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Two earthquakes off Oregon, California Coast Oregon petition to ban hunting
and fishing moves closer to ballot
JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports two earthquakes off the Oregon and California Coast. The fist quake reported as a 5.1 magnitude tremor occurred west of Gold Beach at 3:53 a.m. Wednesday, June 3. The second quake, a 5.1 magnitude tremor, occurred off the coast of Ferndale, California at 5:45 a.m. The USGS said no tsunami threats were generated by the two
MIA MALDONADO Oregon Capital Chronicle
common. In May, the USGS also
Petitioners hoping to ban fishing and hunting in Oregon have reached a milestone in their attempt to change state law. Initative Petition 28, led by Portland-based animal rights activists, aims to expand animal cruelty laws and criminalize injuring, breeding or killing animals except
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The two below sea earthquakes were reported in a region off the Pacific Coast where similar tremors have occurred. (Courtesy from the USGS) earthquakes, which occurred in a region off the Pacific Coast where such tremors have been
An Oregon State University student researcher holds a hatchery juvenile spring Chinook salmon in Oregon. (Mia Maldonado / Oregon Capital Chronicle)
State park properties receive upgrades MIA MALDONADO Oregon Capital Chronicle
From a refreshed historical gift shop to new showers at a popular North Coast camp site, several state park properties received upgrades just in time for summer visitors to enjoy. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department manages more than 250 state parks, recreation areas, scenic viewpoints and other sites. In the face of budget constraints, the agency in the fall and again this spring implemented fees on more than 40 parks where it previously waived day-use parking fees. The fees help pay to maintain and operate amenities at those locations. A handful of properties underwent less aesthetic, but essential upgrades such as dump site repairs and storm debris clearance. That includes Silver Falls State Park, where winter storms downed many large trees that agency staff are still clearing in parts of the property. Those upgrades, however, are key to keeping the state park system running smoothly, agency spokesperson Lauren Wirtis said. “All of this work provides a better experience for visitors, even though it isn’t what ends up on Instagram,” Wirtis said. Some parks, however, did receive more glamorous, See PARKS, page A8
The historic gift shop at Otter Crest located south of Depoe Bay is now open to the public following upgrades to the building so it can better withstand the ocean environment. (Courtesy from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department)
OSP braces for summer traffic challenges JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
Law enforcement agencies in Lincoln County and across the state are bracing for the summer travel season. The Lincoln County Leader reached out to Oregon State Police (OSP) Lt. Logan Denney to find out what type of driver behavior troopers
are seeing, and how the troopers are dealing with traffic challenges along the coast and inland in Oregon. Lincoln County Leader: As we head into the summer travel season in Oregon, what is most concerning to you and OSP troopers about driver behavior? Lt. Logan Denney: Summer marks the start of Oregon’s annual travel season, when we welcome more visitors and see higher traffic volumes statewide. With increased travel and good weather, many people are eager to reach
their destinations. Our greatest concerns relate to the Fatal 5 SOLID behaviors, which are statistically linked to serious injury and fatal crashes: Speed, Occupant Safety, Lane Safety, Impaired Driving, and Distracted Driving. SPEED: Please drive the speed limit and give yourself plenty of time. Check Oregon Trip Check for travel distances, congestion, and delays, especially in areas expecting heavy event or holiday traffic. OCCUPANT See TRAFFIC, page A4
Oregon State Police report driver behaviors, which are statistically linked to serious injury and fatal crashes, include speed, occupant safety, lane safety, impaired driving, and distracted driving. (Courtesy from OSP)