Drug Kingpin Luis Arredondo Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Fentanyl, Heroin Distribution and Money Laundering in Las Vegas
Mexican national Luis Antonio Beltran Arredondo receives a 135-month prison sentence for fentanyl/heroin distribution and money laundering, with deportation expected post-sentence.
Portland City Council Faces Critique Over Communication Practices Amid Legislative Confusion
Portland City Council faces criticism over private electronic discussions despite claiming transparency and adherence to public records law, amid tensions over new member diversity and changing representation.
Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Declares Support for Health and Social Issues with September Proclamations
Multnomah County Board approved four proclamations for September, highlighting issues like Kleefstra Syndrome, suicide prevention, recovery from substance use, and childhood cancer awareness.
Ex-Pilot Sentenced for Attempt to Shut Down Plane Engines Over Oregon
Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson pleaded no contest to charges stemming from an attempt to shut down a Horizon Air flight's engines mid-flight. He received 50 days jail time, community service, and probation.
Portland Councilor Candace Avalos Responds to Trump's Hint at National Guard Deployment, Cites Past Ruling and Vows to Protect City's Values
Councilor Avalos criticized Trump's hint at deploying the National Guard in Portland, citing harm from past federal actions and a court ruling against such deployment.
Driver Unharmed After Metal Pry Bar Pierces Windshield on I-5 in Salem, Oregon State Police Urge Proper Load Securing
A driver in Salem had a close call when a metal pry bar from an unsecured load pierced their windshield; luckily, they were unharmed. Oregon State Police highlight the importance of securing loads for road safety.
Travel Alert: Single Lane Traffic and Full Closure on Highway 101 Near Bandon for Culvert Construction
Construction on Highway 101 near Bandon will reduce traffic to one lane and may cause 20-minute delays. A full weekend closure is anticipated Sept. 19 for a culvert project, with a detour via U.S. 199, I-5, and Oregon 42.












