Oakridge NewsLocal news for Oakridge, OR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Media to Get Tour of Oakridge Slide- May 29, 2008 By Brandi Smith May 29, 2008 Oakridge, Ore. -- Though trains are running through Oakridge after February's mudslide, crews are still working to clean up the area.http://www.topix.net/city/oakridge-or/2008/05/media-to-get-tour-of-oakridge-slide?fromrss=... Health advisory issued for reservoir- May 17, 2008 This is a press release courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Hills Creek Reservoir, located four miles from Oakridge, was issued May 15 by the Willamette ... via KVAL-TV Eugenehttp://www.topix.net/city/oakridge-or/2008/05/health-advisory-issued-for-reservoir?fromrss... $2,500 rewards offered in Oregon elk poaching- May 15, 2008 The Humane Society of the United States and the Wildlife Land Trust are offering a pair of $2,500 rewards for information leading to an arrest and conviction in two separate elk poaching cases in Lane County. via Statesman Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakridge-or/2008/05/2-500-rewards-offered-in-oregon-elk-poaching... Reward offered in poaching case- May 14, 2008 "Poaching is not only callous and irresponsible, it's also a crime that all too often goes unpunished" This is a press release courtesy of the Oregon State Police The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering two $2,500 rewards for information leading to the arrest and ... via KCBY-TV Coos Bayhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakridge-or/2008/05/reward-offered-in-poaching-case?fromrss=1 Elk killed and left to waste in Lane County- May 9, 2008 This is a press release courtesy of the Oregon State Police The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help in solving two recent Lane County area elk poaching investigations. via KATU-TV Portlandhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakridge-or/2008/05/elk-killed-and-left-to-waste-in-lane-county?... Railroad open after mudslide- May 7, 2008 "This was an extraordinary event which required an extraordinary effort. Not only did we put a mountain back together, we were also able to do it safely, without any injuries." This is a press release courtesy of Union Pacific Railroad After 105 days and 19 million cubic feet of mud, Union Pacific has completed the herculean task of restoring all rail service through the Coyote ... via KVAL-TV Eugenehttp://www.topix.net/city/oakridge-or/2008/05/railroad-open-after-mudslide?fromrss=1 Oregon State Police asking for help in solving Lane County elk poaching case- May 6, 2008 Posted by Michael Rollins, The Oregonian May 06, 2008 07:13AM OSP The OSP Fish & Wildlife Division wants help with two Lane County elk poaching cases. via Oregonlive.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakridge-or/2008/05/oregon-state-police-asking-for-help-in-solvi... Admitted Killer Gets 15-Year Sentence- May 3, 2008 By Brandi Smith April 30, 2008 Oakridge, Ore. -- Burt Hansen pleaded guilty to getting drunk and beating his 86-year-old mother to death after an argument. via KEZIhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakridge-or/2008/05/admitted-killer-gets-15-year-sentence?fromrs... Oakridge man gets 15 years in mother's death- May 1, 2008 "I have no explanation for what happened." An Oregon man who got drunk and beat his 86-year-old mother to death during an argument has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. via KGW-TV Portlandhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakridge-or/2008/04/oakridge-man-gets-15-years-in-mothers-death?... |