Search for police shooter paralyzes Waldport…
The search continues this morning for a man who shot a police officer in Lincoln City and fled on foot from pursuing officers just north of Waldport. Highway 101 is open, but several side streets remain closed and police say motorists travelling through the area should not pick up hitchhikers. Officer Steven Dodds was shot multiple times during a late night traffic stop Sunday and is reported in critical condition at Portland’s Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Authorities are searching for 43-year old David Anthony Durham of Portland, the registered owner of the vehicle that was pulled over by Dodds. The driver also fired a weapon at two police vehicles and one private car in Newport during a pursuit. After being stopped by a spike strip laid down by an off-duty Lincoln County Deputy, the driver fled west of Highway 101 into the Bayshore area, a cluster of tangled brush and vacation homes. At one point early Monday, a crab boat shining its lights on buoys was reportedly fired on by the suspect who apparently mistook it for police. One fisherman was injured by shrapnel but was not shot. Waldport Schools are running on schedule today, but no busses are running north of the bridge as a precaution. Officers have been searching house-to-house in the area.
Mural Regulations separated from Sign Code
Proposed regulations that would remove the governing of murals in the city from the sign code will be reviewed once again this evening. The Florence Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing. Planning Commission Chair Jan Nieberlein says the rules are not intended to be restrictive, but instead allow artists more free expression. The sign code is in the process of being updated and revised, moving it from the zoning portions of the city code to more objective requirements in the building code. City officials say while that may be preferable for signs, murals can be more subjective in nature. Proposed revisions were discussed last week during a joint work session between the planning commission and the Mural Advisory Board. Tonight’s hearing, at City Hall, begins at seven pm.
The word ‘confluence’ literally means the “coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point”. That’s just what happens at the annual Confluence Festival in Gardiner set for February 19th and 20th. The award winning festival brings together a variety of locally produced wines, beer, food and music in one location for two days. Several northwest musical acts, including headliner Curtis Salgado will grace the stage. Florence’s Wakonda Brewery will be on hand, along with Deschutes and Ninkasi… along with several western Oregon wineries. Weekend passes are only $15 and information is available at the Reedsport Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - An Oregon woman has been convicted of
murdering her husband, dismembering his body and burning the
remains in 2009. The Oregonian reports that a Multnomah County jury
reached its verdict yesterday in the trial of Hazelynn Stomps. She
faces a minimum sentence of 25 years in prison. Her husband, Jerry
Stomps, was last seen on Feb. 6, 2009.
SILVERTON, Ore. (AP) - A Silverton fire official says three men
collapsed from carbon monoxide poisoning at a dairy after using a
gasoline-powered pressure washer inside a large, closed cooler.
Fire Capt. Ed Grambusch says firefighters and medics responded to
Mallorie's Dairy yesterday to find one man unconscious and two
others able to talk -- outside a building where they had collapsed
earlier.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A Portland auto repair shop owner has been
invited to sit with first lady Michelle Obama for President Barack
Obama's State of the Union address tonight. A White House statement
said Jim Houser has always provided health insurance for his
employees but has seen premiums skyrocket in the last 10 years. The
statement quoted Houser as estimating that small business tax
credits in the new health care law will save him more than $10,000.
WOLF CREEK, Ore. (AP) - A highway widening project along a
stretch of Interstate 5 in southern Oregon could include
wildlife-friendly features. The Mail-Tribune reports that a state
biologist is working with transportation officials to include
animal-friendly features to prevent vehicle-animal collisions near
Wolf Creek. Some innovations include guard rails so migrating deer
and elk can see through them or culverts that would be adapted so
snails can more easily wiggle through.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Police have arrested a suspect in a fatal
stabbing at a Salem tavern. Officers responding to the fight late
last night at the 50 West Tavern found bystanders trying to help
Christopher Lindsay. He was taken to a Salem hospital where he
died. Detectives arrested Brent W. Phillips of Salem on a
manslaughter charge.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - A father and son who planted a bomb that
killed two Oregon police officers have been sentenced to death. The
Statesman Journal reports Marion County Circuit Court judge Tom
Hart signed death warrants for Bruce Turnidge and his son Joshua
Turnidge yesterday afternoon.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Gov. John Kitzhaber says his budget
recommendations will include significant cuts in Oregon Health Plan
benefits and payments to doctors who provide services to those
patients. Kitzhaber discussed his budget plans with Oregon
newspaper editors in meeting yesterday that was organized by The
Associated Press.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Tyreke (ty-REEK') Evans scored 26 points
as the Sacramento Kings earned a 96-81 win over Portland last
night. Evans was among five Kings to score in double figures as
Sacramento won its fourth road game this season. The Trail Blazers'
five-game winning streak ended.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The NBA has granted a hardship exception
due to injuries to the Portland Trail Blazers, who've signed center
Chris Johnson to a 10-day contract. He's averaging 17.2 points, 9.7
rebounds, 1.2 assists and 3.07 blocked shots with the NBA
D-League's Dakota Wizards.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Portland Timbers have begun formal
training for their inaugural Major League Soccer season with one
catch: No soccer balls. The Timbers are working on their fitness
this week at Adidas. Their home field, PGE Park, is still being
renovated for the upcoming season.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Mapleton basketball standout Isaiah Holman-Gross is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the week. The 5’9” sophomore guard led defensively with seven steals and had a career high 17 points… 15 of them from beyond the arc… in the Sailors’ victory over Triangle Lake. Honorable Mention is given to Siuslaw wrestler Edwin Vasquez won the 103 pound weight class title at last weekend’s Reedsport Invitational.
On the schedule tonight, plenty of prep basketball. The Siuslaw Vikings will be in Myrtle Creek against the South Umpqua Lancers for Far West Play. The girls tip off at six; the boys, still seeking their first conference win, tip off immediately following. Airtime on Coast Radio Sports is set for 5:45. In the Sunset League, Reedsport will be in Gold Beach; while in Mountain West League action it’s Mapleton at home against the Lowell Red Devils.
All-State Honors were announced again last week for prep volleyball. Mapleton Senior Andrea LeClaire was named to the second team.
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