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Stolen Labrador-Pitbull Puppy Returned Safely to Oregon Humane Society
The theft and safe return of a nine-week-old cross Labrador-Pitbull puppy from the Oregon Humane Society on Monday night led to police intervention and dozens of tips from animal-loving public members.
“Fireball’ is a gorgeous chocolate…
Negasi Zuberi Klamath Falls Kidnapping Trial: Jury Selection Underway
UPDATE 4: Negasi Zuberi Found Guilty on All Counts
UPDATE 3: Negasi Zuberi Wanted to Sire an Army of Children with Different Women
UPDATE 2: Klamath Falls Negasi Zuberi Trial Update: Police Testify About Arrest
UPDATE: Drama and…
Oregon’s Precision Castparts Settles Export Violations Claims For $3 Million
The State Department announced on Monday that Precision Castparts, the Oregon-based metal components manufacturer specializing in aircraft engines, generators, and other industrial equipment, has agreed to a $3 million settlement for…
Portland City to Discuss Half-a-Million-Dollar Settlement with Couple Mauled by Police Dog
A Happy Valley couple mauled by an off-duty police dog while out for a brisk walk is due to discuss a half-million-dollar settlement with the City of Portland today (Wednesday), according to a City Council memo recommending the settlement.…
Oregon Man Jailed for 15 Years After Gunning Down Mother’s Unarmed Boyfriend
After being sentenced to 15 years behind bars for gunning down and killing his mother’s unarmed boyfriend, Issac W. Henderson (20) from Portland told the judge: ‘I’d do anything for my family.’
Following his arrest late last year,…
Prisoner Wins an Appeal Against Oregon Governor for Revoking His Commuted Sentence
An inmate of an Oregon state prison has won an appeal against his incarceration ordered by Oregon Governor, Tina Kotek, who had revoked his commuted prison sentence.
Loran Beck (46) is the fourth prisoner released by four Oregon judges…
Asante Fentanyl Diversion Civil Case Increases To 20 Plaintiffs Claiming Over $337 Million
UPDATE: New Civil Case Against Asante: The Medical Center is Now Facing $488 Million in Damages
MEDFORD, Ore. — A second amendment has been filed in the civil case instituted by Medford law firm, Shlesinger and de Villeneuve, against…
Chinese National in Custody for Allegedly Scamming Elderly Oregon Couple of More Than $3 Million
A 93-year-old Portland man and his 86-year-old wife reported to the FBI last week that they had been scammed of more than $3 million in gold bars at the direction of a man called ‘Michael Lewis.’
Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Kerin was…
Former Finance Chief Accused of Placing Oregon Investment Company Under ‘Tremendous Strain”
After chief financial officer Jefry Baker agreed to leave multi-million-dollar investment company, Sortis Capital, he ‘generated a flurry’ of calls and emails to clients, calling on them to redeem their investments.
This led to requests…
Oregon Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Killing His Mother During Extreme Emotional Disturbance
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A 30-year-old Phoenix man who strangled and stabbed his mother to death has received a 10-year prison sentence for manslaughter. On his release, he will be under three-year post-prison supervision.
Matthew Brian…