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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Willamette Valley Weather
Excessive Heat Warning in effect from August 11, 12:00 PM PDT until August 14, 10:00 PM PDT
Today– Sunny, with a high near 93. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday– Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday– Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday– Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Saturday– Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Man Arrested For Assault and Murder in Pleasant Hill
A 34-year-old man was booked into the Lane County Jail Monday afternoon accused of murdering a Pleasant Hill woman and wounding her husband Monday morning.
Andrew Geronimi is charged with second-degree murder, assault, and burglary, according to jail records.
A Lane County sheriff’s spokesman said there is no known connection between Geronimi and the victims.
Caelen and Staton Bosisto were shot inside their home in the 37000 block of Highway 58 near Hilltop Drive, east of Pleasant Hill on Monday morning. Caelen was killed in the attack. Staton was shot in the head but survived. His condition is not known at this time.
Deputies responded to the residence shortly before 7 a.m. after receiving a 911 call that a person had been shot.
A family member confirmed the couple had a two-month old baby which was present in the home. The child was not injured.
Soon after arriving at the scene, authorities saw a man who was carrying a gun and hiding in some bushes outside the house. After a brief standoff, the man was taken into custody.
—— LCSO #21-4430 – Death InvestigationOn 08/09/21 at approximately 6:34am the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report that someone had been shot at a residence on Hwy. 58 near Hilltop Dr. Deputies and OSP Troopers responded and located a male with an injury to his head consistent with a gunshot wound. He was conscious and transported to an area hospital. This male advised that his handgun was missing from the residence. Also in the home was a female that had what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the chest. She was pronounced deceased. While investigating the scene, deputies spotted a male armed with a handgun hiding in the bushes next to the driveway. After approximately 45 minutes he surrendered and was taken into custody. A handgun was found in his possession. The status of the male that had been transported to the hospital remains unknown. A small child, related to the victims, was also in the residence when the incident occurred. The child was unharmed and placed into the custody of other family members. —–
If you have information related to this case please call the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1. This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with questions regarding the status of this case are asked to contact the Lane County District Attorney’s Office at 541-682-4261.
50 K-12 Students Test Positive For COVID-19 Over The Weekend In Lane County
Lane County Public Health. reported that 50 K-12 students in Lane County tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend.
In addition to the K-12 cases, officials say 13 cases have been attributed to the Lane County Fair.
Health officials are also concerned crowded cooling centers during the upcoming heatwave could drive up case numbers even more with high numbers of people being inside an enclosed space.
A record-setting 58 patients are currently in the hospital with COVID-19 in Lane County, health officials said. Twelve of those patients are in intensive care unit beds.
According to Lane County Public Health, many of those who are testing positive for the virus are not cooperating with contact tracing efforts.
The recent surge in cases has many wondering whether or not Lane County will follow Multnomah County’s lead and impose a mask mandate for indoor public spaces. For that to happen, the board of commissioners would have to approve the mandate by a vote.
Lane County Public Health officials said they’re planning to present several options at Tuesday’s board meeting. Officials said one of the county’s top doctors is planning to recommend encouraging people to take the same safety precautions that were required during the height of the pandemic, including wearing face coverings in indoor public spaces.
Lane County Sheriff’s Office Issues Level 1 Evacuation Notice For Oakridge
** Wildfire Evacuation Notice Level 1 – BE READY **Oakridge Fire & EMS has approved issuing a Level 1 –BE READY – Evacuation notice due to the nearby Kwis Fire for the following areas: High Prairie, Fish Hatchery, Oakridge north of Roberts Road, and Oakridge east of Salmon Creek.
An evacuation map is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/MiddleForkComplex.Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.
If conditions worsen, public safety personnel will make contact again using the emergency notification system.Call 911 if you will need assistance evacuating if a Level 2 notice is issued. More information is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/MiddleForkComplex.
You can also view more information about evacuation levels and what they mean for you at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/evacuation. If you have livestock, you should begin preparing them for evacuation. More information about livestock evacuation is available from www.LaneCountyOR.gov/LCAID. Middle Fork Complex Fire #MiddleForkComplex
STATE AGENCIES URGE PROACTIVE ACTIONS AS EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH ISSUED
News Release from Oregon Office of Emergency Management —– The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for many parts of Oregon from August 10-14; dangerously hot conditions with triple-digit temperatures and minimal overnight cooling are possible throughout the state.
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) urge the public to take proactive actions to help reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses that can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. These lead agencies continue to coordinate statewide needs and resources and assess impacts to meet the needs of Oregonians. They are collectively sharing and amplifying heat-related messages to the public, encouraging Oregonians to stay safe and drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, take advantage of cooling centers, remain out of the sun, and check in on neighbors, friends and loved ones.
“We know excessive heat conditions can be extremely dangerous and must be taken seriously,” said OEM Director Andrew Phelps. “We are asking Oregonians to pull together and prepare for the inevitable effects of high temperatures. Take time now to make a plan to stay cool as temperatures rise – make sure your plan includes connecting with friends, family or neighbors who may be susceptible to extreme heat and offering to help them access the resources they need. The simplest act to help can save lives”
ODHS encourages people who need relief from the high temperatures to connect with 211 for information on cooling center locations, hours and transportation to the centers. Dial 211 and wait for the prompt to find hot weather-related resources, including a list of cooling centers by county. The 211 service will keep its prompt operating 24/7 for the rest of summer. Cooling center information is also available at 211info.org.
Oregonians should stay informed on the heat index and conditions when planning activities and find ways to stay cool and hydrated; the heat index measures how hot it feels outside when factoring in humidity with the actual air temperature. Individuals should also learn how to prevent, recognize and treat heat-related illnesses.
OHA provides several easily accessible resources for members of the public, local health departments and other organizations to assist ongoing outreach efforts to those most vulnerable to extreme heat events. The agency urges people to contact their primary care provider or visit an urgent care facility if they begin to experience heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburn, heat rash or other non-emergent medical care needs.
People over the age of 65 and those with a chronic medical condition, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer or kidney disease, may be less likely to sense and respond to changes in temperature. Also, they may be taking medications that can worsen the impact of extreme heat. People in this category should be closely monitored to make sure they’re drinking enough water, have access to air conditioning and know how to keep cool. Those who exercise in extreme heat or work outdoors are more likely to become dehydrated and get heat-related illnesses and should pay particular attention to staying as cool and hydrated as possible.
For more information, visit:
- Preventing Heat-related Illnesses (OHA): https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/Preparedness/Prepare/Pages/PrepareForExtremeHeat.aspx
- Extreme Heat (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/index.html
- Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heat-related Illness (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html
WILDFIRE UPDATES:
Bootleg, Walrus, Yainax Fires –
- Bootleg Fire Containment: 98% Size: 413,765 acres (647 square miles)
- Walrus FireFire Location: 10.5 miles N of BonanzaSize: 75 acres Containment: 90%
- Yainax Location: 10 miles NE of Bonanza Size: 84 acres Containment: 70%
At noon yesterday Klamath and Lake Counties lifted all evacuations for the Bootleg, Walrus, and Yainax Fires. There are still fire personnel working on each of the fires and residents are asked to exercise caution when travelling near the fire areas. Forest closures remain in effect, please check with your local ranger district before entering national forest lands.
The Red Cross is closing the evacuation shelters but will still be working with the public during the recovery efforts.
Containment numbers continue to climb on each of the fires. The Bootleg Fire is now 98% contained and the majority of the fire is in patrol status. Firefighters continue to grid and mop up along the last piece of uncontained line in the northwest corner of the fire near Coyote Creek. Some critical suppression repair activities are underway on the northeast corner of the fire and along the southern perimeter. Firefighters made great progress yesterday mopping up the Walrus and Yainax Fires and expect to put those fires in patrol status at the end of shift today.
A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team arrived yesterday to begin the work of assessing the fire area for erosion potential and determine if preventative measures are needed. BAER teams are staffed by specially trained professionals: hydrologists, soil scientists, engineers, biologists, vegetation specialists, archeologists, and others who rapidly evaluate the burned area and prescribe emergency stabilization treatments.
Devils Knob Complex. The Devil’s Knob Complex is a grouping of 40 plus lightning-caused fires with the majority burning on the Tiller Ranger District, Umpqua National Forest with a number of fires burning on private lands protected by Douglas Forest Protective Association. The fires were started from thunderstorms on July 29th and August 1st. The Devil’s Knob Complex is situated between the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire to the north, which is being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 13 and the Skyline Ridge Complex to the southwest, which is being managed by Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1. The Devil’s Knob Complex is managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 8 from an incident command post at the Milo Academy near Tiller, Oregon.
Total Acreage: 3,003 Complex Total Containment: 5% General Updates: Suppression efforts today included extensive mopping up of small fires and portions of larger fires as well as containment actions on larger fires within the Complex. The priority continues to be taking suppression actions on larger fires that are near private property and homes, which includes Wildcat and Section 30 (Railroad) Fires. As high priority fires become contained and mopped up in the southern portion of the Complex, resources will be moved to the central and northern portions of the Complex to other priority fires. To also improve the effectiveness of existing firefighting resources, suppression activity included sharing scarce resources between the three incident complexes, such as aircraft, engines and hand crews. Fire behavior is expected to increase with a forecasted very hot and drying weather trend as the week progresses.
Skyline Ridge Complex. Ahead of an expected heat wave arriving Tuesday, firefighters are taking advantage of mild night temperatures to strengthen control lines atop two ridges to protect lands east and west of the 2,350-acre Poole Creek Fire. Control lines south of the fire are holding well. A dozen helicopters are aiding with water drops and retardant to cool any flames or embers that threaten the lines.
Overall containment on fires in the Complex stands at 14 percent. Over the next few days the fire is expected to back down two canyons between the ridges until it meets control lines protecting houses on the south bank of the South Umpqua River. As a precaution, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Green or Level 1 “Be Ready” evacuation advisory for residences in the area north of Poole Creek Fire. This includes an area south of the South Umpqua River along Tiller Trail Highway, including all addresses on Moore Ranch Road and Ferguson Lane. For the latest evacuation information go to www.dcso.com/evacuations
The 18 other fires in the Complex – 13 of which are two acres or less – no longer show any growth and are in various stages of mop up, with some fully secured and being patrolled. This is allowing fire managers to move more firefighters and equipment to Poole Creek, located about six miles southeast of the community of Days Creek. The National Interagency Fire Center has made Oregon and Washington the top priority states for gaining access to firefighting resources, such as air tankers, hot shot crews, helicopters, fire engines and other firefighting personnel. Nearly a thousand wildland firefighters are engaged on the Complex – about one of every eight in the Pacific Northwest. “We’re concentrating those resources to safely and effectively encircle and secure Poole Creek, which is our number one priority,” said Deputy Incident Commander Eric Perkins with ODF Team 1, which is managing fires in the Complex.
Black Butte. Cause: Lightning. 11,693 acres (+2,026). 0% containment.
On the northern edge of the Black Butte fire, off Forest Road 16, firefighters continue to hold and improve containment lines to the North Fork Malheur River drainage. Protecting private lands and structures at Flag Prairie is a priority and firing operations will continue along 1675 and 284 roads. Crews will also work with the resource advisors on dozer work to clear roads for control lines. On the eastern edge of the fire, crews will scout primary and alternative lines to North Fork Malheur River.
To the northwest, along the western flank, crews will patrol and secure spots across containment lines and continue prep of control lines. Firefighters plan burnout operations as needed.
On the southeast edge, east of the River, firefighters will establish primary hand line and dozer lines, and strengthen existing lines after the fire spotted into Bear Creek on the edge of the drainage. The fire is active in the Skegway drainage, and crews continue to construct primary and alternate lines, tying dozer line in to roads and putting in hand line along the western edge. Wind, topography and vegetation continue to push the fire to the southeast.
Jack Fire and Rough Patch Complex – 23,355 Acres Contained: 53% — Firefighters continue building line and fighting the fire directly where it is safe to do so in preparation for another extreme heat wave moving into the region.
“A lot of work has been put into building this framework,” said Eric Riener, incident commander trainee for Northwest 13 Incident Management Team. “It’s like a puzzle – you build the border first, then start filling it in one piece at a time.”
The first piece of the firefighting puzzle is always ensuring the safety of those doing the work, he said. “The greatest value at risk out there is our firefighters and we will do everything to ensure safe engagement occurs.”
Many aviation and ground firefighting strategies that slow or block fire movement and spread also serve a safety purpose. Besides removing potential fuels, cutting out snags protects firefighters from falling timber.
Alternate and contingency lines provide egress routes for firefighters to retreat. Lookouts are posted to observe the effectiveness of the work being done as well as any changes in wind direction, weather or fire movement. Aviation drops of water to cool the fire’s edges and slow progression, allowing ground resources to work closer to the fire’s edge.
Middle Fork Complex and Knoll Fire – 5,097 Acres Contained: 2% — Yesterday firefighters continued reinforcing fire line and working to re-establish containment on a spot fire in the Kwis Fire. Crews and heavy equipment also continued preparing existing road systems to be used as containment line for the Ninemile, Gales, and Elephant Rock Fires. Resources assigned to these fires also assisted with initial attack of a new fire that started west of Oakridge near the Hardesty Trailhead.
Containing the Kwis Fire remains a priority for firefighters because of its proximity to Oakridge. While crews and air resources will be continuing efforts to re-establish and secure containment line around the Kwis fire, they are also evaluating additional options for containment lines south of the fire. On the Gales and Ninemile Fires, crews and heavy equipment are establishing containment lines that will reduce potential for spread of these fires towards communities. Each of the fires are burning in timber in areas of steep and rugged terrain and as the fires burn through the dry heavy fuels, fire intensity will periodically increase causing development of visible smoke columns.
Knoll Fire: Pacific Northwest Team 3 took command of this fire yesterday. It is located off Highway 126 north/northeast of McKenzie Bridge. Firefighters supported by aerial resources are utilizing a combination of constructed line, existing roads, and natural features to limit fire spread. Today, as conditions allow, firefighters will be reinforcing containment lines by burning out to consume vegetation between the line and active fire. There are numerous hazards that pose a danger to public safety in the vicinity of this fire including active fire in the McKenzie River bottom and falling trees, making river travel unsafe through the fire area. Forest visitors should also avoid Olallie Campground, Deer Creek Hot Springs, and dispersed campsites near the springs.
Weather and Smoke: Today warmer and drier conditions are expected, which will likely result in increased fire activity. Expect smoke columns from these fires to be visible from surrounding areas especially in the afternoons. For current air quality information visit oakridgeair.org/smoke or the Oregon Smoke Blog https://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/.
Evacuations: Effective August 8, 2021, Oakridge Fire approved issuing a Level 1 (BE READY) evacuation notice due to the nearby Kwis Fire for the following areas: High Prairie, Fish Hatchery, Oakridge north of Roberts Road, and Oakridge east of Salmon Creek. A Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice remains in effect for all homes, campgrounds and dispersed recreation along Forest Service Road 18 (Big Fall Creek Road) east of the intersection with Forest Service Road 1821, including Puma Campground and Bedrock Campground. A map of these evacuation areas is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/MiddleForkComplex.
Closures: Some National Forest System lands near the Middle Fork Complex fires are temporarily closed to provide for public safety. Please be sure to check current conditions before planning your trip to the Willamette National Forest. For more information visit www.fs.usda.gov/willamette.
Bull Complex. 510 acres –Yesterday firefighters continued line construction line along Forest Road 4696 south of the Janus Fire. On the east side of the complex, firefighters patrolled the Round Lake and Ogre Creek Fires and then worked to construct line along Forest Road 6370. Two dozers are assisting with line construction. During this work, lookouts are posted to monitor the fire’s behavior as part of safety operations. Round Lake and Ogre Creek are 100% contained with crews checking for isolated heat each day.
While relative humidity increased during the past couple days on the fires, no measurable precipitation fell on the fires. Temperatures are increasing over the next few days and may reach 100F on the fire by Wednesday. Monday’s winds may shift to a more easterly flow but should remain light.
Communities south of the fires may be getting some added smoke from two holdover fires within last year’s Lionshead Fire. Firefighters have assessed them and are monitoring the fires closely. Holdover fire is not uncommon on large fires. Stumps or large logs can hold heat over the winter and rekindle when conditions dry.
Bean Creek- 766 CS. OR-DEF-000766. IMT3. 20 mi W of Jefferson, OR. Start 8/5. Cause: Lightning. 138 acres (+0). 0% containment. Minimal fire behavior. Timber. Structures threatened. No update received.
HELPFUL LINKS:
- This public lands link is super helpful to check before you head outdoors. The Keep Oregon Green website carries ODF’s public use restrictions. Click the link for up-to-date information: https://keeporegongreen.org/current-conditions/
- Wildfire evacuation risk for PNW communities https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=8630fdb3e88f475fb5304415ce9e03c0&extent=-136.2333,39.1055,-102.4834,50.3252
- An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your location to see the latest smoke information. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures.
- Insurance Assistance: For additional information on submitting insurance claims after losing your home or property to a wildfire, please visit https://dfr.oregon.gov/insure/home/storm/Pages/wildfires.aspx or call the state’s team of consumer advocates at 888-877-4894 (toll-free).
COVID UPDATE:
Oregon reports 3,229 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths
There are 14 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,903, the Oregon Health Authority reported 3,229 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 bringing the state total to 230,103.
The 3,229 cases reported today include new infections recorded by counties for the three-day period between Friday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 8.
The new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases reported today are in the following counties: Baker (6), Benton (55), Clackamas (254), Clatsop (55), Columbia (18), Coos (46), Crook (13), Curry (7), Deschutes (240), Douglas (278), Gilliam (1), Harney (3), Hood River (15), Jackson (49), Jefferson (21), Josephine (239), Klamath (25), Lane (624), Lincoln (17), Linn (152), Malheur (7), Marion (113), Morrow (26), Multnomah (538), Polk (25), Sherman (2), Tillamook (79), Umatilla (85), Union (47), Wallowa (7), Wasco (32), Washington (106) and Yamhill (44).
Oregon sees 40% jump in weekly coronavirus cases, nears hospitalization record. The number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon is 575, which is 21 more than yesterday. There are 148 COVID-19 patients in intensive care unit (ICU) beds, which is four more than yesterday.
Nearly one in five Oregonians infected with COVID-19 in July was fully vaccinated against the disease. The news represents a sizable leap in the share of total infections involving fully vaccinated people — from 2% in April to 19% in July — and underscores emerging information that the highly contagious delta variant is more likely to infect vaccinated people than earlier versions of the virus. Health officials say 10 fully vaccinated Oregonians died of COVID-19 in July, correcting previously reported data.
In a breakthrough cases report posted to the Oregon Health Authority’s website Thursday, officials say about 2,400 of the 12,514 people known to be infected by COVID-19 in the state in July were fully vaccinated. That leaves 81% of the infected Oregonians — or just over 10,000 in July — who were either unvaccinated or only partially vaccinated.
If you’re planning an appointment at the DMV, don’t forget to bring a mask.
All state offices with public contact resumed the mask requirement on July 30 due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in Oregon this summer. State offices are following the latest Oregon Health Authority guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus.
Masks are required inside DMV offices and during drive tests conducted by DMV, regardless of vaccination status. OHA strongly recommends face masks in indoor public settings. For the latest news and guidelines for COVID safety, visit the OHA site.
Multnomah County Mask Requirements
Multnomah County is instituting new indoor masking requirements in public spaces, including businesses, making the state’s most populous and liberal county the first to reinstitute the restrictions amid a new surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations driven by the highly contagious delta variant.
The restrictions, which will take effect Friday, apply to both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.
For the first time they will be accompanied by an enforcement officer. County Chair Deborah Kafoury and Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Vines are holding a 1:30 p.m. news conference to announce the restrictions and underlying details. They will be joined by Guadalupe Guerrero, the superintendent of Portland Public Schools, and leaders of
local healthcare systems.
State authorities and the governor have so far taken a hands-off approach to the latest surge and deferred any restrictions to local authorities. They have reiterated masking recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, which call on both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents in areas where coronavirus is spreading widely to wear masks. Thirty five of Oregon’s 36 counties fall into that bucket based on their case and test positivity rates.
New Political Districts on the Line
Eleven state lawmakers on Thursday will begin a politically Herculean task with historically small odds of success: Draw 96 new political districts in 46 days that will be used beginning with the 2022 election. The six Democrats and five Republicans on the House and Senate redistricting committees are set to receive block-by-block U.S.
Census data chock full of population and demographic changes since the last map-making 10 years ago.
The pandemic and politics led to a six-month delay in delivery of the information on population changes and demographic shifts that is required to draw maps meeting federal and state laws. It took an Oregon Supreme Court ruling to give the Legislature the first shot at redistricting. But the justices settled on a crushing timeline that would require a special session of the Legislature on Sept. 20 to ratify the maps in time to have them delivered to the court by Sept. 27.
Lawsuit Filed Against Efforts To Unionize the Legislature
A lawsuit filed in Oregon Appellate Court last week is challenging the efforts of staff within Oregon’s Legislature to unionize. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports the Freedom Foundation — a group that combats public sector unions in Oregon, Washington and California is seeking judicial review of the state Employment Relations Board’s ruling that cleared the way for legislative staff to vote to unionize in late May.
Jason Dudash, Oregon director of the Freedom Foundation, said he believes the idea of a union is “fundamentally incompatible” with the work of the Legislature. The group argues that the bargaining unit representing legislative assistants is in conflict with the state law dividing power between Oregon’s three branches of government. The argument is nearly identical to one made by the Oregon Legislature itself last December when it objected to unionization efforts organized by staffer.
Private Vendor HIred to Handle Backlog of Emergency Rental Assistance
Oregon is dealing with a backlog of 25-thousand applications for emergency rental assistance. Oregon Housing and Community Services says software that’s used to process the applications doesn’t work well and it’s causing delays. A private vendor has been hired to have more than 60 people speed up the process. They’ll handle 85 hundred of the claims. Renters in Oregon who have applied for emergency rental assistance can’t be evicted for non-payment until the end of September.
The Deadline to Sign Up for Health Insurance is August 15th
If you don’t qualify for Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and you don’t have insurance through your work, you can sign up for an individual or family plan at the Oregon Marketplace. The deadline for 2021 coverage is Aug. 15.
To learn more, visit OregonHealthCare.gov or call 855-268-3767 (toll-free) to find free, local help.