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Oregon Wood Treatment Plant Violated Hazardous Waste and Clean Air Regulations
The J.H. Baxter group of companies will pay $1.5 million in criminal fines after the president, George Baxter-Krause, pleaded guilty to violating hazardous waste and the Clean Air Act at its wood treatment plant in Eugene.
According to a…
Whistleblower Sues Oregon DOE Over $3.1M Misuse, Neglect of Students with Disabilities
A former Oregon Department of Education (ODE) employee claims the agency mishandled $3.1 million in state funding tied to Senate Bill 819, a 2023 law aimed at ensuring full school days for high-needs students.
Allison Watkins joined the…
Oregon Woman in Custody After Leaving Her Baby for Hours Without Food or Diapers
A woman who left her six-month-old baby at a friend’s house without food or diapers for more than 10 hours, is in custody in the Lane County Jail.
Charged with Second-Degree Child Neglect
Faith Miranda Rhoads (24) of Springfield…
Oregon Food Bank Unveils Bold Initiative to Combat Worst Hunger Crisis Since Great Depression
The Oregon Food Bank, part of the Food for All Oregonians Coalition, is hosting a press conference on Monday, January 27, to introduce the Food for All Oregonians bill (SB 611), a statewide initiative led by over 155 organizations.
The…
Gunfire In Medford: Crater Lake Road Rage Suspect Arrested
MEDFORD, Ore. — Officers from the Medford Police Department (MPD) responded to the 2100 block of Crater Lake Avenue on Thursday, January 16, following reports of a road rage incident involving a handgun.
The suspect, Brandon Blackwell,…
Oregon Joins Legal Battle to Stop Trump’s Citizenship Order
Oregon has joined forces with three other states to stop President Donald Trump from stripping citizenship of children born to undocumented immigrants, or who were born to parents who were temporarily in the country.
Together with the…
Salem Police Suspect Arson After Fire at a Tesla Dealership
SALEM, Ore. — The Salem Police Felony Crimes Unit is investigating a fire at a car dealership during the early morning hours as possible arson.
Salem police and firefighters rushed to the Tesla dealership at 2755 Mission St. SE at 3.45…
Caught on Camera in Oregon: Poacher’s Illegal Angling on Walla Walla River Sparks Reward Hunt
A person unlawfully angling on the Walla Walla River near Milton-Freewater on December 13 and December 16 last year was captured on camera. The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division asked the public to help identify the…
Up To $200K Trust Funds Available For Ashland Affordable Housing Projects
ASHLAND, Ore. — The city of Ashland’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund is offering up to $200,000 in funding for projects that aim to create affordable housing in the city.
Ashland Funding For Affordable Housing
Ashland’s…
Oregon Couple Arrested for Impersonating Firefighters at a Palisades Restricted Zone
An Oregon married couple who impersonated firefighters when entering a restricted zone of the Palisades fires in Los Angeles are in custody.
They were in a Fire Truck Bought on Auction
Driving a fire truck bought at an auction…