Oregon joins $80 million enforcement action against Block Inc., CashApp for bank secrecy Act...
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) and 47 state financial regulatory agencies have taken coordinated action against Block Inc., for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws that safeguard the financial system from illicit use....
Man arrested in Yerington standoff faces multiple Oregon felony warrants for child abuse
A man was taken into custody after a standoff involving a replica gun in Yerington, Nevada, on Saturday. On February 1, Lyon County deputies responded to a report of two males fighting in the 100 block of Fourth Avenue in Mason at approximately 2:10 p.m. Dispatch informed...
Readers respond: Stay the course on primary prevention
This week, Oregon’s Opioid Settlement Board will decide how to spend millions of dollars recovered from drug companies to mitigate the state’s drug crisis. Last year, the board crafted a balanced approach that invests in primary prevention, treatment and harm reduction. But...
Click It or Ticket Campaign launched
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has funded a high visibility seat belt enforcement event began Jan. 27 and runs through Feb. 9. Law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon will use federally funded enforcement hours to educate the public about safety belt and...
A major winter storm will bring snow and very difficult travel conditions to much...
SOUTHERN OREGON & NORTHERN CALIFORNIA -- Rain and snow will be widespread through the region Saturday night into Sunday with snow levels lowering to 2,000' by later in the day on Sunday in Southern Oregon. Snow and gusty winds will make for very difficult travel for much of the...
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Saturday’s $89 million drawing
It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in Oregon won $331 million in the January 18 drawing. Is this your lucky night?. Here are Saturday’s winning lottery numbers:
Snow, Rain Mix Expected in Pacific Northwest, Oregon: Travel Impacts Likely in Mountains
PORTLAND, OR – A cold front moving into the Pacific Northwest is bringing rain and snow to the region, with hazardous travel conditions expected in the mountains, according to the U.S. National Weather Service Portland, Ore. office.
Lawmakers Consider Banning Bets on Dog Racing—for Real, This Time
Lawmakers thought they’d all but banned betting on dog racing in Oregon three years ago. Now they are trying again. In 2022, the late Sen. Peter Courtney (D-Salem) passed a bill that he and his co-sponsor, state Rep. David Gomberg (D-Otis), believed would prohibit Oregon-based...
Oregon’s Homeless Crisis: Why Shelters Alone Won’t Fix It
Oregon has made major progress in expanding shelters, bringing more people off the streets than ever before. A recent Portland State University report showed a 24% increase in sheltered homelessness, thanks to a 32% rise in available beds.
FDA classifies Lay’s recall as Class 1 due to undeclared milk allergen
Last month, a recall was issued for Lay’s Classic Potato Chips sold in Oregon and Washington due to the potential presence of an undeclared allergen: milk. The FDA has since classified the recall as a Class 1 risk, similar to a recent recall reclassification involving a Costco...
