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Deschutes County sheriff under review by Oregon police certification board

Oregon public safety regulators are reviewing whether Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp violated “moral fitness standards,” according to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. Van der Kamp’s certifications to be a law enforcement officer could be at risk. Depending on how the state process...

Deschutes County, OR · 2025-03-12
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Public comment: Anger at the decline of a great city

Scott Oakley: "My perception of Eugene has not gotten better over time, it has actually gotten worse...For years now, our community has been in somewhat of a state of decline." Presenter: The City Council heard public comment March 10 on the budget gap, tax breaks, and the attempt to clean...

Eugene, OR · 2025-03-11
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A series of winter storms will impact our region through the rest of the week, bringing travel concerns. The StormTracker 12 weather team will keep you updated on air and online.

SOUTHERN OREGON & NORTHERN CALIFORNIA -- Another winter storm will arrive late tonight into Friday morning with snow levels dropping down to 1,000' overnight as precipitation arrives early Friday morning. Expect snowfall accumulations mainly above 1,500' with upwards of a coating to a couple inches for most lower westside passes. Snowfall amounts will be higher in our higher elevations. Plan on a slow and snowy morning across much of the region. Snow will change to rain in our westside valleys as snow levels get up to about 3,500' or so in the afternoon Friday. Along with rain and snow, we'll also see more gusty winds with this storm system.

Southern Oregon, OR · 2025-03-12
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Executive Order Could Affect Oregon Logging; Bears are Out and About; Women Build; Body of Missing Child Found

The Trump administration’s recent executive order, entitled “Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production,” calls on federal land managers to ramp up timber production to protect the country’s national and economic security. Oregon is the top producer of softwood lumber in the country, so the order could have serious implications for the state. Nick Cady is the legal director of Cascadia Wildlands in Eugene. He says the order’s claim that onerous federal policies have forced the country to rely on imported lumber is incorrect. In fact, he says the U-S is one of the world’s leading timber exporters.

Oregon · 2025-03-12
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Restrictions Galore: Oregon Democrats Push Myriad Gun Controls

Democrat lawmakers in Oregon are pushing myriad new gun controls this legislative session, including a ban on the possession of firearms by persons under the age of 21. The Statesman Journal noted that Oregon has pivoted from its previous reputation of being a pro-gun, or at least gun-control neutral, state, to being ranked highly for gun control under Democrat governance.

Oregon · 2025-03-11

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British Backpacker Thrown Into 'Cold' ICE Detention For Days Over Visa Dispute

Despite being on a tourist visa with no criminal record, British national Rebecca Burke was handcuffed and thrown in a detention center, her father said.

Portland, OR · 2025-03-11

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‘This retribution is not okay’: Car vandalized in Oswego Lake parking lot

LAKE OSWEGO Ore. (KPTV) - One of the plaintiffs in the 2024 Oswego Lake case was kayaking on the now public lake Saturday afternoon and returned to a vandalized car. Mark Kramer, one of the plaintiffs in the case, said he had gone kayaking in the lake with fellow plaintiff, Todd Prager.

Lake Oswego, OR · 2025-03-11

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Oregon governor declares March 10 'Abortion Provider Appreciation Day': 'Continue to have your back'

Oregon’s governor has signed a proclamation that will make March 10 “Abortion Provider Appreciation Day,” in an effort to reaffirm her administration’s commitment to “maintaining access to abortion care across the state.”. “Here in Oregon, we understand that abortion is healthcare, and providers are appreciated...

Oregon · 2025-03-11

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Body found in Fern Ridge Reservoir in Lane County

A body was recovered from the Fern Ridge Reservoir in Lane County on March 8.

Lane County, OR · 2025-03-10

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U.S. Education Dept. Escalates Crackdown on University Protests – Warns Portland State & Other Oregon Colleges

U.S. Education Department escalates crackdown on Gaza protests with warning to Portland State, other colleges. Portland State University, where students occupied a campus library for several days in 2024 as part of a pro-Palestine protest, is on the list of colleges warned by the U.S. Education Department. The department launched an investigation into the school earlier this year.

Portland, OR · 2025-03-11

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Oregon Winter Weather Alert: Up to 11 Inches of Snow in Cascades by Thursday Night

Portland, OR – A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon, with heavy snowfall expected from Wednesday evening through late Thursday night. According to the National Weather Service in Portland, snow is forecasted to begin around 5...

Oregon · 2025-03-11

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Sneaker wave nearly crushes man to death with log on Oregon Coast

A young man was nearly crushed to death by a 1.5-ton log near Siletz Bay in Lincoln City earlier this month, after a sneaker wave swept him off his feet and sent the log rolling on top of him.

Lincoln City, OR · 2025-03-11

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Storms to hit Pacific Northwest, bringing snow to Cascades and strong winds to coast

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — After a relatively dry couple of weeks, storms will move across the Pacific Northwest beginning Tuesday night. "This series of storm systems will provide the Cascades and foothills with the most significant snow we've seen since mid-February," Storm Tracker 2 Meteorologist Rhonda Shelby said. A...

Portland, OR · 2025-03-11

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Oregon, California universities in limbo after federal funding threats over DEI

Since the Feb. 14 letter, universities and colleges have struggled with knowing how to respond to the letter, which threatens federal funding. Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission and the attorneys general of Oregon and California have provided some guidance, but how this plays out is still unclear. Colleges and...

Oregon · 2025-03-10

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Oregon AG Rayfield issues new guidance to schools regarding DEI in education

BEND, Ore. -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield released new guidance Monday for schools regarding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) programs. It's a response to the U.S. Department of Education's "Dear Colleague" letter sent to districts across the country, demanding an end to all DEI programs. A coalition of...

Oregon · 2025-03-10

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BPA announces intention to split with California and join new Southwest energy market

The nonprofit federal administration that provides one-third of the Northwest’s electricity is preparing to part ways with its current Western energy market and sell its excess energy to companies and electric cooperatives as far away as Louisiana. Bonneville Power Administration officials announced in a draft policy proposal released Wednesday that they intend to leave the […]

California · 2025-03-10