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Oregon prosecutors won’t charge state Democratic Party leaders, convicted crypto exec with breaking campaign finance law
Oregon Department of Justice officials announced Wednesday that they closed their investigation into a former cryptocurrency executive’s $500,000 political donation to the state Democratic Party in 2022 without finding enough evidence to prove the misreported contribution criminally violated state campaign finance laws. Nishad Singh, who in 2022 was an...
Oregon Woman Sentenced for Threats and Racist Posts, Granted Time Served and Federal Supervision
An Oregon woman, Elizabeth West, who issued threats against her co-workers and posted racist messages online, has been sentenced to time served and will spend another two weeks in custody before her supervised release. Completing a total of six months and three weeks behind bars, West's sentence also includes three years of federal supervision following her release, as reported by OregonLive.
The Center and St. Charles to explore expanded relationship amid dramatic drop in number of orthopedic surgeons
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Center Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Care & Research and St. Charles Health System announced Wednesday they have signed a letter of intent to explore expanding their relationship to preserve and strengthen access to orthopedic, neurosurgical, physical medicine and rehabilitation medicine in Central Oregon. Central Oregon is...
Douglas County man arrested following high-speed chase that ended in Coos County
MYRTLE POINT, Ore. – Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in ending a vehicle chase near Myrtle Point that concluded with the arrest of a 22-year-old Douglas County man, according to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. CCSO officials said Coos County sheriff’s deputies responded shortly before 11 a.m. on...
Medford native drafted to MLB
MEDFORD, Ore. —A former south Medford high schooler will have an opportunity to play on baseball’s biggest stage. Oregon Ducks catcher, Bennett Thompson has been drafted by the Cleveland Guardians. The Medford native attended South Medford High School, graduating in 2021. Thomspon was selected in round 13, the...
Coos Bay woman accused of harboring fugitive and bribing deputy arrested and jailed
COOS BAY, Ore. – A 45-year-old Coos County woman accused of harboring a man with outstanding out-of-state warrants was arrested on Wednesday afternoon in Coos Bay, according to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said that deputies responded at 2:30 p.m. on July 17 to a Centennial Road...
Country fans and rodeo stands
The Coos County Fair and Rodeo has been bringing together local agriculture, crafts, industry and business since its inception in 1912. Beginning next week Tuesday, July 23rd and running through Saturday, July 27th the fair gates will open for all ages to experience the hard work of our local community. The fair opening will commence with a ribbon cutting and 21 gun salute done by the local VFW at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23rd led by Grand Marshall Rhonda Altenbach. Altenbach, a Coos County Rodeo...
Day two at the Jackson County Fair 2024
MEDFORD, Ore. – Wednesday is day two of the 2024 Jackson County Fair. As usual, there’s lots to look forward to for those who plan to attend. Fair goers can expect a lot of the staple activities this time around, including concerts throughout the week featuring headliners 38 Special, Josh Turner, Clay Walker, and Queen Nation.
Pro-Palestine protestors temporarily stop Wyden Town Hall in Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. -- A demonstration from pro-Palestine protestors at Rogue X in Medford temporarily halted a town hall meeting by Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden on Wednesday afternoon. NewsWatch 12 was at the town hall meeting when the demonstration started. Medford mayor Randy Sparacino introduced Wyden, but before the senator...
Smoke erupts from Falls Fire near Burns, July 17
This collection of images of the smoke plume from the Falls Fire near Burns, Oregon, was taken on July 17 between 3:00 and 6:30 p.m. This was taken from the Wagontire camera via the Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon. Oregon AG asks FEMA to include extreme heat,...
Fires near Wickiup Reservoir remain steady at 250 acres Friday
The Wickiup and Round Mountain fires west of La Pine remained at a combined 250 acres Friday morning as firefighters worked to secure perimeters around them. Central Oregon Fire Information said the Wickiup Fire, seven miles northwest of La Pine and just north of Wickiup Reservoir, is now about 200 acres. It is 0% contained.
Bronze pelican sculpture unveiled in Klamath Falls
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. —Some new artwork was unveiled in Klamath Falls on Wednesday. Here the unveiling on Wednesday evening (Video courtesy Christine Hess, United Way of the Klamath Basin):. World-class bronze sculptor, Stephan Savides is showcasing three giant bronzed pelican sculptures coming to the community. The $85,000 project was...
Slow population growth, early retirements impact in Oregon
A new report from the Oregon Employment Department illustrates the impact of slow population growth and increasing retirements in the state. The youngest members of the large Baby Boom Generation, born between 1946 and 1964, turn 60 years old in 2024. Workers in this age group have been, and are expected to continue, shifting into retirement and taking their skills and experience with them. ...
A Portland State University study upends assumptions about Measure 110 impacts
A Portland State University report about the impact of Measure 110 challenges assumptions about law enforcement and the role police officers play as they interact with people with a drug addiction. A key takeaway: Police officers can only reach so many people — even with the power to search and arrest them. The report coincides with preparation by Oregon counties to launch new drug addiction treatment programs as part of...
Summer EBT is available for a limited time, thousands of families may be eligible but must apply
Having enough to eat is crucial for good health and well-being. Yet hunger is a persistent problem across the country and here in Oregon. Feeding America reports that 1 in 6 children in Oregon face hunger. To help children get the food they need to thrive, the Oregon State Legislature approved the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to offer Summer EBT this year. With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS),...
Oregon's iconic Ka-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort celebrates grand reopening this week
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. — After extensive renovations and hard work, the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort is reopening this week and Warm Springs - and visitors can finally experience the hot springs, swimming pool, authentic cultural experiences, Tribal food cart, and more!. The original iteration of the famous Warm Springs resort shuttered...
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