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Madras man killed in crash on McKay Creek Road
Crook County

Madras man killed in crash on McKay Creek Road

PRINEVILLE, Ore. -- A Madras man who may have been collecting cans along McKay Creek road was struck and killed in a crash early Tuesday morning, Crook County sheriff's deputies said.

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026


Collision of two lug trucks kills Sutherlin man
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Collision of two lug trucks kills Sutherlin man

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026


Portland woman killed in Hwy. 97 crash in Wasco County
Oregon State Police

Portland woman killed in Hwy. 97 crash in Wasco County

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026


Portland man arrested for DUII, manslaughter in fiery crash that killed Bend attorney
crash

Portland man arrested for DUII, manslaughter in fiery crash that killed Bend attorney

GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. -- A 20-year-old Portland man was arrested on DUII, manslaughter and other charges after a fiery head-on crash on Highway 26 near Government Camp that killed a 55-year-old Bend attorney, Oregon State Police said Thursday.

Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026


Vancouver, Eugene residents killed in Hwy. 26 semi-SUV crash
Warm Springs

Vancouver, Eugene residents killed in Hwy. 26 semi-SUV crash

WARM SPRINGS, Ore. -- Two people were killed Monday night in a head-on crash when a semi-truck driver lost control on a corner on U.S. Highway 26 on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Oregon State Police confirmed Friday.

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026


Firefighter dies after injury helping battle Austin Fire
wildfires

Firefighter dies after injury helping battle Austin Fire

PORTLAND, Ore. — A firefighter has died after sustaining an injury while fighting the Austin Fire burning in a remote area of the Mount Hood National Forest, the U.S. Forest Service said Friday.

Friday, Sep 11, 2026


Eugene woman killed in Hwy. 97 head-on crash N. of Chemult
Central Oregon

Eugene woman killed in Hwy. 97 head-on crash N. of Chemult

Tuesday, Sep 8, 2026


Burns woman, 71, killed in Harney County UTV-car crash
Oregon State Police

Burns woman, 71, killed in Harney County UTV-car crash

Tuesday, Sep 8, 2026


Sisters man, 82, killed in pickup crash northeast of Sisters
Deschutes County

Sisters man, 82, killed in pickup crash northeast of Sisters

SISTERS, Ore. -- An 82-year-old Sisters man was killed and a passenger was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon when their pickup truck left Wilt Road northeast of Sisters and struck a tree, Deschutes County sheriff's deputies said.

Thursday, Sep 3, 2026


Scio, Oregon federal wildlife officer dies in Okla. fire evacuation
wildfires

Scio, Oregon federal wildlife officer dies in Okla. fire evacuation

COMANCHE COUNTY, Okla. — The Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are mourning federal wildlife officer David Taylor, 38, of Scio, Oregon, who is believed to have died while helping evacuate residents threatened by the Railroad South Fire.

Sunday, Aug 30, 2026


Fatal RV fire in NW Prineville storage lot determined to be accidental
fire

Fatal RV fire in NW Prineville storage lot determined to be accidental

PRINEVILLE, Ore. – One person died in an RV fire on a commercial storage lot in northwest Prineville late Tuesday night that authorities determined to be accidental.

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026


Sisters motorcyclist killed in Highway 101 crash
fatality

Sisters motorcyclist killed in Highway 101 crash

BROOKINGS, Ore. -- A Sisters motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on U.S. Highway 101 in Curry County, Oregon State Police reported Wednesday.

Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026