Portland man arrested in Redmond PD underage sex sting operation
A 45-year-old Portland man who thought he was communicating online with a 15-year-old girl and sought sexual contact showed up to meet her in…
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Federal agents to pull back in Portland, but will stay on standby
Some federal officers guarding a U.S. courthouse that’s been targeted during violent protests in Portland will leave in the next 24 hours, Oregon…
Continue ReadingGov. Brown announces phased withdrawal of federal officers from Portland
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday that federal officials have agreed to remove their officers deployed to defend the downtown Portland…
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Three suspicious La Pine-area wildfires investigated as arson; tips sought
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officials sought help from the public Tuesday as they investigate as possible arson three suspicious wildfires in…
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Bend man charged with spewing pickup exhaust at rally in ‘rolling coal’ incident
A 20-year-old Bend man was charged Tuesday with two counts of harassment, accused of accelerating his pickup truck past a May 30 Black Lives Matter…
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Prineville man sentenced to 25 years in prison for abuse
A 23-year-old Prineville man has received a 25-year prison sentence for after pleading guilty to sex abuse charges, Crook County District Attorney…
Continue Reading AP source: Feds, Oregon in talks about pulling agents in Portland
A senior White House official says the Trump administration has started talks with the Oregon governor’s office and indicated that it would begin…
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Update: Missing Bend man, 82, found in S. Oregon’s Douglas County
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday a missing 82-year-old Bend man, last seen over a week ago, has been found in Douglas County and…
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Federal judge urges Finicum wrongful death lawsuit be limited to OSP
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge says a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the fatal shooting of a man who helped lead the armed occupation…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against dangers of dating apps
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against potential dangers in…
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US Attorney: Feds will stay in Portland until attacks end
Federal militarized officers will remain in Portland until attacks on the U.S. courthouse cease, a top official said Monday after another night of…
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Bend restaurant customer faces bias charge in confrontation with delivery driver
A Bend man who allegedly confronted and harassed a DoorDash delivery driver picking up food at an Old Mill restaurant nearly a month ago was charged…
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Portland rioters breach fence around federal courthouse; 6 arrests
Authorities declared a riot early Sunday in Portland as protesters breached a fence surrounding the federal courthouse where U.S. agents have been…
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Gunshot, cry for help bring arrest northwest of Prineville
A man was arrested on reckless endangering, menacing and other charges northwest of Prineville Saturday after police received a report of a gunshot,…
Continue ReadingCow found mutilated on rangeland near Fossil
FOSSIL, Ore. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death and mutilation of another cow — this time, on rangeland in Eastern Oregon, near…
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Worried Bend gas station workers help missing Eugene-area man reunite with family
An 84-year-old Eugene-area man reported missing and endangered early Friday was found and reunited with his family Friday night after concerned…
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Teen cited for trespassing at SE Bend new high school site
One Bend 16-year-old was cited and three others may face charges for trespassing at the construction site of the new Caldera High School in southeast…
Continue ReadingJudge denies Oregon push to limit US agents during arrests
A U.S. judge has denied an order sought by Oregon’s top law enforcement officer to restrict federal agents’ actions when they arrest people…
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Suspicious ‘hoax device’ on SW Bend roundabout art brings out OSP bomb tech
The OSP bomb squad was called in from Salem overnight to examine a suspicious device found hanging from the Reed Market Road roundabout public…
Continue Reading Fires set inside Portland federal courthouse fence; 18 arrested on federal charges
Another night of fiery confrontation was reported late Thursday and early Friday in downtown Portland, with fires set both inside and outside the…
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