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Oregon search and rescue coordinators warn hikers to be prepared before heading out.

Jun 4, 2021 Photo: Corvallis Mountain Rescue Oregon’s search and rescue community has seen a steady increase in search and rescue missions since the COVID-19 pandemic began. As summer approaches and restrictions lift, more Oregonians and visitors are heading out to enjoy and explore the state’s beautiful landscape. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging the public to stay safe with advance planning and preparation before their next outdoor adventure.  “I can’t stress enough how important it is for people to make a plan before heading out to explore the outdoors,”...

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced they found Gavin Douyon dead in a retention pond around 9:20 p.m. in the area he went missing.

The Menlo Park Fire Protection District's board unanimously chose Deputy Fire Chief Mike Shaffer to serve as an interim replacement when Chief Harold Schapelhouman departs at the end of June.

This article appears in the of HealthLeaders magazine. Healthcare leaders faced incredible challenges this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has wreaked havoc upon the healthcare industry. The cancellation of elective procedures caused a financial burden on hospitals and health systems and resulted in staff furloughs and layoffs. There were national supply chain shortages, patient surges that overwhelmed hospitals, and patient and staff safety concerns. Rural and underprivileged communities suffered from lack of access to healthcare, while mental health concerns for doctors, nurses, ...