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Canyonville ODOT Station Retains Funding, Continues Key Role in Highway Safety

Canyonville ODOT Station Retains Funding, Continues Key Role in Highway Safety

The Canyonville ODOT station will remain fully staffed after avoiding budget cuts. The small crew plays a vital role in keeping I-5 and nearby highways safe, responding quickly to winter storms, emergencies, and incidents across southern Douglas County.

Pretrial Motions Filed in Oakland Homicide Case

Pretrial Motions Filed in Oakland Homicide Case

Attorneys for Dwayne Michael Lauka have filed multiple motions ahead of his February trial in the death of Terry Lea Deane, including a challenge to palm print evidence. Prosecutors maintain the evidence is valid and relevant to the case.

Oregon Taxpayers to Receive 9.863% “Kicker” Credit After $1.41 Billion Surplus

Oregon Taxpayers to Receive 9.863% “Kicker” Credit After $1.41 Billion Surplus

Oregon residents will receive a 9.863% “kicker” credit on 2025 tax returns after a $1.41 billion surplus was confirmed. The credit will boost refunds or reduce taxes owed, with details available through the Oregon Department of Revenue.

Oregon SNAP Benefits Fully Restored After Federal Court Ruling

Oregon SNAP Benefits Fully Restored After Federal Court Ruling

Oregonians can now access their full November SNAP benefits after a federal court ordered the Trump Administration to release withheld funds. The Oregon Department of Human Services confirmed payments are restored, following Gov. Tina Kotek’s declaration of a hunger emergency.

Southbound I-5 semi-truck fire near Winston extinguished

Southbound I-5 semi-truck fire near Winston extinguished

Fire crews extinguished a semi-truck fire on I-5 southbound near Winston Wednesday morning. The blaze started in the engine compartment and spread to the cab and trailer loaded with paper rolls. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Appeal Filed in Fatal UCC Softball Team Crash Case

Appeal Filed in Fatal UCC Softball Team Crash Case

A notice of appeal has been filed in the case of Jonathan Dowdy, sentenced to over 20 years for the fatal UCC softball team bus crash. Records show his sentence matched the plea agreement, and his earliest possible release date remains March 22, 2044.

Roseburg Developer to Build Grants Pass Homeless Village with $1.2 Million Grant

Roseburg Developer to Build Grants Pass Homeless Village with $1.2 Million Grant

Grants Pass re-awarded a $1.2 million homelessness grant to Roseburg’s Elk Island Trading Group, which plans to build a container-home village for 150 people in Grants Pass by summer 2026. The project could help the city close unmanaged camps and meet shelter space requirements.