by OptimistPrime | Jul 24, 2024 | Eugene, Headline Feed
The automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in Eugene Police’s vehicles have been used 48 times since the program started. In March 2023, EPD’s 48 patrol 24/7 vehicles were outfitted with the device. In the 48 times the AEDs were deployed, a shock was...
by OptimistPrime | Jul 24, 2024 | Eugene, Headline Feed
Thefts from vehicles are one of the most common crimes in our area. Anytime vehicles are left unattended for extended periods of time, local thieves view it as a favorable opportunity. During this month alone, there have been eight vehicles...
by OptimistPrime | Jul 24, 2024 | Eastern Oregon, Headline Feed
HERMISTON — The Hermiston City Council certified the results of the primary elections for mayor and municipal court judge during meeting Monday, July 22.Doug Primmer received more than half of the votes for mayor — 1,094 out of 2,154 votes, according to a press...
by OptimistPrime | Jul 24, 2024 | Eastern Oregon, Headline Feed
JOHN DAY — The Blue Mountain Hospital District has received a long-awaited federal payment to offset some of the costs it absorbed during the coronavirus pandemic. Marlowe Contributed Photo The tax-supported public health district, which operates the 25-bed Blue...
by Lane Co. Sheriff's Office | Jul 23, 2024 | Headline Feed, Lane County, News
The Lane County Fair is July 24 through to 28. To make the venue safer and a welcoming space for families, this year the Eugene Police Department and the Lane County Sheriff’s Office have partnered on strong security measures. Some changes to this year’s...
by University of Oregon Athletics | Jul 23, 2024 | Headline Feed, Sports
Assessing how things stack up for the UO football program entering the start of preseason camp July...
by Lane Co. Sheriff's Office | Jul 23, 2024 | Headline Feed, Lane County, News
The following area east of Cottage Grove is on a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notification:Areas east of Disston starting at Brice Creek Road milepost 0.7 and following Brice Creek Road south An evacuation map is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Lane1Fire....
by OptimistPrime | Jul 23, 2024 | Eastern Oregon, Headline Feed
LA GRANDE — The Union County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday, July 22, to immediately implement a countywide burning ban.Under the ban, which applies to areas outside incorporated areas in the county, no fires of any kind are allowed except...
by OptimistPrime | Jul 23, 2024 | Eastern Oregon, Headline Feed
JOSEPH — High temperatures? Lots of alcohol? Crowds to control? A bank robbery? What could go wrong with an event like the 78th Chief Joseph Days Rodeo?Whatever it might be, Wallowa County Sheriff Ryan Moody is getting ready for it. Original Article: Source
by OptimistPrime | Jul 23, 2024 | Eastern Oregon, Headline Feed
HERMISTON — Hermiston residents’ primary safety concern on public roads is driver behavior, especially around schools, parks and other community centers.That concern was revealed in a community survey Kittelson & Associates conducted May 10-31. Original...