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Articles from the May 18, 2014 edition


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  • Fatal Hwy. 20 wreck

    May 18, 2014

    OSP press release Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into a Sunday afternoon fatal traffic crash on Highway 20 just east of the Santiam Summit. One lane of the highway was open at 5 pm. on 5/18, but traffic was delayed. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 12:35 p.m, the driver of a 2008 Ford Focus traveling on Highway 20 near milepost 81 lost control on the wet roadway and struck the guardrail on the south side of the highway. The Ford continued into the eastbound lane where it was struck by a 2009...

  • Consider the living and the dead

    May 18, 2014

    Backyard burning safety tips Burning brush...

  • Consider the living and the dead

    May 18, 2014

    Backyard burning safety tips Backyard burning The living and the dead: In this instance, it’s not the title of a Sci-fi series but a description of Oregonians backyards. A look around the property this time of year likely will reveal a mix of flowers in bloom, next to dead grass and the remains of last summer’s annuals. As people begin spring clean-up, consider chipping or recycling yard debris. But if burning is the only option, here are some tips to prevent that debris burn from becoming Oregon’s next wildfire: - Call before you burn - If pl...