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Oregon Hot-Mix Recycling Project: crews reused 47,000 tons of asphalt; road stayed in service 12 years

The Oregon Department of Transportation took a forward-thinking step in 1977, effectively recycling asphalt pavement in highway construction. After two years of careful storage, they repurposed approximately 47,000 tons of old asphalt, significantly cutting down on landfill waste. This recycled material proved resilient, maintaining durability under heavy traffic for at…

The Times of India · 8h ago

Disturbing Details Emerge About The Violent Family History Of The Teen Behind Oregon Elementary School Tragedy

“We could not have hoped for a more wonderful child, and everyone in his family, found family and friend circle could not wait to see how he grew,” one of the victim’s parents said.

Bored Panda · 20h ago

Oregon School Shooter's Birthday Gift Was the Shotgun Used in Attack That Killed Four, Sources Say

Law-enforcement sources say the shotgun used in the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting was reportedly given to the 16-year-old suspect by his mother. The investigation and motive remain unresolved

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

Second Amendment Roundup: Saving Lives at Silver Rail Elementary

After School District bans licensed pistols, license holder saves children.

Reason · Oct 20

Parents of Bend school shooting victim hire attorneys to investigate school plans and gun purchase

The parents of one of three children killed in last week’s shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, have hired attorneys to investigate the school’s protocols and how the teenage gunman got his weapon

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Retired couple’s broken heating system replaced with $16k unit for free

Diane and Brian Johnsen, a retired couple in Beaverton, Oregon, faced financial difficulties in maintaining their home. After their heating and cooling system failed, they sought assistance from the Lennox Feel the Love programme. This initiative provides essential home improvements to qualifying homeowners at no cost. Local contractor Aviator Heating…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Mother of teen accused in the Oregon school shooting apologizes to families amid reports she bought the shotgun

She apologized, but left a key question unanswered.

We Got This Covered · Oct 19

Hero Oregon Dad Showed the Importance of Defying Restrictive Gun Laws

Laws against guns on school grounds don’t deter murderers and shouldn’t threaten good Samaritans.

Reason · Oct 19

Oregon teen, 16, earns Honor Medal after rescuing couple at 14

Some moments leave little time for hesitation. For Elijah Buckwald, a routine drive through Oregon’s Santiam Pass became one of those moments when, at just 14, he found himself standing on an overturned pickup truck, helping strangers trapped inside after a serious crash. Two years later, that instinct to step…

The Times of India · Oct 19

US returns Indian national to Oregon custody for trial over fatal highway crash

Rajinder Kumar has been transferred to Oregon state custody to face trial for his alleged involvement in a fatal accident. He is charged with two counts of first-degree manslaughter following a collision that occurred in November 2025. Kumar, who entered the United States illegally, had previously been apprehended by US…

The Economic Times · Oct 19