Coos County, Oregon- On Sunday, May 5, at approximately 1:02 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 250, in Coos County. The preliminary investigation conducted by authorities revealed that a northbound Nissan Pathfinder, driven by Ryan Scott Sapp, aged 38 from Grants Pass, veered off the roadway for reasons yet to be determined. The vehicle then collided with the embankment on the northbound side of the highway, overturned, and ultimately came to rest upside down in a ditch. Mr. Sapp was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident. His pas ..read more

Medford, Oregon- As the region experiences continued growth and development, transportation challenges along Interstate 5 between the Phoenix and South Medford interchanges have become more pronounced. Currently, there are no direct east-west crossings over Interstate 5 and Bear Creek for a significant three-mile stretch, causing detours, congestion, and safety concerns for drivers. In response, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), in collaboration with the City of Medford, is embarking on a comprehensive Facility Plan aimed at evaluating transportation enhancements along this crit ..read more

Salem, Oregon- On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem to pay tribute to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. This annual event serves as a solemn remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting their communities. This year’s ceremony will honor the memory of Sergeant Jared J. Miller of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Reserve Corporal Joseph W. Johnson of the Nyssa Police Department, whose names were recently added to the Oreg ..read more

Grants Pass, Oregon- The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the death of a 32-year-old individual, Zachary Dumont, who was found unresponsive in a single cell at the Josephine County Jail on May 3rd, 2024, at approximately 5:40 PM. Upon discovery, medical assistance was administered by jail staff until emergency services from the Grants Pass Fire Department and AMR arrived to continue life-saving efforts. Despite the attempts, Dumont, a resident of Brookings, was pronounced deceased. The incident is now under investigation by detectives from the Oregon State Police, who are workin ..read more

White City, Oregon- Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies responded to a shooting incident late last night in White City, where a victim was found with gunshot wounds and a suspect was seen fleeing the scene. At approximately 11:15 p.m., ECSO Dispatch received a report of shots fired and a person seen running from the location. Within minutes, at 11:23 p.m., JCSO White City deputies arrived at the intersection of 29th Street and Falcon, where they discovered the victim and immediately initiated life-saving measures. Concurrently, another White City deputy apprehended the suspect, Ro ..read more

Portland, Oregon- Portland Fire & Rescue’s Engine 31 quickly reacted to a late-night emergency call reporting a stabbing incident in the Rockwood neighborhood just after midnight on May 5, 2024. Upon arrival at the scene, responders were confronted with a critically injured individual suffering from multiple stab wounds. The urgency of the situation was compounded by a significant challenge: a major shortage of available ambulances due to AMR being at “level zero.” In response, dispatchers had to reach out to Clackamas County to assign an ambulance to the incident. Recognizing the patient ..read more

Sisters, Oregon- In the early hours of May 3rd, 2024, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting an assault and vehicle theft in Sisters, OR. At approximately 2:48 am, authorities were alerted to an incident involving an assault on a rideshare driver, followed by the theft of the vehicle. According to Deschutes County 911 Dispatch, the suspect, identified as Joshua Buck, had requested a rideshare service from the Deschutes County Stabilization Center to Sisters. Upon arrival near the Sisters Inn and Suites, Buck assaulted the driver, Stanley Collins, and forcefully removed ..read more

Lake of the Woods– The Jackson County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team is aiding the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office in efforts to locate Gerald Severson, a 56-year-old man from Ruch, Oregon, who went missing while mushroom hunting near Lake of the Woods in Klamath County. Severson, described as a 5’4” tall, 140-pound white male with gray hair and blue eyes, was last seen on Thursday evening, May 2nd. He had departed from a cabin on the east side of Lake of the Woods around 7:00 PM to search for mushrooms. The SAR operation commenced on Friday, May 3rd at 1:00 PM, following the report o ..read more

Murphy, Oregon – The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the closure of Jacksonville Highway 238 (OR-238) at milepost 4.5, due to a serious crash. The closure is situated at East Glenwood Street, approximately 1 mile west of Murphy. Authorities anticipate this closure to be extended as emergency responders and highway crews work to clear the scene. The crash, reported earlier today, has necessitated the full closure of this segment of OR-238 for an unspecified duration. Commuters and travelers are urged to follow the posted detour routes and should expect delays in the aff ..read more

Salem, Oregon– The Oregon State Fire Marshal has announced the launch of the Oregon Fire Service Health and Safety Collaborative, a program aimed at bolstering support systems for firefighters across the state. Firefighting presents numerous physical, psychological, and environmental challenges. The Oregon Fire Service Health and Safety Collaborative seeks to address these challenges by establishing a robust support system that aligns resources and provides dedicated assistance to fire service personnel. The program is structured around a comprehensive framework designed to meet the needs of O ..read more