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Lawmakers push for stricter oversight of Oregon care facilities after tragic death
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — More than a year after a woman was found dead near a memory care facility in Sandy, Ore., lawmakers are looking to enact change. On Tuesday, lawmakers hosted hearings on two new bills that come with a slew of changes directed at Oregon’s Department of Human Services. The bills call for more oversight of long-term care facilities and adult foster centers.
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It was standing room only in Sisters at Senator Ron Wyden’s town hall meeting
SISTERS, Ore. {KTVZ} -- Residents from around Central Oregon showed up in Sisters Tuesday evening to meet and greet Senator Ron Wyden. Oregonians expressed their concerns to the senator, and asked many questions. Karen Brozobich, Bend resident, said: “I'm especially concerned about longer-term issues like living-wage jobs for people who don't have the four-year degree.” The post It was standing room only in Sisters at Senator Ron Wyden’s town hall meeting appeared first on KTVZ .
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Oregon Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Hit Eugene Thursday, Impacting I-5 Travel
Eugene, OR – A strong spring storm will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to western Oregon on Thursday, creating slick roads and potential travel hazards, especially along I-5. According to the National Weather Service, rain will begin early Thursday and intensify throughout the day. Winds will pick up by the afternoon, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. The combination of wet roads and gusty conditions may impact morning and evening commutes. Drivers should allow extra time and be prepared for reduced visibility.
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Man imprisoned for Thurston area attempted home robbery dies in custody
MADRAS, Ore. – A Portland man sentenced to prison for a 2023 home invasion robbery in the Thurston area of Springfield has died while in custody, according to the Oregon Department of Corrections. State officials said that 35-year-old Gregory Leon Robinson was serving time at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution...
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Former nurse charged with DUII after allegedly leaving work drunk
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – A former nurse at PeaceHealth RiverBend hospital is facing criminal charges after allegedly leaving work visibly intoxicated in February. According to court records, Jesse Flannery, 39, was reported to Springfield Police Department officers by hospital security just after midnight on February 22 after a guard noticed a visibly intoxicated Flannery leaving the hospital. An affidavit written by an SPD officer said the responding officer responded to Flannery’s house in the Thurston area and spoke to him in his car as he arrived home. Flannery allegedly admitted to having one drink; however, court documents claim his blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit.
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Oregon cracks down on hunters using thermal imaging cameras
It’s morning in a hunting blind at the Santiam Valley Ranch, a private duck hunting club near Turner, Oregon. It’s cold and wet. But it’s not hunting season, so Mike Totey isn’t shooting. “I remember going out with my dad and uncles and family friends before...
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Eastern Oregon and Washington Winter Weather Alert: Up to 15 Inches Expected by Late Thursday
Pendleton, OR – A winter weather advisory remains in effect for parts of Oregon and Washington from Wednesday evening through late Thursday, with significant snowfall and gusty winds expected. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Pendleton, snowfall will begin around 5 p.m. Wednesday and continue through 11...
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Smash and grab: A spike in opportunity crime in downtown Eugene
Despite what many national and local politicians say, crime has been on a downward trajectory in the nation and here in Oregon. Yet, when it happens to you, statistics don’t matter much. Recently, downtown Eugene has seen an uptick in a particularly brazen kind of crime, known as the smash and grab. Businesses in the downtown core have suffered duel acts of vandalism and theft as criminals smashed through doors and windows to grab cash and valuables.
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Mt. Bachelor extends condolences in tree-well tragedy that killed Seattle man, urges caution in recent deep snow
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the wake of Monday's tragic death of a Seattle man who fell into a deep tree well while skiing at Mt. Bachelor, the resort issued a statement offering condolences to his family and friends while reminding all on the slopes to practice heightened safety measures due to the recent deep snowfall.
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Oregon inmate dies at local hospital, state police notified
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — An Oregon Department of Corrections adult in custody, Gregory Leon Robinson, died on the morning of March 17, 2025. Robinson, who was 35 years old, was incarcerated at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras and passed away at a local hospital. The Oregon State Police...