George Custer

5 days ago | highway58herald.org | George Custer

News Release from Lane Co. GovernmentPosted on FlashAlert: June 3rd, 2025 2:49 PMGeorge Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022.

5 days ago | highway58herald.org | George Custer

The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish opening. Marine biotoxin levels of domoic acid have fallen below alert levels in razor clams on the central coast. Razor clam harvesting has opened from Cascade Head to Cape Blanco. Razor clam harvesting remains closed from Cape Blanco to the California border. Harvesting of mussels is open along the entire Oregon Coast. Harvesting of bay clams and crab is open along the entire Oregon coast.

5 days ago | highway58herald.org | George Custer

A fatal vehicle occurred early Tuesday morning in Oakridge on Hwy58 near the intersection of Industrial Park Way. The highway was closed to both directions. Through traffic was routed around Fish Hatchery Road and through First Street. Oregon State Police were on the scene. A white GMC pickup, heading East collided with a semi-truck. OSP blocked off the highway about 100 yards in each direction from the site due to the deceased occupant of the vehicle remained trapped inside.

6 days ago | highway58herald.org | George Custer

News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff’s OfficePosted on FlashAlert: June 2nd, 2025 1:45 PMOn 6/1/2025 Lane County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of trespassing in the 38000 block of Jasper Lowell Rd. As deputies arrived a male subject later identified as Butler, Jimmy DOB 7/7/1991 ran from the location and required additional resources. Mr. Butler was found hiding in the brush and complied with law enforcement commands once located.

6 days ago | highway58herald.org | George Custer

Salem – Oregon health insurers have submitted proposed 2026 rates for individual and small group plans, launching a months-long review process that includes public input and meetings.  Five insurers will again offer plans statewide (Moda, Bridgespan, PacificSource, Providence, and Regence), and Kaiser is offering insurance in 11 counties, giving six options to choose from in various areas around the state.