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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.

Fire Season Ends in Northwest Oregon; Douglas District Remains in Fire Season

Fire Season Ends in Northwest Oregon; Douglas District Remains in Fire Season

Fire season ended Oct. 15 across five ODF districts in northwest Oregon, but remains active in the Douglas District. Debris burning is still prohibited on DFPA-protected lands. The Umpqua National Forest continues to list moderate fire danger.

Missing Roseburg Man Found on Hillside After Search Team Discovers His Bag

Missing Roseburg Man Found on Hillside After Search Team Discovers His Bag

A missing 73-year-old Roseburg man was found on a hillside Friday after search volunteers discovered his bag nearby. A sheriff’s office drone operator located him, and ground crews helped him to safety before he was reunited with his family.

Woman Who Died in Yoncalla House Fire Identified

Woman Who Died in Yoncalla House Fire Identified

Authorities identified Carol Lorrain Most, 56, as the woman who died in Sunday’s house fire in Yoncalla. Another occupant escaped and received assistance. The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause.

One Life Lost in Sunday Morning House Fire in Yoncalla

One Life Lost in Sunday Morning House Fire in Yoncalla

One person lost their life in a Sunday morning house fire on Birch Street in Yoncalla. No other injuries were reported. Displaced residents received assistance, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.

Firefighters Stop Grass Fire Near Richardson Road in Myrtle Creek

Firefighters Stop Grass Fire Near Richardson Road in Myrtle Creek

Firefighters stopped a grass fire near Richardson Road in Myrtle Creek on Oct. 8. Crews initially estimated the fire at 1.5 acres. No homes or structures were threatened, and DFPA said the human-caused fire remained under investigation.

Missing 3-Year-Old Joshua Ovalles Found Safe, Reunited With Father

Missing 3-Year-Old Joshua Ovalles Found Safe, Reunited With Father

Three-year-old Joshua Ovalles, the subject of an Amber Alert, has been found safe in Lake Oswego and reunited with his father. His mother is in custody and faces custodial interference and kidnapping charges, according to Beaverton Police.