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Oregon men sentenced to federal prison for roles in fatal fentanyl overdoses
(The Center Square) - Two men from Oregon received a federal prison sentence for their roles in separate fatal fentanyl overdose deaths on Tuesday. Beaverton resident Billy Ray Trueblood, 33, received a 41-month federal prison sentence, plus four years of supervised release for distributing fentanyl that killed a man; and Monmouth resident Javen James Pedro, 71, got 75 months in federal prison, plus six years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl that killed a teenager in Salem, Oregon, according to the U.S. Attorney for the...
Salem teens' fentanyl overdose death leads to 6-year sentence for Monmouth drug dealer
The overdose death of a Salem teenager due to counterfeit Oxycodone pills that were actually fentanyl led to a 6-year prison sentence for his Monmouth drug dealer. Javen Pedro, 21, was sentenced Tuesday to 75 months in federal prison and six years supervised release on his guilty plea to distributing a controlled substance to a person under 21.
BACK IN TIME - 1974: Teen driver crashes into home after accelerator gets stuck
110 years ago May 7, 1914 First writing his will, in which he left $300 to his father, Henry Hope, of Held, Crook County, Oregon, on a slip of wrapping paper, Ernest Hope, age 22, a dish washer, swallowed the contents of a bottle of carbolic acid in his room at Fifteenth and Glisan streets. Ill health is thought to be the cause for the act. ...
Hundreds gather for International Workers' Day at Oregon State Capitol
Hundreds of people gathered around the Oregon State Capitol Wednesday afternoon to celebrate International Workers' Day, demanding action on housing, a pathway to citizenship for undocumented workers, funding for public schools, union rights for workers and a cease-fire in Palestine. The holiday has traditionally focused on highlighting labor and workers'...
Thunderstorm threat grows over Portland area Tuesday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The threat of spring storms builds over northern Oregon and southern Washington Tuesday afternoon. No severe weather is expected Monday or Tuesday, but the chance to see small hail, heavy rain and an occasional bolt of lightning and rumble of thunder is possible. This comes as another spring low pressure system slams into the Oregon and Washington Coast Monday night into Tuesday morning. An unstable atmosphere could give way to stronger storms for some along the Willamette Valley, but increased rainfall amounts and gusty winds will be the biggest concern.
Salem youth group calls for high school walkout to support Palestinians
Latinos Unidos Siempre is encouraging area high school students to walk out of school Wednesday in support of Palestinians. LUS is asking students to walk or bus to the Oregon Capitol in Salem, where multiple organizations, including LUS, are holding an annual May Day/International Workers’ Day rally from noon to 5 p.m.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek nixes plans to expand first lady’s role after pushback
After weeks of criticism from within and outside her office and the departure of key staff, Gov. Tina Kotek is abandoning plans to expand first lady Aimee Kotek Wilson’s role in the office. Kotek announced her change of heart in a statement Wednesday and answered questions from reporters during an afternoon news conference, repeatedly apologizing […] The post Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek nixes plans to expand first lady’s role after pushback appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Visit the past at Yamhill County Farm Fest on Saturday
MCMINNVILLE Ore. (KPTV) - The Yamhill County Historical Society is revisiting the past with a family-friendly “Farm Fest” in McMinnville on Saturday with blacksmiths, plowing competitions and more. FOX 12′s Ayo Elise took a peak at what’s in store. Admission for adults is $8, and children...
Marion County restaurant inspections: Free Loader Tavern, Subway, Domino's
This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Marion County health department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dish-washing and sanitizing, and equipment and facility cleanliness. Violations: Restaurant scores are based on a 100-point scale. Priority violations...
No action recommended against Salem deputy chief who retired while under investigation
The agency tasked with certifying law enforcement officers and revoking certificates due to misconduct is expected to take no action against a former Salem deputy police chief who retired while under investigation. The decision comes more than two years after Steve Bellshaw retired and was given $53,000 in severance pay...
Caught Ovgard: Redear in Time: Part 2-of-2
Author’s Note: The first part of this two-part story published in last week’s Outdoors section. Pick up a print copy or read the first part online. MONMOUTH, Ore.— Level Four: Final Destination This time I found it. At least, I thought. The signage clearly indicated I was at E.E. Wilson Pond, but the trees were thicker than an Instagram model, and the paths leading there didn't seem to be well-signed. ...
Meet the Oregon winners of the $1.3 billion Powerball lottery jackpot
The winners of the last month's $1.3 billion Powerball have been revealed. Cheng "Charlie" Saephan represented a trio of winners Monday afternoon at Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem, reading a statement and answer questions from the media. Saephan and his friend Laiza Chao went in together on the winning ticket. Saephan said he is...
Openings, closings: Cafe Brarlin, La Familia Cider, 5 Star Donuts, Sewell Sweets
In Restaurant Roundup, Em Chan shares some local restaurants' latest updates. Have a question about a restaurant you'd like Chan to look into? You can send her your inquiries atechan@gannett.com. Cafe Brarlin. Cafe Brarlin in Independence is closed after almost eight months in business. Owner Alice Kollinzas and her husband,...
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