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Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
Oregon declares wildfire emergency in response to several active wildfires
(The Center Square) – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued a state of emergency declaration this week due to the imminent wildfire threat. The declaration will last through Oct. 1. "Wildfires are active across Oregon and are growing at a concerning pace. Hot and windy conditions this weekend, including forecasted lightning in some areas, are threatening even larger wildfires," Kotek said in a press release from her office. "I am declaring...
Falls fire destroys buildings in eastern Oregon; 10 other large wildfires burn throughout the state
The Falls fire near the town of Burns has grown to 91,269 acres and destroyed 23 structures since it started last Wednesday, according to a statement from Falls Fire 2024, an official information source about the fire provided by state and federal agencies. The wildfire, about 13 miles north of...
Critical Fire Danger for PNW: Red Flag Warning in Effect
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning and a heat advisory for much of Eastern Washington and the lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, extremely low humidities, and stronger winds combine together producing a greater risk of fire danger.
Brothers from Oregon plead guilty for role in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol
PORTLAND, Ore. — Two brothers from Oregon pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges for their role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Jonathanpeter Allen Klein, 24, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to one count of civil disorder and one count of assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers.
US VA Secretary Speaks In Oregon On Preventing Veteran Suicide
PORTLAND, OR -- The U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary is in Oregon this week, for a national VA and Department of Defense Suicide Prevention Conference. Around 2400 mental health experts and veterans advocates are meeting through Thursday at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. This is the first time the biennial conference has come to Oregon. "This is the largest ever gathering of VA and Department of Defense mental health professionals to focus on this crisis of active duty and veteran suicide," says VA Secretary Denis McDonough. "
Nationwide manhunt for Cottage Grove murder suspect Anthony Tyrrell continues
Lane County Sheriff's Office deputies are still looking for a man suspected of murdering a woman in Cottage Grove last month. Rozaleena Faith Rasmussen, age 29, was found dead in Cottage Grove in June after going missing in late May. Rasmussen's family describes her as a woman who always puts...
Recent shootings in Eugene appear tied to death of a 16-year-old boy
Police in Eugene say they have been working to minimize acts of retaliation between two groups of individuals connected to the death of a 16-year-old boy in downtown Eugene. Young men and juveniles described as groups of teenagers or young adults appear to be on either side of the conflict and both sides were armed, according to a Wednesday release from the Eugene Police Department.
Eugene housing plan hits legal roadblock as appeals board rejects latest proposal
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) said Eugene's new housing rules, which allowed more duplexes and townhouses in single-family areas, still don't meet state requirements for planning infrastructure. The Eugene City Council passed rules allowing middle housing, such as duplexes and townhouses, in single-family zones, in 2022. The...
Don Johnson Jr., former high school football coach, Ducks recruiting coordinator dies
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A former Portland area high school football coach, as well as an Oregon Ducks football recruiting director, Don Johnson Jr., has died at the age of 49. His son, a collegiate wide receiver who last played at UT Martin, confirmed the news via social media on Tuesday morning.
NFL training camp 2024: Former Oregon Ducks’ star Penei Sewell ranked as the second-best offensive tackle in the NFL
The Detroit Lions were questioned after they used their first round pick (No. 7) to select Penei Sewell in the 2021 NFL draft. No one is questioning the selection now. The Lions right tackle and former Oregon Ducks’ star has lived up to all expectations and has become a dominant player. Sewell was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2023 and a two-time Pro Bowl in his first three seasons in the NFL.
Oregon Ducks land massive predictions to get commitment from 5-star safety
The coming days are going to be massively important for Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks on the recruiting front, and it appears that we could be in for some fireworks. A pair of 5-star safeties are scheduled to announce their commitments this week, with DJ Pickett making it official on Wednesday, July 17, and Trey McNutt announcing on Friday, July 19. On Tuesday, a pair of predictions came in for Pickett, the No. 6 overall player in the 2025 class, to ultimately choose the Ducks. On3’s Steve Wiltfong logged a prediction with a 60% confidence rating, while 247Sports’ Tom Loy put...
BOTH VEHICLES LIKELY A TOTAL LOSS IN TWO-CAR ACCIDENT
Both vehicles were likely a total loss following a two-car accident in Roseburg on Tuesday afternoon. A Roseburg Police report said at 2:45 p.m. a 44-year-old woman was traveling west on Northeast Alameda Street and entered the intersection with Northeast Stephens Street with the intention of continuing straight onto Northwest Stewart Parkway. An 81-year-old woman was traveling north on Stephens Street and thought she had the green light. The second vehicle collided with the rear driver’s side of the first vehicle. Neither party was injured.
ONE JAILED, FOUR CITED FOLLOWING DRINKING IN PUBLIC INCIDENT
One person was jailed and four were cited following a drinking in public incident on Tuesday night. A Roseburg Police report said at 7:45 p.m. officers contacted several individuals drinking in Eagles Park in the 7000 block of Southeast Jackson Street. A 31-year-old man was found to be excluded from the downtown area and was detained for criminal trespass in the second-degree. The man was detained on $1,250 bail. He and the four others were all cited for drinking in public.
ROSEBURG POLICE JAIL MAN FOR RESTRAINING ORDER VIOLATION
Roseburg Police jailed a man for a restraining order violation on Tuesday. An RPD report said at 11:05 a.m. the 63-year-old was served with a restraining order. Ten minutes later he walked over to the residence he was restrained from in the 2800 block of West Sherwood Avenue and knocked on the front door. The man told officers he didn’t read the entire restraining order.
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