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Amazon Announces Purchase of Redmond Site to Upgrade Delivery Services and Create Jobs in Central Oregon
Amazon announced yesterday that it has bought a property in northeast Redmond to speed up delivery services to Central Oregon customers, maintaining its investment in…
Portland Trail Blazers Sale by Paul Allen Estate Sparks Local Push to Keep Team in City
The long-awaited sale of the Portland Trail Blazers NBA franchise was announced by the Paul Allen estate yesterday, bringing closure to the Microsoft co-founder’s wish…
Portland 18th Street Gang Lieutenant Sentenced to 12 Years for Leading Massive Drug Trafficking Operation
The second-in-command of the renowned Portland 18th Street Gang, Noah Herrera (26), has received a 12-year prison sentence for his role in a local drug trafficking…
Oregon Health & Science University Fights Court Ruling to Pay PETA for Concealing Drunk Vole Infidelity Research Footage
An appeal by the Oregon Health and Science University, ordered to pay more than $400,000 to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for using drunk voles in a…
Elderly Woman Facing Charges After Allegedly Assaulting a 70-Year-Old Resident of a Coos County Care Home
A 69-year-old woman was taken to Coos County Jail after allegedly hitting a man with the handle of a fixed-blade knife and threatening to shoot him and others at a care…
Oregon Senate Omnibus Bill Aims to Curtail Violent Deaths and Crimes with Stricter Gun Control Reforms
Yesterday, the Oregon legislature considered a Senate Omnibus Bill to promote public safety and responsible gun ownership. The bill follows the controversial gun control…
Portland’s Homicide Surge Continues as Man Found Dead in Old Town Shooting
A man died in a shooting in Old Town, Portland, on Sunday, bringing to at least 11 the number of homicides recorded in the city since the beginning of the year.
Oregon Cities Grapple with Deep Budget Cuts as Inflation and Federal Funding Loss Spark Statewide Crisis
Four Oregon cities are slashing budgets to cope with a total deficit of $167.7 million for the 2025-26 financial year.
