Crime And Courts Archives

St. Charles, other Oregon hospitals defend lawsuit, accuse state of denying patients mental health care

January 26, 2023 7:48 PM KTVZ news sources

St. Charles Health System and three other large Oregon hospital systems — Legacy Health, Providence Health & Services and PeaceHealth — are…

3 people killed by gunman at convenience store identified

January 26, 2023 4:57 PM Associated Press

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — The names of the three people killed in a random shooting Tuesday at a convenience store in Yakima, Washington, have been…

Cops hunt Oregon torture suspect jailed in Vegas kidnap case

January 26, 2023 4:43 PM Associated Press

By RIO YAMAT and ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Police in southern Oregon were searching Thursday for a man accused of torturing…

Jury: $1M to Oregon woman told ‘I don’t serve Black people’

January 26, 2023 1:56 PM Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A jury has awarded an Oregon woman $1 million in damages after finding she was discriminated against by a gas station…

Justices weigh effort to balance Washington state’s tax code

January 25, 2023 10:10 PM Associated Press

By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — An effort to balance what is considered the nation’s most regressive state tax code came…

Deschutes County Jail set to launch medication-assisted treatment, to help inmates kick drug addictions

January 25, 2023 11:56 AM Bola Gbadebo

Deschutes County plans to hire two nurses for a new Medication-Assisted Treatment Program. which is tentatively set to begin in March. However, the…

A nose for crime: OSP’s new anti-poaching K-9, Scout, and his trooper partner are based in Bend

January 25, 2023 4:42 PM KTVZ news sources

At first glance, Scout might look like he’s a typical, playful pup, but this 18-month-old, black Lab is developing a nose for crime. Meet the…

Bend resident accused of brandishing replica handgun arrested, jailed on DUII, released – and arrested again

January 24, 2023 5:45 PM Barney Lerten

A Bend 19-year-old was arrested and jailed on a drunk-driving charge early Tuesday after allegedly brandishing a handgun at convenience store…

Ex-Beaverton mayor sentenced to federal prison for child porn

January 24, 2023 6:53 PM Associated Press

BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — The former mayor of the Portland suburb of Beaverton has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for possessing child…

Recreation liability bill to ‘restore balance’ backed by several C.O. businesses in coalition

January 24, 2023 11:59 AM Noah Chast

A group of nearly 100 small businesses, nonprofits and user groups called Protect Oregon Recreation recently announced its support of Senate Bill…

Bend man gets 5-year prison term in serious-injury road rage incident; 2nd driver awaits trial

January 24, 2023 3:44 PM KTVZ news sources

One of two Bend men charged in a 2021 road rage incident on Highway 97 in Bend that led to a crash in which four people were seriously injured has…

Idaho officer fatally shoots man while trying to arrest him

January 23, 2023 6:32 PM Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho. (AP) — A Boise police officer shot and killed a man Monday while law enforcement officials were trying to take the man into custody…

71 pigs, 16 goats seized from Terrebonne ranch recovering at DCSO’s Rescue Ranch; owner faces animal neglect charge

January 21, 2023 6:14 PM Barney Lerten, Blake Mayfield

Acting on a tip of possible animal neglect, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies raided a Terrebonne ranch Friday and Saturday, seizing 71 pigs and…

Deschutes DA explains change to state’s bail system that can lead to quick jail release

January 23, 2023 5:34 PM Bola Gbadebo

Some aspects of a recent drug arrest near Bend spotlight a change in state law regarding the criteria for release from jail that prompted community…

Dozens of trees, street signs toppled, destroyed in NW Bend; police seek tips, damage tally rises

January 22, 2023 1:52 PM Barney Lerten

Bend police said Sunday they are seeking citizen information, witnesses and security video as they try to find whoever left behind a trail of costly…

Mt. Bachelor president/GM supports legislation in Salem that would reverse liability ruling

January 19, 2023 3:50 PM KTVZ news sources

Mt. Bachelor President and General Manager John McLeod voiced quick support Thursday of new legislation in Salem that would reverse a liability court…

Show dogs reunited with owners after van stolen in Oregon

January 23, 2023 1:05 PM Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Four show dogs that were missing after their owners’ van was stolen Saturday in Portland, Oregon, have been reunited with…

Gov. Kotek orders public flags to half-staff to honor Monterey Park victims, survivors

January 23, 2023 2:22 PM KTVZ news sources

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff Monday to honor the victims and…

Richard Barnett was found guilty on eight counts by a Washington

Man who rested feet on desk in Pelosi’s office on Jan. 6 found guilty on 8 counts

January 23, 2023 10:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN An Arkansas man who was infamously photographed putting his feet on a desk inside then-House Speaker…

Oregon AG Rosenblum, law firms announce Reproductive Rights Hotline

January 23, 2023 9:36 AM KTVZ news sources

Initiative will provide free legal advice and information on reproductive health SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum…