Diane Megaw

Heavy snow and ice increase the risks of falling tree branches and downed power lines. Oregon’s Department of Emergency Management issued an advisory yesterday as residents brace for continued winter storms, urging the public to be alert,…

The Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office issued a news release yesterday confirming that a surge in crime during 2024 has resulted in a significant number of prosecutions by Jenna Wallace, Lincoln County's District Attorney, with the…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Effective immediately, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) issued a Winter Weather Advisory yesterday in light of the moderate snowfall and overnight sub-freezing temperatures expected over the next two days.…

The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) announced a significant reform initiative yesterday that will see leadership changes as the agency embarks on a comprehensive review of the care and services of adults in custody (AICs) across…

The storms raging across Southern Oregon have affected almost 11,000 Pacific Power customers, but the utility’s crews are working hard to ensure power is restored in storm-affected areas. Pacific Power Sends Crews To Respond To…

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — The Klamath County Sheriff's Office issued a scam warning on social media, warning the public to beware of Bitcoin and investment scams. The Sheriff’s office indicated that scammers posing as law enforcement,…

UPDATE: Salem Police Arrests Two More Following Violent Street Takeover During Immigration Protest SALEM, Ore. — A street takeover in northeast Salem on Saturday night ended with five arrests after a large gathering to rally against…

PORTLAND Ore. — The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) confirmed that the drunk driver of an occupied stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee, Edgar Castro, 29,  parked in the area of Northwest 14th Avenue and Northwest Johnson Street, fled- only to crash…

The Animal Legal Defense Fund, one of the United States’ leading legal animal advocacy groups, recently ranked Oregon again as the best state for animal protection laws. The state ranked #1 in 2024 and #2 in 2023.   Oregon #1 For Animal…

Following reports that people linked to Elon Musk sought access to a highly sensitive U.S. Treasury Department payment system, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, a Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, raises concern over political…