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Corvallis Police Searching For Police Impersonator

Corvallis Police are asking for help identifying the suspect and vehicle.

(CORVALLIS) - Corvallis police are warning the public to be on the lookout for man who is impersonating a police officer.

Benton County Public Safety Agencies go High Tech To Search For Missing Persons

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office will begin using the system March 1st, after staff training has been completed.

(CORVALLIS) - Corvallis Police Chief Gary Boldizsar and Benton County Sheriff Diana Simpson have formalized an agreement with the “A Child Is Missing” alert program that has led to a high tech method now in place to aid in searches locally for missing children, missing elderly (often with Alzheimer’s), college students, and missing persons who may be mentally or physically challenged.

Effective February 1st, upon receipt of some missing persons calls; Corvallis police will make their first phone call to a toll-free number that rings in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

OSP Investigating Corvallis Man`s Death

According to witnesses, vehicles of interest are a white SUV, possibly a GMC Yukon, and a maroon van with tinted windows, similar to a Chevrolet Astro Van.

(CORVALLIS) - Oregon State Police are asking for the public's help related to an investigation into the death of a Corvallis man killed Saturday night when he was struck by a vehicle while on Highway 34 just east of Corvallis.

At approximately 9:30 PM, witnesses reportedly saw a man laying in the left eastbound lane of Highway 34 near milepost 1.

The male was struck by at least one vehicle and was deceased at the scene.

Benton County Hosting First Public Meeting For Habitat Conservation Plan

The plan will give the county and private landowners flexibility to meet the legal requirements of the Endangered Species Act.

(CORVALLIS) - The first public meeting for the Benton County Prairie Species Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) will be held Monday, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Benton Plaza, Plaza Meeting Room, 408 SW Monroe Avenue, in Corvallis.

Benton County is developing a HCP to balance the needs of conservation and economic development within the County.

The HCP will cover eight rare and endangered species that occur in local prairie habitats.

Corvallis Police Seize Drugs, Guns During Traffic Stop

Police say they found a semi-automatic 9mm rifle and a semi-automatic 9mm handgun in the suspect's vehicle.

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Police say a routine traffic stop in Corvallis Thursday morning led to the discovery of drugs and weapons.

The officer stopped a vehicle at 3:40 AM being driven by 25-year old Adam McDowell of Corvallis. He was pulled over near NW 9th St. and NW Circle Blvd. for a minor traffic violation.

While speaking with McDowell, the officer suspected that he was operating his vehicle while under the combined influence of multiple prescription and non-prescription drugs.

Police Say Tased Man Aggressively Advanced Toward Officer

Members of a nearby fraternity witnessed the incident and described Quinn as clearly going after the officer and failing to obey orders.

(CORVALLIS) - After committing several traffic violations, 49-year-old Rodney Quinn, a transient, was stopped by a Corvallis Police Officer at NW Jackson Avenue and NW 10th Street.

Quinn crawled out of his pickup window and began aggressively yelling, "Are you a homosexual?" and other statements at the officer.

Quinn continued to advance on the officer in a threatening manner leading the officer to believe he was about to be physically attacked.

Willamette Valley Homeless Seeking Shelter From The Cold; Agencies Desperately Need Donations

The cold snap could prove deadly for the homeless, especially children and the elderly

(SALEM) - With frigid temperatures expected in the Salem area over the next few days, the number of homeless trying to find a warm place to eat and sleep has put those who are trying to help in a desperate need of donations of food and warm clothing.

The National Weather Service says overnight low temps will be in the teen's to low 20's through Tuesday.

Oregon State to Host 25th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

A complete list of OSU MLK celebration events can be found inside.

(CORVALLIS) - Oregon State University will celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a two-week celebration Jan. 8th-26th at multiple locations throughout Corvallis.

School District to Take Over City’s Public Access Television Channel

Funding for the station will continue to be provided by the City of Corvallis, with additional grant money available for equipment upgrades and educational uses.

(CORVALLIS) - In a move to increase 'access' to Corvallis' public access television channel, the City of Corvallis has transferred management of the station to the Corvallis School District 509J.

Corvallis Community Television, CCTV 29, provides residents the opportunity to broadcast video productions and promote community events to television viewers.

According to Brian Flannery, who will coordinate the station's programming and operations for the school district, the change will have many benefits including education for students, greater access for the general public and improved programming.

Oregon Winter Storms and Wave Heights Escalating off Northwest Coast

During typical Oregon winters – which are not affected by El Nino and La Nina events – storms most frequently arrive from the southwest and hit the beaches at a steep angle, pushing sand northward.

(CORVALLIS) - The Pacific Northwest coast has experienced increasingly intense winter storms and higher wave heights over the last 25 years, both of which may be leading to earlier and more severe winter erosion, scientists at Oregon State University say.