MYRTLE POINT/COQUILLE, Ore. — A Coos County man accused of killing three people over the weekend went before a judge on Monday. Many of those who knew some of the victims personally wouldn’t speak with us on camera, but said this was a terrible tragedy and their hearts went out to the families. All was … Continue reading »
Crash Kills One and Injures Five
LINN COUNTY, Ore. — Oregon State Police say a Toyota Camry ran a stop sign at the intersection of Lake Creek and Highway 99 and struck a Dodge headed south on Highway 99. One of the Camry’s passengers, Leopoldo Clemente, 70, was pronounced dead at the scene. Five other people were taken to the hospital … Continue reading »
Nine Cars Cited for Careless Driving
COOS BAY, Ore. — Oregon State Police pulled over nine cars on Saturday morning after receiving multiple complaints of a group of vehicles racing against each other and running cars off the road. The group said they were traveling on Highway 42 from Winston to the coast for an annual camping trip. All nine drivers, … Continue reading »
Senators Introduce Tsunami Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon’s two U.S. senators are pushing legislation to help pay for tsunami debris cleanup on the West Coast. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, introduced the Tsunami Debris Cleanup Reimbursement Act on Thursday. If passed, it would give the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration the … Continue reading »
UO Grad Killed in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Police say a University of Oregon graduate was shot and killed Wednesday night. Aya Nakano, of Emeryville, California, would have turned 23 years old Thursday, police said. Investigators say Nakano’s vehicle was rear-ended. Nakano and the two suspects got into a confrontation after they pulled over, and Nakano was shot and … Continue reading »
Electronic Proof of Insurance Now Legal
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon drivers can now show electronic proof of insurance if police pull them over. A new law signed by Governor John Kitzhaber allows drivers to show proof of insurance on smartphones, tablets or other mobile devices. People can still use traditional paper cards if they prefer, but backers of the new law … Continue reading »
Central Oregon Fire Season Starts Friday
Fire season for the Central Oregon District will start on Friday, June 14, nearly two weeks earlier than last year. The Oregon Department of Forestry made the decision after an increase in small fires in the region. District Forester George Ponte said in a press release that the area had seen lower precipitation than average … Continue reading »
Corvallis Driver Cited in Head-On Crash
PRINVILLE, Ore. — A Corvallis man was cited after six people were injured in a crash Sunday in eastern Oregon. Oregon State Police say Anoop Antony, 28, of Corvallis, was driving on Highway 26 east of Prineville, when he got distracted and drove into oncoming traffic and hit another vehicle head on. Six people were … Continue reading »
Woman Arrested for Albany Bomb Threats
ALBANY, Ore. — FBI agents arrested a woman for allegedly calling in bomb threats to several Albany elementary schools. Investigators say Jenelle Pinkston made a call in April to Waverly Elementary, threatening that a bomb would explode in 10 minutes. Pinkston allegedly made two more calls in May to Waverly and Periwinkle elementary schools. In … Continue reading »
Legislature Protects Students’ Privacy
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon college students can breathe easy knowing their universities will not have access to their social media accounts after a bill passed almost unanimously Monday. The Legislature voted 57 to 1 in favor of barring colleges and universities from having access to students’ social media accounts and passwords. “I’m glad they’re not … Continue reading »
