Oregon store sells $50K winning Ohio Lottery scratch-off
Oregon, OH – A customer at S&G #92 in Oregon has claimed a $50,000 second-tier prize from the Ohio Lottery’s $10 $500,000 Bankroll scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at the…
Central California Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Abducting and Sexually Abusing an Oregon Minor He Met Online
EUGENE, Ore.—A Mariposa, California man was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison today after he abducted and repeatedly sexually abused an Oregon minor he met online. Deven Richard Dearing,…
‘Magic’ Mushrooms Are Now Legal In Oregon As State Begins Training ‘Facilitators’ To Supervise Use
‘Magic’ Mushrooms Are Now Legal In Oregon As State Begins Training ‘Facilitators’ To Supervise Use Bronson Winslow on January 3, 2023 Oregon’s Ballot Measure 109, the first legislation to legalize hallucinogenic or…
Eastern Oregon Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison
PORTLAND, Ore.—A known drug dealer from Umatilla County, Oregon was sentenced to federal prison today after he was convicted at trial on multiple felony drug and firearm charges. Jordan Anthony Camardese, 32,…
Bayer, Oregon finalize $698 million PCB pollution settlement
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – Bayer AG has finalized a $698 million settlement with the U.S. state of Oregon to resolve claims that it polluted the environment with chemicals called polychlorinated biphenyls,…
Oregon Gov’t Student Health Survey Asks 11-Year-Olds If They Are Trans
Oregon Gov’t Student Health Survey Asks 11-Year-Olds If They Are Trans Reagan Reese on December 14, 2022 The Oregon Department of Education is administering a 2022 student health survey that asks 11-year-olds…
Oregon governor lifts death sentences for 17 inmates facing execution
By Brendan O’Brien (Reuters) – Oregon Governor Kate Brown, who leaves office at the beginning of the year, has commuted the death sentences of all 17 inmates facing capital punishment in the…
Oregon Judge Refuses To Let Restrictive Gun Control Law Take Effect
Oregon Judge Refuses To Let Restrictive Gun Control Law Take Effect Bronson Winslow on December 8, 2022 A recently passed Oregon gun law will not take effect Thursday, following a high court…
Gun Sales Jump In Oregon With 36,000 People Waiting On Delayed Background Checks
Gun Sales Jump In Oregon With 36,000 People Waiting On Delayed Background Checks Bronson Winslow on December 8, 2022 Attempted gun purchases in Oregon continue to rise, as roughly 36,000 residents wait…
‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’: Another Lawsuit Filed Against Oregon Officials For Restrictive Gun Measure
‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’: Another Lawsuit Filed Against Oregon Officials For Restrictive Gun Measure Bronson Winslow on December 2, 2022 The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), Oregon State Shooting Association (OSSA) and Mazama Sporting…
Oregon Woman Sentenced to Federal Probation After Stealing and Crashing Vehicle Belonging to Tribe
EUGENE, Ore.—A former employee of the Burns Paiute Tribe was sentenced to federal probation today after she stole and crashed a vehicle owned by the Tribe used to transport students to and…
California Drug Trafficker Arrested in Southern Oregon Sentenced to Federal Prison
EUGENE, Ore.—A California man with multiple prior felony drug trafficking convictions over more than two decades was sentenced to federal prison today after he was arrested transporting nearly two kilograms of methamphetamine…
Southern Oregon Woman Indicted for Using Deceased Spouse’s Identity to Obtain Federal Student Aid
MEDFORD, Ore.—A Southern Oregon woman is facing federal charges alleging she used her deceased spouse’s identity to fraudulently obtain more than $36,000 in federal student aid. On October 6, 2022, a federal…
Jury Convicts Former Oregon Securities Broker of Tax Evasion
PORTLAND, Ore.—After a two-week trial, a federal jury in Portland found a McMinnville, Oregon man guilty today of evading $2.5 million in income taxes by hiding his income in multiple bank accounts…
Former Owner and General Manager of Oregon Dump Truck and Concrete Companies Pleads Guilty after Failing to Pay Employment Taxes
PORTLAND, Ore.—The former owner and general manager of dump truck hauling and concrete companies based in Damascus, Oregon pleaded guilty today to willfully failing to pay employment taxes despite withholding them from…
Oregon Democrat Kotek wins tough three-way race for state governor
By Daniel Trotta and Julia Harte (Reuters) – Democrat Tina Kotek won a tough three-way race to become the next governor of Oregon, the Associated Press projected on Thursday, enabling Democrats to…
Oregon Voters Narrowly Pass Highly Restrictive Gun Control Measure That Creates ‘Database’ Of Gunowners
Oregon Voters Narrowly Pass Highly Restrictive Gun Control Measure That Creates ‘Database’ Of Gunowners Bronson Winslow on November 9, 2022 Oregon voters on Wednesday passed Ballot Measure 114, one of the most…
Oregon Man Faces Federal Charges After Abducting and Sexually Abusing a Canadian Child
PORTLAND, Ore.—An indictment was unsealed in federal court today charging a Gladstone, Oregon man with abducting and sexually abusing a Canadian child he met online. On September 20, 2022, a federal grand…
Oregon Prepared To Institute ‘One Of The Most Extreme’ Gun Restrictions In The Country
Oregon Prepared To Institute ‘One Of The Most Extreme’ Gun Restrictions In The Country Bronson Winslow on October 28, 2022 Oregon voters are considering passing one of the most restrictive gun control…
Federal Jury Convicts Oregon Man of Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor
BOISE – After a four-day trial, a federal jury sitting in Boise found Brett Michael Malone, 30, of Adrian, Oregon, guilty of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, U.S. Attorney Josh…
Chronic Tacos Salem, Oregon Grand Opening Is a Can’t Miss Stop on the Chronic Tacos 20 Year Anniversary Tour
This Authentic Mexican Restaurant’s 1st Oregon Location Will Have A Celebration To Remember With Delicious Tacos And An Appearance From Jackass Legend Wee Man! Salem, OR (-) This year, Chronic Tacos, the…
TeaCupFuls Celebrates Successful Grand Opening in Oregon
Bustling crowds of happy customers joined the grand opening celebration in Medford. Medford, OR (-) TeaCupFuls, a growing boba tea franchise headquartered in Oregon, has officially launched its newest location, kicking off…
Oregon sheriff arrests Forest Service employee for controlled burn that spread
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) -A county sheriff in Oregon has arrested a U.S. Forest Service employee on suspicion of reckless burning after a controlled burn escaped and scorched about 20 acres (8…
Southern Oregon Man Twice Convicted for Involvement in Shootings Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession
MEDFORD, Ore.—A Medford man with previous felony convictions for his involvement in two Medford area shootings was sentenced to federal prison today after he was found by police in possession of a…
Oregon School Board Fires Unvaccinated Teachers Amid Teacher Shortage
Oregon School Board Fires Unvaccinated Teachers Amid Teacher Shortage Reagan Reese on October 5, 2022 An Oregon school board terminated the employment of three unvaccinated teachers on Tuesday amid a statewide…
Oregon Man Charged with Sexually Exploiting Minor on Discord, Additional Victims Sought
PORTLAND, Ore.—An Oregon man has been charged with federal child exploitation crimes after he persuaded a child to engage in a sexually explicit video chat with him on Discord, a popular instant…
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