Joseph Wirkkala Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2025 Wallace Marine Park Murder
DALLAS, Ore. — A Salem man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2025 murder of a 62-year-old...
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16-Year-Old Arrested in Salem Shooting That Left One Dead
SALEM, Ore. — Salem police arrested a 16-year-old boy Tuesday in connection with a fatal shooting reported near Taggart and...
Medford Man Accused of Conspiring in Drive-By Shooting
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford police have arrested two men in connection with a drive-by shooting that damaged a residence on...
Ready to say “I do” to your boo? Lane County Clerk’s Office will host Halloween ‘scaremonies’ for couples looking to tie the knot with a twist
The Lane County Clerk’s Office will help couples celebrate their marriages in spooky style on Halloween again this year. Couples...
Ready Oregon Youth Art Contest for Preparedness Month
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) invites young artists across the state to participate in the Ready Oregon Youth...
Mexican National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Re-Entry
EUGENE, Ore. — A Mexican national who had previously been removed from the United States three times has been sentenced...
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Randall Children’s Hospital are latest measles exposure locations
Health officials recommend those who were at location during times, dates consider vaccination if not immune PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority...
Coos Bay Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Children in the United States and Abroad
EUGENE, Ore.— A Coos Bay, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for using a minor to produce child...
Kotek Campaign Pitches First-Term Record on Housing, Costs and Public Safety, Draws Broad Labor and Democratic Backing
Oregon -- Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is presenting her 2026 reelection campaign primarily as an argument for continuing the policies...
Recreational Trails Program accepting grant applications for trail projects
SALEM, Ore.— The Recreational Trails Program is accepting grant applications through Nov. 16 for approximately $1.6 million in grant funds...
Labor Day Weekend Boating -Planning, Preparing for Perfect Play
Labor Day Weekend family boating traditions are rooted in the outdoors, and to keep things safe, the Oregon State Marine...
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Proclaims September Preparedness Month
SALEM, Ore. — Gov. Tina Kotek has proclaimed September as Preparedness Month in Oregon, underscoring the importance of readiness and...
‘Historic Interagency Effort’ Launches Multi-State Crackdown on CDL Fraud, Trucking Schools and Unqualified Drivers
The Trump administration announced a sweeping federal enforcement initiative Monday targeting commercial driver’s license fraud, trucking schools, unauthorized employment and...
Medford Man Indicted on Federal Gun, Silencer and Explosive Device Charges
MEDFORD, Ore. — A federal grand jury in Medford has indicted a 32-year-old Medford man on charges alleging he illegally...
Portland Man Dies After Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 26 in Clatsop County
CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. — A 77-year-old Portland man died following a multi-vehicle crash Friday evening on U.S. Highway 26 in...
Bend Man Arrested After String of Burglaries, Vehicle Break-Ins
BEND, Ore. — A 47-year-old Bend man was arrested Sunday after police linked him to a series of burglaries, attempted...
Black Bear Activity Increases Across Deschutes County as Fall Approaches
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit is reminding residents and visitors to take precautions...
Oregon Affordable Housing Development Pairs Homes with Child Care to Tackle Two Affordability Challenges at Once
SALEM, Ore. — As communities nationwide grapple with shortages of both affordable housing and child care, a new development on...
Oregon Senate Race Draws Sharp Contrast: Jeff Merkley Targets Trump, David Brock Smith Targets Cost of Living
Oregon — Oregon voters deciding the state’s 2026 U.S. Senate race face two candidates whose campaign websites present sharply different...
Drag Performer ‘Poison Waters’ Opens PPS Welcome-Back Video Amid Legal and Political Contests to District’s Gender Policies
Portland, OR. — Portland Public Schools opened a welcome-back video for the 2026-27 school year with longtime Portland drag performer...
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Announces First Anti-Communist Film Festival
The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation will hold its first annual Anti-Communist Film Festival in Washington, D.C., from Oct. 1...
Shipping Companies Plead Guilty After Crew Illegally Discharged Oily Waste Into Sea
Two shipping companies pleaded guilty Friday to federal environmental crimes after crew members aboard the MSC Samira III illegally discharged...
Ex-NIAID Official Pleads Guilty to Concealing Communications About Coronavirus Research Grants
A former senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal conspiracy...
Watch: Drazan Announces Governing Plan in Bid to Defeat Tina Kotek in November Rematch
Christine Drazan offers voters an affordability-focused governing plan as she attempts to end Democrats’ nearly 40-year hold on Oregon’s governorship...
Eugene Police Warn High-Speed “E-Bikes” May Actually Be Illegal Electric Motorcycles
Eugene, OR. — Eugene police are warning residents that some vehicles marketed and sold as electric bicycles do not qualify...