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Oregon Forensic Criminalist Who was Drunk at a Crime Scene Could Lose his Certification for Life
A forensic criminalist with the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), whose blood alcohol content was more than double the legal limit while investigating a homicide, has been given a lifetime revocation of his police certification by a state…
Oregon Nurses Strike Tentative Deal with Providence Health After Intense Talks
MEDFORD, Ore. — Representatives of healthcare workers at all eight Oregon Providence Health hospitals reached tentative agreements with the healthcare provider after three days of intensive bargaining earlier this week.
The negotiations,…
Oregon Lawmakers Grapple with Diverting Taxpayer Kicker and Beverage Taxes to Fund $280 Million…
Oregon lawmakers must make some ‘hard decisions’ on diverting funds from existing income streams to raise the $150 million needed annually to fight wildfires.
The announcement was made earlier this week by Governor Tina Kotek, who said…
Oregon Faces Call to Overhaul Outdated School Funding and Pump Millions More into Classrooms
A recently released report from the nonpartisan American Institutes of Research, commissioned by the Oregon Legislature, indicates that the state’s decades-old funding formula needs an overhaul.
It also needs to spend significantly more…
Medford Man Who Stabbed Victim with Decorative Sword Deemed Unfit for Trial
MEDFORD, Ore. — A 24-year-old Medford man who admitted to police that he attacked Daniel Szabo (51) with a decorative sword is unfit to stand trial and has been committed to Oregon State Hospital for evaluation.
Marzelle Omari Tyree…
Ashland Rolls Out Free Pre-Approved Plans to Spur Residents into Building Affordable Backyard Homes
ASHLAND, Ore. — Seeking to promote affordability and support residents' diverse needs, the city of Ashland has encouraged its citizens to develop accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within the city and offers guidance on getting plans approved.…
Oregon State Agencies Set to Debate Calico Resources’ Bold Plan to Mine Gold at Grassy Mountain
State Agencies will meet online on March 6 to discuss Calico Resources USA Corp's proposed chemical process Grassy Mountain Gold. The public and media are invited to attend the meeting.
Calico Resources filed a Notice of intent at the…
Oregon Governor Urged to Order Lone Wolf Preying on Lake County Calves Shot or Captured
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has been requested to direct the Department of Fish and Wildlife to capture or shoot a lone wolf that is killing calves in Lake County.
The urgent request follows a Public Safety and Livestock Emergency…
Frail Oregon Woman Escapes Prison with Probation After Shooting Abusive Ex-Husband
A frail 74-year-old woman who pleaded no contest to shooting her husband in Southeast Portland has been sentenced to two years of probation by Circuit Court Judge Kelly Skye. The judge said the mandatory seven-and-a-half-year sentence for…
Armed Salem Man Arrested After Foot Chase and Standoff Outside Hospital
Responding to a report by security personnel of an armed man outside the Salem Health Medical just before 8.00 p.m. on Tuesday, center. The man, identified as 25-year-old Luis Angel Escobedo Castaneda, did not respond to instructions…