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Eastern Oregon Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Abusing Two Minors He Met Online
PORTLAND, Ore.—A La Grande, Oregon man was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison Wednesday for sexually abusing and transporting two minors from Washington State he met through Snapchat.Albert Wayne Johnson, 42, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison and 10 years’ supervised release.According to court documents, on August 8, 2022, deputies from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of two minors abandoned at Barton Park in Boring, Oregon. The children told
Bend man dead after stabbing two women in NW Bend
Date: May 16, 2024 Case #: 2024-00026590Incident: Bend man dead after stabbing two womenDate / Time of Incident: May 15, 2024 / 7:24 p.m. Location: 3000 block of NW Kenwood Court, BendDeceased: John Leonard Davis, 61-year-old Bend residentAt approximately 7:24 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, Bend Police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 3000 block of NW Kenwood Court. The caller reported that her father had just stabbed her mother and grandmother and then left the area with the 83-year-old g
Four Local Nonprofits Awarded $600,000 by OnPoint Community Credit Union & Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (Photo)
Funding presented in partnership with the FHLB Des Moines boosts critical work of Habitat for Humanity Portland Region, Hacienda CDC, AGE+ and The Freshwater TrustPORTLAND, Ore., May 16, 2024 — OnPoint Community Credit Union, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines today announced a $600,000 Member Impact Fund grant to four Oregon nonprofits dedicated to affordable housing and environmental conservation. The recipients are Habitat for Humanity Portland Region, Hacienda CDC, AGE+
PF&R Responds to Electrocution and Forty Foot Fall From Power Tower in Sellwood (Photo)
On May 15, 2024 at approximately 5:05 pm, Portland Fire & Rescue was dispatched to an area along the railroad tracks near Sellwood Riverfront Park for an individual who was reportedly climbing a steel powerline tower at this location, was electrocuted, and then fell forty feet into some bushes on the ground below. Per PGE, the line at the top of this tower was a 57,000 volt powerline. Per one witness, this individual was attempting to take a selfie photo when they fell. Another witness told
UPDATE: Suspect found dead after search east of Bend
UPDATE: At approximately 9:35 p.m., the suspect was found dead in the search area by members of the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team. Residents in the area no longer need to shelter in place. A more detailed release will be sent out tomorrow morning. -- JOINT RELEASE – Bend Police & Deschutes County Sheriff's Office --The Bend Police Department and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office are currently searching for an armed suspect east of Bend. The search area includes the area east of
Construction costs rise for Oregon highway projects
The Oregon Transportation Commission on Thursday authorized an $85.2 million increase for work on Interstate 205 and an ...
Lead-poisoned juvenile bald eagle gets treatment at Oregon wildlife hospital
Lead Poisoned Juvenile Bald Eagle Gets Treatment at Think WildBend, Oregon — Think Wild, Bend wildlife hospital and ...
Oregon's Largest School Districts Sound Alarm on Funding Crisis, Seek State Action Amid Budget Cuts
Oregon's top superintendents warn of an impending education funding crisis, urging a review of the state's funding formula.
Oregon prepares for fire season as temperatures rise and volunteer rates fall
According to a press release provided by the marshal’s office, Ruiz-Temple awarded $6 million to 191 fire departments across ...
Prescribed burning continues Wednesday west of Bend near the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station and in the Metolius Basin
Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest conducted hundreds of acres of prescribed burning Tuesday and plan to continue ...
D/L Quintet brings cool jazz to Bend
Another evening of top-shelf live jazz is going down Friday night at One World Center, aka the Unity Spiritual Community of ...
Outdoorsy Things to do Near Bend, Oregon with Kids
Central Oregon is a gem for outdoor-lovers that gets overlooked by families that flock to the Olympic Peninsula, Oregon Coast ...
Oregon high school track and field state championships: Storylines, favorites, athletes to watch in 6A, 5A, 4A
The Oregon 6A, 5A and 4A track and field state championships take place Friday and Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene.
Suspicious Death Investigation Underway in Ashcreek Neighborhood
Detectives are investigating a suspicious death in the Ashcreek Neighborhood.
On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at approximately 10:55 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to reports of a death at a home in the area of Southwest Garden Home Road and Southwest 71st Avenue. When officers arrived, they found an adult male deceased.
Based on evidence found at the scene, Homicide Detectives responded to investigate. They are not looking for any suspects at this time.
Additional information will be
Western States Boating Administrators Association Annual Conference being Held in Astoria
The Oregon State Marine Board’s representative for the Western States Boating Administrators Association (WSBAA), along with other agency staff will be attending the WSBAA annual conference in Astoria, May 20 – 23.“Having the conference in our backyard is a tremendous opportunity to showcase our incredible boating state,” says Brian Paulsen, the Marine Board’s Boating Safety Program Manager and Boating Law Administrator for Oregon. “It’s even more special because two of our marine law enforcemen
PPB Seeks Input on Directive (Photo)
The Portland Police Bureau directs member action through its policies, procedures, and rules, as found within Directives. The Bureau is in the process of reviewing the following Directive(s) and seeks community input.
Community members are encouraged to read the directives using the links below, then follow the link at the bottom of the PDF copy of the directive to provide comments.
Second Universal Review link: https://www.portland.gov/police/2ur
Review Period: 5/15/2024 – 6/14/2024
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DCSO to host Community Academy in Sisters (Photo)
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Community Academy in Sisters on May 15th and 16th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Community Academy will be held at the Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Community Hall, located at 301 S. Elm St. in Sisters. Each night will feature a different presentation and the public is welcome to attend either night or both. The Community Academy is an opportunity for the public to learn more about their Sheriff’s Office and its different divisions and their
2024 Purdue Football Schedule: Kickoff Times, TV Info Announced for Oregon State, Notre Dame Games
Break out the calendars, Purdue fans. Kickoff times and television information has been released for two Boilermaker football games in 2024: Sept. 14 vs. Notre ...
Oregon school superintendents warn of ‘education funding crisis’ impact
Four school superintendents in Oregon released a video on Monday warning about upcoming budget cuts in their districts and ...
Bill Oram: Oregon State’s deal with The CW sounds good, but might hurt the Beavers more than help
Oregon State will tell you that getting its games in American television households is a good thing, and I suppose if you’re ...