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PORTLAND, Ore. – A joint investigation between the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the FBI has led to the arrest of a Portland man and the seizure of large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl, along with thousands in cash. Authorities announced that 34-year-old Ricardo Olivas Sentael was...

PORTLAND, Ore.— Defendant Julie Winters, 46, of Portland, made a first appearance in. federal court yesterday after being charged by criminal complaint with assaulting a federal officer. and resisting arrest. According to court documents, on August 20, 2025, Winters became hostile when deputies from. the U.S....

A Portland woman is facing additional charges for allegedly assaulting federal officers in two separate incidents, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon announced.

BEND, Ore. — A Deschutes County jury has found 41-year-old Samson Garner guilty of plotting a mass shooting at Smith Rock State Park’s Craggin’ Classic climbing festival in 2023, Central Oregon Daily News reported. The unanimous verdict, delivered Thursday, convicted Garner on 26 felony counts, including attempted...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland City Councilor Sameer Kanal has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening the city’s sanctuary protections and regulating law enforcement practices. One ordinance would formally codify Portland’s 2017 resolution declaring itself a sanctuary city, which barred the use of city funds and...

For the last five years, Rachelle Lacy-Powell has kept her entire life inside two vehicles: A Honda Odyssey minivan and a recreational vehicle. Lacy-Powell, 59, used the van to run errands and drive herself to appointments, while sleeping in the RV. “That’s all I had,” she told OPB. “My lifeline.”...

LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A couple in Alvadore are celebrating after selling the winning $8.1-million Oregon Megabucks jackpot ticket for the August 16th drawing. Oregon Lottery officials say a Eugene area millwright is the latest winner of the game. SEE PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Alvadore Gas & Store earns $81,000...

VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) — A Vancouver family is starting from scratch after they were evicted from their home of more than 15 years. After the family’s belongings were left out on the sidewalk, the local community is helping them get back on their feet. Tom and Marlene Berg...

Down Syndrome Network’s ‘Buddy Walk’ fundraiser this weekend in Lake Oswego. The annual Down Syndrome Network Oregon’s “Buddy Walk” is coming to Lake Oswego this weekend, and families are getting their teams ready for the fundraiser. Updated: 3 hours ago. |. After a Vancouver...

A Deschutes County jury found 41-year-old Samson Garner guilty Thursday of 26 counts, including attempted murder, assault and attempted unlawful use of a weapon after a foiled mass shooting plot. The conviction comes after a three-week trial where jurors heard from Garner’s ex-girlfriend, his ex-wife and Garner...