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Winter weather is here, and Oregon Office of Emergency Management State Search Rescue Coordinator Scott Lucas says Oregon is seeing uptick in lost or stranded travelers on foot and in vehicles. He is reminding Oregonians and visitors of ways to stay safe.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – Fremont-Winema National Forest managers want to encourage visitors enjoying the outdoors as we transition from fall to winter recreation to stay safe, be prepared, and to be aware of regulations.
Read MoreFollowing the latest series of storms, several major highways are still closed throughout Oregon. Crews from the Oregon Department of Transportation and Pacific Power have been working through the night to clear roadways.
Read MoreFor the first time in the 2018-19 winter snow season, several inches of snow has blanketed the Klamath Basin and continues to fall at the time of this update. Reports are coming in from various points in the Basin, ranging from 3 to 6 inches of the freshly fallen snow.
Read Morehe Oregon State Police will be increasing patrols during the holidays running December 13th through January 1st, 2018.
OSP will be emphasis will be on the Fatal 5 driving behaviors, which lead to serious injury and fatal crashes. Those are Speed, Occupant Safety, Lane Usage, Impaired Driving and Distracted Driving. OSP is asking motorists to report dangerous drivers and those believed to be impaired.
