Crime & Justice

Eagle Point man arrested for 2nd-degree murder after Highway 62 traffic stop

An Eagle Point man is in jail on a murder charge after he was arrested Friday during a…

Local News

Jail log: Friday, June 6

Arrests Sexual abuse — Jose Noel Fernandez Avalos, 36, of the 800 block of Cedar Street, Medford. Medford…

Local News

‘Get it done’: Advocates push Oregon lawmakers to fund services for victims of abuse

Legislation would maintain, supplement lost funding for domestic violence, sexual assault survivor programs Nonprofits that help survivors of…

Local News

Jail log: Thursday, June 5

Arrests Sexual abuse, private indecency — Fabian Bautista Astorga Leon, 35, of the 400 block of Fairmont Drive,…

Bend

Sheriff’s union calls for van der Kamp’s immediate resignation

Amid the recent dishonesty allegations that led to widespread calls for Kent van der Kamp’s resignation, the embattled…

Government

Republican tax bill could slash billions for Oregon Health Plan, state officials say

The federal tax bill would penalize Oregon for offering Medicaid coverage regardless of citizenship status, and for abortion…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Wednesday, June 4

Arrests Criminal trespass, driving under the influence of intoxicants — Richard Eugene Hutson, 38, no known address. Medford…

Bend

Bend man who stabbed 12 people in Salem has a history of knife crimes, mental health issues

Bend man accused of stabbing twelve people while checking-in at a Salem homelessness shelter will not be allowed…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Tuesday, June 3

Arrests Disorderly conduct, criminal trespass — Angela Suzanne Biddle, 56, of the 900 block of Murray Avenue, Medford.…

Wildfires

First fire of season for Ashland quickly knocked down at 1/2 an acre

Grass fire off Eagle Mill Road north of Ashland held to about a half acre After it burned…

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