Tragic Discovery of Deceased Missing Person in Coos County
On January 5, 2025, a deceased person, identified as Joseph C. Neill, was discovered in Haynes Inlet after being missing since December 15, 2024.
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Train trestle collapses in Corvallis, sending urea-laden railcars into the Mary's River
Corvallis Police and Fire crews responded to a train trestle collapse near Avery Park on Saturday afternoon.
“Preliminary investigations indicate the trestle gave way while a freight train was passing over it. Currently, no injuries have been reported, but the scene remains active and under investigation,” Corvallis Police shared in
Sheriff John Hanlin Appoints New Undersheriff
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Elk Island Trading Group Leads Efforts to Relocate Homeless Camps Amid Rising Waters
In September 2023, Roseburg's first approved homeless campground was established under the SE Washington Avenue bridge. This initiative, spearheaded by the Elk Island Trading Group, aimed to provide a structured environment for unhoused individuals, offering both shelter and support while fostering a sense of community. The campground accommodates
Christmas Storm 2024 Ravages South Tent Camp in Roseburg and Hits Western Oregon
On the early morning of December 26, 2024, a powerful storm swept across the western part of Oregon, including Roseburg. The storm brought heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds, causing widespread damage.
The South Tent Camp in Roseburg, one of three city-sanctioned tent camps managed by Elk Island Trading
Structure Fire in Sutherlin: Shed Destroyed, Dog Perishes
Sutherlin, OR - December 25, 2024
A structure fire broke out on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in the 900 Block of Buttercup Lane, Sutherlin. The Sutherlin Fire Department was dispatched at 12:54 PM and arrived on the scene approximately six minutes later to find a small shed engulfed in
Tragic Crash Claims Four Lives on Hwy 97 in Klamath County
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 7:52 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a devastating two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 near milepost 234 in Klamath County.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a northbound Toyota 4Runner, driven by Trevor Christian McNally, 21, of Klamath Falls, lost control, veered into