC provides a home for our Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP), which provides free one-on-one business counseling.

Additionally, our BRC is home to this region's only no-cost Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Government Contracting Counselor, who specializes in preparing small businesses to compete in the local, state, and federal government contracting marketplace. The GVCC also hosts advanced small business workshops series in the fall and spring of each year. Workshop topics range from marketing, customer service, customer engagement, social media marketing and more. The Chamber's BRC is an ongoing project, evolving as the needs of Clark County and its small businesses change. Just recently (May 2016) for our community's "Small Business Month," the Chamber launched a brand new two-part "Small Business Crawl" series. We took to the streets to drive awareness of the importance of small business and worked to incorporate the City's #couvesmallbiz hashtag to drive our campaign across digital platforms.

The Results: Clark County's unemployment rate sank from its peak of 13 percent to just six percent. Its job growth rate was also two percent higher than the national rate in February.

The FHLB Des Moines is challenging our community to rally behind our project during the public voting period from September 19 - September 30. Their mission is "Strengthening Communities Together" and voting will serve as a component of the selection process to award a $15,000 stipend to support small business and economic development growth.

About the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce (GVCC):
Founded in 1890, the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) is a non-profit organization aimed at advancing and strengthening the regional business community through member services, public affairs advocacy and community building. The Chamber is a supportive alliance of diverse member businesses, individuals and organizations, working together toward long-term business prosperity. The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is the heart of Clark County's business community, advocating for sound, sensible and dynamic policies that ensure a vital economic climate while improving Vancouver's infrastructure and quality of life. For more information, please visit www.vancouverusa.com.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is a member-owned cooperative that provides funding solutions and liquidity to more than 1,400 financial institutions to support mortgage lending, economic development and affordable housing in their communities. Serving 13 states and three U.S. Pacific territories, FHLB Des Moines is one of 11 regional Banks that make up the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Members include community and commercial banks, credit unions, insurance companies, thrifts and community development financial institutions. The Des Moines Bank is wholly owned by its members and receives no taxpayer funding. For additional information about FHLB Des Moines, please visit www.fhlbdm.com.

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Attached Media Files: 2016-09/3339/97733/East_Side_Small_Business_Crawl_Kick_off_at_Beacocks_Music.jpg , 2016-09/3339/97733/Kick_off_of_first_Small_Business_Crawl_with_Mayor_of_Vancouver_Speaking.jpg , 2016-09/3339/97733/Mayor_and_Chamber_CEO_with_Ambassadors_and_small_business_owner_of_Bleu_Door_Bakery.jpg , 2016-09/3339/97733/ChamberTM-PNG.png

The State Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committee will meet Sept. 22 in Salem to discuss the Forest Legacy Program and the Oregon Forest Management Planning System. Other items on the agenda include updates on the Community Forest Program and an overview of the Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program.

The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oregon Department of Forestry headquarters in the Tillamook Room, Building C, 2600 State St., in Salem.

The State Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committee advises the State Forester on policies and procedures for U.S. Forest Service, State and Private Forestry Programs such as Forest Legacy and Forest Stewardship. The committee consists of representatives from state and federal natural resource agencies, private forest landowners, consulting foresters and forest industry and conservation organizations.

Public Meetings
The public is invited to attend the meeting. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For more information about attending the meeting please contact Susan Dominique at 503-945-7502.

Find the meeting agenda and learn more about the committee here

Grinding and final asphalt paving operations for the Commercial Street SE / Kuebler Boulevard SE widening improvements are scheduled to begin Sunday, September 18, 2016, and be completed on Friday, September 23, 2016. This work will be performed between the hours of
9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Motorists should use caution as this work will require traffic shifting and lane closures on both Commercial Street SE and Kuebler Boulevard SE. At times, flaggers will be present to control traffic. This work will create traffic congestion within the area and motorists should expect delays.

This project was made possible due to savings from the Keep Salem Moving! Streets and Bridges Bond, passed by Salem voters in November 2008.

Please contact Will Kuenzi, PE, PLS, Project Engineer, at wkuenzi@cityofsalem.net or
503-588-6211 for additional information.


Attached Media Files: Widening Improvement Map

The Red Cross and our community partners are helping our community get ready for a 9.0 Cascadia earthquake by holding Prepare Out Loud, a visual and interactive earthquake preparedness presentation, in Salem next week.

SALEM, Ore., September 15, 2016 -- The American Red Cross is promoting preparedness and helping our community to be ready for disasters like a 9.0 Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake by holding Prepare Out Loud in Salem on September 22, at 5:30 p.m., at NW Natural, 3123 Broadway NE.

The Red Cross Prepare Out Loud presentation directly addresses the seismic significance of the Cascadia Subduction Zone and what to expect following an earthquake of this magnitude. Prepare Out Loud presenter, Steve Eberlein, was witness to the destruction of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami in Sri Lanka. The tsunami was caused by an underwater subduction zone earthquake and resulted in the deaths of nearly 300,000 people in 14 countries. His first-hand account of the incident lends perspective on the importance of preparedness. Following the Prepare Out Loud presentation, attendees will understand the steps they can take now to prepare for an earthquake and the central role their actions and voices play in building our community's resilience.

"Oregonians can be prepared for disasters by taking simple steps to prepare now and sharing their preparedness actions," said Steve Eberlein, preparedness presenter with the Red Cross Cascades Region. "It's time for us to unlock the power of peer influence and bring sustainable cultural change to Oregon."


WHAT: American Red Cross Prepare Out Loud presentation - Presented by NW Natural in partnership with PGE

WHEN: Thursday, September 22, 2016, 5:30 p.m. -- 7 p.m.

WHERE: NW Natural - 3123 Broadway NE, Salem, OR

WEBSITE: www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoudSalem

The Prepare Out Loud presentation covers:
The science and history of the Cascadia Subduction Zone
Human behavior during disasters
What to expect during and after a Cascadia earthquake
How to prepare to quickly locate your loved ones following a disaster
How much food, water, and supplies you will need to take care of yourself and others

What others are saying about Prepare Out Loud
99% of attendees have rated the presentation as "excellent" or "very good"; 93% have found the presentation material to be "very accessible"; and the majority of Prepare Out Loud attendees described themselves as "motivated, inspired and hopeful" after the presentation.

Visit www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoud for more earthquake preparedness resources, including a:
Disaster preparedness kit-building checklist
Instructions on how to make a family emergency plan
Preparedness tips for seniors
Preparedness tips for pets
Information about water sources and storage
Information on how to prepare out loud

The Red Cross will be holding free Prepare Out Loud presentations across our region this fall. Other presentation locations include:
Tillamook and Manzanita on September 30
Register at www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoudTillamook

Corvallis on October 4: in partnership with Samaritan Health Services
Register at www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoudCorvallis

Medford on October 6
Register at www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoudMedford

Eugene on October 11: in partnership with Chambers Construction
Register at www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoudEugene

Portland on October 20 in conjunction with the Great Shakeout: Presented by Bill Naito Company in partnership with Leatherman and Parr Lumber
Register at www.RedCross.org/PrepareOutLoudPortland

Bend on November 7
Register at www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoudBend


Attached Media Files: Prepare Out Loud Salem Flyer , Prepare Out Loud Comes to Salem News Release

UNITE! Washougal Community Coalition has been award a $625,000 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant to involve and engage their local community to prevent substance use among youth.

Michael Botticelli, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced last week all 698 grants, totaling $85.9 million, for Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Programs across the country, including Washougal. Grants awarded through the DFC Support Program are intended to support established community-based youth substance use prevention coalitions capable of effecting community level change.

"Our goal is to make Washougal a safe and healthy place for our youth," said Heather Jordan, member of the Washougal grant writing committee. "Prevention is a powerful tool to counteract youth substance abuse in our community, and we will use this funding to help youth in Washougal make healthy choices."

The local grant will be administrated by Washougal School District. The overall grant program is administered by The Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP).

"A primary goal of the grant is to reduce substance use among youth," said Mike Stromme, Ed.D. Washougal School District Superintendent. Over time this work is intended to reduce substance abuse among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increase the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse.

"Another important goal is to support collaboration among coalitions and other public and private agencies working on the issues surrounding substance use among youth," he added.

Stromme pointed out that it is extremely rare for an organization to receive DFC grant funding on their first request. "This was a Herculean effort with many people in our community stepping up to help," he said. The group also studied the work of other local DFC grant winners and learned from their successful efforts.

UNITE! would like to thank members of the grant writing committee for their dedication of a tremendous amount of time and dedication to bring resources to our wonderful Washougal community. Members were Dr. Mike Stromme, Dr. Patricia Boles, Les Brown, Allan Fleck, Jen Fleck, Betty Gable, Larry Mayfield, Denise Livingston, Monica Kok, Sharon Bischoff, Mona Al-Dalaan, Rhea Bohlin, Deb Drandoff, Heather Jordan, Paul Greenlee, Robert Barber, Nancy Boon, Lisa Leonard, Lisa Young, Caleb Bischoff, Bridgette McCarthy, Scott Anderson, Sydney Mederos, Carson Connors, Debra Connors, Michael Stevens, Ann Stevens, Joy Lyons, Lucy Ann Kendall, Tiffany Schwieterman, and Awna Underwood.

The following were community Sector Representatives who lent their perspective to help engage the community in the grant process: Parent, Debra Connors; Business, Courtney Wilkinson; Media, Matthew Buitron; School, Stromme; Youth-serving organization-Children's Home Society, Mackenzie Dunham; Law enforcement-Washougal Police Department, Chief Ron Mitchell; Religious/Fraternal organization, Robert Barber, St. Mathew's Lutheran; Youth, Bridgette McCarthy, STASHA, Clark County Youth Commission; Civic/Volunteer groups, Washougal Lions, Peter Anderson; Healthcare professional, Dr. Dino Ramzi; Local government, Paul Greenlee. Another organization involved in reducing substance abuse-Community Services Northwest, Steven Morrison

"The Drug-Free Communities Support Program makes a vital difference at the community level -- reaching out to people where they live with the help they need to prevent substance use," said SAMHSA Principal Deputy Administrator Kana Enomoto. "SAMHSA is honored to join the Office of National Drug Control Policy in working with community coalitions across the nation to create healthy and drug-free environments for children, youth, and families."

On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 the Lebanon Fire District presented an Emergency Services Master Plan to its Board of Directors.

Emergency Services Consulting International was engaged by the Lebanon Fire District to provide a Master Plan for the future delivery of emergency services within the city of Lebanon and the fire district. This report is a comprehensive document designed for the purpose of answering three questions: Where are we today, Where will we be in the next 10 to 15 years, and how will we get there? It evaluates current conditions found to exist in the agency, projects future community growth and service demand, and provides recommendations to sustain or enhance current services over the next 10 to 15 years.

The staff of Lebanon Fire District has already begun evaluating the recommendations in the Master Plan and will prioritizing them and assigning timelines for completion. With the recommendations from this document, Lebanon Fire District will move toward developing a Strategic Plan that will outline the step by step processes for obtaining our future goals.

The Master Plan can be read on the Lebanon Fire District website at http://www.lebanonfire.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/lebanon_fire_district/page/882/lebanon_or_master_plan_final_report_8-30-2016.pdf

BUXTON, OR -- The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) will host its annual Salmonberry Coalition meeting Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mt. Dale Meeting Hall at LL Stub Stewart State Park, 30380 NW Hwy 47, in Buxton.

The agenda will include updates on current ongoing trail projects, including the Salmonberry Trail Brownfields Study, the Tillamook County Local Plan Adoption Project and the Coast Segment Planning Study, as well as updates on current fundraising efforts. There will be a brief STIA business meeting at the end of the program discussing status of the railbanking effort.

The Salmonberry Coalition is a stakeholder group consisting of public and private partners focused on making the Salmonberry Trail a reality. The 84-mile Salmonberry Trail corridor will connect the cities of Tillamook and Banks and cross through two counties, passing by the Oregon coastline, fisheries, farmland and the rugged Oregon Coast Range. The route follows the Port of Tillamook Bay Railway, which closed in 2007 after experiencing catastrophic storm damage. The STIA was established to promote and facilitate coordinated direction and guidance in planning, development and maintenance of the multi-use trail.

For more information, contact Dennis Wiley, Salmonberry Trail Project Manager at 503-986-0723 or dennis.wiley@oregon.gov.

Children with Special Needs Horseback Ride Event
Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 from 10:00-11:00 am, registration opens at 9:30am

The Benton County Sheriff's Mounted Posse is hosting their 7th annual horseback ride event for children with special needs and their siblings. It will be held at the Indoor Arena of the Benton County Fairgrounds and is sponsored by Sheriff Scott Jackson.

The children are helped up onto the horse and led around the arena. Special accommodations are made for mounting/dismounting and safety while on horseback. Riders must be between 3 and 18 years of age and be able to hang on by themselves. The arena is not heated and long pants/closed-toed shoes are required.

There will also be a coloring area and brushing/petting station with miniature ponies. Photographs will be taken in front of a green screen and printed on site to give to the child. They will also be available online after the event for those who give permission to do so. A release form is required for all riders and will be available at the event registration table.

Please RSVP by September 28th, so we can plan appropriately. You may either email or phone, with the parent/guardian name, contact information and the number of children who will be riding.


Phone: 541-766-6045
Email: sheriffsposse@co.benton.or.us
http://www.bentoncountysheriffsmountedposse.com
Facebook -- Benton County Sheriff's Mounted Posse

Colonel William Ray, CAP, assumed command September 10th of the Civil Air Patrol's Oregon Wing in a ceremony held at the Boulder Rock Inn in Lebanon, Oregon during the CAP's conference observing the CAP's 75th anniversary since it's founding just prior to WWII in December of 1941. Colonel Ray first joined the CAP as a 14 year old teenaged cadet in 1970 and served on active duty in the USAF from 1975-1977. He became a senior member in 1982 and most recently served as the Oregon Wing Chief of Staff. Colonel Ray replaces Colonel John Longely, CAP who has served as the Oregon Wing commander for the past four years since he was appointed wing commander in 2012.
Since it's founding and service during WW II, CAP has continued to save lives and provide relief through its emergency services program. CAP participants possess Federal Emergency Management Agency certifications and are qualified nationwide, making them the go-to organization for law enforcement entities such as State Police, the Border Patrol and the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Operating over 600 single engine aircraft and 63 sailplanes, the Civil Air Patrol performs more than 90 percent of all U.S. Air Force-directed search and rescue missions utilizing aircraft and ground teams and an extensive radio communications network. The Oregon wing of the CAP has seen extensive service this past year with USAF recognition for 4 lives saved. Most recently, the Oregon CAP participated in a search for a missing hiker around Mt. Jefferson and the search for a missing aircraft on the Oregon coast

Members of CAP also play important roles in disaster relief and humanitarian services and train regularly for those roles such as the recent state wide, multi-agency Cascade Rising Exercise earlier this year. In addition to providing air and ground transportation and a vast communication network, CAP has formal agreements with many government and humanitarian relief agencies, facilitating effective operations.

In addition to performing missions in direct support of the Air Force by conducting light transport, communication support and low-altitude route surveys, CAP joined the war on drugs in 1986, offering their resources to halt the trafficking of drugs into, and within the United States.

The CAP also offers a Cadet Program for teenagers between the ages of 12-18 which includes multiple orientation flights as well as a community oriented aerospace education program.
Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 57,000 members nationwide. CAP performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 90 lives in fiscal year 2008. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counterdrug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 22,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 75 years. For more information, visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com.


Attached Media Files: Colonel William Ray, New Oregon Wing Civil Air Patrol Commander

GRESHAM, Ore. -- Police and medical personnel respond to a call of an injury accident near 181st Avenue involving a Union Pacific train.

At 3:56am, Gresham Police received a call from a Union Pacific employee, reporting their eastbound train had struck a pedestrian. It is estimated that this crash occurred a 1/4 mile west of 181st Avenue. Police arrived on scene and found the victim deceased. Just before 7:00am, the Oregon State Medical Examiner arrived on scene to assist with the investigation. It has been determined that the victim is a male but his identity is unknown. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still being investigated.

Union Pacific will be heading up the investigation moving forward. No traffic is impeded because of this investigation. No further information is available at this time.

UPDATE (Thursday, Sept. 15)

Richard Hess turned himself into the Clackamas County Jail on Wednesday Sept. 14, at approximately 10:30pm on a valid warrant for Murder.



MEDIA ONLY- Mr. Hess had refused all interview requests at this time.





UPDATE (Wednesday, Sept. 14) -- VEHICLE LOCATED; SUSPECT ID AND PHOTO; CALL 911 IF SEEN

Please reference CCSO Case # 16-24876

The vehicle of interest in this homicide has been located, abandoned, in rural Clackamas County, east of Estacada.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office can confirm the suspect in this case is Richard Allen Hess, 47, of Sandy, Oregon. Mr. Hess has a warrant out for his arrest for the crime of Murder.

Mr. Hess should be considered armed and dangerous. Please do NOT approach Mr. Hess if you see him -- call (or text) 911 immediately.

(Info on 911 texting, recently rolled out in Oregon and SW Washington: http://www.nwtext911.info/ )

The Sheriff's office would also like to remind the public that anyone caught harboring or assisting Mr. Hess could be investigated and charged with the felony crime of Hindering Prosecution (ORS 162.325).

Previous releases in this case are below.
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EARLIER: Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, 12:30 p.m.

1996 Ford F-150 pickup (not actual suspect vehicle)The victim in yesterday's shooting can now be identified as Dominick James Perry (DOB 5/13/77) of Portland, OR.

Mr. Perry was killed during an act of homicide, and as a result of a single gunshot wound.

The vehicle of interest in the case is still a white 1996 Ford F-150 pickup truck with Oregon license plate 902AJZ. If anyone sees this vehicle, please call (or text) 911 immediately and do not approach the vehicle or its occupant(s).

A photo of a 1996 Ford F-150 pickup truck has been attached to this release, but it's not the actual vehicle.

Anyone with information about yesterday's incident is asked to contact us using our Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at http://web3.clackamas.us/contact/tip.jsp . Please reference CCSO Case # 16-24876.
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EARLIER: Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, 7:50 p.m.

The victim in the shooting from earlier today has died. Victim identification will follow tomorrow's autopsy.
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EARLIER: Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, 2016, 1:00 p.m.

At approximately 8:55 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office received reports of a disturbance at 35100 SE Wilcox Rd. in Estacada. One person had reportedly been shot, and that the suspect had fled the scene.

Deputies arrived and were able to confirm that one person with a gunshot wound was still on-scene.

The victim was transported to OHSU by Life Flight to be treated for life-threatening injuries.

Detectives are currently on-scene investigating the crime.

Detectives believe this is an isolated incident and the public is not in danger.

A vehicle of interest has been identified: a white 1996 Ford pickup with Oregon license plate 902AJZ. If anyone sees this vehicle, please call (or text) 911 immediately -- do not approach the vehicle.

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News-release archive:
http://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/newsarchive.html


Attached Media Files: 1996 Ford F150 , Suspect Richard Allen Hess, 47, of Sandy, Oregon , Hess booking photo