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Oregon Man Killed While Thwarting Robbery; Two Teens Arrested in Portland
Two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 47-year-old Portland resident, Jonathan Trent, who is believed was shot while trying to stop a robbery suspect.
The Teenagers are Aged 15 and…
Portland Police Adopts Spot – The Agile Robot “Dog” for Explosives Disposal
An Agile Mobile Robot, model name “Spot,” an advanced four-legged robot manufactured by Boston Dynamics, has been assigned to Portland’s Metro Explosives Disposal Unit (MEDU)- a team of law enforcement officers dealing with…
Biggest Job Losses in Oregon Last Month Were in Semiconductor and Electronic Manufacturing
Cutbacks in the semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing industries were responsible for the highest number of job losses in Oregon in December.
Cutbacks in these two industries numbered 1,500, according to a news release…
New Bill will Stop Oregon Merchants from Forcing Customers to Use Credit Cards
Oregon retailers who insist that customers pay with credit or debit cards instead of with cash will not be able to charge them for transaction fees.
This is the aim of Senate Bill 425 proposed by Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene.
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From Wiretaps to Warrants: Medford’s MADGE Crushes Family-Run Drug Empire
MEDFORD, Ore. — Following a two-year investigation into a drug trafficking organization bringing significant quantities of narcotics into the community, the Medford Police Department’s Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement team (MADGE) has…
Texas Woman Busted in Oregon for Selling Black Market Animal Meds on Social Media
MEDFORD, Ore. — A Texas woman, Nicole Randall, 37, of Cedar Park, who sold unauthorized animal drugs through Facebook, pleaded guilty in federal court after reaching a plea agreement with the Oregon District Attorney (DA) in a case…
Retired Oregon City Veterinarian Found Guilty of Killing his Former Lover’s Husband
The 57-year-old successful, now retired, Oregon City veterinarian accused of killing his former lover’s husband was found guilty yesterday (Wednesday) of second-degree murder and multiple counts of violating a stalking order.
Prosecutors…
Oregon Police Confrontation Ends with Suspect’s Death in Salem Apartment Complex
SALEM, Ore. — A wanted suspect was shot during an arrest attempt late yesterday morning in an apartment complex near the 3200 block of River Road North after Salem police used force to arrest the fleeing armed suspect.
Armed…
Ex-Employee Turned Robber: Oregon Man Jailed for 25 Years After Crime Spree
EUGENE, Ore. — A Eugene man, Lonnie Huddleston, 37, a former employee of the Everyone's Market convenience store on Barger Drive, was sentenced on Friday to 25 years in prison for armed robberies at several convenience stores committed…
Ashland Poised to Become First City in Oregon to Introduce Youth-Led Pollution-Free Policy
ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland City Council is on the brink of adopting a pollution-free policy that will be the first of its kind statewide.
Carbon Emissions Fee
If the city council green lights the plan, owners of newly constructed…