California Man Critically Injured in Bicycle Accident on Oregon Coast (September 20, 2014, 7:30 pm) TILLAMOOK, Ore.
OSP says at approximately 5:15 p.m., a bicycle ridden by 67-year-old Kerry Kunsman from San Diego, California, was westbound on Highway 131 near milepost 5 when it was struck from behind by a 2011 Ford F350 pickup.
Oregon State Police are continuing their investigation into Friday afternoon's serious injury crash involving a bicyclist and pickup on Highway 131 between Netarts and Tillamook.
George Fox Volleyball Coach Steve Grant Gets Career Win 600 (September 20, 2014, 7:18 pm) NEWBERG, Ore.
Friday night's win marks the 600th victory for head coach Steve Grant. Grant, who is in his 33rd year at the helm of George Fox has established one of the most consistent programs in the nation during his time.
The fans and spectators piled into Wheeler Sports Center Friday night, as George Fox University's women's volleyball team hosted its first home match of the season against conference foe Pacific University.
State Revokes Portland Insurance Agent’s License; More Victims Sought (September 20, 2014, 7:00 am) PORTLAND, Ore.
The investigation found that many of the victims did not speak English or had limited English skills.
The Department of Consumer and Business Services has revoked the license of a Portland insurance agent for collecting money for policies but never forwarding the premium to the insurance company – leaving many Oregonians without coverage.
Man from Shedd, Oregon Killed in Friday Afternoon Crash (September 20, 2014, 6:14 am) SHEDD, Ore.
The driver and single occupant of a blue 2001 Buick LeSabre, was identified as 65-year-old David James Gingerich of Shedd.
Linn County Sheriff’s Deputies are continuing their investigation into a fatal motor vehicle accident Friday afternoon.
Water Health Advisory Issued for Wickiup Reservoir in Deschutes County (September 20, 2014, 6:12 am) BEND, Ore.
Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of very high levels of cyanotoxins produced by the blue-green algae. These dangerous toxin concentrations in the water can be harmful to humans and animals.
The Oregon Health Authority issued a health advisory late Friday afternoon due to high levels of blue-green algae in Wickiup Reservoir, located 40 miles southwest of Bend off South Century Drive in Deschutes County.
Willamette River Health Advisory in Portland Expanded Due to Toxic Algae (September 19, 2014, 3:55 pm) PORTLAND, Ore.
Accidental swallowing of water containing these toxins may produce such symptoms as numbness, tingling, dizziness, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, cramps and fainting.
The Oregon Health Authority is expanding a health advisory after preliminary test results show blue-green algae covering a stretch of the Willamette River flowing through downtown Portland is a toxic species.
Woman’s Body Found near Truax Island North of Corvallis (September 19, 2014, 2:25 pm) CORVALLIS, Ore.
Oregon State Police Spokesman Lt. Gregg Hastings says Katherine Davidson most recently lived in the Albany, Oregon area, and the cause of her death is still no known,
Oregon State Police say the body of 28-year-old Katherine Davidson has been identified as the body recovered by police on Sept. 17 near Truax Island in the Willamette River Greenway off Riverside Drive north of Highway 34.
Hillsboro Family of Six Displaced by Fire (September 19, 2014, 11:55 am) HILLSBORO, Ore.
When one of the children saw flames outside near the back door, she alerted everyone inside.
Late Thursday afternoon two adults and four children were displaced by a fire in their rental home.
Five People Injured in Crash on Oregon Highway 11 near Pendleton (September 18, 2014, 7:59 pm) PENDLETON, Ore.
One victim was transported by Life Flight to Providence St. Mary Medical Center, and then transferred to Oregon Health and Science University in Portland with serious injuries.
Oregon State Police are continuing their investigation into Thursday morning's four-vehicle traffic crash that injured five people, one seriously, on Highway 11 north of Pendleton.
Eugene Woman Arrested for Stealing, Selling OSU Owned Cell Phones (September 18, 2014, 7:58 pm) CORVALLIS, Ore.
The suspect sold 388 university owned cellular phone and mobile devices to a purchasing and recycling agent during her employment as an IT support staff member.
A former Oregon State University employee turned herself in to Oregon State Police Thursday after warrants were issued following an indictment related to selling university owned cellphones during her employment.