The Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement team seized nearly 40 pounds of methamphetamines, firearms, and other substances during recent operations against drug trafficking.

Medford uses marijuana tax funds for cultural and educational projects, including the RogueX Public Art Sculpture, swim scholarships, security at Santo Community Center, and improvements at Medford Senior Center.

Portland asserts its compliance with laws to AG Bondi, maintaining its sanctuary city status and commitment to not aiding ICE beyond what's legally required.

A second suspect has been arrested in the theft of an ATM using a stolen excavator in Clackamas County. Kevin Owen Miller, 51, was arraigned last week on multiple charges, including aggravated theft, criminal conspiracy, and possession of a stolen vehicle. The incident occurred on June 23 at a US Bank branch on SE Sunnyside Road. Miller’s co-defendant, Matthew Evan Armour, 32, was arraigned last month on similar charges. Miller remains in custody at Multnomah County Jail and also faces related charges in Washington.

Shane McKeever was sentenced to 16 years for vehicular manslaughter and attempted murder after a meth-induced incident led to David R. Bentley's death at a Portland homeless camp.

A motorcycle crash on Highway 26 in Baker County, Oregon, caused the death of Michael Allen Klaus. No other vehicles were involved. The highway was temporarily closed for investigation.

A young man died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 20 in Linn County after his Toyota 4Runner rolled, ejecting him. The incident closed the highway for two hours.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek rejects U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's demands to change the state's sanctuary laws, maintaining a commitment to a 1987 law that limits local involvement in immigration enforcement.

The NWS Portland issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the coming weekend with expected highs of 95-100°F, highlighting the risk of heat-related illnesses.

The Hawthorne Bridge in Portland will be closed to all traffic for maintenance on the weekend of August 23-25, with scheduled closures on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Portland's Izzy’s Kids "Shop With A Cop" event aids children with back-to-school shopping alongside police officers, featuring discounts and donations from local businesses.

Eugene SWAT assists ATF in a federal gun trafficking crackdown, executing search warrants at two locations. No immigration-related actions were involved.

Victim service programs in Oregon face drastic cuts in federal funding, which may lead to a reduction in services for crime victims. The situation requires urgent legislative action to prevent further negative impacts on victim support systems.