ODFW Weekly Recreation Report
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Tweet Mule Deer Plan public meetings in Salem, Bend, La Grande January 24, 2024 SALEM, Ore.—ODFW will host three in-person public meetings in February to present and get public input on the draft Mule Deer Management Plan. The meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and are Feb. 1 in Salem,
Salem, Ore.—The heat of summer makes shade-covered state forest an appealing destination for many.“July and August see the most visitors to our state forests,” said Joe Offer, Oregon Department of Forestry’s Recreation Program Manager. “With that increase of visitors is also an increase in wildfire danger since 70 percent of wildfires are human caused.”ODF posts fire danger levels and public use restrictions on information boards in recreation areas and on most access roads to state forests. The
uly 26, 2024Media contact: Jonathan Modie, [email protected] warns of potential measles exposures in Marion CountyPORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is recommending people who were recently in certain locations in Marion County to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles and talk to a health care provider if those symptoms arise.People may have been exposed to the virus if they were in any of these locations during these times on Wednesday, July 17:Waremart (5450 R
UPDATE: Rahnique Jackson Sentenced to Life in Prison for the Stabbing Death of Colin SmithMultnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt today announced that a Multnomah County Circuit Court judge sentenced Rahnique Usef Jackson, 25, to life in prison for the stabbing death of Colin Smith, 32, in the Buckman neighborhood in July 2023. Jackson will be eligible for parole consideration after 25 years. TrialSenior Deputy District Attorney Jeff Auxier and Deputy District Attorney Branden Meadows ha
Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation’s (DFR) Drug Price Transparency Program is seeking the public’s input on high prescription drug prices. Consumers are encouraged to report prescription drug price increases on DFR’s website, dfr.oregon.gov/rxdrugprices.If anyone needs help completing this form, or has questions, they can call the message line at 833-210-4560 (toll-free) and leave a message with the best time to call back. Individuals can also reach DFR by email at rx.prices@dcb
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY. Advisory is in effect for Deschutes, Grant, and eastern Wheeler counties. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes...runny nose...aggravate heart and lung diseases...and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit o
Salem, OR — Marion County took a significant step forward yesterday in addressing community behavioral health and public safety needs with the groundbreaking for a new Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF) near Regal Santiam on Lancaster Drive in Salem. County Commissioner Danielle Bethell spoke at the groundbreaking, and Commissioner Kevin Cameron was in attendance. The event marked the beginning of construction on a facility that will provide essential services to individuals who need a
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) seeks volunteers to join an advisory committee to help develop a new option for in-home services. This option will be called Agency with Choice and will launch in 2026.Through Agency with Choice, older adults and people with disabilities who receive Medicaid-funded long-term services and supports may choose to work with a new type of agency to hire a direct-care worker. This new type of agency will help individuals hire an in-home care provider, com
Salem, Ore. – As wildfires continue to burn throughout the state and extreme weather events impact communities, Oregon residents are reminded to be prepared for potential power outages. Wildfires and extreme weather can cause power outages, and weather and other conditions in specific geographies may cause electric utilities to adjust system settings, which can result in more frequent and longer outages, or even in certain cases, implement public safety power shutoffs (PSPS). A PSPS is a safety
City crews on Thursday afternoon responded to, and stopped, a sewage release from a maintenance hole to the playground of Riverdale Grade School at 11733 S Bergman St.The playground is closed to protect the public and to allow the school to clean the site. The school has posted the closure notice to its website, and City crews have posted advisory signs in the area.Crews estimate about 4,000 gallons overflowed to the ground. They stopped the release within an hour of responding, and cleared out
Springfield, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is announcing a proposal to remove Hult Dam in the interest of public safety. After years of analysis, public input, and planning, BLM officials selected removal of the dam as its preferred alternative in the final environmental impact statement released today, determining that the most responsible and safest way forward is to decommission and remove the dam.“Community input has been crucial in helping us reimagine the area,” said Dennis Teitzel,
(Astoria, OR) — Clatsop County is accepting applications for two vacancies on the County-wide Budget Committee. Budget committee members review the proposed overall county budget, make recommendations and approve the proposed budget for adoption by the county commissioners.The committee is made up of five local residents appointed by commissioners. The committee generally meets in May to review the proposed budget. One vacancy is for a term ending June 30, 2025, and the other for a term ending J
Get a chance to win concert and event tickets starting today[SALEM, OR] – What better way to get excited about The Oregon State Fair than by putting on a contest? Starting today, you can enter our Sunny Sweepstakes and get a chance to win two tickets to any of our Pavilion events, like the Hell on Hooves Rodeo, or two tickets to one of our Umpqua Bank Concert Series shows: Friday, August 23 – veteran and country star, Craig MorganSaturday, August 24 – roots reggae group, Steel PulseMonday, Augus
(Astoria, OR) — With fire managers increasing fire danger to high earlier this month, Clatsop is raising awareness of the dangers of burning.“Debris burning is the leading reason for human-caused fires,” said Justin Gibbs, Clatsop County emergency management director. “We urge you to avoid burning yard debris this summer. We can significantly reduce the risk of a large wildfire by waiting to burn or taking extra steps to control a fire.” Fire managers increased the fire danger level to High (yel
(Astoria, OR) — Mientras los encargados de los incendios aumentan el peligro de incendio, Clatsop está creando conciencia sobre los peligros de las quemaduras."La quema de escombros es la principal razón de los incendios provocados por el hombre", dijo Justin Gibbs, director de manejo de emergencias del condado de Clatsop. “Le instamos a que evite quemar escombros del jardín este verano. Podemos reducir significativamente el riesgo de un gran incendio forestal esperando a que arda o tomando medi
On July 21st, 2024 a Loss Prevention Officer at McKay’s Market in Lincoln City observed a white male adult shoplifting non-food retail items from a display towards the front of their store. When he confronted the man, he was initially compliant but soon began running through the store with the stolen items. A store manager stood near the exit while waiting for police arrival. The suspect approached and threw him to the ground, raising the incident to a felony-level robbery. The suspect ran from
City crews on Thursday afternoon responded to, and stopped, a sewage release from a maintenance hole to the playground of Riverdale Grade School at 11733 S Bergman St.The playground is closed to protect the public and to allow the school to clean the site. The school has posted the closure notice to its website, and City crews have posted advisory signs in the area.Crews estimate about 4,000 gallons overflowed to the ground. They stopped the release within an hour of responding, and cleared out
Beaverton, Oregon- On July 25, 2024, at 2:27 PM Beaverton police officers and Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue firefighters were dispatched to the 19000 Block of Tile Flat Rd. on the report of a single vehicle crash involving a white Jeep Wrangler. Reports indicated the Jeep lost control, went off the road, struck a tree and came to rest upside down. Officers and Firefighters arrived within minutes of being dispatched and determined the driver and sole occupant, 17-year-old Mai Grace Tankersley o
RELEASE DATE: July 26, 2023CONTACT PERSON: On-duty PIOCASE NUMBER: 24-30946Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police took two people into custody after responding to a report of a robbery. Officers responded to 911 calls reporting a robbery at gunpoint, shortly before 9:30 p.m. last night, at the Gresham Skate Park, at 49 SE Roberts Ave. The victims scattered, including some that ran into Johnson Creek when they fled from the suspects. Callers described thr