Newport Man Arrested in Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vandalism Investigation 
Salem Man Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash on State Street 
Gresham resident loses $40,000 to scammers posing as Sheriff’s Office lieutenant 
November 3 General Election Ballots Due 
Newport Man Arrested in Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vandalism Investigation
NEWPORT, Ore. — A 31-year-old Newport man has been arrested in connection with graffiti found on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial...
Salem Man Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash on State Street
SALEM, Ore. — A 23-year-old Salem man died early Monday morning after his vehicle struck a telephone pole on State...
Gresham resident loses $40,000 to scammers posing as Sheriff’s Office lieutenant
Multnomah County, Ore – The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is warning community members about a phone scam in which...
November 3 General Election Ballots Due
Tuesday, October 27, is the last recommended day to return ballots by mail. ASTORIA, OR -- Voters who have not...
Salem Police Arrest Man After Methamphetamine Investigation Downtown
SALEM, Ore. — Salem police arrested a 46-year-old Salem man on multiple drug and firearm charges on October 26 following...
Murphy Man, 54, Dies in Pickup Truck Crash Near Spencer Creek Road
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — A 54-year-old man died Monday evening, October 26, after his pickup truck left a gravel road...
Driver Arrested After Head-On Crash and Vehicle Fires in Wolf Creek
WOLF CREEK, Ore. — A 40-year-old man was arrested after allegedly causing a head-on crash on North Frontage Road in...
Marine Board Urges “Check Email” for Motorboat Registration Renewal Notices
The Oregon State Marine Board will email motorboat registration renewal notices to boaters who have an email on file and...
Two Killed in Head-On Crash Involving Log Trucks on Highway 204
UNION COUNTY, Ore. — Two drivers were killed Monday morning, October 26, in a crash involving two log trucks on...
During Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month, agencies urge families to prevent accidental suffocation, strangulation, SIDS by using safe infant sleep approaches
PORTLAND, Ore.— Newborns arrive with incredible potential, and their growing bodies develop rapidly in their first months of life. Their...
Vote For Your Northwest Bat In The Bat Beauty Contest
When: Wednesday, October 28, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT Where: BLM Bat Week webpage Who: Ryan GosWING, an Oregon...
Governor Kotek Celebrates Opening of New Opioid Treatment Program in Gresham
Gresham, OR — Governor Tina Kotek today joined community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of a New Season Treatment...
Federal Prosecutors Say More Than 400 Noncitizens Voted in Washington, Seek Ballot Review
Washington — Federal prosecutors in Washington said October 26 that they identified more than 400 people they believe are noncitizens...
When They Choose Homelessness; Yes, Some Do Choose to Live Outdoors
There is often a debate on whether or not a person chooses homelessness. Hopefully, this article will give you perspective....
Operation Not Forgotten Supports 548 Investigations, Leads to 118 Arrests in Tribal Communities
A six-month deployment of FBI personnel and investigative resources supported 548 investigations in Indian Country, resulting in 118 arrests and...
Kotek Declares School District Emergency, Seeks Recovery Funding After Silver Rail Shooting
Oregon -- — Gov. Tina Kotek announced additional state assistance Oct. 26 for the Bend community following the mass shooting...
Drazan Gets $2 Million Campaign Infusion
Oregon -- The Republican Governors Association contributed $2 million to State Senator Christine Drazan’s governor campaign on October 16, 2026,...
League of Minority Voters brings bipartisan leaders together for State of Civil Rights Forum Oct. 29
Relay Resources serves as presenting sponsor and Accessibility Partner for Portland gathering PORTLAND, Ore. — Oct. 26, 2026 — The...
Ashland Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Suspect After Business Break-Ins
ASHLAND, Ore. — An officer with the Ashland Police Department shot a suspect who approached officers with a knife while...
Bushnell Launches $36M Capital Campaign with Largest Single Local Corporate Foundation Gift in Their History
EUGENE, Ore. On Saturday, October 24, Bushnell University launched its Venture Further $36M campaign with more than $11M already committed,...
Antelope Man, 77, Killed in Highway 97 Crash Near Madras
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. — A 77-year-old Antelope man was killed Saturday afternoon, October 24, in a two-vehicle crash on Highway...
Oregon State Police Seek Public’s Help in Fatal I-84 Hit-and-Run
UNION COUNTY, Ore. — Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver and vehicle involved in...
Serious Violent Crime Rate Fell 25% in 2025, Preliminary Federal Survey Finds
The rate of serious violent victimization fell 25% in 2025 compared with 2024, while household property victimization declined 19%, according...
Justice Department Announces Election-Related Charges Against 48 Noncitizens Across Five States
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Oct. 26 that 48 noncitizens face charges involving illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration and...
Michigan Woman Arrested Twice for DUII in Less Than Eight Hours in Bend
A 34-year-old Michigan woman was arrested twice for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) in less than eight hours...