League of Minority Voters brings bipartisan leaders together for State of Civil Rights Forum Oct. 29 
Ashland Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Suspect After Business Break-Ins 
Bushnell Launches $36M Capital Campaign with Largest Single Local Corporate Foundation Gift in Their History 
Antelope Man, 77, Killed in Highway 97 Crash Near Madras 
Oregon State Police Seek Public’s Help in Fatal I-84 Hit-and-Run 
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...
Two Cats Die in Northeast Bend Mobile Home Fire
BEND, Ore. — A mobile home was heavily damaged by fire Sunday night in northeast Bend after flames spread through...
Oregon Housing and Community Services Celebrates Grand Reopening of 233 Affordable Homes for Older Adults in Portland
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) joined Guardian Real Estate Services, Robinson Jewish Home, and other community...
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Announces Expansion of School Resource Deputy Program
Bend, Ore. -- The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its School Resource Deputy (SRD) program as part of Sheriff...
Breast cancer survivors emphasize early detection, community support
Two survivors share their experiences during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encourage people to seek screening guidance and support PORTLAND,...
Federal Operation in Portland Leads to 97 Firearm Seizures, 17 Arrests
PORTLAND, Ore. — A five-week federal law enforcement operation targeting firearms and narcotics trafficking in the Portland metropolitan area resulted...
Redmond Fire & Rescue Begins Adoption Process for New Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Code
Redmond, OR — October 26, 2026 Redmond Fire & Rescue has initiated the formal process of adopting a new Wildland‑Urban...
Screaming “Rigged!” Is Bad Politics, Worse Civics — and It’s Costing Republicans Votes.
Election integrity matters. Convincing our own voters the election is already rigged is not election integrity. It is electoral suicide....
Former Democratic Rep. Hernandez Won’t Vote for Kotek Cites a Leadership Culture of Fear, Coercion and Retaliation
Oregon -- Former Oregon Democratic Rep. Diego Hernandez says he will not vote for Gov. Tina Kotek, renewing allegations that...
Suspect in Clackamas County Triple Homicide Dies During Law Enforcement Operation in Hammond
HAMMOND, Ore. — A 45-year-old man suspected of killing three people in Clackamas County died by suicide during a law...
Keizer Police Arrest Salem Man, Recover More Than $10,000 in Suspected Stolen Property
KEIZER, Ore. — A multiyear investigation by the Keizer Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a 27-year-old Salem...
HALLOWEEN SAFETY
Halloween is just around the corner. Many view Halloween as a time for fun and treats, costumes, and attending spooky...
Chemical Reaction Prompts Hazardous Materials Response at West Eugene Facility
EUGENE, Ore. — Firefighters responded to a hazardous materials incident at an industrial facility in West Eugene on Thursday morning...
Oregon Seeks Volunteers to Provide Free Tax Preparation Assistance
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are recruiting volunteers to help residents prepare their taxes for...
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Sees Increase in Concealed Handgun License Interest Following Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting
Deschutes County, Ore. – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase in the number of residents seeking to...
Faulty Stove Safety Switch Sparks $250,000 Fire at Bend Black Bear Diner
BEND, Ore. — A faulty stove safety switch sparked an early-morning fire at Black Bear Diner in Bend on Thursday,...
Oregon program offers free help to compare plans, save on costs during Medicare Open Enrollment
(Salem) — Medicare beneficiaries who would like to discuss plan options can receive free, confidential help from the Oregon Department...
Beaverton Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution
PORTLAND, Ore. — A 24-year-old Beaverton man has been sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison for...