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...
News
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...
OHA publishes final report on health risks from Crook County wells
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has published its final report analyzing health risks related to drinking water from domestic wells...
As climate hazards increase, Oregon communities fight back
OHA’s annual Climate and Health report shows extreme heat, wildfire smoke, drought are continuing burdens, but local projects are building...
Authorities Seize 69 Firearms in Bend Ghost Gun Investigation
BEND, Ore. — Law enforcement officers seized 69 firearms, most of them without serial numbers, while executing a search warrant...
Utah Man Indicted After Alleged Synagogue Threat; Investigators Recover Six Pipe Bombs
An Ogden, Utah, man faces federal charges after allegedly threatening online to blow up a synagogue and possessing six improvised...
Nearly $42 Million in SNAP Fraud Cases Announced Nationwide, Including Oregon Infant Formula Scheme
Federal authorities announced a nationwide benefits fraud enforcement effort October 21 involving more than 40 defendants, including an Oregon prosecution...
Federal Indictment Alleges Sen. Louise Lucas Used Public Office to Protect Marijuana Enterprise
Virginia -- Virginia state Sen. Lillie Louise Lucas has been indicted on allegations that she led a criminal marijuana distribution...
Democrat Party and Union Money Backs Javadi Post Party Switch as Republicans Go All-In On Sherman Campaign
Columbia / Tillamook County, OR. -- Organized political groups are financing most of Oregon’s House District 32 race, with Democratic...
Andrea Salinas Draws $669K From Industry and Democrat PACs, Nearly Half of Itemized Individual Funds From Outside Oregon
Oregon -- U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas’s reelection campaign collected substantial support from political committees, labor unions and business PACs during...
Driver Arrested After Rear-Ending Lane County Sheriff’s Sergeant in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — A 35-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly driving under the influence, rear-ending a Lane...
Bend Police Confirm Firearm in Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting Was Purchased Legally
BEND, Ore. — The firearm used in last Thursday’s deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School was purchased legally, the...
Woman Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 30 in Multnomah County
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — A 57-year-old woman was killed and a 48-year-old man was seriously injured in a head-on collision...
At Least 40 People Face Federal Charges in Oregon SNAP Fraud Schemes Exceeding $3 Million
PORTLAND, Ore. — At least 40 people are facing federal charges in Oregon for allegedly participating in schemes that stole...
Bend Police Arrest Warrant Suspect After Four-Hour Standoff
BEND, Ore. — A 46-year-old Bend man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after refusing to leave a home for more than...
AI Image Scandal Hits Oregon Democrats and County Chair Candidate as OJP Retracts ‘Deepfake’ Story
Oregon — The Oregon Journalism Project has retracted its report calling a video of Washington County Commissioner Nafisa Fai a...
Smith Challenges Merkley to Defend His Record as Merkley Refuses to Debate
Oregon -- Oregon voters could reach Election Day without a public debate between U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and his Republican...