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Oregon State Hospital plans changes to prevent deaths like one in April
Oregon State Hospital plans to train medical staff to immediately check the vital signs of new patients and respond to life-threatening emergencies with adequate equipment. The changes are part of the hospital’s proposed plan of correction to fix violations that federal inspectors flagged when they investigated the circumstances surrounding the April 18 death of Skye Baskin, 27. Hospital staff failed to immediately check the vitals of Baskin after he arrived from the Douglas County Jail on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. He...
Filing period opens for candidates running for Roseburg mayor and council positions
ROSEBURG, Ore. — The filing period for candidates who want to run for Roseburg mayor and City Council seats is now open for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election. Prospective candidates are encouraged to set up an appointment with Roseburg City Recorder Amy Nytes to review the election process before completing any filing forms. Appointments will be held at City Hall, 900 SE Douglas Ave. in Roseburg and can be made by emailing anytes@cityofroseburg.org or calling 541-492-6866.
Another morning of drizzle followed by afternoon sunshine
Another morning of drizzle followed by afternoon sunshine for Wednesday. Low pressure replaced with high pressure as early as tomorrow afternoon as warming trend only begins. Atmosphere will take some time to dry out as a storm system passes to the north resulting in another morning of clouds and drizzle chances tomorrow.
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