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…

Government

Oregon bill would reduce administrative burden for patients seeking physician-assisted suicide

Senate Bill 1003 proposes to amend Oregon ‘Death by Dignity Act’ Terminally ill people who want their doctors’…

Crime & Justice

Former Rogue River teacher appears in court on felony sex abuse charges involving former student

Former teacher Jesse Rex Orndoff appeared in court Monday morning as part of pretrial proceedings for a criminal…

Local News

Police arrest Bend man, allege he was preparing for mass shooting

Police arrested a Bend man Friday after receiving a report that the man was preparing for a potential…

Social Issues

OHRA cuts ribbon on new community kitchen for those in need in Ashland

A kitchen serving daily meals to those in need was unveiled to a small group of supporters Thursday…

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