Gresham, Ore.— On September 5, 2025, Hector Carranza resigned from his position as a Police Officer with the Gresham Police Department.  Due to the ongoing criminal case, the City of Gresham and Gresham Police Department are unable to provide additional information.

On August 21^st, 2025, Dylan Wright, age 32 of Otis, was arrested after attempting to pick up a minor at an undisclosed location in Lincoln City. Wright is accused of sending sexually graphic messages and offering to sell/bring marijuana to an undercover Officer posing as a minor. A search warrant was executed on Wright’s vehicle. Officers located many individually packaged Ziploc bags of marijuana bud, large bags/moving boxes of marijuana trimmings, a digital scale, and marijuana pipes. Wright was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail for Luring a Minor, Online Sexual Corruption of a Child 1^st Degree, Delivery of Marijuana, and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. His bail was set at $150,00.

On August 30^th, 2025, Joseph Dunn, age 36 of Colton, was arrested after attempting to pick up a minor at an undisclosed location in Lincoln City. Dunn is accused of sending sexually charged messages and images through social media to an undercover Officer posing as a minor. Dunn was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail for Luring a Minor, Online Sexual Corruption of a Child 2^nd Degree x2, and Sexual Corruption of a Child 1^st Degree. His bail was set at $250,000.

LCPD Officers were assisted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

The Lincoln City Police want to encourage parents to monitor their children's social media activity and discuss with them the possible dangers of communicating with strangers online. These investigations are conducted in a continuing effort to protect our children from predators who target children for sexual exploitation and to reduce crime and further enhance the safety of our community.

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DATE: September 5, 2025

Caught at the door – Robbery suspect nabbed leaving bank

Salem, Ore. — A 75-year-old Salem man was arrested this afternoon, September 5, for robbing a downtown bank.

Just before 1:45 p.m., staff at the Willamette Valley Bank in the 100 block of High ST NE reported that a man handed a note to a teller demanding $200. After receiving the money, he walked out of the building.

A Salem officer at the Marion County Courthouse, heard the radio call, walked out, and saw the man outside the bank. When approached by responding officers, the suspect, Richard Kenneth Gorton, from Washington, laid down on the sidewalk and was arrested without incident.

Gorton was taken to the Marion County Jail and lodged on the charge of robbery.

For questions about this case, contact the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.

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(Astoria, OR) — Clatsop County is welcoming applications for an open seat on the Human Services Advisory Council with a term ending February 28, 2027.

The Human Services Advisory Council advises the Board of County Commissioners on developmental disabilities, mental health and alcohol and drug abuse services.

The council meets the first Thursday of each month to identify needs, establish priorities for publicly funded services and assist in selection of service providers, evaluate services and provide a link to the public through advocacy and education.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2025. Application forms are available online at ClatsopCounty.gov or at the County Manager’s Office at 800 Exchange St., Suite 410, Astoria.

All applications will be reviewed by the Human Services Advisory Council and then brought to the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners for appointment.

Applications are also being accepted for the following Clatsop County boards and committees:

• Planning Commission - deadline is 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 2025
• Property Value Appeals Board - deadline 5 p.m. Monday September 15, 2025
• Budget Committee - deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2025
• 4-H Extension Budget Committee – open

Visit clatsopcounty.gov for more information.

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State of Oregon v. Nathaniel McCrae, Jr.

Marion County: 24JU01361 and Marion County Circuit Court Case 25CR49762

Salem, OR – September 5, 2025 – Today Nathaniel McCrae Jr., admitted in Marion County juvenile court case number 24JU01361 to Murder in the Second Degree for the March 7, 2024, Bush Park shooting death of Josue Vasquez-Valenzuela, 16.  In addition to his admission to Murder, McCrae also pled guilty in Marion County Circuit Court 25CR49762 (“adult court”) to Unlawful Use of a Weapon with Firearm.

McCrae was 16 years old at the time the shooting occurred.   

On March 7, 2024, at 1:44pm, two large, but separate groups of young adults approached each other at Bush Park in Salem, Oregon.  A confrontation ensued, which led to Defendant drawing a gun and intentionally shooting at the victims’ crowd.   Vasquez-Valenzuela received one gunshot wound to the left chest and died on scene.  Two additional minors suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds.

Pursuant to a stipulated agreement between the parties, Defendant was sentenced to the legal custody of the Oregon Youth Authority for the maximum period allowed by law, which is up to his 25th birthday.   In addition, he will serve a minimum of 60 months in the Department of Corrections (to be served at OYA) for the adult conviction. Those sentences will be served concurrently.

Senate Bill 1008 was passed by the Oregon Legislature in 2019 and drastically changed how youth that commit violent felonies are charged under Oregon law.  Now, the state must prove that at the time of the conduct, that youth have an “adult-like” understanding of the nature and quality of their conduct and that the juvenile justice system has no reformative value, among multiple other factors.  See e.g., ORS 419C.349.  This exceedingly high legal standard makes adult convictions for youth rare and incredibly difficult to obtain.

Even if they are waived into adult court, waived defendants are eligible for release after 15 years and halfway through their sentences, regardless of the crime of conviction or number of victims.

Conversely, if an adult conviction cannot be obtained, the maximum sentence any youth can serve under Oregon law for any juvenile conviction (“adjudication”) is until their 25^th birthday, regardless of the nature of the offense and the number of incidents or victims they offend against.

Rather than risk the case being resolved solely in juvenile court, here, the state agreed to a bifurcated resolution in which Defendant admitted to murder as a juvenile and received an adult felony firearm conviction. This structure prohibits Defendant from possessing firearms in the future. [1]

“Oregonians deserve a fix regarding how we deal with juveniles who commit murder and other violent offenses,” said Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson.  “The loss to the victim’s family is immeasurable and the impact on our community in this case was severe.  The current law only serves to traumatize these victims further and is contrary to common sense and public safety.”

Understanding that the Defendant could be released after only eight short years, the victim’s family expressed dismay at Oregon’s law, telling the judge they did not feel the system was fair and they did not receive a just result.

The case was prosecuted by Chief DDA Brendan Murphy, DDA Rachel Klein and DDA Tim O’Donnell.   The case was investigated by Salem Police Detective Anothony Vandekoppel.

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About Marion County District Attorney’s Office

The District Attorney’s Office is responsible for seeking justice through promoting accountability for criminal offenders; interpreting, enforcing, and executing law; responding to the concerns of victims and the public; and working cooperatively with members of the justice system.

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The Centennial School District Governing Board will meet for their Regular Business Meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. 

The Board and key staff will attend in-person at CSD's District Office - 18135 SE Brooklyn St., Portland, OR  97236. The public and guests will join virtually via the Zoom app.

To join the meeting, please click on the link below

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Or Telephone, dial:
     +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799

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The full board meeting packet is available for reference on the Centennial School District website at www.csd28j.org and can be found on the School Board page. The meeting agenda may be updated as needed and additional board meeting documents may be added as they become available. 

For information about the agenda email dan@csd28j.org">melissa_grindle@csd28j.org or oard@csd28j.org">board@csd28j.org.

Meeting Notification for 09/08/2025

Hockinson School District

Board of Directors - Work Session Meeting

Monday September 8th, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Zoom link available at http://www.hocksd.org">www.hocksd.org

The Multnomah Education Service District Board Policy Committee will meet at 12:00 p.m. on September 11, 2025. 
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

https://multnomahesd-org.zoom.us/j/83092392271?pwd=ZOCTEpL665egDIqMO7yIJECEBgbjNC.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 5, 2025

Oaks Park Roller Rink Celebrates Oregon Science Week with a Special Skate Event

PORTLAND, OR – Lace up your skates and let curiosity roll! In celebration of Oregon Science Week, Oaks Park Roller Rink invites families, students, and science enthusiasts of all ages to join us for a special themed skate session on Monday, September 8, from 6-8 PM.

This speical evening combines the thrill of roller skating with the wonder of science. Guests will enjoy a night of high-energy skating, plus fun, hands-on activities that bring STEM concepts to life—all in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.

"Oregon Science Week is about sparking imagination and making science accessible to everyone," said Emily MacKay, Marketing & Events Director at Oaks Park. "We’re excited to offer the joy of skating with engaging STEM fun, giving kids and adults alike a chance to learn, move, and celebrate together."

Highlights of the Oregon Science Week Skate include:

• A science-inspired skate session under the disco lights.

• Interactive STEM demos and activities.

• The chance to skate with friends and family in one of the nation’s oldest roller rinks.

Admission is deeply discounted to just  $5 per skater.  Online ticket purchases include standard skate rental. Admission is free for non-skating chaperones. Tickets will be available at the door, but on-site ticket purchases are subject to skate rental fees starting at $1.  Parking is $4 per vehicle.

Celebrate the wonder of science—and the thrill of skating—at Oaks Park Roller Rink this Monday, September 8!

Event Details:
Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
Time: 8-6 PM
Location: Oaks Park Roller Rink, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR
Admission: $5 per skater, get tickets now at oakspark.com/tickets

September 5, 2025

Portland, OR- Joseph David Emerson, a former Alaska Airlines pilot was convicted today on 83 counts of Reckless Endangering Another Person in Multnomah County Circuit Court as well as Endangering Aircraft in the First Degree, which is a felony. 

The charges come from an incident on October 22, 2023 when Emerson, an off duty pilot sitting in a ‘jump seat’ just behind the two pilots, pulled down both emergency fire suppression handles in mid flight.  The Horizon airlines jet was over Oregon at the time and made an emergency landing in Portland. Pulling down the handles, according to the pilot flying the plane, would shut off the fuel supply forcing the aircraft to glide.

Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Cheryl Albrecht sentenced 46-year old Emerson to 50 days in jail, with credit for time served; 664 hours of community service, 8 hours for each life he endangered; and five years probation.

Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney ic.pickard@mcda.us" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Eric Pickard prosecuted the case for the state.

After the conviction and sentencing he said: 

“What Joseph Emerson did was reckless, selfish, and criminal. We should remember how close he came to ruining the lives of not just the 84 people aboard Flight 2059, but all of their family members and friends as well. Joseph Emerson is now a convicted felon, has 83 convictions for recklessly endangering, and will be on formal probation for 60 months. Additionally, he has been ordered to perform 664 hours of community service and sentenced to 50 days jail with CTS. With this sentence, we aim to hold Joseph Emerson accountable for his choices, his conduct, and his betrayal to his duty as a pilot.

Airline pilots have tremendous responsibility. When something goes wrong at 30,000 feet, you better hope you have a competent, composed, and courageous flight crew to handle it. Fortunately for the passengers of Flight 2059, Capt. Emil Riemer and First Officer Alan Koizol were manning the flightdeck. And when Joseph Emerson, who was deadheading in the cockpit jump seat, suddenly attempted to activate the fire suppression handles and stop fuel from getting to the engines, the pilots jumped to action to stop him. Their swift reaction prevented what could have been a horrendous tragedy and they saved the lives of 84 people, including 11 children. The State of Oregon is grateful for Capt. Riemer and First Ofc. Koizol’s heroism.”

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank

the Port of Portland Police Department, especially Det. Cassie Hartless, Det. David Baker, Ofc. Erik Hargrove, Ofc. Tyler Gieser, and Ofc. Zachary Landry; to the FBI, especially S.A. TaPara Simmons Jr.; and to the U.S. Dept. of Transportation, especially S.A. Tanna Langue.

The DA’s Office would also like to acknowledge the time, attention, and professionalism given in this matter, given to the victims by MCDA Victim’s Advocate Rebecca Leedkiker.

THE FACTS:

On October 22, 2023 as Horizon Air Flight AS 2059 flew over Oregon on its way to California, Joseph Emerson, an off duty Alaska Air pilot, sat in the ‘jump seat’ which is in the cockpit just behind the two pilots.

One of the pilots told investigators that during the flight over Oregon, Emerson was wearing a pilot headset, then suddenly  threw the headset across the cockpit and both pilots heard Emerson say aloud, "I'm not okay." 

The two pilots said that Emerson then grabbed the emergency fire suppression handles and pulled them down. One of the pilots described it as, "blowing the bottles." One pilot said that pulling the handles would shut down hydraulics and fuel to the engines and that the plane would be "seconds away" from being a glider. 

The pilots said  Emerson was not able to pull the handles all the way down before they  intervened. One grabbed Emerson's wrists and the other said they wrestled with Emerson for a few seconds for control of the aircraft before Emerson stopped and said he was okay. Emerson then left the flight deck.

A flight attendant told investigators that after Emerson left the cockpit he seemed calm. But they said that while talking with Emerson he turned to an emergency exit door and tried to grab the handle but she stopped him by putting her hands on his to block him. 

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UPDATE 9/5/25 2:10 pm

The passenger killed in the automobile crash occurring on 8/31/25 at the intersection of SE McLoughlin Blvd. and SE Milport St. is identified as Margaret C. Brown, 82, of unincorporated Clackamas County. Her family has been notified of her death.

The female passenger also transported to the hospital remains in serious condition. No further information will be released at this time.

City of Milwaukie Oregon Official Website

Milwaukie, OR – On 8/31/25 10:22 PM, Milwaukie Police responded to SE McLoughlin Blvd. at the intersection of SE Milport St. on report of a two-vehicle crash with injury.

Officers located the 2011 Infiniti and 2013 Chrysler passenger vehicles which had collided within the roadway. The driver and passenger of the Chrysler were transported to a local hospital with the female passenger sustaining serious injury and remains in critical condition. Both driver and passenger of the Infiniti were transported to a local hospital also with life threatening injuries.

The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office interagency Crash Reconstruction Team (CRAFT) responded. While Milwaukie Officers and CRAFT were conducting the scene investigation, they were notified from hospital staff the female passenger of the Infiniti was deceased. Her name is not being released at this time pending family notifications.

Initial findings show the Chrysler, driven by Austin R. Jones, 26 of Portland, struck the Infiniti after driving through a red light. Speed and intoxicants are believed to be a factor.

After his release from the hospital, Jones was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail for Manslaughter I and Reckless Driving. Additional charges are under investigation.

If you have information about this incident, please contact the Milwaukie Police Tip Line at 503-786-7425 or police@milwaukieoregon.gov reference case #25-5280.

City of Milwaukie Oregon Official Website

PORTLAND, Ore.— A Hillsboro man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Thursday afternoon after pleading guilty to sexually exploiting a child and cyberstalking. 

According to court documents, Jorge Rosales, 29, met a young child who lived outside of the United States on “Musical.ly,” an online social media application that later became TikTok.  After interacting with the child online, Rosales convinced the child to send him sexually explicit images and videos.  Once he received those files, Rosales demanded more, threatening to send the sexually explicit images to the child’s family and friends.  Rosales stalked the child online for months on TikTok and Snapchat, harassing the child and the child's online friends using various social media accounts he created.

Investigators with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) executed a search warrant at Rosales’s residence, seizing various electronic devices.  Searches of those devices revealed a cache of child pornography that included videos depicting the child Rosales had exploited online.  The searches also revealed some of the social media accounts Rosales used to exploit and stalk the child.

This case was investigated by HSI, with assistance from law enforcement officers in the child’s country of residence and the Hillsboro Police Department.  It was prosecuted by Gary Sussman, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.

This case was brought in collaboration with Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.  Led by U.S. Attorney’s Offices and DOJ’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as identify and rescue victims.  For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc. 

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PORTLAND, Ore.—Joseph David Emerson, 46, of Pleasant Hill, California, an off-duty commercial airline pilot, pleaded guilty today for attempting to shut down the engines of a passenger plane in flight.

According to court documents, on October 22, 2023, Emerson, an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot seated in a cockpit jump seat, attempted to shut down the engines of a commercial passenger plane traveling from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco, California. After a brief physical struggle with Emerson, who quickly left the cockpit, the pilots diverted from their route and landed at Portland International Airport. Once on the ground, Port of Portland police officers placed Emerson under arrest.

On October 23, 2023, Emerson was charged by criminal complaint with interfering with flight crew members and attendants.

Emerson faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release.

As part of the plea agreement, Emerson has agreed to pay restitution in full to the victims.

Emerson will be sentenced on November 17, 2025, before a U.S. District Court Judge.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General, and Port of Portland Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Parakram Singh is prosecuting the case.

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JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 5, 2025) - On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 6:05 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 99, near milepost 6, in Jackson County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Mazda MZ3, operated by Tristan Mitchel Donaldson (21) of Rogue River, was travelling at a excessive speeds when it lost control, left the roadway, rolled multiple times, and came to rest against a tree.

The operator of the Mazda (Donaldson) was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Fire District 1, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Investigators with the Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team arrested the driver who hit a motorcyclist on SW Johnson School Road on Wednesday morning after better determining the level of injuries.

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Investigators took Carranza into custody and transported him to jail. Carranza was booked for the following charges:

• Assault in the third degree
• Assault in the fourth degree
• Reckless endangering of another person
• Reckless driving
• Criminal mischief in the second degree

Charges may change as the investigation continues. Victim names are not being released at this time.

If you have information about this traffic crash and have not spoken to investigators, please contact the Sheriff’s Office through non-emergency dispatch referencing case number 50-25-12320. 

Original Media Release: Deputies Investigate Traffic Crash on SW Johnson School Road

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 6:13 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic crash near the 33000 block of SW Johnson School Road. Deputies learned a motorcyclist was hit by an oncoming vehicle.

The Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) was called to assist with the investigation and closed SW Johnson School Road between SW Tongue Lane and SW Riedweg Road.

CART investigators determined that 30-year-old Cristhian Carranza of Forest Grove was driving a 2012 Toyota Highlander eastbound on SW Johnson Road when he attempted to pass another motorist in a no-passing zone. Carranza crashed into an oncoming motorcyclist going westbound.

The motorcycle rider was transported by Life Flight to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The passenger in the Highlander sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital by ambulance.

The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time.

If you have information or witnessed this traffic crash and have not spoken to investigators, please contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office through non-emergency dispatch referencing case number 50-25-12320. 

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JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 5, 2025)- On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 9:25 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 62 Expressway, at the intersection with Highway 62, in Jackson County. 

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Honda CRV, operated by Anthony Ruben Graham (19) of Eagle Point, failed to negotiate a turn, lost control, and struck a concrete barrier. The vehicle caught fire with two occupants entraped. First responders arrived on scene and extricated the occupants.

A passenger in the Honda, Michael R Graham (20) of Eagle Point, was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Honda (Anthony Graham) was transported to an area hospital with life threatening injuries. 

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation with excessive speed considered as a primary contributor to the crash.

OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Medford Police, Fire District 3, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Salem, Ore. -- Notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be held on May 19, 2026, at which time the voters of the City of Salem will be entitled to vote for candidates to certain city offices.

Offices Open for Election:

SALEM MAYOR - TWO-YEAR TERM
SALEM CITY COUNCIL - WARD 2 - FOUR-YEAR TERM
SALEM CITY COUNCIL - WARD 4 - FOUR-YEAR TERM
SALEM CITY COUNCIL - WARD 6 - FOUR-YEAR TERM
SALEM CITY COUNCIL - WARD 8 - FOUR-YEAR TERM

SALEM MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE - FOUR YEAR TERM

Important Dates:

September 11, 2025, is the first day interested individuals can file candidacy for City office. For more information or to obtain a candidate packet or to file for candidacy, please contact Amy Johnson in the City Recorder’s Office at (503) 588-6091, or email cityrecorder@cityofsalem.net to schedule a candidate briefing.  
 
March 3, 2026 (by 4:00 p.m.), is the last day for incumbent candidates to file nominating petitions containing the required number of signatures to qualify as a candidate with the City Recorder.
 
March 10, 2026 (by 4:00 p.m.), is the last day for non-incumbent candidates to file nominating petitions containing the required number of signatures to qualify as a candidate with the City Recorder.

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PORTLAND, Ore.— Luis Antonio Beltran Arredondo, 35, a Mexican National residing in Las Vegas, was sentenced today to 135 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for conspiring to distribute fentanyl and heroin in Oregon, and for conspiring to launder drug proceeds through a Tualatin Beauty Salon. Arredondo is expected to be deported following his prison sentence.

According to court documents, in the fall of 2021, special agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Portland began investigating a drug trafficking organization suspected of transporting counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and heroin from California into Oregon and Washington for distribution. Between October 2021 and February 2022, agents interdicted couriers and seized drugs and proceeds from locations across three states. In sum, agents seized approximately 41 pounds of methamphetamine, 26 kilograms of heroin, 115,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, as well as more than $348,000 in cash.

A parallel financial investigation led by Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) revealed that Arredondo and his fiancé, Jacqueline Paola Rodriguez Barrientos, laundered money generated by the drug trafficking organization through the Mazatlán Beauty Salon in Tualatin, Oregon and by buying real estate that they converted into income-generating rentals. The real estate purchases were made with cashier’s checks funded by large cash deposits. Bank records showed that Barrientos made frequent cash deposits ranging from $10,000 to more than $373,000 into accounts held in her name or the name of her salon. These deposits totaled more than $3.5 million during a 9-month period in 2021.

Since February 2021, members of the drug trafficking organization purchased a total of nine residential properties in Oregon, Washington, and Nevada, mortgage free, totaling more than $4.6 million in value. Arredondo directed the purchase of these properties with laundered funds. Barrientos then used third-party property management companies to rent these properties and earned approximately $10,000 per month in rental income.

On February 17, 2022, DEA agents arrested Arredondo and Barrientos at their Las Vegas residence. Agents found and seized two luxury vehicles, several loose receipts documenting high-end retail purchases, credit card statements documenting more than $16,000 spent on tickets to attend a professional boxing match, and other evidence memorializing the couple’s high-end lifestyle.

On June 2, 2025, Arredondo pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl and to conspiracy to launder drug proceeds.

Arredondo is the 12th and final member of the drug trafficking organization charged in this case to be sentenced. Barrientos was sentenced in October 2024, and is currently serving a sentence in federal prison for her role in laundering the organization’s drug proceeds.

The government has sought forfeiture on all nine residential properties used to launder the drug money. Five of the properties have been forfeited and sold. Four of the properties remain in forfeiture proceedings.

This case was investigated by DEA with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, IRS-CI, Tigard Police Department, and Oregon State Police. It is being prosecuted by Peter D. Sax, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon. Forfeiture proceedings are being handled by Katie De Villiers, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.

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On September 5, 2025, at approximately 12:21 a.m., Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies were dispatched to Heritage High School (7825 NE 130th Avenue) following reports of multiple gunshots and a female screaming for help.

While deputies were on scene investigating, additional gunfire was heard to the north and east of the school. Deputies observed a male suspect fleeing westbound through the baseball and softball fields. The suspect jumped fences and briefly evaded visual contact. Deputies, Vancouver Police Department (VPD) officers, and Washington State Patrol troopers quickly established containment, deploying three unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and two K9 teams.

Shortly thereafter, deputies located a victim at a nearby residence on the 8000 block of NE 136th Avenue. The victim reported that the suspect and a female accomplice were attempting to prowl a vehicle. When confronted, the suspect brandished a handgun, threatened to kill the victim, and fired eight rounds toward the victim and the residence. The home was struck twice by gunfire, narrowly missing the victim. Deputies temporarily detained a juvenile female in the area.

A VPD K9 team initiated a track from the last known location of the suspect, ultimately locating him hiding behind a batting backstop on the baseball fields at Heritage High School. The suspect refused to comply with commands, and the K9 was deployed to safely apprehend him. He was taken into custody and medically evaluated before being cleared for booking.

Deputies recovered a firearm believed to have been used in the incident beneath nearby bleachers. The weapon was confirmed stolen out of Thurston County, where the suspect also had active warrants for Assault 1, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, and Probation Violation. Thurston County also had probable cause for additional charges, including Attempted Murder and Drive-By Shooting.

The suspect, a 17-year-old juvenile, was booked into the Clark County Juvenile Detention Hall on charges including:

• 8 counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree
• Possession of a Stolen Firearm
• 2 counts of Vehicle Prowling in the Second Degree
• Felony Harassment
• Several outstanding warrants from Thurston County

CCSO’s Tactical Detective Unit responded to assist with the investigation and notified Thurston County authorities of the suspect’s capture.

SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon National Guard will host a demobilization ceremony for the 41st Infantry Battalion Combat Team (IBCT) at the Salem Armory Auditorium, 2310 17th St NE, Salem, Ore., on September 6, at 4:00 p.m.

Gov. Tina Kotek and Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, the Adjutant General, Oregon, will officially welcome home the 41st IBCT after their year-long deployment in Kosovo as part of the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) mission. 

The 41st IBCT deployed in 2024 in support of Operation JOINT GUARDIAN, a 28 country alliance to deter hostilities in the region and provide a secure environment. They provided stability, safety and security, as part of a NATO international peacekeeping force, deterring aggression abroad and on our homeland.

The ceremony is free and open to the public. Media entities are encouraged to RSVP with Lt. Col. Stephen S. Bomar, Director - Public Affairs, Oregon Military Department at 971-355-3527.  

Released Video:

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/968195/kosovo-regional-command-east-end-tour-video 

Released Photos: 

https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9105903/us-soldiers-assigned-nato-led-kfor-mission-conduct-routine-security-patrol

https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8835906/us-kfor-contingent-hosts-multinational-cls-course-camp-novo-selo

PRESS RELEASE

A21-951 DEATH INVESTIGATION – REMAINS IDENTIFIED

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025

On April 26, 2021, tree planters contracted by Weyerhaeuser located a human skull on the 7292 Rd near Lake Merrill in Cougar, WA. Detectives from the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office recovered the skull. A visual analysis showed what appeared to be two entrance and two exit bullet holes. The skull was turned over to the Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office for analysis and identification. On May 15, 2021, the Sheriff’s Office organized a search of the area with Cowlitz County Search and Rescue. With the aid of cadaver dogs, a femur was located.

The King County Medical Examiners Office analyzed the skull and confirmed the bullet holes. The skull and femur were sent to Bode Technology for DNA analysis. Bode was able to determine that the skull and femur belonged to the same individual. They ran the DNA profile through the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) and did not find a match.

The remains were then sent to Othram Inc., a private laboratory that specializes in genome sequencing. Othram is able to compare the DNA sample of the remains to available DNA samples to identify possible relatives of the unidentified subject to help in the identification process.

Othram located a potential family member of the subject and through research found that they had a missing relative. Detective Jason Hammer of the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office contacted this family member and gained access to their DNA sample that they had done through a private genealogy company. This sample was sent to Othram who confirmed the sibling relationship with the remains.

The skeletal remains have been positively identified as belonging to Anthony Matthew Croy, born 12/04/1973. Croy went missing from the Portland, OR area around September 1995.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death is ongoing.  The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office requests anyone with information about this case to contact Detective Jason Hammer at 360-577-3092.

Information on Othram’s process can be found at DNASolves.com.

September 1, 2025 – Newport, Ore

September is National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is “Preparedness Starts at Home”. This is a great time to make or update your emergency plans, work with family members and neighbors to help your household be more prepared and think about ways to protect your family and property during a disaster.

In promotion of National Preparedness Month, Lincoln County Emergency Management and the City of Newport will host the annual Lincoln County Readiness Fair. The event is free and open to the public – no registration required.

Saturday, September 27, 2025

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Newport Recreation Center

225 SE Avery St, Newport, OR 97365

Vendors and Exhibitors

Local public safety and preparedness vendors will host preparedness booths and be available to answer questions. They will provide example readiness kits, wildfire safety, nutritional items, and more to help inspire your preparedness efforts. Some activities include:

• Bring your NOAA Weather Radio and learn how to operate it.
• Sample preparedness products to decide which to include in your own go bag.
• Learn about bucket toilet systems and how to manage water purification after disaster.
• Ask Community Emergency Response Team members about their role in an emergency and how to prepare
• Talk with a geologist about local earthquake, landslide and other hazards.
• Learn what the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians are doing to build food resilience.

Local Media and Community Partners

Local Media and community partners are encouraged to visit the National Preparedness Month website to find outreach tools for promotion of National Preparedness

EUGENE, Ore.— Anthony D’Montrez Crawford (Crawford), 29, and Kaytlynn Ann Crawford a/k/a Alderman (Alderman), 27, of Eugene, Oregon, have been arrested and charged by criminal complaint with violations of sex trafficking of children by force, fraud, or coercion, transportation for prostitution, persuading or coercing to travel to engage in prostitution, use of an interstate facility to induce or coerce a minor to engage in prostitution, transportation of a minor for prostitution, and conspiracy.

According to the criminal complaint, Crawford forced individuals to engage in prostitution in the Eugene and Springfield area. Crawford advertised online for sexual services, coordinated prices and services with customers, rented hotel rooms for prostitution, and collected money from the victims through intimidation, threats of violence, and actual violence. Crawford also transported victims using rental cars to other cities, including Portland, to engage in these services. 

Alderman facilitated Crawford’s sex trafficking criminal venture. Alderman opened a car rental account and rented vehicles for Crawford, allowed hotel bills to be paid with her bank card, and allowed payments from customers to be received through a CashApp account in her name.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Seattle rescued a minor victim who was forced to engage in prostitution there as well as in Portland and the Eugene and Springfield area. An adult victim was also identified as being forced to engage in prostitution in Portland and the Eugene and Springfield area. 

Crawford and Alderman made their first appearances in federal court today. Crawford was ordered detained pending further court proceedings. Alderman was released pending further court proceedings.

The FBI is investigating the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Huynh is prosecuting the case.

This case was brought in collaboration with Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse, launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the DOJ’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.  

If you or someone you know are victims of human trafficking or have information about a potential human trafficking situation, please call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733. NHTRC is a national, toll-free hotline, with specialists available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also submit a tip on the NHTRC website.

A criminal complaint is only an accusation of a crime, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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Marion County Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison on Multiple Counts Including Rape in the First Degree

State of Oregon v. Pablo Salazar-Ramirez

Marion County Circuit Court Case 24CR32015

September 4, 2025 - On September 3, 2025, Marion County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Hart sentenced Pablo Salazar-Ramirez, age 73, to 25 years in prison.  He was charged on three counts of Rape in the First Degree, two counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, two counts of Extortion, and one count each of Coercion, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Assault in the Fourth Degree constituting Domestic Violence. Mr. Salazar-Ramirez will also be required to register as a sex offender.

These convictions stem from approximately 14 years of the defendant sexually abusing a minor and committing domestic violence against his intimate partner. These acts came to light in June of 2024 when the defendant punched his domestic partner in the face and her daughter - the victim of the sexual violence – called 911.

Marion County Sherriff’s deputies arrived and separated the victims from the defendant. When contacted by a female deputy, the younger disclosed the sexual violence. She explained that she had remained silent for years out of fear of the defendant’s threats. 

Deputy District Attorney Katharine Semple, who prosecuted the case, argued that a sentence of 30 years was appropriate for the defendant’s repeated violent acts against both women despite the defendant’s age.

The defense requested a 10-year sentence, citing the defendant’s age and health issues.

During the sentencing when Judge Hart imposed the 25-year prison sentence, he told Salazar-Ramirez that what he had done was horrendous and the consequences for his bad actions had finally caught up to him.

The Marion County District Attorney acknowledges the hard work of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and their arrest of Salazar-Ramirez. 

About Marion County District Attorney’s Office

The District Attorney’s Office is responsible for seeking justice through promoting accountability for criminal offenders; interpreting, enforcing, and executing law; responding to the concerns of victims and the public; and working cooperatively with members of the justice system. 

The Parkrose Board of Education of School District No. 3, Multnomah County, Oregon, will convene in an Executive & Working Meeting Meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the Parkrose School District Office located at 10636 NE Prescott Street, Portland, Oregon at the hour of 6:30pm.

Guests and members of the public may attend in-person or virtually. 

Virtual Link - Please click this URL to join: https://zoom.us/j/94961285856 or join by phone: 1-253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 949-6128-5856

We encourage and welcome all members of our community to engage with our board. Please email questions@parkrose.k12.or.us or call 503.408.2100 to arrange for translation services at least 72 hours before this meeting. Closed captioning provided on zoom. Other appropriate auxiliary aids and services may be provided upon request and appropriate advance notice.

The agenda is posted on our website at: LINK.

Agenda items include but are not limited to: EL Legislative report, swearing in of Student Representatives, public meeting training, board budget, appreciation planning, save the dates, committee liaison discussion, OSBA elections, board agreements, school opening update, pending equity lens training and board goals 

Electronic/Virtual Public Comment Protocol - If you wish to submit a public comment before, or during this Board Meeting please fill out this electronic public comment form before "Public Comments" on the agenda: https://forms.gle/5sUjRZjxJikqmqVg9. If you don’t submit your comment in time we will read it at the next board meeting.

In-Person Public Comment Protocol - Upon arrival at the meeting, please fill out an Intent-to-Speak card and hand it to the Board Assistant prior to "In-person Public Comment" on the agenda. You will have a 3 minute time limit.

Board Meeting Video Recordings - For those of you who cannot attend we will post a recording of the meeting on our website at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXajhxrPxMclOQ6J00JUszQ.

Questions welcomed, please email: questions@parkrose.k12.or.us or leave a voice message at 503-408-2114.

(Astoria, OR) — The Columbia Outboard Racing Association is hosting the Cullaby II Battle at the Sea races at Cullaby Lake County Park the weekend of September 6-7, 2025.

The boat ramp and the boat race course on the waters of Cullaby Lake will be closed for racing from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day. 

The races are free for the public to view from the park and the park is open for picnicking and other activities, however, there is a $5 day-use parking fee for the County Park entry.

For more information, contact Clatsop County Parks at 503-325-6452.

Salem, OR – The Government Information and Library Services Advisory Council will meet from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, online via Zoom. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Ashley Wilsey at ashley.wilsey@slo.oregon.gov. See the agenda below.

Questions or concerns can be addressed to Elke Bruton, Program Manager at 971-375-3509 or elke.bruton@slo.oregon.gov. Sign language interpretation will be provided for the public if requested 48 hours before the meeting; notice 72 hours before the meeting is preferred. Handouts of meeting materials may also be requested in an alternate format 72 hours before the meeting. Requests may be made to Ashley Wilsey at ashley.wilsey@slo.oregon.gov.

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES

ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

(Virtual)

• Welcome (Elke Bruton, 5 minutes)
• Public Comment(5 minutes)
• Advisory Council Member Updates (30 minutes)
• Manager updates (Elke Bruton, 20 minutes)
• By-laws discussion (All, 20 minutes)
  • Government Research Services Advisory Council Bylaws
• Meeting review
• Adjournment

Any person may address the Government Information and Library Services Advisory Council on any topic for up to 3 minutes. The Government Information and Library Services Advisory Council does not generally engage in dialog with those making comments but may refer any questions or issues raised to the State Librarian.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Auto License office will temporarily change its office hours Sept. 8-12. The office is open 9 am to 4 pm, but it will be closed from noon to 1 pm on those days. 

Regular office hours will resume on Monday, Sept. 15.

The Auto License office is located on the first floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. There are nine vehicle licensing subagent locations in Clark County. A list of the locations is on the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/auditor/auto-license-overview.

Many transactions can be completed online. Visit https://clark.wa.gov/auditor/auto-license-overview for more information.

UPDATE: As of 09/04/2025, Mr. Mc Swain has been returned safely home. VPD thanks its volunteers and members of the community for their assistance.

Vancouver Police are actively seeking any assistance in helping to locate a missing / endangered elderly male.  The male, Robert      Mc Swain, is an 81-year-old male, last seen wearing a black ball cap, black sweatshirt, blue jeans and black/white shoes.  Robert has a short white beard and mustache.  Robert is believed to be endangered due to perceived cognitive issues.  Robert may be riding around on a reddish mountain style bicycle.  Robert was last seen in the area of both SE 157th Ave / SE Mill Plain and possibly SE 162nd Ave / SE Mill Plain Blvd between 1145 and 1400 hours.  

If located, please contact Vancouver Police.  

Salem – The FBI is seeking information from potential victims as part of a health care fraud investigation against Bene Market Group or any of the companies it operates, one of which the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) issued a cease-and-desist order against in 2024.

The division revoked the licenses of Seguro Medico LLC (doing business as Quick Health) and Arthur Walsh, who was Seguro’s partial owner, for violations of the Oregon Insurance Code. The order also permanently barred Walsh, Seguro Medico, and any related entities from getting an insurance license in Oregon.

DFR’s investigation found that Seguro enrolled consumers in insurance plans without their knowledge, sent inappropriate and inaccurate text communications, used false statements in sales scripts, used Walsh’s credentials to submit applications for other agents, and forged a former employee’s signature to submit applications. Seguro and Walsh also failed to report to DFR on orders against them in other states, did not reply truthfully to division inquiries, and did not update their address with DFR.

In May, the United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania charged Walsh and three others, as well as corporate defendants Seguro Medico LLC and Bene Market LLC with conspiracy and wire fraud offenses in connection with their execution of a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme.

The FBI asks that anyone victimized by the Bene Market Group or any of the companies it operated (Seguro Medico, Nation Insurance Brokers of America [NBOA], Benefits Now LLC, Bene Market LLC, Quickhealth, Q Health, and Express Benefits) or who has information relevant to the investigation to complete a short form at https://forms.fbi.gov/victims/phhcftvictims.

To help with the investigation, the FBI also asks consumers to email a copy of any documents they received from the Bene Market Group, as well as any prior complaints they made, to phhcft@fbi.gov and include their first and last name in the subject line.

The DFR order against Seguro Medico LLC and Walsh is available on the DFR website.

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About Oregon DFR: The Division of Financial Regulation protects consumers and regulates insurance, depository institutions, trust companies, securities, and consumer financial products and services. The division is part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon’s largest consumer protection and business regulatory agency. Visit dfr.oregon.gov and dcbs.oregon.gov.

CLACKAMAS, Ore. (Sept. 4, 2025): Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center will celebrate its annual NICU Reunion on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, outside the Labor & Delivery department. This heartwarming event is a celebration of strength, resilience, and the incredible journey of hundreds of families and children who received life-saving care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Media are invited from 1:30-2:30 p.m. to see families, friends, and healthcare workers gathered to reconnect and celebrate the progress and growth of the remarkable graduates of the Sunnyside NICU over the past 11 years, making it a special occasion for the entire community.

NICU mom Meghan Davis and her son, Miles, age six, will join the celebration to reconnect with the nurses who she credits with saving her life, as well as her son's. In November of 2018, Meghan went to Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside for an ultrasound, but was quickly diagnosed with a rare pregnancy complication called "HELLP" Syndrome and needed to have an emergency C-section a month before her due date. Baby Miles spent two weeks in the NICU with breathing issues, while his mom Meghan also recovered in the hospital. "The experience was very traumatic, especially because I had to recover myself and couldn't spend as much time with my new baby. But even so, the NICU experience was great because of their special team of nurses. I bonded with them and knew Miles was in good hands. In fact, I still have a great relationship with the NICU nurses today and they inspired me to give back by joining the NICU advisory board."

Today, Miles is doing great, says his proud mom. "He's a healthy and very active young boy! He is quite intelligent as well! He loves putting together puzzles, building legos and playing the ukulele. You would never know he once weighed three pounds!"

Interviews Available from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7:

Media are invited to attend the NICU reunion celebration from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7 in the courtyard at Sunnyside Medical Center (10180 S.E. Sunnyside Rd., Clackamas). Interviews will be available near the entrance of the courtyard. en.a.vitt@kp.org">Contact Karen Vitt to RSVP or for additional info.

• Jennifer Marsh, RN, NICU Charge Nurse, described by her fellow team members as a dependable and invaluable asset to the NICU unit.
• Meghan Davis and her son Miles, who was born prematurely when Meghan needed and emergency C-section due to a rare pregnancy complication in 2018
• Dr. Hillary Nicholson, MD, PhD, neonatologist who love the bonds she gets to form with families helping them navigate through a very difficult time. 

Visuals/Activities at the 2025 NICU Reunion include:

• A visit from a therapy llama, where attendees can feed carrots.
• Farm animals, such as bunnies, for kids to interact with.
• Clackamas County Fire Department with firetruck and fire department personnel offering safety information.
• A PANDA transport ambulance (The Pediatric and Neonatal Doernbecher Transport team provides ICU level care for critically ill and injured children during transports).
• Community Library Services will be giving away books.
• Dr. Ryan Hassan presenting vaccine information.
• AMR Ambulance and safety presentation.
• A variety of fun, games, treats and prizes for children and parents, including sidewalk chalk, story time, temporary tattoo station, a popcorn machine, a photo booth and other pediatric wellbeing information.
• A drawing for a handmade scarf, four OMSI tickets, and several stuffed toys.

About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America's leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve nearly 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health. For more information, please visit: about.kaiserpermanente.org.

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Re-Imagined Radio will premiere "My Hands Are Different," a memoir by Martin J. Gallagher, at 1 p.m. Sept. 15. Gallagher, an independent composer and sound designer based in Portland, Oregon, shares a poignant memoir that resonates with adopted persons and others who ask, "Who am I?" and "Where am I from?"

The premiere will be broadcast on KXRW-FM (99.9) in Vancouver and KXRY-FM (91.1 and 107.1) in Portland. Subsequent broadcasts and streams will be provided by local, regional and international partners.

"My Hands Are Different," tells the story of a man shaped by two fathers. His adoptive father urged him to "stand up for yourself," providing boxing gloves and a training schedule. His birth father, discovered only through a box of tape recordings after his death, inspired Gallagher’s creativity and passion for music. The story reflects self-discovery, family connections and long-sought answers.

“This is a poignant episode,” said John Barber, producer and host of Re-Imagined Radio, and faculty in the Digital Technology and Culture program at Washington State University Vancouver. “Martin’s story is both compelling and entertaining. It’s an honor and a pleasure to present the premier broadcast of “My Hands Are Different.”

Re-Imagined Radio premieres episodes on the third Monday of each month on KXRW-FM and KXRY-FM. Each episode is streamed globally and is later available as a podcast and on YouTube. Previous episodes are also released on YouTube each month. Information and listening opportunities are available at reimaginedradio.fm, where all episodes are archived.

The website also features “Re-Imagined Radio EXTRA,” additional content between monthly episodes, presenting sound-based storytelling from different places and in different genres.

Community partners
Re-Imagined Radio works with community voice actors, Foley artists, musicians, sound artists and engineers. Partners include KXRW-FM, KXRY-FM, the Electronic Literature Lab at WSU Vancouver, Marc Rose of Fuse Audio Design, Rylan Eisenhauer, Holly Slocum Design and Evan Leyden.

About Re-Imagined Radio
Barber created the program in 2013 to explore sound-based storytelling. “We select, produce and perform classic and contemporary stories across a spectrum of genres, from dramas to comedies, from oral to aural histories, from documentaries to fictions, from soundscapes to sonic journeys, from radio to sound art, using a variety of media, including performances, radio broadcasts, streaming, podcasts and social media, especially YouTube,” Barber said.

About WSU Vancouver

As one of six campuses of the WSU 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. 

WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. We acknowledge their presence here. WSU Vancouver expresses its respect towards these original and current caretakers of the region. We pledge that these relationships will be built on mutual trust and respect.

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Northwest Association for Blind Athletes Launches YouTube Subchannels to Expand Adapted Sports Education & Workouts

VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON (September 4, 2025) — Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) has launched two new YouTube subchannels—Blind Athletes Academy and Blind Athletes Exercise—marking a milestone in its growing library of accessible sports and fitness content.

Since the soft launch in April 2025, NWABA’s YouTube presence has expanded into a robust library of adaptive sports and fitness resources. The flagship NWABA brand channel now hosts 378 videos, generating more than 253,900 views and drawing over 1,160 subscribers from around the world. The two new subchannels are quickly building momentum: Blind Athletes Exercise offers 150 workout videos with more than 7,300 views, while Blind Athletes Academy has already published 65 tutorials and instructional guides, reaching more than 1,800 views.

NWABA first introduced virtual exercise classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, when athletes sought safe ways to stay active and connected from home. What began with instructors filming in a small office quickly grew into a thriving international community. Today, NWABA offers eight weekly virtual classes from a dedicated studio, serving more than 50 regular participants worldwide. With audio description, high-contrast visuals, and no cost to participants, the program has become a vital daily resource for athletes who are blind or visually impaired.

“I happened to find NWABA on YouTube over 2 years ago, and it changed my life for the better,” said an NWABA Athlete Exercise participant. “The instructors are amazing, and the classes have also helped me. I love working out with a great group of people who encourage each other. It's like a big family.”

In addition, the Blind Athletes Academy subchannel has launched over 65 new videos with expert-led tutorials, teaching methods, accessible PE games, sport-specific instructions, and perspectives on blindness—equipping educators, coaches, and families with practical tools to create inclusive opportunities. These resources have been widely shared with program partners and volunteers for orientation and training.

"I watched the ‘Tandem Biking with NWABA | Instructional Guide for Captains & Stokers‘ video on the Blind Athletes Academy channel before my first-ever ride, and it was such a valuable resource,” said Johannah, NWABA employee and volunteer tandem captain.  “It guided me through communication cues and tandem handling, giving me the confidence to lead the ride safely. What could have been intimidating became an empowering and joyful experience for both of us.”

Together, these new resources support NWABA’s mission to break down barriers and make adapted sports more accessible than ever before. Explore the channels, subscribe, and share with your community.

• Blind Athletes Exercise: @BlindAthletesExercise
• Blind Athletes Academy: @BlindAthletesAcademy

For more information about NWABA and its programs, visit nwaba.org.

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About NWABA

The mission of Northwest Association for Blind Athletes is to provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Today, NWABA is a rapidly expanding 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides more than 5,000 program and service interactions to children, youth, adults, and military veterans with visual impairments through tailored programming which improves self-confidence and self-esteem, promotes independence, creates an inclusive community of supporters, and builds the skills necessary to succeed in all areas of life including school and employment.

Since announcing the arrest of Dru Hendrix in July 2025, detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office have received dozens of phone calls and have interviewed many people reporting criminal or concerning behavior by Hendrix.

As noted in the initial media release, Hendrix had an open case in Columbia County. On August 28, a Columbia County grand jury indicted Hendrix on that case involving an unrelated victim from the Washington County case. The grand jury indicted Hendrix for kidnapping in the second degree, sexual abuse in the third degree, attempted escape in the third degree, and driving on a criminally suspended license. Hendrix is still being held in the Washington County Jail and a judge ordered him preventatively detained without bail.

Detectives from Washington County, the Scappoose Police Department, and the Portland Police Bureau continue to investigate the new reports and would like to speak with anyone who has not yet come forward. If you have information, please call the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 503-846-2700 and reference case 50-25-10089 to speak with a detective.

Original Media Release: Man Arrested for Kidnapping, Sex Crimes; Additional Victims Sought 

On July 21, 2025, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies began investigating a sexual assault case after a 20-year-old woman reported being held against her will and sexually assaulted at a home on SW Applegate Drive in Aloha.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to lead the investigation and identified the suspect as 58-year-old Dru Hendrix, who lived at the home. Hendrix did not know the woman prior to this incident.

During the investigation, detectives learned Hendrix also sexually assaulted a man in his 80s inside the home.

With the help of the Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team and the Crisis Negotiations Unit, detectives served a search warrant at Hendrix’s home during the early morning hours of July 22 and took Hendrix into custody.

Hendrix was booked into the Washington County Jail on the following charges:

• Three counts of sodomy in the first degree
• Two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree
• Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree
• Kidnapping in the first degree
• Attempt to commit compelling prostitution
• Probation violations related to previous arrests for stalking, attempting to elude police, and felon in possession of a weapon

Hendrix is being held without bail pending a preventative detention hearing. Additional charges will be added as the investigation continues. Hendrix also has an open case in Columbia County, dating to an arrest from 2024.

Detectives learned Hendrix has been the subject of numerous complaints by women for more than 15 years, often related to stalking or concerns of inappropriate messages and comments. Hendrix previously owned an auto repair shop called Hendrix Motor Company in Portland, where many customers commented on his predatory behavior toward women. Hendrix is currently the subject of multiple stalking and restraining orders from previous events.

Detectives would like to speak with anyone who has information about Hendrix and are concerned there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call 503-846-2700 and reference case 50-25-10089. The release of Hendrix’s booking photo is for law enforcement purposes and is in accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273 for the identification of additional criminal activity.      

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY

School is back in session, and you may be seeing more traffic, students walking or biking, and busses on the road. Drivers have a responsibility to stop for school buses displaying red flashing lights. Because buses are large vehicles, it is very difficult to see around them. The outcome of illegally passing a school bus can be devastating for children and drivers.

Law enforcement agencies receive reports each year from bus drivers and community members about motorists failing to stop for school buses. With nearly 6,000 school buses operating in the State of Oregon, motorists need to be alert.

When a bus is flashing amber lights, motorists should prepare to stop. When the red lights begin to flash, motorists traveling in both directions must stop before reaching the bus andmust remain stopped until the red lights are turned off. The same rules apply to church or work buses equipped with amber and red flashing lights. Be aware when following any type of bus, it may make frequent stops.

Oregon law requires motorists to stop whenever the red lights on a school bus are flashing, regardless of the direction they are traveling. The law applies to any roadway with two or more lanes of traffic, including multi-lane highways such as Highway 101. The only exception to the law is for divided highways with two roads separated by an unpaved median strip or barrier, such as in the Lincoln and Gleneden Beach areas. In this case, only drivers on the same side of the road as the bus must stop. A painted median strip or a center lane used only for left turns does not create two separate lanes. Where this situation exists, all lanes of traffic must stop.

By staying alert and following traffic laws, you reduce the risk of traffic crashes and pedestrian injuries in our community. Please do your part to make our roads safe.

For more information and tips visit our website at www.lincolncountysheriff.net and like us on Facebook at Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Oregon.

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Media Invite and Information

Portland Fire & Rescue to Honor Memory of Those Lost on the 24^th anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks.

• Thursday September 11, 2025
• 0659 and 0728 at all Portland Fire & Rescue Stations – a moment of silence
• 1000 Ceremony - Portland Fire & Rescue Station 1 – 55 SW Ash St.

Portland Fire & Rescue will honor the memory of those lost on the 24^th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with moments of silence at PF&R stations city-wide, along with a ceremony to share in the remembrance of this significant event that affected the lives of many across our nation and the world.

To mark the falling of each tower of the World Trade Center, where 343 members of the FDNY lost their lives along with countless civilians, each Portland Fire Station will bring their fire apparatus out onto the aprons of the stations and stand at attention to honor those lost twenty-four years ago with a moment of silence. At 6:59 AM PST and 7:28 AM PST, the times, respectively, when the South and North Towers collapsed, the Bureau of Emergency Communications will transmit information regarding the tragedy of 24 years ago to be followed by a moment of silence. We share this information as this is the time many are commuting along our roadways and will see these moments of silence occurring as they take place.

At 10 AM, we would like to invite the media and all other interested community members to attend a solemn remembrance ceremony at Portland Fire & Rescue Station 1 – located at 55 SW Ash St. The ceremony will include speakers from Portland Fire & Rescue along with the Portland Firefighters Association IAFF – Local 43. The ceremony will conclude with a bagpiper and fire boat water display in the Willamette River, directly across the street from Portland Fire Station 1 in Waterfront Park.

In addition to the ceremonial events above, Portland Fire & Rescue will be hosting a blood drive at Station 1 for the twelfth year in a row. The blood drive begins at 8 AM and runs until 2 PM. Walk in blood donors are welcome but to ensure your time is well spent, online registration is available at www.RedCrossBlood.org – be certain to use the sponsor code PortlandFire when registering.

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

BEND, OR — Place is at the heart of everything artist Joe Feddersen creates. Plateau imagery, such as mountains and animals, is juxtaposed with chain-link fences, high-voltage towers, and power lines. Indigenous themes and contemporary life intertwine on baskets, prints, ceramics and glass.

A new exhibition opening September 27, 2025, at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon, shares close to 100 pieces from Feddersen’s (b. 1953, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation) prolific career. Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky encompasses four decades of his career, from wall-sized installations to miniatures and baskets.

The collective richness of this body of work is a testament to Feddersen’s love for the land, water, and sky that have bound his world, both physically and metaphorically. Moving fluidly between media, Feddersen cultivates a visual vernacular that draws upon recognizable signs, symbols, and forms. In everything he creates, Feddersen communicates his Plateau-Native viewpoint of the powerful landscape and our interconnected relationship with it. 

“By sharing 40 years of Joe Feddersen’s creativity, from basketry to ceramics to prints, this exhibition provides an inspiring and poignant portrait of Feddersen’s respect for the power of place,” said Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D. 

Originally from Omak, Washington, Feddersen began his career at Wenatchee Valley College, where he studied with Robert Graves, and then later attended the University of Washington under the tutelage of renowned printmaker Glen Alps. There, Upper Skagit elder Vi taqʷšəblu Hilbert inspired Feddersen to incorporate Indigenous stories into his artwork. When he earned his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Truman Lowe encouraged him to explore the surrounding landscape through various artistic mediums.

From 1989 to 2009, Feddersen taught art at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, where he is now Emeritus Faculty. While in Olympia, he learned from and was inspired by mentors such as Elizabeth Woody, the former Oregon Poet Laureate and Museum at Warm Springs Executive Director, who taught him how to basket weave. Throughout his career, his love of printmaking, photography, and ceramics expanded to include large-scale multimedia installations, weavings, and glass.

Feddersen regularly exhibits both regionally and nationally, including at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. His work is part of numerous private, corporate, and museum collections, such as the Seattle Art Museum; the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art in Eugene, Oregon; the Portland Art Museum; and the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.

Feddersen is partial to telling stories, once writing that Native art cannot be separated from the stories themselves. His hometown lies on the western edge of the Colville Indian Reservation. His work recreates the layers of people, animals, and ancestors that have traveled the land throughout time.

Museum visitors will be inspired by the vast creativity on display. In the center of the exhibition is a grand presentation of close to 50 of Feddersen’s baskets, a term he uses for both traditional weavings and glass vessels. Consisting of materials such as linen, wool, hide, ceramics, and blown glass, the baskets offer one of the clearest examples of Feddersen’s layering of images, a testament to his past life in printmaking. Petroglyphs appear alongside traffic sign icons and pickup trucks, prompting visitors to confront how we see, use, and treat the natural world.

A vibrant collection of prints and ceramics surrounds the baskets. A 20-foot paneled mural titled Okanagan V (2006) blankets the back wall of the Spirit of the West Gallery. Hanging nearby, Charmed (Bestiary) (2023) dances in a soft breeze created by nearby fans. Made of fused glass and filament, each charm links back to various ideographical languages in history — from Indigenous petroglyphs to modern logos.

As visitors walk further into the gallery, a playful collection of ceramic figures tell their story. Since 2015, Feddersen has created this series called Canoe Journeys — figures in various canoes, catamarans, rafts, and inner tubes made from low-fire ceramic.

While the figures travel the river together, they each have their own story to tell. Canoe Journey: Coyote in Inner Tube (2016) presents a joyful and whimsical personification of the legendary Plateau animal, ubiquitous in Indigenous stories.

Throughout the exhibition, Feddersen invites art enthusiasts and visitors alike to view place as more than just a swatch of forest or a river. There are layers of stories to tell, reminding us of our relationship with and our interconnectedness to nature. Learn more at highdesertmuseum.org/feddersen.

Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky is on view through January 18, 2026. The exhibition is organized by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane, Washington, and curated by heather ahtone, director of curatorial affairs, First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City, and Rachel Allen, curator of modern and contemporary art at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

The exhibition is accompanied by a 200-page, fully illustrated exhibition catalogue published by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and distributed by University of Washington Press.

Major support is provided by the Henry Luce Foundation, Terra Foundation for American Art, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The presentation at the High Desert Museum is made possible by the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation and Visit Central Oregon Future Fund with support from Cascade A&E.  

ABOUT THE MUSEUM: 

THE HIGH DESERT MUSEUM opened in Bend, Oregon in 1982. It brings together wildlife, cultures, art, history and the natural world to convey the wonder of North America’s High Desert. The Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is a Smithsonian Affiliate, was the 2019 recipient of the Western Museums Association’s Charles Redd Award for Exhibition Excellence and was a 2021 recipient of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. To learn more, visit highdesertmuseum.org and follow us on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. 

SILVERTON, Oregon— Earlier this year, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department selected a new business partner to operate Smith Creek Village cabins, South Falls Café and two historic ranches at Silver Falls State Park.

Silver Falls is one of the most popular parks in the state with an estimated 1.5 million day-use visits per year and features the nationally recognized Trail of Ten Falls.

The contracts to operate Smith Creek Village, the historic ranches and the café expired, opening them up for new proposals. The top proposal came from Guest Services, Inc., a hospitality management company and concessionaire for parks across the United States.

“Silver Falls’ stunning waterfalls, rugged trails and towering forests remind us all what’s worth protecting,” said JJ Condella, general manager for Guest Services, Inc. “We are honored to have the opportunity to elevate the experience through thoughtful stewardship, warm hospitality and locally driven experiences.”

Guest Services, doing business as Visit Silver Falls, is now up and running with existing lodging, café dining, event spaces and a new retail space. There are 17 cabins and two ranches, perfect to serve everyone from solo hikers to large families to wedding parties year-round.

Accommodations include:

• Four family-sized cabins for up to 12 guests each
• Eight tiny cabins accommodating two to three visitors each
• Four duplex-style cabins for two guests per unit
• One private cabin for four people.
• Two ranches, including the historic 1880s Davidson Ranch (known locally as Old Ranch) for event rentals for up to 100 guests during the day and 75 bunk-style accommodations for overnight.

The South Falls Café, a fast-casual eatery located near the South Falls trailhead, is now open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and the Big Leaf Market & Grill is open for grab-and-go food and beverages 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Guest Services also opened a new retail space, Ten Falls Supply Co., near the South Falls Lodge, featuring hiking gear including trekking poles, backpacks, water bottles and trail snacks as well as sustainable, locally made goods, such as soaps, apparel and Silver Falls Coffee Co. products.

In the future, Guest Services plans to add a full-service, family-friendly restaurant within Smith Creek Village at the Big Leaf Market & Grill.

“This business partnership is a good example of how we can enhance the visitor experience through additional opportunities while also maintaining the beauty of the park and generating revenue for park operations,” said Park Manger Chris Gilliand.

“Not everyone has the gear or the ability to tent or RV camp. Partnerships like this expend overnight opportunities year-round without the need for outdoor equipment.”

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking additional business partners including concessionaires like Guest Services as well as sponsorships and public-private partnerships at parks around the state to increase opportunities for recreation and build a more sustainable financial future.

OPRD launched an online form for businesses that are interested in future partnerships. The opportunities must align with OPRD’s mission of stewardship and not take away from the purpose of the land. 

Currently, there are approximately eight concessionaire agreements like the one at Silver Falls, including agreements to run marinas and overnight historic hotels, and dozens of partnerships running everything from kayak rentals to guided hiking. Businesses are encouraged to share new ideas online.

For more information about the amenities at Smith Creek Village, the historic ranches and the café, visit the website at https://visitsilverfalls.com/

Photos of Smith Creek Village and more are available for download.  

Incident: Traffic Stop

Location: SE Coos & SE 1^st Street, Newport

Date/Time: August 27^th, 2025 @ 2332 hours

Details: On August 27^th, 2025 at around 2332 hours a Newport Police Officer observed a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop on a 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Michael Andrew Knight, 35, of Dallas, Oregon. During the stop, it was discovered that Knight had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Two additional Newport Officers arrived on scene to assist.

As officers attempted to take Knight into custody, he attempted to flee in the vehicle. Officers were able to prevent his initial attempt to drive away. When officers attempted to remove Knight from the vehicle, he lunged toward the passenger seat and began reaching under the dash. One officer entered the vehicle to subdue Knight, while additional officers attempted to access the locked passenger-side door of the vehicle.

Knight continued to resist the officer’s attempts to take him into custody. Knight was able to restart his vehicle and began accelerating forward, driving away with one officer still attempting to stop Knight and take him into custody. The officer was able to disable the vehicle, and the vehicle came to a stop after a short distance. Knight continued to resist the officer’s attempts to take him into custody and actively attempted to gain control of his vehicle. Officers on scene disabled the tires on Knights vehicle, rendering the vehicle inoperable.

Knight continued to resist all attempts to place him under arrest and an officer deployed a Taser. With the assistance of Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies that arrived on scene,  officers were able to detain Knight in handcuffs and remove him from the vehicle. While taking control of Knight’s arms, officers observed an empty handgun holster on the seat next to Knight.

Officers learned Knight was a convicted felon and applied for a warrant to search the vehicle, which was granted. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a 9mm handgun that was concealed under the driver’s seat of the vehicle. The handgun was a non-serialized handgun that had been modified with specific parts, allowing it to be operated as a machine gun. The handgun was loaded with a 30-round extended magazine.

Officers discovered four other loaded magazines for the pistol, two of which were extended capacity magazines. Also located during the search was five grams of Cocaine, evidence of Cocaine manufacturing, a box of 9mm ammunition, a ski mask, a wig, and a large crowbar.

Michael Andrew Knight was booked and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail for the following:

• Fleeing or Attempting to Elude
• Attempted Escape III
• Resisting Arrest
• Recklessly Endangering Another Person
• Attempted Kidnapping II
• Felon in Possession of Firearm
• Unlawful Possession of Firearm (concealed)
• Unlawful Possession of Machine Gun
• Possession Controlled Substance – Cocaine
• Manufacturing Controlled Substance – Cocaine
• Probation Violation
• Arrest Warrant – Dallas Municipal Court

The Newport Police Department would like to thank the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.

The incident remains under investigation.  If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Eshleman of the Newport Police Department at 541-574-3348. The Newport Police Tip Line is available at 541-574-5455, or Text-a-Tip at 541-270-1856 or tipline@newportpolice.net.

Information Released By: Sgt. Bales, 541-574-3348

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(Salem) – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, is thankful for the community support to find Sophia Alonzo.

Sophia Alonzo, age 11, is a child who went missing from Portland on Aug. 28. She was found Sept. 2.

Sometimes when a child is missing they may be in significant danger and ODHS may need to locate them to assess and support their safety. As ODHS works to do everything it can to find these missing children and assess their safety, media alerts will be issued in some circumstances when it is determined necessary. Sometimes, in these situations, a child may go missing repeatedly, resulting in more than one media alert for the same child.

Report child abuse to the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline by calling 1-855-503-SAFE (7233).  This toll-free number allows you to report abuse of any child or adult to the Oregon Department of Human Services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year.

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Denise has been located and is safe. Thank you for the community assistance. 

Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies are currently searching the Jefferson area for a missing woman, 70-year-old Denise Epps Parrent.

Denise was last seen around 8:00 p.m. this evening near the 14000 block of Ananonda Ln SE, just outside of Jefferson.

She is described as a white female, approximately 5’3” tall, 135 lbs., with medium-length brown hair. Her clothing description is unknown at this time. Denise is known to have medical issues.

If you see Denise, please keep her in sight and call 911 immediately.

Today, former Oregon Youth Authority employee Cherie MacDougall (3/31/1983) was arraigned in Marion County Circuit Court on a Grand Jury Indictment charging her with:

• three counts of supplying contraband;
• three counts of conspiracy to supply contraband;
• two counts of custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree, and;
• two counts of felon in possession of a firearm. 

The charges stem from a co-investigation between the Oregon State Police and Oregon Department of Justice for conduct that occurred in 2022.   According to a court exhibit, MacDougall was paid by incarcerated individuals to provide them with vaping devices.  She later provided that same person with two firearms after that individual was released from custody on conditional release in the community. The grand jury also indicted MacDougall for engaging in a sexual relationship with that same person.

The case is Marion County Circuit Court case 25CR47112. Based on the seriousness of the conduct, the state requested $500,000 bail. Marion County Judge Pro Tem Matthew Tracey imposed bail at $100,000.  The next scheduled date is September 11, 2025 at 8:30AM at the Marion County Annex at 4000 Aumsville Highway SE, Salem, Oregon.

MacDougall’s employment with the Oregon Youth Authority ended on May 10, 2023.

This indictment is only one of several criminal indictments issued by the Marion County Grand Jury during the inquiry regarding the conditions and managements of MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility, a closed custody facility run by the Oregon Youth Authority.  See June 16, 2025, release: “Marion County District Attorney Opens Grand Jury Inquiry Regarding MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility.”

The case is being prosecuted by Marion County Deputy District Attorney Kylie Kuhns and Special Deputy District Attorney Kurt Miller.  Miller is a Senior Assistant Attorney General with the Oregon Department of Justice assisting with the MacLaren inquiry.  The Marion County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the Oregon State Police and Department of Justice for their collaboration on this investigation.

Due to the pending criminal prosecution of MacDougall, no further information will be released at this time.

Inquiries can be sent to Chief Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy PMurphy@co.marion.or.us">BPMurphy@co.marion.or.us

About Marion County District Attorney’s Office

The Districty Attorney’s Office is responsible for seeking justice through promoting accountability for criminal offenders; interpreting, enforcing, and executing law; responding to the concerns of victims and the public; and working cooperatively with members of the justice system. 

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Works is partnering with community members to paint a mural on the retaining wall on the north side of Northeast 117th Street, just west of Northeast Highway 99 and across from Klineline Pond/Salmon Creek Regional Park. The mural, which will feature salmon and a watershed pollution prevention theme, will be painted by more than 60 artists during the first two weekends of September (Saturday, Sept. 6; Sunday, Sept. 7; Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14).

Volunteers are needed to help manage painting supplies and wastewater, set up and clean the project area, provide support to artists (including drinking water, tools, and supplies), and more. Volunteer shifts are approximately three to four hours long, beginning at 7:30 a.m. each day. Volunteers may sign up for multiple shifts and/or multiple days.

Volunteers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and walk up and down a sloped area. Due to the project’s location along a busy road, volunteers must be 18 years old or older. Volunteers can register for specific tasks and shifts at clark.wa.gov/public-works/volunteer. Contact the volunteer program coordinator, Cindy Gonzalez, at cindy.gonzalez@clark.wa.gov or 564.397.1679 with questions.

For information about road and park projects, closures, opportunities for community input, and more, residents can follow Public Works on X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and Instagram and view information on Nextdoor. Residents can also visit clark.wa.gov/public-works to sign up for email notifications.

Go to clark.wa.gov/public-works/news to read this information in another language. Click the button in the top right of the page that says “Change language” next to a globe icon and choose your preferred language.

Vaya a clark.wa.gov/public-works/news para leer esta información en español. Haga clic en el botón en la parte superior a la derecha de la página que dice "Change language " junto al icono de globo terráqueo y elija su idioma preferido.

Чтобы прочитать эту информацию на русском языке, зайдите на сайт clark.wa.gov/public-works/news. Нажмите на кнопку Change language (“Изменить язык”) в правом верхнем углу страницы рядом с символом земного шара и выберите свой язык.
 

Перейдіть на сторінку clark.wa.gov/public-works/news, щоб прочитати цю інформацію українською. Натисніть кнопку Change language (Змінити мову) зі значком глобуса у верхньому правому куті сторінки та виберіть потрібну мову.

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PORTLAND, Ore.— Today, Pamela J. Kahut, 68, of Wilsonville, Oregon, was sentenced to eight months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for stealing money from the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) health benefit trust account. At the time of the offense, Kahut was PSMFC’s Chief Financial Officer. PSMFC is an interstate agency that conserves, develops, and manages Pacific Ocean fishery resources.

Kahut was also ordered to pay $211,083.27 in restitution to PSMFC and to pay a $10,000 fine.

According to court documents, Kahut, as Chief Financial Officer of PSMFC, had access to and controlled PSMFC’s health benefit trust account that was created to pay benefits, fees, and other charges for PSMFC employees covered under its self-funded health care benefit program. The health benefit trust account was funded, in part, through federal grant money issued to the PSMFC. 

Between about October 2014 and September 2020, Kahut stole $211,083.27 from the health benefit trust account. Kahut used the funds to pay for her spouse’s long-term care annual premiums, pay off her pension loans, and to pay her credit card bills.

On April 8, 2025, Kahut was charged by information with Theft in Connection with Health Care.

On June 5, 2025, Kahut pleaded guilty to Theft in Connection with Health Care.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General, and U.S. Department of Energy Office of Inspector General. It was prosecuted by Robert Trisotto, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.

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Prineville, Ore. – Today, the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT) 2 was deployed to the Marks Creek Fire located 21 miles northeast of Prineville. This fire is burning on the Ochoco National Forest and is impacting ODF-protected lands. Combined with a lack of available regional complex incident management teams, ODF’s CIMT 2 was ordered to support the fire.

“Central and eastern Oregon have had a very active fire season so far,” said Brian Pew, Eastern Oregon Area Director. “ODF works with federal and local government partners daily to provide coordinated protection for Oregon’s forests.”

The Marks Creek Fire was reported yesterday and is currently estimated to be 2,000 acres. Crook County Sheriff’s Office has issued Level 3 (Go Now) and Level 2 (Be Set) evacuations. For more evacuation information, follow the Crook County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

Ground and air resources from ODF, Ochoco National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and local fire departments have been actively engaged, and firefighters are working to establish control lines. Fire activity is expected to remain high over the next several days due to challenging weather conditions.

ODF CIMT 2 will in-brief today at 7 p.m. and will take command of the fire tomorrow at 6 p.m. after a day of shadowing with the current Type 3 team from Central Oregon Fire Management Service.

“Oregon’s complete and coordinated fire protection system is what makes our state so successful when it comes to wildfire,” said Michael Curran, ODF Fire Protection Division Chief. “We recognize that wildfire isn’t just one agency’s problem. Fire doesn’t respect jurisdictional boundaries, so it’s a problem and priority for every agency. We all share responsibility for protecting Oregonians, communities, and our natural resources.”

Fuels in Oregon remain extremely dry while warm and windy weather conditions persist. The best way Oregonians can support their local wildland firefighters is by practicing wildfire prevention and following local fire regulations. One less human-caused fire can make a difference and reduce strain on Oregon’s firefighting resources.

OREGON CITY – The Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College is inviting the community to a free open house on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. Guests can meet the Environmental Learning Center team, learn about the center’s programs, take guided tours of the grounds, create nature-based crafts and enjoy family-friendly activities. The event highlights the center’s role as a hub for environmental education, stewardship and community connection.

The Environmental Learning Center has a rich history as an educational resource for Clackamas Community College, regional schools, industry and the community. Located on the former site of a Smucker’s processing plant, the Environmental Learning Center was created to show how industrial land can be reclaimed, stormwater challenges addressed and wildlife habitats restored in urban areas. Each year, thousands of visitors explore the 5-acre site to learn about watershed health, explore the grounds and learn about the creatures that live in the habitat.

This event is free and open to the public. No registration required. The Environmental Learning Center is located on the CCC Oregon City campus, 19600 Molalla Ave. Parking is free. For more information about the Environmental Learning Center, visit www.clackamas.edu/elc.

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Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Board of Health is extending the deadline to submit applications for a Public Health Advisory Council position for a nurse working in Clark County. The term for the volunteer position begins as soon as it’s filled and ends Sept. 30, 2028.

The Public Health Advisory Council meets 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of each month, except the month of December. One meeting each quarter will be in-person at locations across the county. Members may also join council committees that meet periodically throughout the year depending on committee scope and priorities.

The Public Health Advisory Council reviews priority public health needs and makes periodic recommendations to the Board of Health to enhance community health and wellbeing. The council may provide community forums or establish community task forces, as assigned by the Board of Health. And the council reviews and makes recommendations to Clark County Public Health and the Board of Health for the annual budget and fees.

Clark County Public Health promotes healthy communities and environments, health equity, and disease and injury prevention. With community partners, Public Health works to promote healthier choices; ensure the safety of food and water; reduce environmental waste and contamination; and protect people from disease outbreaks through monitoring, early detection and swift response.
 

Those interested in an appointment to the advisory council should submit a brief letter of interest and résumé to Jake Goodwin, County Manager’s Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver 98666-5000. Applications can also be emailed to jake.goodwin@clark.wa.gov. For questions about council participation and what to expect as a member, email PHACAdmin@clark.wa.gov.

The application deadline is 5 pm Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

AMBOY, WASHINGTON – North Clark Historical Museum is in upper Amboy at 21416 NE 399^th St. in the renovated 1910 United Brethren Church. The Museum was incorporated in 1988 and opened to the public in June of 2000.

First Friday Open Mic Music Night:          September 5, 2025

Performer sign-ups from 6:30 to 7:00 pm.

Music is from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Music is good for the soul.  Stop by and enjoy the musical styles of the many performers who come to the Museum to entertain and have a fun time, hosted by Wayne Hoffman.  Performers come from all over to play in the beautiful Sanctuary of the 1910 renovated church.  Refreshments are available in the basement.

Check out our Website!!             northclarkhistoricalmuseum.com      

Stay tuned to our website for the new and exciting events planned for this year!

No Admission Fee.          Donations appreciated.                Wheelchair accessible.                 Air conditioned.

For more information, please contact 360-247-5800 and leave a message or email museumnch88@gmail.com.

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The North Clark Historical Museum was founded in 1988 and is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. The doors were opened in June of 2000. Mission Statement:   To preserve North Clark County’s natural and cultural history through collections and exhibits, and to sponsor educational programs and research opportunities for the enrichment of the public.
 

SAIF’s board of directors has declared a $50 million dividend. This marks the 16th consecutive dividend given to policyholders, and the 28th instance since 1990. 

“Our commitment to serving our customers will always be our most important focus,” said Chip Terhune, president and CEO of SAIF. “This year we carefully considered the current economic uncertainty and the rising trends we see in medical costs. Despite those challenges, SAIF’s strong fiscal position, effective claims handling, and proactive safety programs make this year’s dividend possible.” 

SAIF is proud to be one of the few insurance providers in Oregon that consistently returns dividends to its customers. It aligns with our public mission to make workers’ compensation coverage available, affordable, and accessible. 

“Dividends are an important value to our customers, but it’s only part of what make SAIF unique.” added Terhune. “We have the largest network of safety professionals of any insurance company in the state. Our vision is to make Oregon the safest and healthiest place to work. We couldn’t do that without the partnership and dedication of our policyholders, agents, and association partners.” 

This October, 50,757 policyholders will receive the dividend, which will be calculated based on the premium for policies that ended in 2024. 

About SAIF  

SAIF is Oregon's not-for-profit workers' compensation insurance company. For more than 110 years, we've been taking care of injured workers, helping people get back to work, and striving to make Oregon the safest and healthiest place to work. For more information, visit the About SAIF page on saif.com. 

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Arts Commission is sponsoring an upcoming event—Music on the Plaza. The event will be 2-4 pm Saturday, Sept. 20. It is free and open to the public.

Music on the Plaza will be at the Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, umbrellas and snacks.

The event will feature music, poetry and special guests including performances by Takin’ The Fifth, Last Cawl, Ottomatics and Mila B. with Roundabout.

The Clark County Arts Commission advises and collaborates with the county council and city councils and reports accomplishments to the community. Members advocate for the arts in the community, at public hearings, budget hearings and other public forums.

Learn more about the Clark County Arts Commission at https://www.clarkcountyartscommission.com/.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE HOSTING OCTOBER HIRING EVENT
 

We are looking for individuals with strong character, motivation, and integrity to join our Sheriff’s Office team. With multiple positions open, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a hiring event on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This event is a great opportunity to get an inside look at the rewarding careers our team has to offer and accelerate your application process.

All applicants are welcomed to attend; deputy applicants ages 21 years and older are invited to complete the written and physical testing requirements for free. Participants in this event experience a significantly expedited application process. In addition to completing required tests for free, participants also have the opportunity to meet our team, ask questions, receive more information on perks, and enjoy free lunch and snacks. All participants need to bring ID and deputy applicants need to bring athletic clothes and shoes.

Those interested in participating are encouraged to complete an application before the event. To submit an application, visit www.co.lincoln.or.us/748/Join-the-Team. Join us at this hiring event to jumpstart your successful career in Law Enforcement. 

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm
              10:30am - 11:00am Check in and Meet and Greet
              11:00am – 1:00pm Written Exam (tests for applicants interested in deputy positions)
              1:00pm – 1:30pm Networking (and time to change clothes for physical testing)
              1:30pm – 4:00pm Physical Test, Lunch, and Networking (physical testing for applicants interested in deputy positions. Testing takes less than 30 minutes per participant.)
Location: Search and Rescue Building, 830 NE 7th St., Newport
 

What to Bring:

• Government Issued Identification
• Athletic clothes and shoes if applying for a deputy position
• Interest in joining our team as a Corrections or Patrol Deputy, Corrections Nurse, Corrections Nurse Supervisor, or Animal Care Specialist.

Registration for this event is encouraged but not required. For questions or to register, contact Jess Palma at 541-265-0652 or jpalma@co.lincoln.or.us

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An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Douglas Edward Mulloy, died the morning of September 3, 2025. Mulloy was incarcerated at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in Umatilla and passed away at a local hospital. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified.

Mulloy entered DOC custody on December 6, 2021, from Washington County and with an earliest release date of June 15, 2030. Mulloy was 82 years old. Next of kin has been notified.

DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of 12,000 individuals who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims.

TRCI is a multi-custody prison in Umatilla that houses approximately 1,800 adults in custody. 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 Willamette Water Supply System Commission Special Board meeting will be held Thursday September 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

Location: This meeting will be held virtually and not at a physical location. To attend remotely, please use the meeting link provided on the agenda. For any questions, contact us at wwss@tvwd.org or call 971-222-5957.

The Special Board meeting agenda and additional information regarding the Willamette Water Supply Systems are available on the WWSS Commission website: 

https://www.tvwd.org/willamette-water-supply-system-commission/page/willamette-water-supply-system-commission

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Prior to the special board meeting, an executive session of the Board is called under ORS 192.660(2)(f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection and ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed, will be held at 11:30 AM.

09/03/2025 11:36 am

Media Contact:

Lt. Ben Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6556 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

Corvallis Police Statement Regarding Federal Immigration Enforcement Action

On September 3, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Corvallis Police Department became aware of an incident in the 1500 block of NW Division St where an individual was taken into custody by persons who appeared to be federal agents. Follow-up confirmed the incident was part of a federal enforcement action conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The Corvallis Police Department had no prior knowledge of this operation and was not involved in any way. We did not participate in, assist with, or provide support for this action.

Under Oregon law, local law enforcement agencies — including the Corvallis Police Department — are prohibited from using public resources to support or assist federal immigration enforcement. This includes the use of facilities, property, personnel, funds, equipment, or technology.

There are no ICE detainees housed at the Corvallis Law Enforcement Center, and ICE is not operating from or using our facility.

The Corvallis Police Department remains committed to transparency, community trust, and full compliance with state law.

Lifeline Connections is honored to announce the award of a generous grant from Boeing to support the life-changing services offered in our Windhaven Veterans Program (WVP), a part of our Healing Animal Partners (HAP) program. These programs provide equine-assisted therapy to veterans, active-duty service members, and other individuals impacted by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), trauma-related symptoms, and other mental health conditions. 

Only about half of service members and veterans with PTSD seek treatment, and a concerning 20-50% withdraw from services due to the distressing nature of exposure-based therapies leaving them to struggle with anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and a severely diminished quality of life. This is precisely why alternative therapy options are needed, and how the WVP helps. The WVP offers a vital alternative treatment option to those who have not benefited from or who may avoid exposure-based therapies. Our program has an astonishing 81% completion rate yielding less withdrawals from treatment and higher satisfaction rates. Participants truly enjoy this form of therapy and want to come back week after week. 

Lifeline Connections sought support from Boeing to offer 20 veterans these life-changing services. Thus far, since receiving their support, we have been able to serve 12 veterans. This program is transformative, offering a safe and effective path to recovery for those who have served our country.

Data from the WVP demonstrates significant positive outcomes, including:

• 46% reduction in irritability

• 43% reduction in detachment 

• 39% reduction in anxiety

• 31% reduction in fatigue

• 19% reduction in pain

• 17% increase in energy levels

Lifeline Connections is incredibly grateful to Boeing for their commitment to supporting those who have sacrificed so much for our nation. Boeing’s generosity is making a tangible difference. Andrea Brooks, Lifeline Connections President and Chief Executive Officer, shares, “Lifeline Connections is dedicated to serving members of our community, including veterans, and is honored to provide access to this innovative and effective therapy. HAP is excited to reach our goal of serving 20 veterans this year in the Windhaven Veterans Program, thanks in large part to the support of Boeing. It takes a community to heal, and that’s what veterans find at Lifeline Connections.”

Lifeline Connection’s Mission Statement: 

Through superior customer service, high quality programs and a well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.

OREGON CITY - As fall approaches, Clackamas Community College’s Horticulture Department invites gardening and outdoor enthusiasts to dive into a series of engaging workshops designed to nurture a passion for plants and outdoor well-being.

Landscape boulder setting
Sept. 12 or Oct. 10
1-5 p.m.
Fee: $40

Learn the art of boulder setting with Masa Mizuno, a master of Japanese garden cultivation. This workshop is intended to train the eye to view and place boulders in an artistic way. The workshop will be held in Portland. This course also qualifies for four continuing education hours (CEH) with the Landscape Contractors Board.

Japanese-style pruning
Oct. 4, 8 a.m.-noon or  
Oct. 31, 1-5 p.m.
Fee: $40

Learn the art of Japanese pruning with Masa Mizuno. This is a hands-on class; bring gloves and pruning tools. This class will be held in Boring. This course qualifies for four CEH with the Landscape Contractors Board.

Foundations of irrigation design
Nov. 7 and 8 (two-day course)
8 a.m.-4:50 p.m.
Fee: $160

Developed by Irrigation Association instructors, this beginner course focuses on designing a simple residential or small commercial system. Participants complete two designs from start to finish during this fast-paced, two-day class. Topics include gathering site information, calculating system capacity, soil-water-plant relationships, pipe sizing, hydraulics, head layout, uniformity, zoning and plan presentation. Qualifies for 16 Irrigation Association continuing education units (CEU) and 16 CEH for the Landscape Contractors Board.

Pesticide CORE training
Nov. 21
8 a.m.-noon
Fee: $40

Participants in the CORE pesticide training course will learn about safe pesticide use, laws and regulations, environmental protection and best practices to stay current with state requirements. This training qualifies for four CORE recertification credits as required by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. This course also qualifies for four CEH with the Landscape Contractors Board.

Aprendiz de aplicador recertificación, Español 
5 de diciembre
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Costar: $80

Clase cumple con los requisitos de capacitatción de Oregon Department of Argriculture para la recertificación de licencia de aprendiz aplicador. Clase se imparte en español. También califica para 8 CEH con la Junta de Contratistas de Paisajismo (LCB).

Unless otherwise noted, workshops are on the Oregon City campus, 19600 Molalla Ave. For information about the workshops and to register, visit https://bit.ly/horteventbrite. To learn more about CCC’s horticulture programs, visit www.clackamas.edu/horticulture. For questions, contact Loretta Mills at ettam@clackamas.edu">lorettam@clackamas.edu.

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OREGON CITY - Clackamas Community College's Customized Training and Development Services works with local businesses and organizations to grow and develop their talent. The team provides comprehensive business support to help business owners, leaders and managers get the tools, staffing, training and resources needed for their employees to succeed. Customized training solutions can help address needs, including:

• Preparing for leadership transitions
• Developing new technical or soft skills
• Boosting productivity, reducing waste and enhancing efficiency
• Resolving business or production challenges
• Driving growth in sales and customer service

This fall, two professional development courses will be offered to businesses. The college partners with qualified experts to design courses that reflect unique industry requirements. Participants do not need to apply or be a student to attend.

Upcoming courses include:

Emerging leader

Tuesdays, Sept. 30-Nov. 4

8 a.m.-noon

Location: Wilsonville campus, 29353 SW Town Center Loop E.

Cost: $725 per person

This training is designed for people new to or considering leadership positions. The program will provide a foundation in leadership fundamentals and will prepare new leaders for advanced leadership training. Participants will explore concepts such as adjusting to a leadership role, effective communication, understanding emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, goal setting and time management.

Upon completion, participants will receive a non-credit training certificate and will earn 2.4 continuing education credits (CEUs).

Print reading

Wednesdays, Oct. 1-Nov.5

Noon-3 p.m.

Location: Oregon City campus, 19600 Molalla Ave.

Cost: $675 per person

This course provides the skills necessary to read, interpret and apply blueprints in manufacturing environments. Participants will examine concepts such as visualization of three-dimensional parts from two-dimensional drawings, components of part shapes, and exploring drawing notes, revision tables and detail views.

Upon completion, participants will receive a non-credit training certificate and will earn 2.0 CEUs.

Registration is open through Sept. 17. To register or for more information, visit https://training.info.clackamas.edu/professional-development or call 503-594-3200.

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At 2:15am on Wednesday September 3rd, Forest Grove Firefighters were dispatched to a reported house fire on NW Clapshaw Hill Road in rural Washington County. The resident reported that the exterior of the house was on fire. When fire crews arrived, they found the fire had engulfed the back of the house spreading to the inside of the house as well as a nearby tree. Crews simultaneously extinguished the exterior fire as well as the fire that had spread into the house. It took firefighters approximately 15 to extinguish the fire and another hour to put out hidden hot spots in the walls and attic.

The fire was discovered by the resident after their dog woke them up to the noise of the fire. They were able to safety exit the house with the dog. No injuries were reported on scene. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
 

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue wants to remind everyone to know two ways out of your home. If you have children, have a home fire escape plan with them. For further information on escape plans, visit https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/education/pages/home-fire-escape-planning.aspx

FGF&R was assisted on scene by Banks Fire District, Cornelius Fire Department, AMR and Washington County Sheriffs Office. 

(Cedar Mill, Oregon) The Travel Information Council and its volunteer Oregon Heritage Tree Committee, along with Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District and Treekeepers of Washington County, invite the public to participate in the induction of the JQA Young House Fruit Trees into the Oregon Heritage Tree Program. The event will take place on Sunday, September 21 at 2:15 p.m. at the John Quincy Adams (JQA) Young House during the annual Cedar Mill Cider Festival: 12050 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, Oregon, 97229.

Three fruit trees- a Shellbark Hickory, a Bartlett Pear, and a Gravenstein Apple- are landscape features of the historic Young House and estimated to be around 150 years old. These trees represent an example of early home management and food production, typical of an early farm or residential property of the period. Collectively, they are Oregon’s 85^th Heritage Tree Designation.

Speakers at the event include Friends of the JQA Young House and the chair of the Oregon Heritage Tree Committee.

Built between 1863 and 1869, the Young House is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its association with the early growth and community development of Cedar Mill in Washington County. The house served as the residence of the Young family from 1869-1874 and then as the first post office and a community store from 1874-1881. It is the oldest remaining historic resource in Cedar Mill.

Treekeepers of Washington County prepared the nomination for the heritage trees. Their mission to protect and advocate for trees in Washington County underscores the importance of raising awareness about exceptional trees, stating that "bringing special trees to the attention of others is a key aspect of our goals." This approach not only enhances community appreciation for trees but also fosters a stronger commitment to their preservation.  

Oregon Heritage Tree Committee Chair Dave Hedberg encourages the public to visit the JQA Young House Trees: “Visiting an Oregon Heritage Tree is a chance to engage your senses and learn about local history in the real world – not just in books and on screens. It’s a way to honor the role trees play in our lives and Oregon’s history. When you visit the Young House, consider the proximity and relationship of the trees to the house. There are few remaining structures over 150 years old where you can see a house still standing next to the original fruit trees.” 

Keith Watson, support services manager with Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) adds, “The JQA Young House is the last remaining above-ground resource associated with the cedar mill for which the community was named. THPRD is pleased that the remaining fruit trees are part of the state Heritage Tree Program.” 

Sponsored by THPRD, the Cedar Mill Cider Festival runs from noon-4 p.m. and includes free fresh-pressed cider, live music, history, vendors, hot food, and kids’ activities on the grounds of the John Quincy Adams Young House. Michael Panhorst with the Friends of the Young House says, “The Cider Festival is a community event that brings history, entertainment, and family fun together. We invite everyone to join in the 17^th year of the festival and a chance to view these trees.”

The Oregon Heritage Tree Program is the first state-sponsored heritage tree program in the country. It was established in 1995 to increase public awareness of the important contribution of trees to Oregon’s history and the significant role they play in the quality of our daily life. The program is administered by the Oregon Travel Information Council and a committee of dedicated volunteers from across the state. For more information regarding the Heritage Tree program visit www.oregontic.com/oregon-heritage-trees.

Salem, Ore. – For the first time since Portland made headlines last April with its $1.3 billion jackpot win, Powerball players have a chance to win a ten-figure jackpot. Wednesday’s drawing surged to an estimated $1.4 billion - ranking as the fourth largest in Powerball game history and the sixth largest ever among U.S. lottery jackpot games.

Three $50,000 winning tickets were sold in Oregon from Powerball’s Labor Day drawing in Westport, Clackamas, and Damascus. Since the last winning jackpot drawing and reset on June 1, Oregon has sold 679,594 winning tickets and approximately a third of all game sales are returned to Lottery beneficiaries.

Last year, Cheng “Charlie” Saephan, his wife, and friend shared a Powerball jackpot worth $1.3 billion. The prize was life changing for Saephan and by far the biggest prize ever won in Oregon. A Beaverton man also won a Powerball jackpot in January worth $328.5 million. The biggest Powerball ever won in history was a $2.04 billion jackpot in 2022 by player in California.

Oregon Lottery retailers who sell lottery tickets also earn commissions from the boost in ticket sales and bonus payments for jackpot wins. For instance, a retail location that sells a $1 million ticket would earn a $10,000 bonus.

Powerball is a multi-state jackpot game offered in 45 states, plus the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

The Oregon Lottery recommends that you always sign the back of your ticket to ensure you can claim your prize. In the event of winning a jackpot, players should consult with a trusted financial planner or similar professional to develop a plan for their winnings. Players have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

Celebrating 40 years of selling games since April 25, 1985, Oregon Lottery has earned more than $16.5 billion for economic development, public education, outdoor school, state parks, veteran services, and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery visit www.oregonlottery.org.

SOUTHWEST PORTLAND, Ore. – In these classrooms, the teachers were the students.

Portland Community College welcomed more than 60 high school teachers, administrators and counselors from three counties for its annual educator externships that aim to develop the future workforce by educating local teachers and their students on career pathways in the area. The hands-on experiences were developed through collaborations between PCC, the Portland Area Career Technical Education Consortium (PACTEC), Northwest Regional Education Service District and the Portland Metro STEM Partnership. They offered teachers insights into high-demand career fields that could be of interest to their students.

“Everyone who engages in this process benefits from it,” said Lisa Regan-Vienop, PCC program dean for Health and Emergency Professions. “When we meet together, we come to a common understanding of how to help students and communities. Today's high school students are tomorrow's college students. We are all guiding them on this journey together.”

Katrina Stein, PACTEC program coordinator and college lead for the event, said the externships strengthen connections between schools, colleges and employers while preparing students for real-world career paths. The goal is to connect students with the community, careers and college through current PCC pathways. According to PACTEC, high school students who completed at least two career and technical education (CTE) credits had a 95% graduation rate across the region (2023 data).

“PCC works with educators in Multnomah, Washington and Columbia counties to produce externship experiences that allow high school and middle school staff to collaborate on continuous improvement in career and technical education,” Stein said.

The first session at PCC’s Sylvania Campus welcomed 17 high school teachers and counselors. Participants toured the Health Technology Building, connecting with faculty in healthcare and emergency professions programs. They explored career trends and learned how to prepare students for competitive admissions in programs such as nursing, radiology and medical and dental assisting.

The tour included medical imaging labs, nursing simulation rooms, exercise science spaces and remodeled classrooms. Participants tried out hands-on demonstrations, including proper hand sanitization and balance and flexibility tests. After lunch, the group visited the Kaiser Beaverton Medical Clinic to see how it all connected to industry.

“The partnerships with high schools strengthen students' abilities to gain marketable skills and industry-recognized credentials," said Regan-Vienop. "Students who are engaged and excited by future opportunities have better outcomes. This translates to a benefit to local businesses as well in helping to strategically meet workforce needs."

Beyond healthcare, participants could join externships in natural resources, energy production, art and communication, STEM and technology, architecture and construction, and cybersecurity. Tours included industry visits to Clean Water Services, Flexential Data Center, Palo Alto Networks, Perlo Construction, Portland General Electric (PGE), Grey Raven Art Gallery, LSW Architects and the Rock Creek Campus Environmental Studies Center.

For many participants, the externships provided valuable knowledge to engage students. Naseem Saremi, a counselor at Westview High School in Beaverton, said the healthcare-focused day gave her tools to better advise students.

Today at approximately 3:45pm, Tangent Rural Fire District was dispatched to Highway 34 and Goltra for a report of a semi-truck that T-boned a passenger vehicle with one person trapped inside.

On arrival, crews found a small pickup with heavy driver’s side damage. The occupant was injured and unable to get out. Firefighters worked together to use hydraulic tools to open the door and remove the driver. The extrication took 13 minutes, after which the patient was transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. 

Because the crash occurred in Tangent’s district but within Lebanon’s ambulance service area, Lebanon Fire District provided an ambulance and also sent an engine to assist with the rescue. This incident underscores the value of strong partnerships between neighboring fire districts. An Albany Fire Department medic unit was also moved up during the event to cover the Lebanon Fire District's multiple other calls that occurred simultaneously.  

The cause of the crash is still under investigation. 

AMBOY, WASHINGTON – North Clark Historical Museum is in upper Amboy at 21416 NE 399^th St. in the renovated 1910 United Brethren Church. The Museum was incorporated in 1988 and opened to the public in June of 2000.

The Museum will be open on Saturday, September 13^th from Noon to 4:00 pm.

The Museum will be open on Saturday, September 27^th from Noon to 4:00 pm.

Early Pioneer Men exhibit, program at 2:00 pm.    

Featuring: Amos Ball, John & Charles Frasier, Hein Kulper, C. C. Landon,  Chester Moore, Edgar Rotschy

Blacksmith Demonstration by Ben Brown, noon to 4:00 pm

Antique Engine Display by Bud Cronin, noon to 4:00 pm

Open Door Stitchery Circle will meet on September 13^th    1:00 – 4:00 pm

Bring your project to work on, share ideas, learn something new, join in lively conversation, and make new friends.

2025 Museum Raffle Quilt!  Crafted by the Chelatchie Quilters.  Tickets are $1.00. 

Proceeds go to the Capital Improvement Fund for major upkeep and repairs to the building, such as a new roof.

Check out our Website!!             northclarkhistoricalmuseum.com      

Stay tuned to our website for the new and exciting events planned for this year!

Board of Directors business meetings:                   Guests are welcome to attend and view the proceedings.

Thursday, September 11^th                                           7:00 pm               Business meeting via Zoom

                                                                                       Contact museumnch88@gmail.com for link

Wednesday, September 24^th                                      2:00-4:00 pm     Business meeting In House

Tours are available upon request:     contact 360-247-5800 and leave a message to schedule

                   or email museumnch88@gmail.com

No Admission Fee.          Donations appreciated.                Wheelchair accessible.                 Air conditioned.

For more information, please contact 360-247-5800 and leave a message or email museumnch88@gmail.com.

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The North Clark Historical Museum was founded in 1988 and is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. The doors were opened in June of 2000. Mission Statement:   To preserve North Clark County’s natural and cultural history through collections and exhibits, and to sponsor educational programs and research opportunities for the enrichment of the public.
 

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), in coordination with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), confirmed that a cougar was euthanized yesterday afternoon just outside the city limits of NW Corvallis after it killed livestock and was deemed a threat to human safety.

At approximately 3:37 p.m., BCSO Deputies were dispatched to NW Camellia Drive where they located and euthanized the animal. The juvenile male cougar had killed a goat the previous night and it is believed to have returned to continue feeding on it. The cougar was present in multiple backyards during the middle of the day and showed no fear of people on the property or the BCSO Deputies when they arrived on site.

Officials believe this is one of the cougars that has been seen on cameras within Corvallis city limits, but not the adult cougar that has been reported most frequently.

Under Oregon law (ORS 498.166), cougars that pose a threat to human safety may be lethally removed. ODFW emphasizes that euthanasia is always a last resort, carried out only after careful consideration of circumstances.

Cougars require large home ranges—adult females typically need 20–40 square miles, while adult males may require 50–150 square miles. Juveniles face significant challenges establishing territories of their own and often follow available prey such as deer, turkeys, and small mammals, which have become increasingly abundant in residential areas.

“Cougars are an important part of Oregon’s ecosystem. Unfortunately, when they prey on livestock in a residential or agricultural area and become a threat to human safety, intervention becomes necessary,” said Undersheriff Don Rogers. “The decision to euthanize wildlife is the last resort, but it is our responsibility to protect people and their animals.”

ODFW officials note that cougar attacks on livestock are not uncommon and can occur when animals become habituated to human spaces. These incidents often involve younger cougars that are less experienced in hunting or females with dependent young. Residents in rural and edge-of-city areas are encouraged to take preventative steps to reduce conflict:

•Confine small livestock and pets in secure enclosures, especially overnight.

•Bring pets indoors at night and supervise them when outdoors.
•Use motion-activated lights, fencing, or guard animals to deter predators.

If you live outside city limits in Benton County, only call 911 if a cougar displays dangerous behaviors:
•Seen repeatedly during daylight hours near homes or other permanent structures.
•Charging, false charging, growling, teeth popping, snarling or stalking.
•Attacking pets or domestic animals, attempting to break into structures for food.

Report cougar sightings to ODFW district office in Corvallis at 541-757-4186.

For more information about living with cougars, how to prevent livestock losses, and what to do if you encounter a cougar visit: https://myodfw.com/articles/living-cougars.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 2, 2025) – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved PacifiCorp’s proposed tariff order revisions for the Extended Day Ahead Market (EDAM), significantly advancing toward operations of the first multi-state regional day-ahead energy market, set to launch in May 2026.  

The tariff order approvals issued by FERC on August 29 authorized EDAM’s first two market participants, PacifiCorp and Portland General Electric, and approved the market’s congestion revenue model.  

“The tariff approval by FERC represents a significant step forward for our customers and EDAM participants,” said Cindy Crane, chief executive officer of PacifiCorp. “The development of a modern, coordinated day-ahead market in the West will help lower costs, enhance reliability and optimize the region’s energy resources.”  

PacifiCorp has been working with the California Independent System Operator and a wide range of stakeholders to develop the new day-ahead market. EDAM builds upon the existing Western Energy Imbalance Market, whose participants represent 80% of the West and which has delivered over $1 billion in savings to PacifiCorp customers as part of more than $7.4 billion in total benefits realized across the West since the market’s inception in 2014.  

“PacifiCorp looks forward to collaborating with EDAM participants in the West,” said Mike Wilding, vice present of energy supply management. “With resource diversity and transmission connectivity at the core, we’re now focused on expanding partnerships to create a truly integrated regional market to realize customer savings in a timely manner.”     

The WEIM optimizes the energy imbalances throughout the West by transferring energy between participants in 15-minute and 5-minute intervals throughout the day. EDAM builds on the real-time market by optimizing all loads and resources within the market, including resource commitments, a day in advance, unlocking far greater market efficiencies and value.  

For more information, visit the newly launched EDAM webpage on the WEIM website. 

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Vancouver, Wash., September 2, 2025 – The following message was sent to Evergreen Public Schools families and staff:

Dear EPS Community,

Due to the PSE Large Group classified union strike, there will be no school tomorrow, September 3. 

Evergreen Public Schools and the union met again today in a mediation session but did not reach a tentative agreement. The EPS bargaining team will be available to bargain again tomorrow morning. The PSE Large Group could opt to work under the previous agreement while continuing to negotiate, which the terms of the contract allow for a full year. However, union leaders have chosen to continue their strike.

During the work stoppage, our school buildings will be closed. The Administrative Service Center (district office) will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition, the following services and activities will continue:

Meals: The district will make breakfast and lunch available for students at no cost each school day during the strike. Families will be able to pick up meals at three schools, which will have staggered pickup times to give families options. Families will need to pick up breakfast and lunch at the same time at these sites and times:

At the pickup site, parents or guardians will be asked to fill out and sign a form stating how many eligible children they have in their household that they are picking up meals for.

Athletics & Activities: Middle and high school practices and events will continue during the work stoppage, though transportation will not be provided. Families will hear directly from their school about schedules, locations, and site-specific details for athletics and activities. 

Registration: Available for new students online.

A strike is a major disruption for our students, families, staff and school community. The district is committed to continuing to bargain with the PSE Large Group to reach an agreement that is fair to both sides and is affordable and sustainable under our current budget conditions. For updated information on bargaining you can visit the Bargaining webpage.

We will send an update around 4 p.m. tomorrow about the status of school for Thursday. We look forward to getting the school year started and having students back in our schools.  

Linn County, Ore. (Sept. 2, 2025) - On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 7:26 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 34, near milepost 10, in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Hollenia Ann Russell (44) of Albany, entered the highway and was struck by a westbound Dodge Avenger, operated by Breanna Demae Fitch (27) of Lebanon.

The pedestrian (Russell) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Dodge (Fitch) reportedly suffered minor injuries.

The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by Lebanon Fire, Tangent Fire, Albany Fire, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

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DATE: September 2, 2025

Four arrested related to a report of shots fired in West Salem

Salem, Ore. — Salem Police officers responded to Wallace Marine Park late Monday evening after several callers reported hearing gunfire and stated that a female may have been shot. A witness reported four individuals were involved.

Officers canvassed the park and detained four people on the pedestrian bridge, three male juveniles, all age 17, and one male adult. The adult was identified as Grant Pizzuto, age 25. All four were from the Salem area. A loaded .45 caliber handgun was recovered from one of the juvenile males following a brief struggle. Another juvenile was in possession of a backpack, which the investigation indicated likely contained a short-barreled rifle. The handgun and rifle were seized and placed into evidence.

A search of the park was conducted by officers for any shooting victims with assistance of a drone. Additional evidence was located due to the search efforts; however, no injured individuals were found.

The juveniles were transported to the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center. Jurisdiction for juvenile conduct is with the County of residence, not necessarily where the conduct occurred.

The first juvenile’s charges include unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, and interfering with a police officer.

The second juvenile’s charges include unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a short-barreled rifle, and unlawful use of a weapon.

The third juvenile’s charges include unlawful possession of a firearm.

Pizzuto was lodged at Marion County Jail for unlawful possession of a firearm.

The Salem Police Special Investigations Unit was notified. No further details are being released at this time.

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Vancouver, Wash. – Beginning in September, Clark County is expanding infrastructure to filter stormwater runoff from Northeast 99th Street between Interstate 5 and Northeast Hazel Dell Avenue. The upgrades will capture pollution and provide increased water quality treatment before runoff from the road discharges into Suds Creek.

Construction is scheduled to occur at night in September and October. Work will require lane closures. Travelers in the area can expect some delays. Drivers are reminded to slow down, pay attention and be patient in work zones.

Construction schedules are subject to change and are weather-dependent. Project updates will be posted at clark.wa.gov/public-works/northeast-99th-street-catch-basin-water-quality-retrofit.

For information about road and park projects, closures, opportunities for community input, and more, residents can follow Public Works on X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and Instagram and view information on Nextdoor.

Go to clark.wa.gov/public-works/news to read this information in another language. Click the button in the top right of the page that says “Change language” next to a globe icon and choose your preferred language.

Vaya a clark.wa.gov/public-works/news para leer esta información en español. Haga clic en el botón en la parte superior a la derecha de la página que dice "Change language " junto al icono de globo terráqueo y elija su idioma preferido.

Чтобы прочитать эту информацию на русском языке, зайдите на сайт clark.wa.gov/public-works/news. Нажмите на кнопку Change language (“Изменить язык”) в правом верхнем углу страницы рядом с символом земного шара и выберите свой язык.

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LANE COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 2, 2025) - On August 31, 2025, at 5:59 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 126, at the intersection with Huston Road, in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Dakota Blue Gilbert (22) of Veneta, entered the roadway and was struck by an eastbound sport utility vehicle.

The pedestrian (Gilbert) was declared deceased at the scene.

The vehicle operator did not stop at the scene and has not been identified. Investigators are seeking public assistance in locating and identifying the suspect vehicle and operator. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a light colored 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The vehicle will likely have front end damage, possibly lower to the ground, and is likely operable.

Any person(s) with information related to the crash and/or operator of the suspect vehicle is asked to contact OSP at OSP (677) or 1-800-442-0776 and reference case number SP25-388949.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Washington State University Vancouver faculty from the library and history program will host a skill shop series during the 2025/26 academic year designed to strengthen community participation skills.

The How to Be Active Skill Shop Series will take place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. every other Tuesday in the Library Reading Room.

Fall 2025 schedule:

• Sept. 9: De-escalation and Conflict Resolution
• Sept. 23: Civics 101
• Oct. 7: Community Collaboration
• Oct. 21: Humans Depend on Each Other
• Nov. 4: How Elections Work
• Nov. 18: Artificial Intelligence, Labor and the Environment
• Dec. 2: Equitability for All

As part of its land-grant mission, WSU Vancouver is engaging the Southwest Washington community in conversations that encourage collaboration, mutual support and civic awareness. The series offers participants practical tools for building connections and working together toward shared goals.

For more information, visit hub.wsu.edu/how2bactive.

About WSU Vancouver

WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver, east of the 134^th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-TRAN bus service. Find a campus map at vancouver.wsu.edu/map. Parking is available at meters and in the Blue Daily Pay lot for $4. Download the AMP Park app or go to aimsmobilepay.com to pay for parking.

As one of six campuses of the WSU 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. 

WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. We acknowledge their presence here. WSU Vancouver expresses its respect towards these original and current caretakers of the region. We pledge that these relationships will be built on mutual trust and respect.

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VANCOUVER, Wash. — Sept. 2, 2025 — PeaceHealth today announced the appointment of Mike Dwyer as President of Strategy and Business Value. The new role marks the first in a series of senior leadership realignments aimed at advancing PeaceHealth’s three-year transformation strategy.

In his new position, Dwyer will oversee PeaceHealth’s digital transformation and modernization, lead the organization’s financial stewardship, foster Mission-critical strategic partnerships, support philanthropic initiatives, and guide overall organizational strategy and growth.

“PeaceHealth is embarking on a bold journey to become a truly integrated health system that delivers a person-first, value-driven and highly trusted experience for all we serve,” said Sarah Ness, PeaceHealth Incoming President and CEO. “Mike is a dynamic, all-in leader with a proven record of business transformation and a deep commitment to our Mission. His vision and expertise will be critical as we move forward with clarity, courage and speed.”

Dwyer, who brings more than 30 years of strategic healthcare experience, has already served in key leadership positions within the organization. “I am honored to step into this role at such a pivotal moment for PeaceHealth,” Dwyer said. “Our future is about modernizing how we deliver care, strengthening our partnerships, and ensuring we remain a trusted provider for the communities we serve. I look forward to working alongside our leaders and caregivers to carry forward our strategy in the legacy of our founding Sisters.”

About PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a non-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, nearly 3,200 physicians and clinicians, more than 160 clinics and 9 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. The Sisters shared expertise and transferred wisdom from one medical center to another, always finding the best way to serve the unmet need for healthcare in their communities. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. Visit us online at peacehealth.org.

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On September 1, 2025, just after 7:53 a.m., deputies found Steven Adams, 58, unresponsive in his cell at the Marion County Jail. Deputies and medical staff immediately began CPR and called for emergency responders, but sadly, lifesaving efforts were not successful, and Mr. Adams was pronounced deceased. The cause of death is still under investigation.

In accordance with the Marion County Sheriff's Office policy, the Linn County Sheriff's Office has been asked to investigate this incident as an independent law enforcement agency.

Our thoughts are with Mr. Adams’ family during this difficult time.

An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Dennis Delbert Buckles, died the evening of September 1, 2025. Buckles was incarcerated at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem and passed away in the infirmary. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.

Buckles entered DOC custody on May 21, 1987, from Coos County with a life sentence. Buckles was 77 years old.

DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 men and women who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims.

OSP is a multi-custody prison located in Salem that houses approximately 2,000 adults in custody. OSP is surrounded by a 25-foot-high wall with 10 towers. The facility has multiple special housing units including disciplinary segregation, behavioral health, intermediate care housing, and an infirmary (with hospice) with 24-hour nursing care. OSP participates in prison industries with Oregon Corrections Enterprises including the furniture factory, laundry, metal shop, and contact center. It provides a range of correctional programs and services including education, work-based education, work crews, and pre-release services. OSP was established in 1866 and, until 1959, was Oregon’s only prison.

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The Multnomah Education Service District Board Superintendent Evaluation Committee will meet at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2025. 
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2025

CONTACT:
Mindy Wilkins
The Historic Trust
750 Anderson Street, Vancouver, WA 98661 
mindy.wilkins@thehistorictrust.org | 360.992.1808

Vancouver, WA — The Historic Trust and Humanities Washington invite the community to an engaging in-person conversation with Professor Carolyn Long, a member of the 2024-2025 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau program, on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

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About Have You No Sense of Decency? Shame in American Politics American Politics

From the use of pillories and stocks in colonial America to the rise of “cancel culture,” use of shame as a weapon has a long history in the United States. And it has been used to mixed effect in the political arena when used to target politicians and their supporters.   

Professor Carolyn Long examines the rise of shamelessness in American politics and the use of shame against those with whom we disagree. When shame is used to demonize others, does it contribute to political polarization? Are shame and shamelessness equally destructive to our politics and society? Can shame be used effectively in politics without demonizing the person being shamed? And if this is the case, how can we fix this and improve our political discourse?   

About Professor Carolyn Long

Carolyn Long (she/her) is an associate professor at Washington State University Vancouver’s School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs. Her research focuses on American politics, policy, and law. She is the author of Mapp v. Ohio: Guarding Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures, and Religious Freedom and Indian Rights: The Case of Oregon v. Smith, and the recipient of two Fulbright Scholar Awards. She was the Democratic nominee for the Third Congressional District in 2018 and 2020. Long lives in Vancouver.

At a Glance

Who: Professor Carolyn Long
What: Have You No Sense of Decency? Shame in American Politics
When: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Red Cross Building, 605 Barnes St., Vancouver, WA 98661

Registration

This program is offered free of charge but seating is limited. Event registration available HERE.

Questions?

Please contact Mindy Wilkins, Marketing and Events Manager | mindy.wilkins@thehistorictrust.org | 360.992.1808

About Humanities Washington

Humanities Washington is a nonprofit organization dedicated to opening minds and bridging divides by creating spaces to explore different perspectives. For more about Humanities Washington, visit www.humanities.org.

About the Speakers Bureau Program

In communities throughout Washington State, Speakers Bureau presenters give free public presentations on history, politics, music, philosophy, spiritual traditions, and everything in between.

Their roster of over 30 Speakers Bureau presenters is made up of professors, artists, activists, historians, performers, journalists, and others—all chosen not only for their expertise, but also for their ability to inspire discussion with people of all ages and backgrounds. Hundreds of Speakers Bureau events take place each year. Find a Speakers Bureau event near you.

To reach as many Washingtonians as possible, Humanities Washington partners with a wide range of organizations, including libraries, schools, museums, historical societies, community centers, and civic organizations. Qualifying nonprofit organizations are encouraged to host a speaker.

The Speakers Bureau program is made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the State of Washington via the Office of the Secretary of State, the Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University, and generous contributions from other businesses, foundations, and individuals.

About The Historic Trust

The Historic Trust seeks to inspire civic pride through education, preservation and celebration of our community’s history.

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Media Contact:

Lt. Ben Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6556 / benjamin.harvey@corvallisoregon.gov

Assault with Sword Leads to Arrest – August 30, 2025

On August 30, 2025, at approximately 4:26 a.m., Corvallis Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of NW 23rd Street in Corvallis regarding a reported assault.

Responding officers determined that 29-year-old Corvallis resident Seth Amos Grace assaulted 31-year-old Keenan Simone-Ballantyne with a katana-style sword, causing a serious injury to Simone-Ballantyne’s leg. The incident occurred at Grace’s residence, where Grace, Simone-Ballantyne, and Grace’s girlfriend, Nicole Buck, had been drinking together.

The investigation also revealed that earlier in the evening, while walking to a store to purchase more alcohol, Grace punched Buck in the face during an argument, causing a broken nose.

At the conclusion of the investigation, Grace was arrested and lodged at the Benton County Jail on the following charges:

• Attempted Assault in the First Degree (ORS 163.185)
• Assault in the Second Degree (ORS 163.175)
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon (ORS 163.190)
• Assault in the Fourth Degree – Domestic Violence (ORS 163.160)

Simone-Ballantyne was transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Buck was treated at the scene for her facial injury.

The Corvallis Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone who may have information or witnessed the events is encouraged to contact Detective Derrick Samuels at 541-766-6924.

The public is asked to nominate an individual in the Corbett community who has been an outstanding volunteer for a community group.

Estacada, Oregon — The Estacada School District will host the first ever outdoor high school varsity volleyball game in Oregon this evening at 7:30 p.m. The Rangers will face the Corbett Cardinals in this historic event, which will take place at Estacada's Buzz Randall Stadium. 

This special match brings the excitement of volleyball into a new setting, combining the tradition of Friday night athletics with the speed and intensity of varsity volleyball competition. School leaders note that this showcase reflects both innovation and community spirit, providing athletes and fans with a unique experience.

Event Details

• What: Outdoor Varsity Volleyball Game

• When: Tonight, September 2nd, 7:30 p.m.

• Where: Buzz Randall Stadium, 500 NE Main St. Estacada, OR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

BEND, OR — This fall, the High Desert Museum’s popular Indigenous Speakers Series returns with three vibrant and inspiring programs. Featuring an array of Indigenous voices, the series highlights artists, storytellers, scholars and more who share their unique perspectives with the community.

On Tuesday, September 16, Alyce Sadongei (Kiowa/Tohono O’odham), a scholar, author, Indigenous leader and advocate, will dig deep into the history and future of Tribal cultural institutions in a talk titled “Transformational Paths for Indigenous Libraries, Archives and Museums.” A leader in the museum field for years, Sadongei was the first Native American director of the Smithsonian Institution’s American Indian Museum Studies Program. She laid the foundation for the current training opportunities available at the National Museum of the American Indian.

Throughout her career, Sadongei championed Tribal libraries, archives and museums, advocating for the preservation of oral history and the growth of Indigenous cultural organizations. As an author, her works span from Native American repatriation to collections care and community collaboration. Based in Arizona, Sadongei leads Mission Garden, a living agricultural museum, as its executive director. Her presentation includes a discussion on how a predominantly Western concept of a museum is being defined by Indigenous museum professionals. Tickets are $5-$20 with a 20% discount for Museum members and free entry for Tribal members. For tickets, visit highdesertmuseum.org/transform-paths.

On Friday, October 24, the Museum welcomes Nez Perce language expert, storyteller and educator Harry Slickpoo Jr. As the Collections Specialist for the Nez Perce Tribe Hitéemenwees Research Library, Slickpoo uses cultural items to support the continuation of living cultures and Native languages.

An advocate for nimiipuutimpt, the Nez Perce language and culture, Slickpoo works to preserve, share and support Nez Perce ways of life, earning him recognition as an educator and cultural leader. Today, the Nez Perce language is classified as critically endangered, with only a handful of fluent speakers. Learn more about Slickpoo’s work and the resilience of Nez Perce cultural traditions. Tickets are $5-$20, with a 20% discount for Museum members and free entry for Tribal members. For tickets, visit highdesertmuseum.org/past-forward.

Then, on Sunday, November 2, Dr. Michelle Jacob (Yakama), professor of Indigenous Studies and director of the Sapsik’ʷałá (Teacher) Education Program in the Department of Education Studies at the University of Oregon, will discuss the resilience and brilliance of Indigenous communities while offering inspiration for how we all can reimagine a more connected and compassionate world. Jacob is passionate about imagining and working toward a future in which kindness, fierceness and creativity saturate our lives and institutions. She emphasizes that while understanding Indigenous history is important, there are reasons to celebrate the contributions Native Americans are making today. Her work is grounded in Yakama traditions, which call on each of us to foster personal strength to build a more powerful and unified community.

The November program is in partnership with Central Oregon Community College and the Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series of the COCC Foundation. It will be hosted in Wille Hall at the Coats Campus Center of COCC in Bend, Oregon. Learn more about this special collaborative event at highdesertmuseum.org/indigenous-speakers-series.

The Indigenous Speakers Series is made possible by the Deschutes Cultural Coalition. For more information and to purchase tickets for Indigenous Speakers Series events, visit highdesertmuseum.org/indigenous-speakers-series.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM:

THE HIGH DESERT MUSEUM opened in Bend, Oregon in 1982. It brings together wildlife, cultures, art, history and the natural world to convey the wonder of North America’s High Desert. The Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is a Smithsonian Affiliate, was the 2019 recipient of the Western Museums Association’s Charles Redd Award for Exhibition Excellence and was a 2021 recipient of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. To learn more, visit highdesertmuseum.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

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Portland, Ore., September 2, 2025 – As the air turns crisp and the season shifts, SOLVE invites community members across Oregon and Southwest Washington to Fall into Action with SOLVE. At the heart of the season is the Beach & Riverside Cleanup, September 20–28, one of the largest volunteer events of the year. Registration is now open.

“Fall with SOLVE is about restoring and protecting the places we’ve spent the summer exploring,” said Kris Carico, CEO of SOLVE. “It’s about coming together to care for the places that matter most, from keeping school routes safe to preparing green spaces for the months ahead. It’s important to take action before rains wash litter into our waterways, and our local actions have lasting and far-reaching impacts. The Beach & Riverside Cleanup is the centerpiece of this season, connecting local efforts to global movements that protect our rivers, beaches, and public lands.”

Connecting Local Action to Global Movements
The 2025 Beach & Riverside Cleanup, in partnership with OnPoint Community Credit Union, spans ten days of statewide volunteer opportunities, from the Oregon Coast to urban neighborhoods in Oregon and SW Washington, and is tied to three days of global significance:

• International Coastal Cleanup Day (September 20): Uniting millions of volunteers worldwide to protect waterways from harmful trash and debris.
• World Rivers Day (September 21): Celebrating rivers and emphasizing the need to protect them.
• National Public Lands Day (September 28): The nation’s largest single-day volunteer event focused on trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and native tree planting.

For nearly four decades, the Beach & Riverside Cleanup has brought communities together to protect beaches, rivers, parks, and public lands. Over 60 projects are already open for registration, with opportunities for families, neighbors, community groups, and businesses to take part. From source to sea, volunteers will remove litter, restore natural areas, and create a visible difference across the region.

2025 Sponsors

SOLVE's Beach & Riverside Cleanup 2025, in partnership with OnPoint Community Credit Union, is proudly supported by Chevron, Clean Water Services, Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc., Knife River, KOIN, Malibu Rum, Metro, National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), Oregon Parks and Recreation, Tillamook, and Wells Fargo.

What You’ll See This Fall

With cooler weather and the energy of back-to-school season, SOLVE volunteers will:

• Clean up litter from neighborhoods, trails, parks, and waterways
• Restore habitats by removing invasive ivy and weeds
• Prepare green spaces for winter with mulch and maintenance
• Join forces with schools and community groups to inspire youth action 

Key Fall Events:

While the Beach & Riverside Cleanup is the centerpiece, Fall with SOLVE also offers a variety of ways for communities to get involved:

• Pick It Up!: Large-scale community cleanups in Milwaukie (September 6), Bend (September 20), and Vancouver (October 10) bring together residents, businesses, and volunteers to give city centers a fresh start this fall.
• Waterway Cleanup Series Wrap-Up (October 15): The summer-long effort in partnership with Clackamas Water Environment Services concludes with a cleanup at High Rocks Park, Gladstone.
• Monthly Detrash Portland Events: Ongoing cleanups in Portland’s business districts, focused on revitalizing key gathering areas.
• Neighborhood & School Route Cleanups: Supporting cleaner, safer pathways for students and families as the school year begins.
• Restoration Projects: Removing invasive species, mulching, and preparing natural areas for the winter months.

Get Involved
SOLVE invites individuals, families, schools, and businesses to take part in Fall with SOLVE by signing up for a project, hosting a cleanup, or supporting restoration efforts. Whether joining solo or with friends, family, or coworkers, every action helps protect waterways, restore habitats, and strengthen communities.

Looking ahead, there are even more ways to celebrate the season with purpose, from Giving Tuesday contributions to corporate volunteer projects and sponsorship opportunities. Support during this time helps sustain SOLVE’s year-round work and expand its impact across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

For more information and to sign up, visit solveoregon.org/seasons.

About SOLVE 

SOLVE brings communities together to take care of our environment and enhance our waterways. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots initiative to a national model of volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains thousands of volunteers of all ages across Oregon, and SW Washington, to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas, while empowering a community of environmental stewards for our state. Visit solveoregon.org for more information. 

Sisters, Ore -- All evacuation orders in Deschutes County have now been lifted or reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready) as firefighters continue to make substantial progress on the Flat Fire.

Effective 9:00 a.m. today, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in consultation with the incident commander, downgraded all remaining Level 2 (Be Set) areas to Level 1. This marks the first time since the fire began that no areas are under Level 2 or Level 3 evacuation orders.

Residents returning home should remain cautious. Fire equipment is still patrolling and working in the area, and hazards such as weakened trees, stump holes, and pockets of hot ash remain within the fire zone.

Effective 9 a.m. today (September 2, 2025), the following Level 2 (Be Set) areas are being reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready):

• Wilt Rd from Big Buck Ln to the County Line, including Blazer Ln and Maria Ln
• Whychus Canyon Estates and Mountain View Rd to the end.
• Panoramic Estates and Emerald Valley Rd area.
• The area North of Edmundson Rd between Panoramic Estates and Holmes Rd, north to Wychus Creek.
• Area North along both sides of Holmes Road from Edmundson Rd to Lower Bridge Rd. Including Wanona Rd, Goldcoach Rd, Crawford Trl, McSwain Dr, and Running Horse Ct.

Also, effective 9 a.m. today (September 2, 2025), evacuation orders have been lifted from the following areas:

• Stevens Canyon area
• Residences off Wilt Rd between Camp Polk Rd and Big Buck Ln
• Henkle Butte area, including Stardust Ln, Canyon Crest Dr, and Vista Ridge Dr
• Junipine Acres on Fair Mile Rd, including Wren Ln, and Suntree Ln
• Camp Polk Meadow and Old Military Rd Area
• Area East of Wychus Creek to Camp Polk Rd, North of Highway 126 to include the Junipine Lane, Bitterbrush subdivision, and Hawksflight Dr.
• Aspen Lakes subdivision and golf course
• Hurtley Ranch Road South of Emerald Valley Rd
• Area between Edmundson Rd and Hwy 126, including Goodrich Road, Holmes Road, and Fadjur Ln
• Both Upper and Lower portions of McKenzie Canyon
• Area North and East of Lower Bridge Rd to the Deschutes River

 We will continue to evaluate conditions and adjust evacuations as necessary.

The current evacuation areas are as follows:

LEVEL 1 (BE READY):

• Wilt Rd from Big Buck Ln to the County Line, including Blazer Ln and Maria Ln
• Whychus Canyon Estates and Mountain View Rd to the end.
• Panoramic Estates and Emerald Valley Rd area.
• The area North of Edmundson Rd between Panoramic Estates and Holmes Rd, north to Wychus Creek.
• Area North along both sides of Holmes Road from Edmundson Rd to Lower Bridge Rd. Including Wanona Rd, Goldcoach Rd, Crawford Trl, McSwain Dr, and Running Horse Ct.

Level 1 Means “BE READY“ for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger in their area and monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property, and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. Emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system if conditions worsen.

IMPORTANT RESOURCES

• Current maps, including evacuation areas, can be found at: https://deschutes.org/emergency
• For fire information, visit the Central Oregon Fire Information site at www.centraloregonfire.org  and follow the Flat Fire on Facebook.
• Make sure you are registered for Deschutes Alerts to receive evacuation and emergency alerts and warnings in your area by going to www.deschutesalerts.org

ASTORIA, Oregon — ASTORIA, Oregon — The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene Sept. 16-17 in Astoria, Oregon.  

On Sept. 16, commissioners will tour Fort Stevens in the morning and conduct a work session 1 to 3 p.m. about the Reimagine State Parks strategic initiative and a rate review.  

On Sept. 17, commissioners will convene an executive session at 8:30 a.m. at the Astoria Elks Lodge #180, 453 11^th St. in Astoria to discuss real estate and legal issues. Executive sessions are closed to the public. A business meeting will begin at 9:45 a.m. and will be open to the public. 

Anyone may attend or listen to the business meeting. To watch the business meeting, go to the livestream on the OPRD Director’s Office YouTube channel.  

The business meeting also includes time for informal public comments related to any items not on the agenda. Registration is required to speak at the meeting if attending online, and is available online at https://bit.ly/registersep2025commission 

The deadline for registering to speak at the meeting virtually is 5 p.m., Sept. 12. No advance registration is required to speak in person at the meeting. Time per speaker is limited to three minutes. Please submit written public comments by 5 p.m. Sept. 12 to C.publiccomment@oprd.oregon.gov" target="_blank">OPRC.publiccomment@oprd.oregon.gov 

The full agenda and supporting documents are posted on this webpage and will be posted on the commission web page.  

Notable requests:  

• Request to adopt recommended grants for 2025 Local Government Grant Program (LGGP): 

• Large Grants totaling $15,707,853 

• Small Grants totaling $1,101,673 

• Planning Grants totaling $450,000 

• Request to adopt ATV sound and equipment rules after rulemaking responsibility was transferred from Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD).  

• Request to adopt Public Contract and Procurement Rules to outline OPRD’s public contracting and procurement requirements. Senate Bill 838 exempts OPRD from the Public Contracting Code except for surplus property and information technology related procurement.  

• Request to adopt rules about Special Assessment for Historic Property in response to House Bill 3190, which reauthorizes the program as a 10-year benefit for commercial, income-producing historic properties. 

Anyone needing special accommodations to attend the meeting should contact Denise Warburton, commission assistant, at least three days in advance: burton@oprd.oregon.gov" target="_blank">denise.warburton@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-779-9729.  

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission promotes outdoor recreation and heritage by establishing policies, adopting rules and setting the budget for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The seven members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. They serve four-year terms and meet several times a year at locations across the state.  

Date: Wed, Sept 17th, 2025

Time: 7 pm

Location: Alberta Rose Theatre

Tickets: $25-$45

Event Website: scienceontaporwa.org/events/alberta_sep_17_maryroach/

Join us for an interview (now a full-on tradition) with the friend-of-Science-on-Tap Mary Roach about her latest book!

The body is the most complex machine in the world, and the only one for which you cannot get a replacement part from the manufacturer. For centuries, medicine has reached for what’s available—sculpting noses from brass, borrowing skin from frogs and hearts from pigs, crafting eye parts from jet canopies, and breasts from petroleum by-products.

In Replaceable You, Mary Roach sets sail on the uncharted waters of regenerative medicine, exploring the remarkable advances and difficult questions prompted by the human body’s failings. When and how does a person decide they’d be better off with a prosthetic than their existing limb? Is there a sensitive way to harvest tissue and bones from the deceased? Which animals might be the best organ donors? Through interviews with patients, physicians, pathologists, engineers, and scientists, Roach immerses readers in the wondrous, improbable, and surreal quest to build a new you.

Mary Roach is the author of the New York Times bestsellers STIFF, SPOOK, BONK, GULP, GRUNT, and PACKING FOR MARS. Mary has written for National Geographic, Wired, and The New York Times Magazine, among others, and her TED talk made the TED 20 Most Watched list. She has been a guest editor for Best American Science and Nature Writing and a finalist for the Royal Society’s Winton Prize

Get 15% OFF both ticket and book by selecting the combo option at the ticket page

Note: there is no Discount option for this special event

Science on Tap is a science lecture series where you can sit back, drink a pint, and enjoy learning. 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! For more information on this event or about Science on Tap, visit Science on Tap OR WA.

Oaks Park is closed for a private event for the Northwest Oregon Labor Council today, September 1, 2025.  

Gay Skate will take place as regularly scheduled this evening starting at 7:00 PM.

Portland, OR – On Labor Day, physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants represented by Northwest Medicine United (NWMU) will rally outside Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, joined by nurses, therapists, technicians, and other healthcare workers in solidarity. The rally will spotlight the pressures facing frontline caregivers and the urgent need for fair contracts that protect both workers and patients.

• What: Labor Day Rally for Fair Contracts
• When: Monday, September 1, 5 – 7 PM
• Where: Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center (NW 22nd & Marshall, Portland

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GRANT COUNTY, Ore. (August 31, 2025) – On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 1:42 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 402 near milepost 31.5.

The preliminary investigation indicated a maroon Honda motorcycle, operated by Phillip Westly Bunger (63) of Tacoma (WA), was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 402 when it left the roadway for an unknown reason onto loose gravel on the shoulder of the road. The motorcycle tipped over and rolled several times.

The operator of the motorcycle (Bunger) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

 

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in documenting, investigating, and analyzing complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in using advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR-accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

UNION COUNTY, Ore. (August 31, 2025) – On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 4:22 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 272.

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Ford F350 pickup, operated by Jejo Haes (28) of La Grande, was traveling westbound on I-84 when it left the roadway for an unknown reason and crashed into a tree and landed at the bottom of a creek bed.

The operator (Haes) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by local emergency medical services.

 

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in documenting, investigating, and analyzing complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in using advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR-accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.