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Sandwich thrown at car sparks fatal gunfire by man who later tried to kill the only witness — his ex-girlfriend

"He’s a dangerous man who left a trail of destruction over the last few years. This is an unusually high sentence for a plea agreement but is just given the circumstances," prosecutors said. The post Sandwich thrown at car sparks fatal gunfire by man who later tried to kill the only witness — his ex-girlfriend first appeared on Law & Crime .

Portland, OR · 2025-03-13

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Winter Storm Warning for Oregon: Major Snowfall and High Winds Through the Weekend

Pendleton, OR – A major winter storm is set to bring heavy snowfall and hazardous travel conditions to parts of Oregon and Northern California through the weekend. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades from 5 p.m. Wednesday through 11 p.m. Thursday, with a Winter Storm Watch extending into Saturday afternoon.

Oregon · 2025-03-12
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Oregon appeals court says voter-approved gun law is constitutional, reversing lower court ruling

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon appeals court on Wednesday found that a gun control law approved by voters over two years ago is constitutional, reversing a lower court ruling from a state judge who had kept it on hold. The law, one of the toughest in the nation, requires people to undergo a criminal background check and complete a gun safety training course in order to obtain a permit to buy a firearm. It also bans high-capacity magazines holding more than 10 rounds. Measure 114 has been tied up in state and federal court since it was narrowly approved...

Oregon · 2025-03-12

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Marion County restaurant inspections: Moldy cucumbers, soiled thermometers

ABOUT RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS The following 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, dishwashing and sanitizing, and equipment and facility cleanliness. Violations: Scores are based on a 100-point scale. Priority violations deduct 5 points, and priority foundation violations deduct 3 points. Violations recorded on consecutive inspections result in point deductions being doubled. Scoring: Scores of 70 or higher are considered compliant. Restaurants scoring below 70 must be re-inspected within 30 days or face closure or other administrative...

Marion County, OR · 2025-03-13

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Diver explains how he found body of Oregon toddler Dane Paulsen

Skamania County sees record number of rescue calls to start 2025. Typically this time of year is quiet in terms of search and rescue efforts in Skamania County, but not this year. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is one of many Democratic AGs nationwide who...

Skamania County, WA · 2025-03-12

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Senators push for California recreation area’s expansion to Oregon

Wyden and Merkley argued that extending the area would protect wildlife and benefit fishing and recreation industries.

Oregon · 2025-03-13

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Emergency room at OHSU operating at 100 percent capacity, doctors and nurses say

Oregon Health & Science University is experiencing a crisis due to the ER being at 100% capacity, leading to long waits and the need to transfer patients to other hospitals.

Portland, OR · 2025-03-12

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Oregon National Guard to deploy at US-Mexico border for ‘security operations’

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - The Oregon National Guard’s 1249th Engineer Battalion will be sent for a year, starting in October, to “support security operations” along the U.S. and Mexico border, ONG announced Wednesday. ”We’ll be providing a battalion or sector headquarters of about 50 people with specialized...

Oregon · 2025-03-12

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Oregon dysentery outbreak: 7 new cases reported in February so far

Another seven cases of Shigella, which can cause dysentery, have been reported in Oregon, health officials said. Though data for February has yet to be finalized, health officials said the trend shows a decline compared to the number of cases in January. Seven new cases of Shigella, which can cause...

Oregon · 2025-03-12

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Lawmakers Want Property Owners and General Contractors to Take Responsibility for Construction Wage Theft

CHIEF SPONSOR: Sen. Floyd Prozanski (D-Eugene) WHAT IT WOULD DO: SB 426 aims to hold both property owners and general construction contractors jointly and severally liable for unpaid wages. The bill would allow workers who have been stiffed—or the Oregon Department of Justice on their behalf—to sue the general contractor or the owner of a project, rather than just a subcontractor who might have hired them.

Oregon · 2025-03-12

The Register-Guard

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Lukewarm ranch, unwashed hands, utensils left in sauces overnight: Restaurant inspections

ABOUT RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Lane County Health Department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dishwashing and sanitizing, and equipment and facility cleanliness. Violations: Restaurant scores are based on a 100-point scale. Priority violations deduct 5 points, and priority foundation violations deduct 3 points. Violations recorded on consecutive inspections result in point deductions being doubled. Scoring: Scores of 70 or higher are considered compliant. Restaurants scoring below 70 must be re-inspected within 30 days or face closure or other administrative...

Lane County, OR · 2025-03-12

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Cannon Beach’s long-standing poop problem cited in complaint from environmental nonprofit

The lawsuit claims Cannon Beach's sewer system "is aging and in poor physical condition."

Cannon Beach, OR · 2025-03-12

NBC News

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Washington state sues rural county for helping ICE round up undocumented immigrants

The Washington attorney general claims in a new lawsuit that the sheriff in rural Adams County has been breaking state law for at least three years by helping federal immigration officers round up and collect information on suspected undocumented residents. And since the election of President Donald Trump, Sheriff Dale...

Washington · 2025-03-11

ESPN Sioux Falls

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Local Family Asks For Help Finding South Dakota Woman in Oregon

A South Dakota family is sharing an out-of-state alert that their beloved daughter is missing in the Oregon area. 37-year-old Amber Abbott of South Dakota has been living in the Portland, Oregon area for several years. Amber's family in South Dakota has not heard from her since January. Amber's family...

Portland, OR · 2025-03-12

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OFB: HB 2548 Will Take Control Away From Farmers

The Oregon Farm Bureau is warning the Ag and non-Ag industry alike of the detrimental impact House Bill 2548 would have on the entire farming industry. OFB spokesperson Jenny Dresler says HB 2548 looks to create a Workforce Standards Board for Agriculture. “And what that board does is essentially strips...

Oregon · 2025-03-12

Portland Tribune

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UPDATE: Gable accepts $2 million compensation for wrongful Oregon murder conviction and imprisonment

Frank Gable has accepted the Oregon Department of Justice’s offer of nearly $2 million to compensate him for being wrongly convicted and imprisoned for the 1989 murder of Oregon Corrections Director Michael Francke. The recent offer was a remarkable reversal for ODOJ. Until then, it was preparing to take Gable to trial in April over his compensation claim in Marion County Circuit Court. But in early March, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield made Gable an Offer of Judgement to pay his requested compensation amount. “We are committed to ensuring that justice is not just a concept, but a reality...

Oregon · 2025-03-12

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DOGE Terminates a Dozen Federal Leases in Oregon

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has begun listing planned lease terminations including agency offices in Oregon. Twelve of the leases terminated were in Oregon and include IRS national offices in Salem, Bend and Medford. Also impacted is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration office in Salem. The move is part of the administration’s efforts to reduce spending across the country. According to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the intention is to put 10 federal buildings up for sale in Oregon.

Oregon · 2025-03-11