Oregon Beach News, Wednesday 8/3 – Astoria Enters Contract To Improve Emergency Communication And Dispatch Center, Be Aware that Roadwork Along Oregon Coast May Cause Traffic Delays and Detours

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

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Astoria Enters Contract To Improve Emergency Communication And Dispatch Center

Press Releases | Astoria 911 Dispatch

When a winter storm disrupted multiple emergency communication systems across the region, agencies on the North Coast had to wait several weeks for malfunctions to be addressed.

Interim City Manager Paul Benoit said Astoria’s dispatch center had to wait longer for its technical support provider, Day Wireless Systems, to respond because the city did not have a contract with the provider.

“One problem with this approach is that regardless of the severity of a particular issue in the system, Day Wireless gives priority service to contracted agencies,” Benoit told the City Council during a meeting Monday night.

To prevent a similar situation from happening again, Benoit said the city and subscribers of Astoria’s dispatch center agreed to enter into a contract with the company.   

Under the agreement approved by the City Council, Day Wireless Systems, a Milwaukie-based company that has provided support to the city for the past several years, will be required to respond to a major outage within four hours. The agreement will extend through June 2027.

The agreement includes two annual preventive maintenance inspections of all radio equipment and structures. The company will also provide a status report of the equipment, along with recommendations for equipment replacement schedules.

Astoria dispatch handles emergency calls for 15 agencies, including the Astoria and Warrenton police and fire departments, the sheriff’s office and rural fire districts.

Seaside, which operates its own dispatch center and handles calls for seven agencies, is also expected to sign an agreement in the coming weeks. 

Astoria leaders said having both cities enter into agreements will ensure consistent maintenance of the emergency communications system for Clatsop County.

After staffing shortages at Astoria’s dispatch center forced the cities to merge operations last fall, deficiencies in technology and interoperability were exposed.

The challenges revived talks about whether Astoria and Seaside should combine emergency dispatch centers into a single countywide 911 dispatch center. At the very least, the cities agreed to coordinate upgrades to improve interoperability.

“We experienced a lot of heartache with our radio system over the last fiscal year just because of maintenance and other issues that came up, especially with our temporary merger with the Seaside Police Department,” Jeremy Hipes, Astoria’s emergency communications manager, said. 

“We found a lot of issues we did not know we had with our radio system. So, with that being said, we’re probably going to be looking at spending a considerable amount of money in our radio system over the next five years. And I think this contract will help negate some of that cost of the labor that we are going to be accruing otherwise.”

Be Aware that Roadwork Along Oregon Coast May CauseTraffic Delays and Detours

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Roadwork that is taking place in two areas of the Oregon coast may cause some delays or detours. Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) said to keep an eye out for traffic situations in Florence and at Warrenton.

In Florence, expect traffic delays crossing the Siuslaw River Bridge at night starting today (August 3) through August 5. Traffic will be flagged through the construction area on the bridge from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

ODOT said delays of up to 20 minutes are possible.

Crews are replacing the span locks in the lift spans of the central Oregon coast landmark, the big pins that lock the center of the lift spans together when the bridge is down.

While most delays will be short, one hour long closure could occur each night, if needed.

Pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will have access through or around the work zone.

At Warrenton on the north Oregon coast, Highway 101 will have some interruptions this week, taking place at the OR 104 and Perkins Lane junction. There will be detours in place, ODOT said, and a lane closure on Perkins using SE Dolphin Road.

ODOT did not indicate how long this would be going, only that it would be starting up this week.

“Expect construction noise, lane closures as needed, delays and reduced speed limits in the work zone,” ODOT said.

A new detour will be in place this week in the north Oregon coast town, where Northbound U.S. 101 traffic will share one lane and Perkins Lane will close at the intersection. You can detour on U.S. 101, SE Dolphin Road and Perkins Lane to get around the closure.

“We’re working during the daytime making safety improvements to the U.S. 101, OR 104 and Perkins Lane intersection,” ODOT said. “The final intersection will have a concrete separator, allowing right turns onto and off of all roads but only a left turn onto OR 104 off of U.S. 101.”

Once that is done, they will begin constructing the concrete median on Highway 101 at that intersection. During this time you will not be able to turn left onto or off of U.S. 101, OR 104 or Perkins Lane. You can use the detour route to get around the area by taking U.S 101 and Fort Stevens Highway Spur.

Traffic Impact – Expect intermittent lane closures. Single lane closures will be allowed at night when traffic volumes are lower. Temporary traffic control will be in place to guide travelers through the work zone. Sidewalks on each side of the bridges will be closed periodically. ​

D River: The remaining work will be done and night and is weather dependent. It includes installing a concrete surfacing to the bridge, paving at the bridge ends, and striping.  There is also a small amount of coating work to finish on the bridge rail posts.  

Schooner Creek: Remaining work will be done at night and is weather dependent. It includes striping and finishing the protective coating on the bridge rail posts.  

Siltcoos River Bridge: Remaining work includes concrete repair, coating work on the bridge rail, placing a concrete surfacing to the bridge deck, reconstruction of the roadway at the bridge ends, and paving and striping.  The remaining work is weather dependent and will require lane closures that may be day or night. 

Check TripCheck.com for construction status and current travel conditions.

MORE INFO: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=18599

Astoria City Council Approves Resolution For Library Bond

The Astoria City Council adopted a resolution and draft ballot title Monday night that will ask voters to approve an $8 million bond measure for renovations to the Astoria Library in November.

The ballot title states that the funds would be used to modernize the library and improve programming, technology and accessibility.

Hennebery Eddy Architects, a Portland-based firm that was hired in 2017 to create conceptual plans, helped establish a $10.6 million budget for a project.

City leaders have stressed that the designs could change with public feedback if the bond measure is approved.

Interim City Manager Paul Benoit said one-on-one outreach and a campaign by the library foundation will lead up to the election.

The tax rate is estimated at 57 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. The life of the bond would be up to 21 years.

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/bhN150Ka4mZ

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COVID-19 tests are extremely reliable when they give a positive result, but a negative result can’t always be trusted.Unfortunately, sometimes COVID-19 tests can show a negative result even when someone is infected with the virus. There are two main reasons for false negatives: either the test was done incorrectly, or the person might not be shedding the virus in their nose. Our recommendation: Because the virus is spreading so widely, if you have symptoms but have tested negative, you should still take precautions—stay home if you can, wear a mask and avoid individuals at high-risk for severe illness. Learn more about the science of false negatives: http://ow.ly/93QM50K7Je1

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McKinney Fire and Yeti Complex (Alex and China 2 Fires) Perimeter Updates as of 8/3/22 7 AM (Siskiyou County, CA)  From InciWeb:

“Lower temperatures and higher relative humidity, including rain over some areas of the fire, moderated fire behavior allowed firefighters to make good progress on the fire yesterday. In the absence of the explosive fire behavior observed previously, firefighters were able to take a more direct posture and engage directly on the McKinney, China 2, and Alex fires.

On the McKinney Fire west of Yreka, direct line has been initiated along Humbug Ridge down to Baldy Gap. This area received significant rain Sunday night, and the wet fuels will allow line improvement to continue over the next few days. On the southeast portion of the fire, dozers are working east to open up access to the fireline from Scott Bar. This will allow crews and equipment to have better access to the fire. Crews are also working around structures in that area. Dozers are working the northwest corner while four hotshot crews build direct line on the northern edge.

The China 2 fire has burned up to dozer lines on China Peak as well as to Highway 96. Firefighters will continue to work those lines to hold the fire. Engine crews are prepping structures south of Highway 96.

There was no significant movement on the Alex Fire. Helicopters assisted hand crews on the ground with water drops”

An infrared flight was conducted last night over the fires. Based on the current known perimeter data, the McKinney Fire is estimated to be 57,519 acres and the China 2 Fire is estimated at 2,986 acres. The Alex Fire was last mapped at 151 acres. Containment remains listed at 0% for all fires at this time.

For a full link to fire information please see the InciWeb link: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/8287/70067/

For evacuation information click the link: https://community.zonehaven.com/?latlon=41.82241712634084,-122.95539351264563&z=10.422241185395976&fbclid=IwAR2NcFJOcoJmIzHjkxPtLrrSw7OnxuzmPojFrcLUgelVl85ZxR7haS29xKA

Here is an update on fires in Central and Southern Oregon from Central Oregon Fire Information and from the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center.

Central Oregon – Firefighters worked late and stayed out overnight on a number of the existing fires across central Oregon. There was no significant growth on any of the incidents despite gusty winds from passing thunderstorms. Resources responded to two additional fires yesterday evening.

Fly Creek Fire

Control lines held on the Fly Creek Fire overnight, it remains 280 acres and 25% contained. Seven engines, two handcrews, Prineville IHC, four water tenders and two dozers are on scene today. Air support will be available as needed and will be dipping out of Lake Billy Chinook. Portions of the lake will be closed for public safety again today where air resources are working. A high priority today is connecting control lines from the two northern corners of the fire perimeter into the Metolius River with dozer or hand line. Firing operations may be utilized if needed to secure these control lines if weather conditions are favorable. Additionally, firefighters will focus on establishing control lines along the western edge and southeast corner of the fire, the sections of the perimeter without dozer line. Thunderstorms are expected over the fire area today which may bring gusty winds.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office dropped the Level 2 evacuation notice for Three Rivers down to a Level 1 this morning. The Level 3 evacuation notice for the Perry South and Monty Campgrounds remains in place. For information on evacuations, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/JeffersonCountyORSheriff.

Windigo Fire

  • 20 miles SW of La Pine
  • Start 7/30.
  • Full Suppression.
  • Cause: Unknown.
  • 1,300 acres
  • 0% containment
  • Timber
  • Active fire behavior
  • Evacuations in effect. Road, trail and area closures. IMT2, NW
  • Team 6 (Sheldon) assumed command at 0600 today to manage Potter and Windigo incidents.

Tolo Mountain Fire

The Tolo Mountain Fire burning on the Deschutes National Forest remains 41 acres and is now 75% contained.

With increased containment, crews will begin leaving the incident tomorrow to be reassigned to new or existing fires in the west. Local unit firefighters will continue mopping up the fire area until full containment is reached.

The local Type 3 Incident Management Team under the command of Jason Gibb will be transitioning management of the fire back to the Crescent Ranger District today at 8:00pm. Once full containment is reached, the District will continue to monitor the area in the coming days.

This will be the final update for the Tolo Mountain Fire, which was started by lighting on July 27, 2022.

Potter Fire

  • 8 Miles NE of Clearwater
  • Start 7/31
  • Full Suppression
  • Cause: Lightning
  • 400 acres
  • 0% containment
  • Timber
  • Moderate fire behavior
  • Road, trail and area closures. IMT2, NW
  • Team 6 (Sheldon) assumed command at 0600 today to manage Potter and Windigo incidents. No new information received.

Other fires

One engine responded to Incident 521 in the Green Ridge area near the Fly Creek Fire last night. The fire is less than a half-acre. One more engine and a handcrew will be on scene working the fire today.

An eighth start, Incident 522, was detected yesterday evening near the cluster of seven single tree starts located north and northeast of the Oregon Badlands Wilderness area near the intersection of George Millican Rd. and Reservoir Rd. The fire is on Prineville District BLM land and is a tenth-of-an acre. One engine worked the fire late last night and resources will be on scene again today.

Firefighters made good progress last night on Incidents 512-518 which are located north and northeast of the Oregon Badlands Wilderness area near the intersection of George Millican Rd. and Reservoir Rd. Resources will continue mopping up these seven fires today.

Smoke Jumpers were not able to access Incident 519 located in the Mt. Thielsen Wilderness on the Deschutes National Forest last night, but they plan to respond today.

The 1-acre Juniper Creek Fire remains 50% contained and resources will continue mopping up today. Incident 505, located near the Fly Creek Fire, held overnight and there was little movement. Resources will be mopping up and cold trailing that fire today. All lines held overnight on Incident 506 as well near Lava Lake, resources will

Oregon Fire Marshal Addresses Concerns About New Defensible Space Codes

Oregon lawmakers passed a wildfire protection law in 2021. Now, the State Fire Marshal’s office is developing new requirements for defensible space and wildfire protection.

Oregon State Police : Oregon Defensible Space Code : Office of the State  Fire Marshal : State of Oregon

The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office is holding six weeks of town halls as they finalize new defensible space requirements for wildfire protection.

The office is gathering information about how to improve defensible space requirements for property owners at high risk of wildfire.

Assistant Chief Deputy Chad Hawkins spent much of a Tuesday town hall in Ashland clearing up misconceptions about what the upcoming code will do.

“A couple times I’ve heard the comment or the phrase ‘trim the rose bushes’ or ‘cut down the rose bushes,’” says Hawkins. “All we’re asking, or what we’re looking for is to make sure that those rose bushes don’t have any dead or dying material underneath them.”

The new requirements may tell building owners to do things like trimming low tree branches and cleaning up dead vegetation.

Hawkins adds the code will be flexible to meet different needs across the state. The only basis for the new requirements is the language in the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Some of the over 50 attendees at the Ashland town hall had concerns about how the state will enforce the new defensible space code. Hawkins says the code will be adopted by December, but that doesn’t mean it’ll take effect immediately.

“We need to build the program around what inspection, what enforcement, and what education we can do to really socialize folks to what defensible space is, before we can have that expectation of enforcement,” he says.

Having the defensible space codes finished by January allows people to start making those changes around their homes and businesses before they’re actually required.

Hawkins also reassured people that financial penalties for non-compliance aren’t currently being considered. Lawmakers allowed the fire marshal to set fines if they’d like, but Hawkins says the team is considering other approaches right now.

A draft of the code is expected to be available by early fall.

Oregon PUC Approves Income-Qualified Utility Discount for Avista Customers

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved Avista’s program to offer income-qualifying residential customers an ongoing discount to their monthly bills. To qualify, customers must be at or below 60 percent of the state median income (SMI) level. 

House Bill 2475, passed during Oregon’s 2021 Legislative Session, gave the PUC authority to consider the financial burden of energy costs when making decisions about rates, bill credits, and program discounts for customers of investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities. This bill, known as the Energy Affordability Act, allows the PUC to consider equity in the ratemaking process to make energy more affordable for all Oregonians. 

“Historically, income was not considered in energy rates,” said Megan Decker, PUC Chair. ”This program will help provide relief to families who typically pay a higher percentage of their income to cover the cost of necessary utility services. We appreciate the collaboration among Avista, many organizations representing customers, and PUC Staff to deliver a strong program and significant discount.”

The monthly bill discounts are calculated as a percentage of the bill and are offered at four levels based on total household income when compared to the SMI level. View the current Oregon SMI energy assistance eligibility matrix to determine eligible discount level. Additionally as part of this program, Avista is providing assistance for customers between 60 and 80 percent of the SMI level who are experiencing a hardship and need temporary assistance with their natural gas bill. 

Total Household IncomePercentage of Bill Discount
At or below 5% of SMI90% discount
6 – 20% of SMI60% discount
21 – 40%  of SMI25% discount
41 – 60% of SMI15% discount

Individuals who have received energy assistance through state or federal assistance programs in the last two years will be automatically enrolled in the program at the lowest discount tier. Starting October 1, 2022, those wishing to apply for the monthly bill discount or believe they qualify for a higher tier, as well as those wanting to be considered for temporary hardship assistance should contact their local Community Action Agency or Avista at myavista.com/about-us/our-community/assistance-programs or call (800) 227-9187. At the time of enrollment, the customer will be asked to declare their household size and qualifying income in order to be placed in the appropriate discount level. Avista customers with past due balances who qualify for the monthly bill discount may also qualify to have that balance forgiven, depending on their approved discount level.

Avista has deferred the costs of this program and has elected to not recover the costs through an increase in customer rates until more information is available to inform a rate adjustment.  

# # # The PUC regulates customer rates and services of the state’s investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities, including Portland General Electric, Idaho Power, Pacific Power, Avista, Cascade Natural, and NW Natural. The PUC also regulates landline telephone providers and select water companies. The PUC’s mission is to ensure Oregonians have access to safe, reliable, and fairly priced utility services that advance state policy and promote the public interest. We use an inclusive process to evaluate differing viewpoints and visions of the public interest and arrive at balanced, well-reasoned, independent decisions supported by fact and law. For more information about the PUC, visit oregon.gov/puc.          

Who To Ask About A Free Air Conditioner If You’re On The Oregon Health Plan

Oregonians receiving healthcare through Medicaid and Medicare may be wondering how they can get a free unit to cope with high summer temperatures.

The Oregon Health Authority has purchased 3,000 portable air conditioners and has received and shipped 1,000 of them through a new program meant to prevent heat illness for people on public health plans. OHA has reached out to some patients directly and has coordinated the distribution of some units through local nonprofit organizations.

Separately, the state’s “coordinated care organizations,” such as PacificSource Health Plans, also have money to buy air conditioners for Oregon Health Plan patients who qualify.

Coordinated care organizations provide health care for people who are on the Oregon Health Plan, so if you are on OHP, you may be able to get a unit, depending on your health situation.

Most people in Marion and Polk counties who are on the Oregon Health Plan get healthcare through PacificSource.

If you’re a member, you can call PacificSource’s customer service line at 888-977-9299. PacificSource will ask you about your living situation, any health diagnoses and other questions to screen you to see whether you qualify for an AC unit, said Erin Fair Taylor, vice president of Medicaid Programs for PacificSource.

“Unfortunately, we can’t buy every member an air conditioner, but what we can do is for individuals who have particular heat-affected conditions, they qualify to receive an air conditioning unit,” Fair Taylor said. “So what we’re really trying to do is to make sure that the people who are most vulnerable to heat events can support their health needs. And so one way to do that is through air conditioners.”

People with some health conditions can be more susceptible to heat illness. Heat can be especially dangerous for young kids and older adults.

If you go through this process and qualify, it can be done over the phone without a doctor’s appointment, order or note, Fair Taylor said.

PacificSource also will work with you on the best way to get the unit delivered to your home.

“In most cases, we have been able to get delivery of a unit either same day or next day,” Fair Taylor said. “Not all. Sometimes, depending on where people live, it may take a couple of days, but we try to get it there as quickly as we can.”

Demand for air conditioners has gone up in the past year, Fair Taylor said.

“Starting, really, with last year and the extreme heat event that we experienced in 2021, awareness about how important having the ability to cool off has been raised,” Fair Taylor said. “And so we’ve had an increase in requests for air conditioning units since last year and have purchased many more air conditioning units in the last 12 months or so than we had in prior years.”

She said PacificSource has enough money to buy units and increased its funding to meet the increased demand for ACs. They haven’t run into supply chain issues yet, even though the provider buys the units on an ad hoc basis through retailers as an individual customer would.

Fair Taylor said PacificSource has reached out to 790 members who are at the highest risk of heat-related conditions —like if they have congestive heart failure or were hospitalized recently — to ask if they wanted an AC unit.

PacificSource has nearly 328,000 members in Marion, Polk, Lane, Hood River, Wasco, Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties and in the Portland metro area.

If you are a member of OHP through Trillium Community Health Plan, you can call their customer service number at 541-485-2155, or 877-600-5472, or TTY 711 and make the request.

The Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Campaign Encourages People To Think About How Alcohol Consumption Impacts Their Lives And Communities

 Excessive alcohol use is the third leading cause of preventable deaths in Oregon. More than 2,000 Oregonians die each year from excessive alcohol use, according to the Oregon Health Authority.

Now OHA is asking you to “Rethink the Drink” in a new public health campaign to raise alcohol consumption awareness.

While drinking is a part of our culture and celebrations, it can also have a negative impact. From the loss of productivity to healthcare and motor vehicle crashes, alcohol use cost the state about $4.8 billion dollars in 2019, according to one report✎ EditSign That is about $1,100 a year for every person in the state.

“Alcohol affects all of us, even those of us who don’t drink, because of the impact on our society and the costs,” said Dr. Tom Jeanne with the Oregon Health Authority.

Rethink the Drink asks people to consider the role alcohol plays in their lives and community. Dr. Jeanne said that this does not mean everyone must completely stop drinking alcohol altogether; rather that they should take time to understand the impact and adjust their lifestyle accordingly.

“I think understanding what the latest science says is excessive drinking is important for us to all be aware of,” he said.

In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon saw a 21% increase in death directly attributed to alcohol compared to the year before. While we’ve seen an increase in excessive drinking during the pandemic, Dr. Jeanne said that it has been a growing trend nationwide and here in Oregon over the past few decades.

More than one in five people in Oregon drink excessively, according to OHA. It’s not just a problem for young people — those in their 30s and 40s binge drink at nearly the same rates as people in their 20s.

“Over time alcohol wreaks havoc on the body; increases blood pressure, affects many organs; in which the liver is the worst,” said Dr. James Polo, executive medical director for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon. “Alcohol also increases your risk for many cancers. So, over time alcohol can be very damaging to the body.”

Elevated health risks include prostate, breast, colon, and other cancers; cardiac conditions; depression; anxiety and memory loss; and three types of liver disease.

“There are two types of drinking that we worry about — binge drinking, when people just drink a lot of alcohol in a very short period of time, or people who have heavy use and over time they’re drinking more and more and more,” Polo said.

So, what is considered “heavy” drinking?

For a cisgender man, it is 15 drinks or more per week. For a cisgender woman, it’s eight drinks or more a week.

Binge drinking is when a man has five or more standard drinks in a couple of hours. For a woman, it’s four or more drinks.

“Understanding that is key — but also, just thinking about if you’re drinking more than you think you would like to drink and understanding, maybe, some of the impacts it’s having on your life,” Jeanne said.

If you think you might have a problem with alcohol there are resources available at any time. In a crisis, the 988 mental health crisis line is always there via phone call or text.

For less urgent help, Dr. Polo said to start with your primary care doctor.

“Be honest, because there might be some other health considerations to look at – at the same time most doctors will be able to readily encourage individuals, explain concerns about what overuse might be, and then also provide resources,” he said.

Remember to look out for the people in your life. Dr. Polo said to speak up if you notice someone may be struggling.

“You have to approach folks with facts, offer what you’re observing, no judgment, tell them why you’re concerned, show them that you care,” he said.

“I think it’s trying to raise awareness and it’s also important to note, we’re not telling people to stop drinking. We’re just asking that they pause for a moment and think about the way alcohol is prevalent in their own lives,” Dr. Jeanne said.

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Women Missing Since May 1st 2022 between Medford, Grants Pass and Roseburg per Oregon State Police

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

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
LILLY ANNE WARMUTH 7/28/2022
MALINA LINN COATS 7/29/2022
JORDYN CLARA GOHL 7/31/2022
QAVAH ALAH TILLILIE 7/31/2022

As of 8/2/2022, there are now 44 women 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.

44 women missing in 3 months. That averages out to 14+ missing per month. Something needs to be done.

This is just a small compilation of missing women’s 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

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