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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 husband of a woman who died of a fentanyl-methamphetamine overdose in the Lane County Jail has brought a $5 million lawsuit against the county. Her Death was an Unnecessary Tragedy Barbara Stillwell (59) was found close to…

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…

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The City of Grants Pass has 14 days to respond to a court order restraining city officials from enforcing its homeless camping ordinance. See also: Temporary Restraining Order Sought to Stop City of Grants Pass…

Brennon Michael Neal (29), arrested last week after the death of the owner of a Depoe motel, has admitted that he bought a handgun specifically to shoot his boss. See also: Oregon Business Owner’s Murder Leads to Dramatic Car Chase and…

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…

SALEM, Ore. — A high-drama kidnapping and hostage-taking in Salem on Saturday ended after a two-and-a-half-hour search involving K-9s, drones, and officers from four agencies. Officers learned that at 3 a.m. that morning, a suspect…

A man on the run from deputies surrendered when he became stuck in mud and high water in a Beaverton marsh in the early hours of Saturday morning. Lamarcus Thomas (31) was sought by Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies for an…

Oregon will have to build nearly half a million new homes over the next two decades to keep pace with population growth and changing demographic expectations. This is revealed in the newly published Oregon Housing Needs Analysis report…

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,…