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Cody Mann is a journalist, news writer, photojournalist, editor and content manager.
Cody Mann
Verified- Staff Writer, Albany Democrat-Herald
- Staff Writer, Corvallis Gazette-Times
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View as a gridGUN SALES BOOM SPARKS AMMO SHORTAGE - Oregon Journalism Lab
oregonjournalismlab.com
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Wearing blue plastic safety glasses and neon yellow ear plugs, short brown hair pulled back from her teenage face, Vivian Seaholm hefted her shotgun and cracked open the breach. Standing five feet tall, her 28-inch barrel Savage Arms 555E over/under has a specially shortened stock to fit.
Stepping to the firing line, Seaholm reached into her khaki shooting vest for a fresh, red 12-gauge shell and slid it into the shotgun, focusing on the low-framed cement trap house in front of her. Bright orange clay pigeons would soon be flying from that little coop. She’ll shoulder the shotgun, swing it past the target, and squeeze the trigger, hoping to see the clay disc burst into dust at around 30 yards distance.
Story of a lifetime: Documenting the Vietnam War
Medium
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"I'd been looking for that story for six months," Joseph Galloway said. "And now it was within my grasp." Galloway, a United Press International correspondent, was flying into the Ia Drang Valley. It was Nov. 14, 1965, and the first significant battle of the Vietnam War was unfolding.
THE OREGON WAY: WHERE DID IT GO? - Oregon Journalism Lab
oregonjournalismlab.com
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Oregon is a blue state politically, though there are a pockets of red, mostly found in rural areas. The partisan legislative divide has led the increasingly frustrated minority-party Republicans to the headline-grabbing walkout tactics employed in recent years - a move it's worth noting was first employed by Democrats.
They're back: Outsiders still coming to Tillamook County
North Coast Citizen
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"With this nice weather, we are seeing - unfortunately - more and more people from outside of Tillamook County coming here," Commissioner David Yamamoto said during a teleconference this past week. Yamamoto said he was bothered by people choosing to ignore the stay at home order put in place by Gov.
County pays $300,000 for cyberattack ransom
Tillamook Headlight Herald
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Tillamook County officials revealed that a $300,000 ransom was paid to regain data access after a cyberattack. The ransom amount was disclosed during the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, March 11. Commissioner Bill Baertlein, reading from a prepared statement, said it could have taken 12-24 months and cost $1 million to unlock the county's computer system if a ransom went unpaid.
Fire board roasted over payroll problems, former chief
Tillamook Headlight Herald
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Bombshell allegations of official misconduct hit during Tillamook Fire District's June 10 meeting. In a meeting room packed with emergency responders and citizens, a career firefighter accused the former fire chief of tampering with the payroll.
Bay City attorney resigns, cites adversarial relationship with council
Tillamook Headlight Herald
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Lois Albright is out as city attorney for Bay City after 34 years. She resigned in a letter addressed to the Bay City Council in late May. In her resignation letter, Albright wrote that she was leaving the position because the City Council has hired Portland-based Beery Elsner & Hammond LLP to represent the City for a land-use issue with which her firm has a conflict of interest.
Voters back gun rights ordinance for county
St. Helens Chronicle
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Columbia County residents seem to have approved a gun rights ordinance that appeared in some version in 10 Oregon counties this year. Seven other counties also passed ordinances, according to early voting results. Organizers and supporters of Measure 5-270, the Columbia County Second Amendment Preservation Ordinance, said it was created to stop lawmakers from targeting constitutional rights.
Butts found fit to stand trial for Painter murder
The Clatskanie Chief
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The man accused of killing Rainier Police Chief Ralph Painter in 2011 has been found mentally fit to stand trial. Daniel Armaugh Butts was declared able to aid and assist in his defense, according to Columbia County Circuit Court documents that were dated July 3.
Master Chief decorated as command changes hands
Tillamook Headlight Herald
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A Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony was held at U.S. Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay on May 31. Master Chief Boatswains Mate Curtis Dewey retired after 31.7 years of service, and Senior Chief Boatswains Mate Corbin Ross assumed command of the station. The formal ceremonies are a time-honored military tradition.
Coast Guard, Nehalem Bay Fire & Recuse team up for training
Tillamook Headlight Herald
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When an emergency arises, often times numerous agencies will pull together to find the best, fastest solution to dangerous problems. The more cohesion local emergency response crews have, the better. Water rescues are frequently necessary at the coast.
Representative takes fire for gun purchase age stance
The Clatskanie Chief
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A state representative was peppered with emails and phone calls after a gun rights group released audio of him talking about increasing firearms sales ages. In the audio clip that was emailed to media and others, State Rep. Brad Witt (D-Clatskanie) was heard calling for the age requirement on all semiautomatic weapon purchases to be raised to 21.
More COVID-19 cases reported in Tillamook County
Tillamook Headlight Herald
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A fourth case of COVID-19 coronavirus was reported to Tillamook county officials Wednesday morning, April 8. A fifth case was reported on social media the following Friday. The new case was announced during a teleconference of the Tillamook Board of County Commissioners.
Coronavirus arrives in Tillamook County
Tillamook Headlight Herald
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Three cases of COVID-19 coronavirus were confirmed in Tillamook County in the past week. County officials expect the number to go up. The Tillamook County Public Health Department reported Sunday, March 29, there was a third positive case of coronavirus in the county.
Ricin found at Pelican Bay
Del Norte Triplicate
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Del Norte County officials say a suspicious substance detected last week in the mailroom at Pelican Bay State Prison was identified in preliminary testing as ricin, a potentially lethal poison derived from the waste product of castor beans. No injuries have been reported and the investigation is ongoing.
Exit Interview: Retired Police Chief Sassaman Talks Shop
corvallisadvocate.com
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Back in February, when we first reported that Corvallis Police Chief Jon Sassaman had announced he would retire effective on June 30, nobody could have anticipated the current turning point.
Corvallis Police by the Numbers: Complaints, Gender, Race
corvallisadvocate.com
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The city budget authorizes the Corvallis Police Department for 112.25 total positions, including 75 sworn staff as well as records, dispatch, evidence, parking enforcement, community service officers, and administrative staff. There are 31 patrol officers on the road, officers in training, supervisors, managers, detectives, community livability officers, and traffic officers.
OSU’s New Police Force: Why the Delay
corvallisadvocate.com
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Oregon State Police will continue to serve Oregon State University through the end of the year. Plans were in place to establish an armed security department at OSU after the controversial OSP arrest of Black student Genesis Hansen, who was stopped for riding her bike on the wrong side of the street near campus.
Local fire crews prep for airport disasters
Del Norte Triplicate
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Fires can be particularly dangerous when aircraft are involved, so specialized annual training is needed for firefighters who are called to airport emergencies. Local fire crews tested their skills against simulated emergencies earlier this week at the Del Norte County Regional Airport.
Crescent City honors veterans at 'Point of Honor'
Del Norte Triplicate
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City officials, military personnel and an estimated 300 people attended a dedication ceremony for the Del Norte County Veterans Memorial Monument, the 'Point of Honor,' located at the corned of Front Street and Highway 101 in Crescent City. The ceremony was held the morning of Saturday, July 13.
Orick Rodeo
Del Norte Triplicate
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After 58 years of cowboys and cowgirls strutting their stuff, the Orick Rodeo hasn't lost a step, although this year's event did feature a few bumps and bruises. Here's a rundown of results from the California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association.
Rope team rescues crashed driver
The Clatskanie Chief
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Emergency crews employed rope-rescue techniques after a driver went off the road and down a steep embankment near Point Adams Road on Highway 30. At around 9:30 a.m. on July 25, Oregon Department of Transportation Tripcheck posted a notice of a crash located two miles west of Clatskanie on Highway 30.
Brad's back: Elementary principal gets new vote on contract
The Clatskanie Chief
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A sizeable school board meeting audience reacted to the news that Brad Thorud would remain as Clatskanie Elementary School principal with ringing applause. A special meeting was held by Clatskanie School District on June 6 to formalize the agreement for Thorud's continued employment with the district after he met with school board members and Interim Superintendent Jim Carlile.