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.
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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
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
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.
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