Latest from Diane Megaw
Armenian National Pleads Guilty in Ryuk Ransomware Case That Hit Oregon Tech Company
An Armenian national extradited from Ukraine to the United States, 34-year-old Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges on Wednesday for his role…
Salem Fireworks Explosion Injures Five and Damages Homes After Police Say Illegal Mortars Were Used
An illegal fireworks explosion at a residence in the 4200 block of Prairie Star Court N, Salem, caused significant injuries and property damage on July 4.
Oregon Minimum Wage Rises but Workers Still Need $33 an Hour to Afford Rent
Despite Oregon’s minimum wage hike last week, the increase only reaches a limited number of people- minimum wage workers- who are struggling to cover living costs and…
Oregon Wins Court Fight as Judge Blocks Trump Order Targeting Vote-by-Mail
A federal court has blocked an Executive Order (EO) that would undermine vote-by-mail, a well-established voting process in Oregon, 7 other states, and Washington, D.C.…
Portland 911 Wait Times Improve but Trainee Turnover Cost City $3.4 Million
According to a recent Bureau of Emergency Communication (BOEC) audit, Portland 911 call wait times have significantly improved, but the audit revealed that costs of…
Portland Monthly Bills Keep Climbing as City Fees, Utilities and Taxes Add Up
For Portland residents- already balancing tight household budgets- a series of separate local tax and fee increases converging in the same budget cycle is getting harder…
Former Clackamas County Commissioner Faces New Identity Theft Charges After DOJ Says She May Have Fled the Country
A Clackamas County grand jury returned a new 19-count indictment against ex-Clackamas County Commissioner Melissa Fireside on Thursday, adding charges related to opening…
Major Oregon Data Center Lawsuit Challenges Hillsboro Tax Breaks Worth Millions
A group of Oregonians has escalated the pushback against Data Center expansion from community rallies to the courtroom, filing a lawsuit on June 22 that challenges the…
