Five California residents were injured, two seriously, in a crash involving two sport utility vehicles near Interstate-5 in Grants Pass on Saturday afternoon. Troopers are investigating to determine whether marijuana found in one of the vehicles contributed to the collision.   The driver and one passenger of this vehicle (above) were seriously injured in the crash.  The other two occupants received minor injuries. OSP photos.    One ounce of marijuana was allegedly found in Brian Findlay’s vehicle (above).  ... [full story]

A Lincoln County dog-owner was cited Thursday for allegedly allowing her two large dogs to chase and kill a cow elk. An Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division trooper responded to a private field off Slick Rock Creek Road about 3:30 p.m. February 22, authorities reported, and saw an elk lying in the field struggling to survive.   Fish & Wildlife Division troopers believe the elk, stressed from being chased by the two large ... [full story]