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Oregon Health Plan Payments To Regional Healthcare Organizations Set To Increase In 2027

Oregon Health Plan Payments To Regional Healthcare Organizations Set To Increase In 2027

Oregon plans to increase payments to the regional organizations that coordinate healthcare for Oregon Health Plan members in 2027. The proposed rates average $627.68 per member each month and await federal approval.

Bend Police Update Classroom Count, Outline Next Steps In Silver Rail Shooting Investigation

Bend Police Update Classroom Count, Outline Next Steps In Silver Rail Shooting Investigation

Bend police confirmed four adults and five children were in the classroom during the Silver Rail Elementary shooting. Investigators expected to finish evidence collection at the school Monday, while officers will increase their presence as students return to campuses Wednesday.

DFPA Responds To Two Weekend Fires As Fire Season Restrictions Continue

DFPA Responds To Two Weekend Fires As Fire Season Restrictions Continue

DFPA crews responded to two vegetation fires Saturday, including a 1.75-acre fire in Canyonville. Fire season restrictions, including limits on debris burning, remain in effect as the Douglas District awaits substantial rainfall.

Three Arrested After Reported Drive-By Shooting Outside Roseburg Bi-Mart

Three Arrested After Reported Drive-By Shooting Outside Roseburg Bi-Mart

Three men were arrested after a reported drive-by shooting outside Roseburg’s Bi-Mart on Oct. 16. Police said a bullet struck an occupied vehicle, but the woman inside was unharmed. Officers later located the suspects in Sutherlin and recovered a stolen firearm.

Dean and Jeannie Thiessen Retire After Nearly 12 Years at Winston Grocery Outlet

Dean and Jeannie Thiessen Retire After Nearly 12 Years at Winston Grocery Outlet

Dean and Jeannie Thiessen have retired after nearly 12 years running Winston Grocery Outlet. Incoming owners Josh and Jelly Wilson offered positions to every employee, while store hours and community traditions continue.

Sutherlin Man Dies In Crash Involving Two Log Trucks Near Oakland

Sutherlin Man Dies In Crash Involving Two Log Trucks Near Oakland

Tyler Hunt, 37, of Sutherlin, died October 13 in a crash involving two log trucks on Fort McKay Road near Oakland. Investigators say a loaded trailer was partially in the opposing lane. The crash remains under investigation.

Douglas County Voters Can Expect Ballots Soon for November 3 Election

Douglas County Voters Can Expect Ballots Soon for November 3 Election

Douglas County voters should begin receiving ballots soon for the November 3 election. County Clerk Dan Loomis reminds residents to check their mailboxes, sign their return envelopes, and return ballots by the deadline.