The latest news stories across the state of Oregon from the digital home of the Oregon coastal cities, OregonBeachMagazine.com
Friday, August 12, 2022
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Oregon State Police’s ‘Guardian’ Vessel Weeklong Ocean Patrol
The Oregon State Police Marine Fisheries Team participated in a weeklong ocean patrol utilizing the “Guardian” vessel, the agency reported.
OSP says they were patrolling ports from Pacific City to the Oregon/California border, focusing on commercial and sport fisheries.
The team contacted a multitude of commercial vessels fishing for whiting, pink shrimp, sablefish, halibut and salmon.
Two commercial troll salmon boats were cited for Commercial Troll Prohibited Method: more than 4 spreads per wire. One vessel had 6 spreads per wire and the other vessel had one wire with 10 spreads and another 3 with 6 spreads.
Sport anglers were also contacted fishing for halibut, salmon and groundfish.
Troopers issued multiple citations and warnings for Angling Prohibited Method; Fail to Immediately Validate Harvest Card, No Combined Angling Tag, Angling with More than 1 Rod and Unlawful Possession of Non-Fin Clipped Coho.
OSP says Oregon’s Marine Fisheries Team enforces and protects Oregon’s sport and commercial fishery regulations and marine resources.
Yachats and ODOT to Work on Safety Project Along Stretch of Hwy 101
The city of Yachats and the Oregon Department of Transportation have signed an agreement to install “delineators” along the west side of the highway from the south edge of downtown to the Yachats River bridge.
The state will provide $15,000 for the project, while the city will pick the style of delineators and hire a contractor to install them – hopefully by the end of the year.
But that may not be all for the stretch of road between downtown and the bridge. The city and ODOT are beginning to talk about a wide sidewalk/bike lane in the same area – a project that may be a few years in the making.
The bike lane on the west edge of Highway 101 on the south side of town is popular with residents and visitors walking to and from downtown Yachats. But as drivers pick up speed as they head south, vehicles of all sizes zoom by just inches from pedestrians.
Delineators are plastic devices about three feet high installed along the highway to better designate a path for walkers and bikers and to signal drivers there may be people along the side of the road. Lincoln County this year installed delineators along five blocks of Ocean View Drive to better mark a walking lane.
“This solution seems like a really great way to do an interim improvement,” said Jenna Berman, an ODOT staffer in Corvallis who helps the agency decide and plan on pedestrian and bicycle projects for the region. “It fits the bill in a number of ways to encourage and protect bikers and walkers.”
The Yachats Public Works and Streets Commission and streets supervisor Rick McClung have been pushing for safety improvements along the stretch of the highway for at least a year. After the Ocean View delineator project, it began looking for something similar along Highway 101.
Berman said the Highway 101 delineators will look a little different than the ones along Ocean View. The plastic posts will probably be inserted into a plastic curb-like structure that provides a more substantial, protective base and better alerts drivers.
McClung and the city will have to study and pick out one style and ODOT will have to sign off on it. Then a contractor can begin the work installing them along an estimated 1,000-foot section of the road.
But the bigger idea is for a 10- to 12-foot wide concrete combination sidewalk and bike path on the west side of the highway between the east end of Ocean View Drive to the Yachats River bridge. But that idea will take much more time and money, if it comes to fruition at all.
“We’ve been talking about safety on 101 and trying to find different approaches,” said Linn West, chair of the city’s Public Works & Streets Commission. “We’re trying to see if this is viable … we’re still exploring.”
To help visualize the sidewalk, West, who is an architect, has even sketched out some sidewalk ideas for ODOT.
Berman said the sidewalk idea has merits and ODOT is very interested, especially because that stretch of highway is a broken and dangerous part of the Oregon Coast Trail. The trail is under the auspices of Oregon State Parks & Recreation, which is about ready to launch a public outreach project for potential improvements to the trail that stretches the length of the Oregon coast.
“It’s not an official project right now, but a long-term vision for that area,” said Berman.
But her agency is working with the parks department to identify “gaps” in the Oregon Coast Trail, determine a priority for addressing them, and then finding money to do the work.
If a plan is approved in Yachats, part of that work could mean taking out a portion of the hill on the west side of the highway that squeezes walkers and bikers closer to traffic.
Cannon Beach City Council Voted to Ban Rental of E-Scooters
City leaders in Cannon Beach tried to envision what their city would be like if electric scooters were allowed. They didn’t much care for the thought.
Cannon Beach city council just voted to ban rental of the e-scooters.
It said that decision is being re-evaluated as part of the city’s Transportation System Plan. That plan will be voted on in the coming months by the council. Residents are invited to debate the idea.
Tillamook County Fair – August 10th – 13th, 2022 ″Hay Bales and Cow Tails”
Tillamook County Fairgrounds
503-842-2272
tillamookfair@tillamookfair.com
4603 East 3rd Street
Tillamook, OR, 97141
FOR MORE INFO: https://www.tillamookfair.com/
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians invites the public to the Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow on Saturday, Aug. 13.
The event will take place at the Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds on Government Hill in Siletz.
The celebration begins at 11 a.m. with the “Presentation of Crowns,” which features the crowning of 2022-23 Siletz royalty. At 1 p.m., an afternoon grand entry begins with participants in traditional dress displaying various dance styles. The evening grand entry is scheduled for a 7 p.m. start.
All dancers and drummers are welcome to participate. Organizers ask that drummers bring their own chairs.
The event features dozens of vendors selling food, arts and crafts and jewelry.
Parking at the pow-wow grounds is limited but a free shuttle will be available from various parking lots in Siletz. The celebration is an alcohol- and drug-free event.
Organizers ask visitors to listen carefully to the pow-wow announcer, who will indicate when photos should not be taken while sharing information about the various events and activities going on.
Camping is available Friday and Saturday with a fee of $25 (plus a $5 pet fee, if applicable).
For more information, visit the pow-wow page on the CTSI website or call 800-922-1399, ext. 1230.
Be Prepared in Case of Wildfire
First responders train hard to prepare for wildfires and other disasters. Residents need to do the same, according to the Klamath County Fire Agencies that compiled the online Oregon’s Ready Set Go guide to reduce the risk of a fire harming people and property.
People who have been evacuated know there is no extra time to figure out what to take. And those in a rush may forget a vital item or bring too much.
There is always the possibility that you may have to leave your car, so pack just what you need to keep your emergency “go bag” as light as possible in case you have to carry it on foot or use public transportation.
Unlike an earthquake, in which systems like water, electricity and cellphone towers may be compromised for days or longer✎ EditSign a wildfire go bag should have what you need to reach safety.
Shelters most likely have food, water, first-aid supplies and toilet paper, but not your lifesaving medicines, driver license or some other form of identification, and spare keys to your house and car.
The online resource Rx Open provides information on the operating status of healthcare facilities in areas impacted by a disaster.
“Knowing when to leave, what to take, where to go and how to get there will help keep you and your family from being caught in smoke, fire or road congestion while evacuating during a wildfire,” according to Oregon’s Ready Set Go.
Don’t stop to assemble a bag if your neighborhood or house is on fire, or you’ve been told to evacuate. An area can quickly be consumed by fire. Heat, smoke and ash make it difficult to breathe, and blinding smoke makes day look like night.
Every thing is replaceable, say disaster experts, except people.
Before disaster strikes
Emergency preparedness experts suggest, at minimum, three actions you need to take now to improve your family’s safety during and after a disaster:
- Sign up to be informed of an oncoming hazard.
- Have an escape plan: Make sure everyone in your household knows how to safely exit dwellings, where you will all reunite and how you will contact each other in case power lines or phone signals aren’t working. Also plan how you will care for your pets in an emergency.
- Have a durable emergency “go bag” ready with essentials.
This checklist helps you know what to pack. Firefighters encourage everyone to take personal responsibility and learn what you can do today to prevent and prepare for wildfire.
The Dangers Of Wildfire Smoke Can Be Far Reaching
A tossed cigarette, a campfire left unattended, even intentional actions can be the fuel that starts devastating wildfires.
But the fire isn’t the only danger as wildfire smoke can travel thousands of miles and come with problematic, even lethal results to those in its path.
“Smaller fire, you get a small, tiny column that’s going to be controlled by the ground level wind and topography,” Jef Chase said. “A little larger fire where it’s burning on steeper ground, that topography wants to help the fire climb and push the column up.”
Coos Forest Protective Association District Specialist Jef Chase says the higher that column of smoke goes, the closer that smoke gets to upper-level winds.
“Fires that go plume dominated, where you see the giant smoke columns that are up in that 20-30,000 feet is they’re creating their own weather, and that smoke’s going to go where it goes, and all you can do is look at where your jet stream might push it and try and warn people.”
In September of 2020, NASA satellites picked up traveling wildfire smoke making its way from California to New York City.
That was due to the strength of the fires. Chase says the hotter the fire, the higher the smoke is pushed up into our atmosphere.
The height a column reaches then decides how far that smoke can travel.
And while you can’t keep the smoke from moving, you can take precautions.
“We try to of course use our social media and the news outlets to warn people if we’re going to get heavy drift smoke. If you have air conditioning, that’ll help filter it. Keeping windows and doors closed as much as possible will help keep it out.”
Also invest in a quality air filtration system, wear an N95 mask, and do what you can to keep ash out of your home including using doormats to wipe off shoes before entering your home.
We want to keep you informed about COVID-19 in Oregon. Data are provisional and change frequently. For more information, including COVID-19 data by county, visit our dashboard: http://ow.ly/H0Vz50KiczN
OHA introduces new monkeypox (hMPXV) website
PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Health Authority today launched a new website dedicated to helping people in Oregon learn more about the ongoing monkeypox outbreak that has affected 89 countries and 49 states as of Aug. 10.
The new website includes information for the public, clinicians, public health and community organizations; the website is also available in Spanish.
Anyone can get monkeypox. However, during the current outbreak, most cases have been detected among gay or bisexual men or men who report having sex with other men. Monkeypox is spread primarily through close, skin-to-skin contact, which may include sex, cuddling, massage and kissing.
To protect yourself and others, be aware of your health. Monkeypox may start with fever, achiness or sore throat, but may also start with just a rash or sores. If you’re feeling sick and notice any new rashes – especially on the genitals or around the anus – avoid close, skin-to-skin contact and talk to a health care provider (or call 211 if you don’t have one).
Let your provider know, before the appointment, that you think you might have monkeypox and cover any lesions you have. Ask your provider about monkeypox testing. Even if you are not in a high-risk category, but you think that your symptoms or rash are concerning for monkeypox, talk to your provider. Testing may be recommended for you.
The new monkeypox website includes a weekly summary of case data and will be updated on Wednesdays.
As of Aug. 10, 95 people have tested positive for monkeypox in Oregon. Cases have been reported in Clackamas (3), Columbia (1), Coos (1), Lane (17), Marion (1), Multnomah (57) and Washington (15) counties.
These data are preliminary and subject to change. —– https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/Monkeypox/Pages/index.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Media briefing on monkeypox (hMPXV) Dean Sidelinger, M.D., health officer and state epidemiologist at OHA, will join Patrick Luedtke, M.D., Lane County’s senior public health officer, and Katie Cox, executive director of The Equi Institute, to give an update on the state’s response to the outbreak and reporting of cases in Oregon,
Wildland Firefighter Killed on Big Swamp Fire near Oakridge
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, jointly with the United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, is saddened to announce the passing of a wildland firefighter assigned to the Big Swamp Fire near Oakridge, Oregon.
On Wednesday, August 10, shortly after 12:30 pm, 9-1-1 dispatchers received information regarding a wildland firefighter that was critically injured after being struck by a tree. Umpqua Valley Ambulance and REACH Air Medical Services were dispatched to the scene. Despite lifesaving efforts by EMS personnel assigned to the fire, the firefighter, 27-year-old Collin Hagan of Toivola, Michigan succumbed to his injuries. Hagan was
a wildland firefighter assigned to the Craig Interagency Hotshot Crew based out of Craig, Colorado.
Once the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Douglas County Medical Examiner’s Office were notified, Hagan’s body was flown from the Toketee Airstrip to the Roseburg Regional Airport by REACH Air Medical Services helicopter. Firefighters from the Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Service, Roseburg Fire Department and Douglas County Fire District #2 stood together to honor Hagan as his body arrived and was transferred to the care of a funeral service provider. The firefighters then provided an honor escort to the funeral home.
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that Gov. Kate Brown was within her authority to grant clemency during the coronavirus pandemic to nearly 1,000 people convicted of crimes.
Two district attorneys, Linn County’s Doug Marteeny and Lane County’s Patricia Perlow, along with family members of crime victims, sued the governor and other state officials earlier this year to stop the clemency actions.
The attorneys took particular issue with Brown’s decision to allow 73 people convicted of murder, assault, rape and manslaughter while they were younger than 18 to apply for early release.
The legal action alleged Brown granted clemency to people who had not sought early release through the standard legal process. Most of the people receiving clemency were either medically at risk during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic or had helped with wildfire fighting efforts during the historic Labor Day fires of 2020.
Marion County Circuit Court Judge David Leith rejected most of the challenger’s arguments but ordered the parole board to halt all release hearings for the 73 juvenile offenders. The governor then appealed the ruling.
Oregon Approved To Issue An Additional $46 Million In Pandemic EBT Food Assistance To 80,000 Young Children
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) received approval from the federal government to provide additional food benefits for young children whose families received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits between September 2021 and May 2022.
These additional food benefits will provide approximately $46 million in additional food assistance for 80,000 young children in Oregon. The additional food benefits will be issued to families’ existing EBT cards in Fall 2022, with the exact dates yet to be determined.
Eligible families will receive an extra $63 food benefit per child on their EBT card for every month the children were ages 5 or younger and their family was receiving SNAP benefits. Families can receive up to $567 in additional food benefits for each child who is eligible.
These additional food benefits are part of the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program, a temporary COVID-19 program meant to provide additional food support for children whose access to adequate and quality food may have been impacted by COVID-19.
Families whose EBT card has been lost or stolen should call the toll-free replacement card line at 1-855-328-6715 to request a replacement card as soon as possible. The replacement line is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
University of Oregon’s President Leaving to Northwestern University
The University of Oregon’s president is leaving to lead Northwestern University, according to a message that went out to the campus community Thursday morning.
UO President Michael Schill has been with the school since 2015. He’s currently one of the longest-serving presidents working at an Oregon public university following the recent departures of other leaders.
Schill’s resignation marks a period of unusual turnover at Oregon’s public universities. The state’s largest university, Oregon State, hired Jayathi Murthy as president in June after its last permanent president resigned amid controversy. Stephen Percy, the president of Portland State University, announced he was retiring at the end of the upcoming academic year, after heading the school since 2019. And Eastern Oregon University officials reported last week that their president, Tom Insko, was resigning to take a job in the timber industry.
“During his seven-year tenure at the UO, President Schill has significantly propelled the university forward, and so it is no surprise that he would be recruited by one of the most prestigious academic research institutions in the world,” UO Board of Trustees Chair Ginevra Ralph sent in her message to campus.
According to the university, UO’s board of trustees will work to appoint an interim president. The university expects the interim president to begin their position before the start of the upcoming fall term.
The board will discuss the process and search for the next permanent president at its September meeting.
BLM Announces New Opportunity For Partnerships To Support Management Of Wild Horses And Burros
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bureau of Land Management is announcing new grants available to public and private partners to help support the agency’s mission to manage and protect wild horses and burros. The funding opportunity is open to local and state governments, tribes, other federal agencies and non-profit organizations.
“The BLM is excited to continue our efforts at working collaboratively with institutions of education, non-profit organizations and other government agencies to manage and protect wild horses and burros on public lands,” said Holle’ Waddell, BLM Wild Horse and Burro Division Chief. “Whether it’s to help improve habitat quality, find good homes for our living legends, or apply birth control on the range, I encourage the broader wild horse and burro community to seriously consider this opportunity to partner with the BLM on these important actions.”
This is the second year that the BLM has invited proposals for wild horse and burro projects through a new streamlined and centralized funding opportunity. Grant sizes will range from $1,000 to $50,000.
An example of an on-going project awarded through the previous funding opportunity can be found in Oregon, where a public-private partnership helps dart difficult-to-reach wild horses with a birth-control vaccine. Thanks to the collaboration with local non-profit partner High Desert Strategies, 150 wild horses have been treated on public lands in eastern Oregon, which is slowing herd growth and reducing the need to remove animals to address overpopulation.
Partnerships formed through this funding opportunity will support critical activities important to the management of wild horses and burros. Proposed off-range projects will be accepted until October 31, 2022 and could include activities such as facilitating the placement of excess animals into private care or providing educational opportunities to the public. Projects to support on-range activities, such as building habitat improvements or applying fertility control to wild horses and burros, can be submitted November 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023.
Proposals to care for excess wild horses and burros in off-range facilities and proposals to fund research are not eligible under this funding opportunity.
Applicants may propose to partner with BLM field, district state and national offices. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant BLM subject matter expert identified in the funding opportunity notice to discuss the type of projects that may be possible, and whether they would meet the requirements under this funding opportunity.
To learn more or for instructions on how to submit an application, visit the Notice of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov.
-BLM- The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Bureau of Land Management Ore. & Wash.
The Dog Ate My Scratch-it
Aug. 11, 2022 – Salem, Ore. – Officials at the Oregon Lottery have seen Lottery tickets in many different states. Washed in a pair of jeans, dropped in a mud puddle, and even run over by cars. But earlier this week was a first.
The Oregon Lottery received a letter with a torn-up ticket and a picture of two dogs. That’s right, the dogs ate the Lottery ticket.
Nathan and Rachael Lamet of Salem sent the damaged ticket to the Lottery with a note and a picture of their two Alaskan Klee Kias, “Apple” and “Jack.” The Lamets have owned the dogs since they were puppies, “Apple” is 11 months old and “Jack” is two years old.
“For some reason we left the ticket on the ottoman and they decided it was delicious,” said Rachel Lamet. “I went to bed and when I woke up it was eaten to the point that I thought it was unable to be checked. But my husband thought it was hilarious and someone might get a good laugh at at the very least. He said it’s for sure a winner.”
Oregon Lottery personnel didn’t roll over, and fetched all the pieces of the ticket and were able to put the ticket back together, and soon realized Nathan was right. The “delicious” $3 Pharaoh’s Gold Crossword was an $8 winner.
When the Lamets found out they had won, and the check was being mailed to them, they couldn’t believe it was actually a winning ticket.
“That’s too funny,” Rachael said. “We are definitely getting more chew toys, they go through a lot. We love them, but they are crazy sometimes.”
The Oregon Lottery does mail-in claims so players can send in their winning tickets through the mail. Usually these claims are processed and paid within 10 business days.
Lottery officials recommend that you always sign the back of your tickets with each Oregon Lottery game you play, to ensure you can claim any prize you may win. 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. And above all, make sure the ticket is out of reach of any furry friends!
Since the Oregon Lottery began selling tickets on April 25, 1985, it has earned nearly $14 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
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Women Missing Since May 1st 2022 between Medford, Grants Pass and Roseburg per Oregon State Police (Jackson, Josephine and Douglas County)
| MAKENNA KENDALL 5/3/2022 |
| ERICA LEE HUTCHINSON 5/26/2022 |
| MARIAH DANIELLE SHARP 6/12/2022 |
| KAITLYN RAE NELSON 6/14/2022 |
| BROOKLYN JOHNS 6/14/2022 |
| DONNA LEPP 6/27/2022 |
| BARBARA DELEPINE 7/4/2022 |
| ****KENDRA MARIE HANKS 7/7/2022 FOUND MURDERED 7/21/2022 |
| CORI BOSHANE MCCANN 7/8/2022 |
| SHYHAILA SMITH 7/12/2022 |
| ALEZAE LILYANNE MARTINEZ 7/13/2022 |
| RAVEN RILEY 7/13/2022 |
| TAHUANA RILEY 7/13/2022 |
| DANIELLE NEWVILLE 7/14/2022 |
| CONNIE LORAINE BOND 7/19/2022 |
| KARIN DAWN RUSSELL 7/19/2022 |
| CHEYENNE SPRINGS 7/19/2022 |
| KAREN ANNETTE SCIORTINO 7/22/2022 |
| MARLENE HICKEY 7/23/2022 |
| MAKAYLA MAY VAUGHT 7/23/2022 |
| WENDY JEAN HAZEN 7/26/2022 |
| SHAHE SOPHIA CATRANIDES 7/27/2022 |
| NAVEAH LEIGH BILYEU 8/1/2022 |
| DEBI ANN HARPER 8/3/2022 |
| CHARLIZE D GIBSON 8/3/2022 |
Women Missing Since May 1st 2022 in Lane County per Oregon State Police
| REISA RAQUEAL SIKEL 5/3/2022 |
| HANNAH MARIE RHOTEN 5/17/2022 |
| MARISSA ALEESA DAMBROSIO 5/18/2022 |
| ISABELLA BROSOWSKEYOUNGBLOOD 6/7/2022 |
| LOUISA DAY AVA 5/28/2022 |
| AMY CHRISTINA SULLIVAN 6/1/2022 |
| NIKKI ELIZABETH ZEREBNY 6/6/2022 |
| SHADOW STAR SEVIGNY 6/17/2022 |
| SHAUNA LEAH HOGAN 6/17/2022 |
| AIRIONNA CHEALSEY RHODES 6/27/2022 |
| KARISSA RENEE ADAMS 7/6/2000 |
| VERONICA ESSYNCE DELERIO 7/6/2022 |
| AUBRIE HANNA STEPHENS 7/10/2022 |
| LARA IVEY STEINMETZ 7/11/2022 |
| SARA LINDSAY SCHAEFER 7/12/2022 |
| ANGELINA MARIE NAZAR 7/16/2022 |
| LUCIA MARTHA PANNIER 7/17/2022 |
| MALINA LINN COATS 7/20/2022 |
| KATHY A VERNACCHIO 7/23/2022 |
| JANE MARIE HOLLIMAN 7/23/2022 |
| ASHLEY MARIE SEELEY 7/27/2022 |
| LILLY ANNE WARMUTH 7/28/2022 |
| MALINA LINN COATS 7/29/2022 |
| JORDYN CLARA GOHL 7/31/2022 |
| QAVAH ALAH TILLILIE 7/31/2022 |
| TALYNN RYLIE MERTZ 8/1/2022 |
| YASINIA CALLISTA GUTIERREZ 8/3/2022 |
As of 8/9/2022, there are now 51women missing between Medford and Eugene. Sadly Kendra Hanks has been found murdered, though that takes her off the list. We send thoughts and prayers to her family as well as the families of all missing people in our area.
51 women missing in just less than 3 1/2 months. That averages out to 15 missing per month. Something needs to be done.
This is just a small compilation of missing women and their pictures in the area. There are of course women missing all over Oregon and men and children missing too. We don’t mean to dismiss that, however, there is an inordinate amount of women who go missing each week and there could possibly be a connection with an anomaly or two here and there. Sadly most of them never get any attention. Family and friends must keep any information going and lead investigations so that they aren’t just forgotten.
https://www.oregon.gov/osp/missing/pages/missingpersons.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Have-You-Seen-Me-Southern-Oregons-Missing-People-161249961222839/posts/
