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Josephine County Sheriff Walks Tightrope on Immigration: Between Federal Law and State Sanctuary
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Josephine County Sheriff Dave Daniel has made it clear that he will not tolerate anyone who enters the United States illegally.
He Will Not Stand in the Way of Federal Immigration Practices
In a press…
Couple Found Shot in Yoncalla Home Have Been Identified
The couple found dead from gunshot wounds in their Yoncalla home on 31 January has been identified as Steven Curtis Bolin and his wife, Michelle Bolin.
The couple was found by Yoncalla Sheriff’s Office deputies who responded to a report…
Providence Healthcare Strike: St. Vincent Hospitalists Approve Contract, But Medford Nurses Reject…
MEDFORD, Ore. — While hospitalists and palliative care physicians at Providence St. Vincent in Portland have approved their tentative agreement, Providence Healthcare nurses in Medford have voted to reject it. St Vincent's agreement is the…
Armed Oregon Man Barricaded In Basement Arrested After Evading Police in Multi-County Chase
A Coos Bay man, Deven Dunn, 34, driving dangerously through populated areas as he led police on several chases on Wednesday, February 5, was arrested on Thursday night after barricading himself in the basement of a house in Eighth Terrace…
Oregon Family of Five Lose Their Pet Dog and Cat in Fire that Left Apartment in Ruins
ROSEBURG, Ore. — A pet dog and cat died in a fire at a Roseburg apartment on Thursday afternoon. The occupants, two adults, and three children, were not on the premises when the fire broke out.
Roseburg Fire Department was called to 844…
Fatal Klamath County Crash On Highway 97: Cause Under Investigation
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — A fatal two-vehicle car accident on Highway 97 near milepost 249 in Klamath County on Sunday, February 2, led to the death of two people, Winnie Mae Hescock (41) of Klamath Falls and Laurice Lee Foster (41) of…
Oregon Urges Caution as Snow and Ice Threaten Safety and Power Supply
Heavy snow and ice increase the risks of falling tree branches and downed power lines. Oregon’s Department of Emergency Management issued an advisory yesterday as residents brace for continued winter storms, urging the public to be alert,…
Jackson County Winter Weather: Hazard Alerts And School Closures
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.…
Grants Pass on the Clock: 14 Days to Revise Homeless Encampment Policies
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…
Southern Oregon Pacific Power Crews Addressing Storm-related Outages
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…