Prosecutor: Mexico-to-Oregon ring had $15M in meth, heroin
(Updates: Expands throughout) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — U.S. authorities said Wednesday they completed drug-trafficking busts in Oregon that…
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Redmond pair arrested in Dutch Bros loyalty card scam
Two Redmond-area residents have been charged with stealing hundreds of blank loyalty cards from Dutch Bros coffee stands, first using the forged…
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DCSO: Portland man’s assault, hate-crime claim was untrue
(Update: Police contact Olson, determine claim was untrue; fundraising page shut down) Authorities have talked to a Portland man who claimed on a…
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C.O. marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month
(Update: Adding police, Saving Grace comments) There is a need for more resources for victims of domestic and sexual abuse in Central Oregon. October…
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Man accused of throwing roofing nails onto streets arrested
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Police say they have finally caught a man who for two years has been throwing roofing nails on Oregon City roads in the…
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Shooting victim shows up at St. Charles Madras ER
A woman with a gunshot wound showed up early Tuesday morning at the St. Charles Madras ER, prompting an investigation that has found ” no…
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Man charged in Mouseketeer killing found unfit for trial
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A judge has ruled that the live-in handyman charged with killing Dennis Day, an original member of “The Mickey Mouse…
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Senators intro bill to repeal lifetime student aid ban for some
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced new bipartisan legislation Tuesday they say would address an injustice for some students wanting to use…
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Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Tips for safe online surfing
Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. This week: building a digital defense to stay safe while surfing online. October marks…
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Tumalo businesses hit by string of break-ins
T he Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent series of burglaries at Tumalo-area businesses that are prompting some…
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Portland man charged in attack on transgender woman
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A Portland man has been charged with bias crimes after an attack on a transgender woman in the city’s Pearl…
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Auditor: Portland Police spent $15.7 million on overtime
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Police Bureau spent $15.7 million on overtime in 2018. A report released Tuesday by the city auditor concluded…
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Portland-area woman accused of illegal selling of shark fins
A Portland-area woman has been charged with the illegal selling of shark fins, Oregon State Police said Monday. In mid-September, members of the OSP…
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Man police say fired gun at PDX pleads not guilty
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The man who authorities say fired a gun at Portland International Airport last week has pleaded not guilty to the various…
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Oregon DHS announces changes to child fatality reviews
Shock. Horror. Sadness. These are the feelings often felt by family, friends, and the broader community when a child tragically dies from abuse or…
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Wash. man charged in DUII injury crash on Hwy. 26
A Washington state man was cited for drunken driving and assault after a crash Saturday afternoon on rain-slick U.S. Highway 26 northwest of Madras…
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Woman arrested after allegedly killing pet rabbit
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities are still trying to identify a woman who is suspected of killing a Marion County family’s pet rabbit. KOIN…
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Salem police: Oregon State Police to investigate death
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Salem police say a man taken into custody after allegedly causing a disturbance at a restaurant later died, and that the case…
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DA: Redmond officer punches were proper, but arrest unlawful
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel ruled Friday that two Redmond Police Department officers used justifiable force in an arrest at a city…
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Man shoots self during Portland airport police struggle
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials say that a man shot and wounded himself during a struggle with a police officer at Portland International…
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