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Tragic Logging Accident Claims Life Near Azalea

Tragic Logging Accident Claims Life Near Azalea

Justin Godel, a 49-year-old Winston resident, lost his life Thursday afternoon in a logging accident. The incident occurred while Godel was working for Dancer Logging at a site on Upper Cow Creek Road near Azalea, Oregon. Emergency services were alerted to the serious injury at approximately 3:20 p.m.

Charleston Fishing Community Embraces New Safety Initiative

Charleston Fishing Community Embraces New Safety Initiative

Charleston Fishing Families, a local nonprofit, organized its inaugural life jacket distribution event on Friday, providing new Kent life jackets to Charleston's commercial fishing fleet. The event marked a significant shift in safety equipment for local fishermen, who have historically avoided wearing traditional bulky life jackets due to

Sherm's continues 19-year tradition of donating food to the community

Sherm's continues 19-year tradition of donating food to the community

Continuing a nearly two-decade tradition, Sherm's Thunderbird Market has delivered another massive food donation to Feeding Umpqua. The semi-truck, carrying approximately 30,000 pounds of food, arrived with owner Steve Olsrud present for the delivery. Olsrud, who has operated in Roseburg since 2000, sees these donations as a

Oregon State Fire Marshal Releases Statement about Social Media Rumors

Oregon State Fire Marshal Releases Statement about Social Media Rumors

Over the last few days, there are many posts on various social media platforms that stated Oregon fire crews heading to Los Angeles were stopped in Sacramento because of the fire engine emissions. This is indeed false information. The Oregon State Fire Marshal released a statement about these claims: "

300 Oregon firefighters, 75 engines arrive in Los Angeles to aid in tackling Palisades Fire

300 Oregon firefighters, 75 engines arrive in Los Angeles to aid in tackling Palisades Fire

The teams mobilized on Wednesday, hours after receiving a call for assistance from California.

2025 Douglas County Officials Sworn into Office

2025 Douglas County Officials Sworn into Office

The Honorable Douglas County Board of Commissioners hosted a swearing in ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse on January 6, 2025, for officials who won their positions in the 2024 elections. The ceremony included Douglas County Clerk Daniel Loomis, Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin, Douglas County Justice of the Peace

Oregon State Fire Marshal sending three additional strike teams to California

Oregon State Fire Marshal sending three additional strike teams to California

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing three more structural strike teams to southern California from the Oregon fire service. The teams will join 12 strike teams that were sent Wednesday morning. The strike teams are from Benton/Columbia, Douglas, and Polk counties. In total, the Oregon State Fire Marshal