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Salem, OR—El Departamento de Impuestos de Oregon inauguró una nueva oficina para ayudar a crear una experiencia clara y fácil para los contribuyentes de Oregon. Codi Trudell será la primera Defensora del Contribuyente de Oregon, según ha anunciado hoy la directora de la agencia, Betsy Imholt.
El proyecto de ley 3373 (2021) creó la Oficina del Defensor del Contribuyente dentro del Departamento de Impuestos. Junto a Trudell estarán la representante de servicios públicos Emely Lozano De Opico y el analista de investigación Michael Metiva. "El defensor del contribuyente es una oficina independiente y mejorará los servicios del departamento a los contribuyentes. Ofrecerá oportunidades para conectar de forma proactiva con los contribuyentes y formar asociaciones de colaboración con organizaciones comunitarias. Todos estos esfuerzos contribuirán a que el contribuyente tenga voz dentro de la agencia, aumentando la equidad del sistema y el cumplimiento voluntario", dijo Imholt. La Oficina del Defensor del Contribuyente podrá:
La carrera de servicio público de Trudell incluye experiencia como gerente del Disadvantaged/Small Business Program [Programa de pequeñas empresas en desventaja] en el Departamento de Transporte de Oregon; subdirectora de servicios de votación para el secretario de estado; supervisora de elecciones para los condados de Polk y Benton; y coordinadora de divulgación comunitaria para la Oficina del Senado de Oregon. Es graduada en Ciencias Políticas por la Universidad Estatal de Oregon. De Opico ha sido agente del Departamento de Impuestos por más de ocho años. Su capacidad para comunicarse tanto en inglés como en español le permite llegar a una amplia comunidad. Tiene un título técnico en contabilidad y un certificado en preparación de impuestos de Chemeketa Community College. Metiva es graduado en física y economía, lo que incluye una importante formación en estadística y análisis. También tiene un máster en horticultura, con el cual amplió esa formación, y la puso en práctica en diversos proyectos de investigación independientes y colaborativos. Se incorpora al Departamento de Impuestos desde el Departamento de Horticultura de la Universidad Estatal de Michigan. Para ponerse en contacto con la Oficina del Defensor del Contribuyente, envíe un correo electrónico a taxpayer.advocate@dor.oregon.gov o llame al 503-945-8700. Puede suscribirse a la lista de noticias del Defensor del Contribuyente por correo electrónico en la página del defensor en el sitio web del Departamento de Impuestos. Para obtener formularios de impuestos, comprobar el estado de su reembolso o realizar pagos de impuestos, visite www.oregon.gov/dor o envíe un correo electrónico a questions.dor@oregon.gov. También puede llamar al número gratuito 800-356-4222 desde un prefijo de Oregon (en inglés o español) o al 503-378-4988 en Salem y fuera de Oregon. Para TTY (personas con problemas de audición o de habla), aceptamos todas las llamadas de retransmisión.
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Year 2022
SALEM, OR - With the end of the year comes an opportunity to reflect on all we’ve accomplished, and all the work we have yet to do. The year 2021 will be remembered as a year when widespread COVID-19 vaccinations began helping to return some normalcy and stability to our lives, when schools reopened for full-time in-person learning, when the economy continued its robust—yet uneven—growth, and when the Oregon Legislature used a largely virtual legislative session to deliver historic, urgently needed help to struggling families. In addition to the full six-month long legislative session, Democrats in the Oregon Legislature also convened a special session in December to prevent thousands of Oregonians from getting evicted, provide drought relief to rural communities, fund services for Afghan refugees, and help ease the growing humanitarian crisis occurring at illegal cannabis grow sites in Southern Oregon. “This year, we focused on rebuilding Oregon’s economy in a way that ensures that everyone is able to prosper, while continuing to provide emergency relief to families impacted by the ongoing COVID pandemic,” says House Majority Leader Barbara Smith Warner. “Oregon has been able to weather the COVID storm better than most states, and that’s because we’ve all come together to do what’s right. There’s much more work to do to ensure that prosperity reaches every corner of the state, and that’s what we’ll be focused on in the coming year.” Below is a partial list of legislative highlights from 2021: Economic Recovery HB 3073: Provides comprehensive support for Oregon’s childcare system to address the alarming lack of access keeping parents from rejoining the workforce. HB 2266: Improves access to capital for small businesses, especially those who’ve faced discrimination in lending and small business support. HB 2345: Establishes the Oregon Rural Capacity Fund to assist in securing economic development grants for rural communities. SB 483: Protects frontline workers from retaliation for reporting unsafe working conditions. HB 2341, HB 3218, HB 2607, HB 3272, and HB 2289: Supports families and small businesses rebuilding after last year’s wildfires. SB 892 and SB 5561 (Special Session): Provides $100 million in support and relief for farmers impacted by drought and wildfires Education and Workforce Development SB 5514: Funds K-12 schools at a record $9.3 billion, the largest school budget in Oregon history. HB 5042: Provides $250 million to districts and community organizations for summer learning and enrichment programs. HB 2166: Creates a comprehensive approach to improving equity and supporting BIPOC students. HB 2590: Gives students a voice; establishes Task Force on Student Success for Underrepresented Students in Higher Education that includes BIPOC, rural, low-income, and other underrepresented students. SB 52: Creates an inclusive statewide education plan for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, intersex, asexual, nonbinary, or any other minority gender identity. Equity and Justice for All HB 2575: Ensures police have training to provide a trauma-informed response to best meet the needs of the public and build community trust. HB 3145: Requires law enforcement to report any discipline resulting in economic sanctions against an officer, to report that information to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) for publication on their database. HB 2936: Strengthens background checks for law enforcement officers, including character assessments. Instructs agencies to develop social media policies Requires DPSST to create a uniform background check. HB 2513: Requires law enforcement be trained in airway and circulatory anatomy and physiology and certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; requires emergency response if someone who is restrained shows signs of respiratory distress HB 2928: Regulates the use of tear gas and munitions in protests. HB 2986: Requires law enforcement to be trained to investigate crimes motivated by gender bias. SB 621: Establishes local civilian oversight boards to oversee disciplinary matters concerning law enforcement. HB 2204: Creates Restorative Justice grants for local communities HB 3265: Updates the Sanctuary Promise Act to protect immigrant and refugee communities and prioritize public safety, keeping local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities separate. SB 778: Establishes the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement that will partner with immigrant and refugee communities to provide policy support to communities across the state. SB 5561 (Special Session): Provides $18 million to fund Afghan refugee resettlement Protecting Public Health SB 755: Implements Ballot Measure 110 and invests millions in recovery services. SB 554: Requires gun owners to securely store their firearms to reduce gun deaths. SB 587: Creates a Tobacco Retail Licensure program. HB 3069: Establishes 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline to aid Oregonians experiencing a mental health crisis. HB 2417: Provides $10 million to expand mobile crisis stabilization centers. HB 2086: Requires Oregon Health Authority to establish peer and community-driven programs that provide culturally specific and culturally responsive behavioral health services. · $350 million in Behavioral Health investments, including: · $80 million for diversifying and expanding behavioral health workforce · $20 million for Behavioral Health Housing Fund · $5 million to fund the 988 crisis line · $121.4 million for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics SB 5561 (Special Session): Provides $2 million in funding for gun violence prevention in East Multnomah County SB 893 and SB 5561 (Special Session): Provides $25 million in community grant funding to address illegal cannabis operations in Southern Oregon and the growing humanitarian crisis for trafficked workers Access to Health Care HB 3352: Cover All People, expands eligibility for the Oregon Health Plan, including to DACA recipients. SJR 12: Asks voters to amend the Oregon Constitution declaring healthcare a right. HB 2359: Requires health care providers to work with health care interpreters from health care interpreter registry operated by Oregon Health Authority to provide interpretation services. HB 2508: Increases reimbursement rates for telehealth providers, improving access for patients in rural and underserved areas. SB 844: Creates the Prescription Drug Affordability Board to review and lower prices of certain prescription drugs. A Place to Call Home HB 2009: Extends COVID foreclosure protections for struggling homeowners HB 2004: Provides $9.7 million for shelter assistance HB 2006: Expedites and expands the siting of emergency shelter housing. HB 2544: Provides $3.6 million in supports for unaccompanied homeless youth HB 5042: Provides $20 million to build navigation centers in seven impacted communities SB 278 and SB 282: Extends eviction protections for struggling renters who’ve applied for assistance funds; expands Landlord Compensation Fund to keep landlords whole. Provides additional time for tenants to repay back rent accrued during the pandemic emergency. SB 891 and SB 5561 (Special Session): Extends a safe harbor protection for thousands of renters at risk of eviction, while ensuring that landlords are held whole Climate Change and Wildfire Response HB 2021: 100% Clean Energy - Invests $50 million in local jobs and clean energy for rural, coastal, low-income and BIPOC communities. This is the strongest electricity emissions reduction timeline in the country, setting the goal of 100% clean energy by 2040. HB 2842: Healthy Homes - Invests in home repairs for low-income Oregonians to improve energy efficiency, safety and drive down costs. HB 2165: Ensures low-income households can receive rebates to make electric vehicles affordable and accessible. SB 762: Coordinates a statewide response to plan for and mitigate wildfires with a focus on community preparedness and public health ($188 million). SB 582: Modernizes Oregon’s recycling system, setting statewide rates for plastic and recycling contamination reduction goals and increases accessibility in rural areas and apartment complexes. HB 2927: Restructures and modernizes Oregon’s emergency management system to better respond to natural disasters. SB 892 and SB 5561 (Special Session): Provides $100 million in support and relief for farmers impacted by drought and wildfires Modernizing the Legislature HB 2992: Requires compensation for service on boards and commissions, enabling more people to serve and influence policy. HB 2993: Requires that the rule-making process include the voices of those who are impacted by policies; requires a statement of how a proposed rule would impact racial equity in the state. HB 3021: Requires voting materials be published in the top five languages, increasing access to the ballot and our democracy. HB 2650: Requires public meetings to be accessible remotely, ensuring greater access to the democratic process, including for people with disabilities. Additionally, funding for language translation services in the Capitol, and dedicated funding for ADA/ASL access is included in the legislative branch budget. Energy Trust of Oregon le ofrece a nuestra comunidad algunos consejos sencillos para usar menos electricidad y, al mismo tiempo, mantener sus hogares a una temperatura agradable. Adjunto una gráfica y algunas fotos para ilustrar estos consejos. Si le interesa, puedo coordinar una entrevista con Alejandro Saucedo-Avila, portavoz de Energy Trust, para ofrecerle a sus seguidores más detalles.
Según el Departamento de Energía, cambios o ajustes como estos podrían ayudar a ahorrar un promedio de $283 o más cada año. Para conocer más cambios sencillos acerca de cómo ahorrar energía, visite energytrust.org/mi-casa.   The Oregon State Police’s NW Region Marijuana Team in cooperation with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at an illicit indoor marijuana grow near Jefferson, Oregon.
The team seized 2,158 live plants, 196 pounds of packaged/bulk marijuana, and $25,560 US currency. The grow operators, Lily An Lee (54) and Yong Sheng Huang (54), both of Talbot, were lodged at Marion County Jail and are charged with ORS 475B.349 – Unlawful Manufacture of Marijuana Item, ORS 475B.337 – Unlawful Possession of Marijuana Item, and Oregon HB 3000 (2021), Sect. 41 – Unlawful Production of Marijuana This case originated from citizen complaints. These types of illegal marijuana grows impact communities all across Oregon and contribute to criminal enterprises. Many other dangerous and illegal activities go hand in hand with these types of illegal grows, such as numerous water diversion issues and dangerous living conditions. -Oregon State Police  PORTLAND, Ore. — There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,935, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today.
Oregon Health Authority reported 1,785 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state total to 238,463. Vaccinations in Oregon Today, OHA reported that 8,660 new doses of COVID-19 vaccinations were added to the state immunization registry. Of this total, 2,727 were initial doses and 1,073 were second doses administered on Aug. 12. The remaining 4,828 were administered on previous days but were entered into the vaccine registry on Aug. 12. Oregon has now administered 2,713,474 first and second doses of Pfizer, 1,805,823 first and second doses of Moderna and 188,400 single doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. As of today, 2,542,684 people have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 2,345,390 people have completed a COVID-19 vaccine series. Cumulative daily totals can take several days to finalize because providers have 72 hours to report doses administered and technical challenges have caused lags in providers reporting updated information. OHA has been providing technical support to vaccination sites to improve the timeliness of their data entry into the state’s ALERT Immunization Information System (IIS). These data are preliminary and subject to change. Updated vaccination data are provided on Oregon’s COVID-19 data dashboards and have been updated today. COVID-19 hospitalizations For the third day in a row, Oregon has set a new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations. The number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon is 733, which is 63 more than yesterday. The total number of patients in hospital beds may fluctuate between report times. The numbers do not reflect admissions per day, nor the length of hospital stay. Staffing limitations are not captured in this data and may further limit bed capacity. More information about hospital capacity can be found here. Tableau server maintenance The dashboards and summary tables published to OHA’s Tableau Public profile will be temporarily unavailable from 4–7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, while Tableau engineers perform routine maintenance. OHA appreciates your patience. Cases and deaths The new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases reported today are in the following counties: Baker (7), Benton (21), Clackamas (94), Clatsop (42), Columbia (21), Coos (50), Crook (14), Curry (23), Deschutes (159), Douglas (149), Gilliam (2), Harney (1), Hood River (18), Jackson (84), Jefferson (19), Josephine (77), Klamath (21), Lake (1), Lane (280), Lincoln (17), Linn (71), Malheur (15), Marion (116), Morrow (16), Multnomah (134), Polk (27), Sherman (1), Tillamook (17), Umatilla (83), Union (22), Wallowa (6), Wasco (22), Washington (119) and Yamhill (36). Oregon’s 2,929th COVID-19 associated death is a 56-year-old man from Multnomah County who tested positive on July 11 and died on Aug. 10 at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital. He had no underlying conditions. Oregon’s 2,930th COVID-19 associated death is a 90-year-old man from Marion County who tested positive on July 30 and died on Aug. 11 at Salem Hospital. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed. Oregon’s 2,931st COVID-19 associated death is a 61-year-old woman from Douglas County who tested positive on Aug. 5 and died on Aug. 11 at Mercy Medical Center. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed. Oregon’s 2,932nd COVID-19 associated death is a 53-year-old man from Jackson County who tested positive on June 7 and died on July 22 at Asante Rogue Valley Medical Center. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed. Oregon’s 2,933rd COVID-19 associated death is a 70-year-old man from Curry County who tested positive on July 28 and died on Aug. 11 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed. Oregon’s 2,934th COVID-19 associated death is a 95-year-old woman from Crook County who tested positive on Aug. 6 and died on Aug. 12 at St. Charles Bend Hospital. She had underlying conditions. Oregon’s 2,935th COVID-19 associated death is a 78-year-old man from Coos County who tested positive on Aug. 8 and died on Aug. 11 at Bryan Medical Center. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine situation in Oregon, including a breakdown of distribution and other important information, visit our webpage (English or Spanish). -Oregon Health Authority The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Southwest Clean Air Agency and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued and extended air quality advisories Friday for many parts of Oregon due to smoke from fires in Oregon, Washington, California and Canada, as well as smog in metro areas.
DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until a least noon Monday. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor wildfire smoke and ozone pollution, or smog, in these areas. The following areas are under advisory: Willamette Valley: Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, Lane, Linn and Marion counties due to ozone pollution. Wildfire smoke is also impacting eastern Lane County. Central Oregon: Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties due to smoke. Eastern Oregon: Baker, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa counties due to smoke. Southern Oregon: Curry, Douglas, Josephine, Jackson, Klamath and Lake counties due to smoke. Ozone is also impacting Jackson County. Southern Washington: Clark, Cowlitz and Skamania counties due to smoke and ozone. Smoke and ozone levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ’s Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant women. In addition, smog irritates the eyes, nose and lungs, and contributes to breathing problems. Consult your health care provider if these symptoms worsen. Ozone pollution increases throughout the day with exposure to sunlight, so pollution levels tend to be highest during afternoons and early evenings. Protect yourself and your family when smoke or ozone levels are high:
Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH may offer protection, but they must be properly fitted and worn. They won’t work for everyone, especially children. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their doctor before wearing a respirator. Get more information about protecting your health during wildfires. The Oregon Health Authority officials ask the public to refill prescriptions at pharmacies – not going to emergency rooms for refills. It is also advised that refills be done early, and whenever possible, keep extra medication on hand. To find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit 211info.org. Click the “cooling centers” list at the top of the page. Or call 211 or 1-866-698-6155, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. -State of Oregon Department of Environment Equality in curtesy of Latin News  Jornadas de vacunación contra COVID-19: Para brindarles bienestar a usted, a su familia, sus amigos, su trabajo, y su comunidad, hemos logrado poner a todas estas organizaciones a trabajar en beneficio de la comunidad latina. Para vacunarse favor registrarse aquí: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/vacunasenlosparques Abra cada pestaña del enlace para que vean las fechas, horas y lugares. Regístrese. Asista. Las fechas, horas y lugares para vacunas en los parques son en el área del Condado de Washington: 9 de agosto - Pío Pío Park 10 de agosto - Barsotti Park 17 de agosto - Cedar Hills Park 23 de agosto - Barrows Park 27 de agosto - Arnold Park 28 de agosto - HMT Recreation Complex 18 de septiembre - HMT Recreation Complex 23 de septiembre - Hazeldale Park Las vacunas para niños de 12 años en adelante estarán disponible el 28 de agosto y 18 de septiembre en el HMT Recreation Complex de THPRD. Miren bien las horas para cada parque y lugar en el enlace de arriba. Habrán regalos en cada evento y parque además de actividades para toda la familia. Se les entregará un Certificado de Vacunación que les servirá para mostrar en su lugar de trabajo, eventos escolares de sus hijos, asambleas de padres, y otros eventos donde se requiera su presencia. Los esperamos. Hagan click en el enlace de arriba y escojan su fecha. La vacuna que se ofrece es de una sola dosis Johnson & Johnson (J&J) para adultos en todas las fechas y lugares. También se ofrecerá Pfizer y Moderna de dos dosis. Para todos y en especial para niños de 12 años en adelante la Pfizer solo en HMT Recreation Complex. Por su familia, por sus amigos, por su trabajo, por su comunidad, hacemos esto para que pasen otro cumpleaños más libre de enfermedad, libre de tristezas, libre de preocupaciones. Queremos lo mejor para ustedes, por su bienestar, por su salud, por el de su familia y es por eso que ofrecemos estas jornadas de vacunación. Los esperamos pronto!!!! Venezuela’s Voice in Oregon Giselle Rincón Presidente y Co-Fundadora #jornadasdevacunación#bienestar#salud#vidasaludable#VidaProtegida#enespañol#PorTuFamilia#PorTuComunidad#porotrocumpleañosmás#RegistrateGratis#medicalteamsinternational#thprd#thprdenespañol#kaiserpermanente#washingtoncounty #regalosespeciales#venezuelasvoiceinoregon  José Jaime, Reportero
Perú ha celebrado el Bicentenario de su Independencia, y los peruanos de la región no se atrás, organizando una celebración con una gran fiesta de gala el 31 de julio pasado a las 4 de la tarde en el Club de Golf y Vinatería ubicada en la Avenida 229 en 4805 SW de Portland, Oregon. El Primer Festival Cultural Peruano se llevó a cabo el 28 de octubre, 2018, en el Centro de Artes de Multnomah en Portland. Los fundadores del festival, Jenny y su esposo Alfredo “Freddy” Paredes organizaron el evento, con el fin de promover la cultura del Perú con sus diferentes coloridos de música, arte, y comida. Como es costumbre en nuestros países latinoamericanos, celebramos con gusto nuestra cultura por medio de nuestro baile típico, nuestra canción, nuestro idioma, nuestro arte en pintura y artesanía, y por supuesto nuestra comida típica. “Al principio pensamos en algo pequeño”, dijo Jenny, “pero conforme fueron pasando los años hemos añadido varias celebraciones anuales más con mayores expectativas. Hasta el momento ya hemos celebrado el Festival Cultural Peruano los años 2019 el 27 de julio, y una celebración virtual el 26 de julio del 2020 y otra celebración presencial el 17 de octubre con el tema “Viaje a Perú”. Los organizadores en cada festival han querido reflejar los diferentes elementos de la cultura peruana. La organización ha progresado y ahora se ha convertido en una agencia no lucrativa y certificada como 501©3 en el Estado de Oregon. La organización tiene su sede en Beaverton, Oregon. Jenny Cisneros de Paredes explica que el festival ha necesitado de bastantes voluntarios, pero que sus logros en cuatro festivales ya celebrados, han valido la pena todos los sacrificios. A pesar de la pandemia, el año 2020 celebraron dos festivales. Freddy Paredes, esposo de Jenny, es músico y es el encargado de la logística y de los operativos necesarios para celebrar el evento. Atracción especial durante la celebración del festival el 31 de julio fue el bailable de La Marinera. Este bailable es producto del mestizaje cultural español e indígena con una gran influencia de ritmos afroamericanos. Además, como bailarina invitada, contaron con Daniela Pérez Velit, quien deleitó a los celebrantes con un tondero, un género musical criollo peruano del norte. Entre los presentes sobresalió una gran llama blanca, con la que todos querían fotografiarse.  The OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for public assistance to identify the person(s) responsible for the suspected unlawful take of sturgeon in Multnomah County.
On July 15, 2021, the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife North Valley Team received a call about a suspicious circumstance involving a sturgeon along NE Marine Drive along the Columbia River in Portland. The Troopers received a photograph of a male and female standing along the shoulder of Marine Drive next to a large sturgeon. A Trooper responded immediately but the suspects and the sturgeon were gone. The Trooper spoke with several of the residents at nearby transient camps and showed them the photograph, but no one could positively ID the suspects. Troopers went back to the area several times and could not locate the suspects. The Oregon State Police is requesting that any person with information about this incident contact the TIP line and reference case number SP21-198335. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may also contact the Oregon State Police through the Turn in Poachers line at: TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677) TIP E-Mail: TIP@state.or.us (Monitored M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals. PREFERENCE POINT REWARDS: * 5 Points-Mountain Sheep * 5 Points-Mountain Goat * 5 Points-Moose * 5 Points-Wolf * 4 Points-Elk * 4 Points-Deer * 4 Points-Antelope * 4 Points-Bear * 4 Points-Cougar Or the Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward fund also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, and Furbearers. Cash rewards can also be awarded for the unlawful take of Game Fish and Shellfish and for Habitat Destruction. CASH REWARDS: * $1,000 Mountain (Bighorn) Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat and Moose * $500 Elk, Deer and Antelope * $300 Bear, Cougar and Wolf * $300 Habitat Destruction * $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl * $100 Furbearers -Oregon State Police  The Oregon State Police and the Union County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation into illegal marijuana grow located at two separate properties in Union, Oregon. Investigators were able to develop probable cause the marijuana being grown, was in fact not licensed making it illegal. The Oregon State Police applied for and were granted a search warrant for the two properties identified during the investigation. The Oregon State Police and the Union County Sheriff’s Office successfully served the search warrant(s) on the properties identified. During the service of the search warrant(s), investigators obtained evidence at the properties associated with the illegal manufacturing of marijuana. No arrests have been made at this time. The information is being sent to the Union County District Attorney’s Office for consideration. Here is some of what was found: Total plant count 2,168 Evidence of manufacturing edibles Processed marijuana Bulk cash (4k) 1 firearm seized - Oregon State Police  |