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Preliminary investigation revealed a 2014 Dodge Charger, operated by Tandra L. SCHATZ, age 43, of Harrisburg, was stopped at the light on Highway 99W and Clear Lake Road when a 2014 Hyundai Veloster, operated by Steven E. SKINNER, age 62, and passenger, Annette M. SKINNER, age 56, both from Harrisburg, was still rolling forward towards the Charger when a 2002 Toyota Camry, operated by Ralph E. GORDON, age 88, of Cheshire, rear-ended the Veloster causing it to rear-end the Charger.

Steven E. SKINNER and Annette M. SKINNER, were pronounced deceased on scene by emergency personnel. SCHATZ and GORDON were injured and transported to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend for medical treatment.

Highway 99W southbound lanes, one northbound lane, and Clear Lake Road were closed for three hours for the investigation to be conducted. OSP was assisted on scene by the Oregon Department of Transportation and Lane County Fire Authority. This is an ongoing investigation; more information will be released as it becomes available.

At 4:06 pm this afternoon Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District was dispatched to a possible house fire at 1141 43rd Avenue. They arrived to find the home owner using a garden hose to douse the remnants of a fire that started in a disposal receptacle and had begun to burn the outside of the home. He stated that he had gone outside and found his garbage and yard debris receptacles engulfed in flames up against his house. He grabbed his garden hose and began to spray water on the fire as someone else called 911.

The fire damaged the exterior cement siding and a window on the west side of the residence. The fire is believed to have started from some rags and cardboard in the receptacle that were used to clean up deck stain earlier in the day. The cement siding and the home owner's quick reaction were contributing factors in the stop of fire spread.

This event serves as a reminder that care should be taken when disposing of rags used to clean wood stains and treatment oils. With linseed oil and other oils used to finish wood, including some exterior deck sealers and wood stains, heat is generated during the drying process. This heat is a result of oxidation and will cause spontaneous combustion. Spontaneous combustion of oil soaked rags can be avoided by following these steps: 1)Immerse item(s) in water in a metal container and seal with an air tight lid. 2) After soaking in water, allow item(s) to fully air dry by laying FLAT on a non-combustible surface. (Be sure to air dry safely away from any buildings or other combustible items.) 3)Once air dry, the item can be safely stored or discarded.

The Woodburn Police Department has recently seen an uptick in telephone scams involving iTunes gift cards. The scam artists have called victims in Woodburn and claimed to either be from the IRS or that the person called has won a cash prize. In each case, the victims were directed to purchase iTunes gifts cards and then give the gift card codes from the cards to the suspects over the phone.

The WPD cautions residents to not fall for this scam or other similar scams and to remind them that government agencies do not direct people to purchase gift cards. Those who get contacted or suspect a scam should hang up the phone and call the government agency themselves or their local police department.

The Woodburn Police Department also cautions citizens not to fall for anyone advising they are a prize winner where the "winner" has to pay money or make other purchases to redeem their prize.

Contact the WPD at 503-982-2345 for more information.

Oregon's wildland fire agencies typically battle fires started by lightning or by people's carelessness. But in recent weeks, they've found themselves chasing down fire starts set by arsonists. Dozens of wildfires have broken out in recent weeks across Oregon -- many of them under suspicious circumstances.

Law enforcement and wildfire protection agencies at all levels are working hard to solve these crimes and prevent future arsons. Vigilance is high among Oregon State Police troopers, county sheriff's deputies, and state and federal forestry agencies' field personnel. Oregon's forests are expansive -- 30 million acres -- and they could use the public's help to put a stop to this rash of deliberately set fires.

Thousands of recreationists enjoying the forests this summer can serve as eyes and ears to report suspected illegal activity in the woods. Call the Oregon State Police Tip Line, 503-375-3555, to confidentially report tips.

Sweet Home Fire District and the Oregon Department of forestry responded to a reported brush fire in the area of Hwy 228 and Crescent Hill. Four apparatus from Sweet Home fire and six from ODF found a .12 acre brush fire burning up hill in tall grass and brush. The fire was extinguished rapidly and ODF remained on scene for mop up and to complete a fire line. No civilian or Firefighter injuries occurred.

On August 21, 2016, at 3:22 pm Corvallis Police Department officers responded to 3516 SE Bayou Place after a female resident reported a door-to-door magazine salesman touched her in an offensive manner and made sexually suggestive statements to her. The suspect, 20-year-old Laderrick McCray of Mississippi, came to the victim's residence as an employee of an out of state magazine sales company. McCray was very pushy and flirtatious, and led the victim from the doorway of her residence by putting his arm around her lower back. He then insisted that she let him come inside the residence, which she refused to do. His demeanor and comments made the victim uncomfortable and concerned for her personal safety.

McCray ultimately left the residence after the female returned inside her house, locked the door, and called police. Based on the suspect description, McCray was later located and arrested on the crime of Harassment. He was lodged at the Benton County Correctional Facility on that charge with a bail of $12,500.

Disaster responders with the American Red Cross Cascades Region responded to a home fire disaster on August 20, 2016 at approximately 12:30 p.m. in the 400 block of SE Uglow Street in Dallas, OR. The fire affected two adults. The Red Cross provided resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food, clothing, comfort kits, health services, and information about recovery services. Additional information about this incident, if available, may be obtained from the local first responding agency/fire department.

The Red Cross Cascades Region (Oregon and Southwest Washington) responds to an average of two home fires every day. We provide hope and comfort to people affected, helping victims anywhere and anytime. The Red Cross advocates emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in our community. Residents may call (503) 528-5783 or complete an online form at www.redcross.org/CascadesHomeFire to schedule an appointment.

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Disaster responders with the American Red Cross Cascades Region responded to a home fire disaster on August 19, 2016 at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the 700 block of 7th Street in Harrisburg, OR. The fire affected three adults, one child, and a dog perished. The Red Cross provided resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food, clothing, comfort kits, health services, mental health services, and information about recovery services. Additional information about this incident, if available, may be obtained from the Harrisburg Fire District.

The Red Cross Cascades Region (Oregon and Southwest Washington) responds to an average of two home fires every day. We provide hope and comfort to people affected, helping victims anywhere and anytime. The Red Cross advocates emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in our community. Residents may call (503) 528-5783 or complete an online form at www.redcross.org/CascadesHomeFire to schedule an appointment.