OSP: Oakridge officer fatally shot domestic disturbance suspect
(Update: OSP releases suspect’s name, location) An Oakridge police officer fatally shot a suspect during a domestic disturbance call Thursday…
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Police: Portland man beat woman with skateboard on bus
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say a Portland man riding a Tri-Met bus beat a woman with his skateboard and his fists after she asked him to stop…
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Culver schools lift 2-day lockout sparked by threats
(Update: Lockout lifted in second day; student still in custody) The Culver School District lifted its 2-day precautionary lockout Thursday morning…
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Authorities raid 5 Juniper Acres illegal marijuana grows
Central Oregon drug agents, assisted by the region’s SWAT team, raided five sophisticated, illegal marijuana grow operations in the…
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Horn-Garcia testifies of battle of wills with starving daughter
(Update: More testimony from afternoon session) The Redmond woman accused along with her husband of intentionally starving their 5-year-old daughter…
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Culver man held after barricading self in Redmond tire shop
(Update: Culver man arrested; police say he falsely claimed gunman trying to steal car) A Culver man who called police Tuesday afternoon to falsely…
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Sisters teen arrested in string of graffiti vandalism
An 18-year-old Sisters resident was arrested Tuesday in a string of graffiti vandalism around the community over several weeks this summer, Deschutes…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Fending off ransomware
Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. This week: building a digital defense against ransomware. In honor of October being cyber…
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Jury: No criminal wrongdoing by Portland PD in fatal shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Multnomah County grand jury has found no criminal wrongdoing by Portland police who fatally shot Lane Martin in the…
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Bend PD warns: Winter brings rise in thefts from cars
As winter and the holidays approach, Bend police are reminding it’s important to take more precautions when securing your vehicles and…
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Police ID man killed at Eugene home
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Authorities have identified a man killed at a Eugene home Sunday as 48-year-old Stephen Durkee of Eugene. The Lane County…
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Portland police arrest 2 in street racing crackdown
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police have arrested two men as part of its ongoing crackdown on street racing. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports…
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OSP seeks info on illegal buck deer taking near Sisters
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division asked for the public’s help Monday for information regarding the unlawful take of a buck…
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Man arrested after rocks thrown at Portland police cars
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing large rocks at Portland police cars. Portland police say an officer was…
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Redmond police ID man found dead in duplex fire
(Update: Police ID resident who died; family member shares info) Redmond police on Sunday released the name of a 60-year-old Redmond man whose body…
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Woman pleads not guilty to selling shark fins in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of selling dried shark fins in a Portland store. Oregon Public Broadcasting…
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Police investigating events before Portland activist’s death
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland activist is dead after a vehicle hit him as he was leaving a left-wing hangout. Police say Sean Kealiher’s…
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Bend man arrested on kidnap, assault charges
A Bend man was arrested on kidnap, assault, robbery and other charges Thursday, accused of abducting and injuring a Bend woman during a domestic…
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5 charged in Klamath drug-trafficking organization
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — Five people have been charged for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin…
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Owner of never-used Wapato Jail says time to demolish
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The frustrated owner of North Portland’s never-used Wapato Jail has announced he will bulldoze the facility unless…
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