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2A • March 9, 2018 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com Linnton man to run for state Senate The Daily Astorian A Linnton man will vie for state Sen. Betsy Johnson’s Senate seat. John Maxwell has an- nounced he will run as a nonaffiliated candidate for the District 16 position. He said he intends to caucus with Democrats if elected. The Senate district encom- passes Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties and portions of Washington and Multnomah counties. John- son, D-Scappoose, has repre- sented the district since 2005. Maxwell said Johnson’s tendency to vote with Repub- licans on key issues was a ma- jor factor in his decision to en- ter the race. He said he would press for universal health care, gun control, sustainability POACHERS BEWARE programs and campaign-fi- nance reform. “I am run- ning because Senate District 16 needs a John senator whose Maxwell values repre- sent the people in the district,” Maxwell said in a press release. Maxwell has a bachelor’s degree in biology and a mas- ter’s degree in systems science from Portland State Universi- ty. He is involved with a num- ber of public bodies in Linn- ton, worked at several national parks through the Student Conservation Association and has managed a number of small business. The primary election is May 15. OREGON STATE POLICE Informant campaign had banner year By Jack Heffernan The Daily Astorian A statewide campaign that encourages people to inform on poachers just had the most robust year in its 32-year history. The Turn in Poachers fund — a collaboration between the Oregon Hunters Associ- ation, Oregon State Police and state Department of Fish and Wildlife — rewarded $24,200 in 50 cases last year. That’s more than double the average amount, according to the hunter’s association. The number of cases typical- ly ranges from 20 to 35 in a given year. Clatsop County had one reward case in 2017. An in- formant received $500 for in- formation about an elk shot in an area where hunting is not allowed. Poaching issues in the county mainly center on Roosevelt Elk and blacktail deer, since those animals are the most popular big game for hunters, said Sgt. Joe War- wick of the state police’s fish and wildlife division. The Albany area had the highest number of rewards at 11. Pinpointing why hunters report more or fewer poach- ing cases can be difficult. Not all poaching convictions are a result of tips, and not all infor- mants accept rewards. “We don’t know much about the informants,” Dun- gannon said. “They give the tip, we write the check and we send it to them.” Dungannon suggests re- cent raises in reward money may be a factor in last year’s spike. Standard amounts range from $100 for game fish, shellfish, upland birds, waterfowl and fur-bearers to $1,000 for bighorn sheep, mountain goats and moose. Dungannon also pointed to the state police’s efforts to advertise the program on so- cial media and in local publi- cations. “There are things that offi- cers can do to take the game to the next level and get the word out to the community,” Dungannon said. Nearly all of the fund’s fi- nancial support comes from courts ordering those convicted of violations to pay restitution. The hunter’s association and other conservation groups also pitch in when unusually large award amounts are requested. Bonamici runs for re-election A bill pending in the state Legislature may help on that front. While judges already impose fines for misdemean- or offenses, the bill would lay out a precedent to impose such fines in addition to any jail or prison sentence. It also would give the state the abil- ity to deny licenses, tags and permits if fines are not repaid. “This removes any doubt from the court that they’re able to assess the restitution to the state and to the TIP fund,” Dungannon said. To continue its growth, police and others who run the fund can think of ways to incentivize hunters to turn in suspected poachers. “It’s a big deal to take home an elk,” Warwick said. “We need to tell them, ‘That bull elk that guy poached, that’s a bull you could have caught legally.’” EO Media Group U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici will seek re-elec- tion in the 1st Congressional District. The Democrat announced her campaign at a Friday af- ternoon event on the Portland Community College Rock Creek campus. She has served in Congress since 2012 fol- lowing a special election. The district covers Clatsop, Columbia, Washington and Yamhill counties and a portion of Multnomah County. The primary election will be held May 15 and the gener- al election on Nov. 6. Volunteers wanted for HRAP Cannon Beach Gazette The Haystack Rock Awareness Program, now in its 33rd year, invites volunteers to join them on the beach during low tide through the end of October. HRAP Rocky Shore envi- ronmental interpreters will be on the beach during low tides to educate visitors at Haystack Rock about biodi- versity found on and around the rock. There is no minimum time commitment required. Contact Lisa Habecker, ed- ucation and volunteer coor- dinator and 15-year HRAP veteran, by email or call 503-436-8064. CANNON BEACH POLICE LOG warned about overnight camping. Feb. 17 1:42 a.m., Spruce and Third: Sub- jects are warned about overnight camping. 2:43 a.m., City Park: Subjects are warned about overnight camping. 1:47 p.m., Beach: A found cell phone turned in to police is reunited with its owner. 2:30 a.m., Sewer Ponds: Subjects are warned about overnight camping. 5:12 a.m., Highway 28 and Highway 101: Police assist the fire department with clearing a tree fallen into the roadway. 4:20 p.m., Ecola Park: Police assist the fire department with a medical call. let gone missing since December is located. A school staff member found it. ported regarding tire tracks observed in a restricted area. The gate has been locked and extra patrols requested. Feb. 23 10:32 p.m., Silver Point: Cannon Beach police assist Seaside police with an individual they were attempt- ing to locate. Subject was found and deemed to be not a threat to them- self or others. 3:20 p.m. Breakers Point: A found driver’s license was turned in. 4:06 p.m., Ecola State Park: Police assist on a medical call. Feb. 20 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 12:47 a.m., Elk Run Park: Subjects 3:12 p.m.: Third and Spruce: A wal- 10:40 a.m., Water Treatment Plant: Suspicious circumstances were re- 12:34 a.m., 300 block Yukon Street: Police assist on a medical call. 4:59 p.m. 200 block Fifth Street: A found camera is turned in. 11:22 p.m. 33000 block Beerman Creek: A motor vehicle accident is reported. LIMITED TIME OFFER DOUBLE YOUR P O W E R PURCHASE A Want a fresh look for spring? Call your local, neighborhood experts! 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