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I’ll be honest, this is making my stomach turn. I can’t fully express the anger and sadness I feel watching a defenseless dog apparently being punched by someone who should have been protecting it. Salem police…
Six years ago this month, Fauna Frey left her home in Dexter and headed toward Southern Oregon. She never came back. What began as a trip to visit friends and honor the memory of her recently…
For many people in Junction City and across the southern Willamette Valley, the name Trevor Alan Slocum-Lammers may already sound familiar. Several years ago, homeowners publicly accused the former contractor of taking deposits for projects that…
A case that horrified Oregon more than a decade ago is back in the spotlight, and for many people across the state, the emotions are just as raw today as they were in 2010. According to…
UPDATE 5/13/2026: Alexa has been found and is home safe with her family. A Springfield, Oregon family is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Alexa Ausmus, who was reported missing to the Springfield Police…
BANDON, Ore. — Nearly a year after a dramatic multi-agency raid shut down operations at a controversial Oregon roadside zoo, the park’s owner has now pleaded guilty to dozens of criminal charges tied to animal neglect…
For decades, the story of the Martin family lingered like a ghost along the Columbia River Gorge. It was one of those Oregon mysteries that people whispered about, revisited in old newspaper clippings, and passed down…
A man who was previously convicted in a high-profile sexual assault case in Oregon is once again in custody following a recent federal arrest in Salem. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Cristobal Felipe-Sarmiento was…
A devastating case out of Douglas County is leaving many in the Roseburg community struggling to process what happened this week. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, a 27-year-old man is now in custody after…
Authorities in Marion County are asking the public to help locate Albina Kosar, a 16-year-old who has been reported missing and considered an endangered juvenile. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Albina was last seen…
If you ever wondered what happens when you block traffic, jump on a stranger’s vehicle, and start smashing their windshield, Eugene Police just provided a helpful real world demonstration. According to a post from the Eugene…
After several DUI (Driving Under The Influence) arrests and convictions, former Home Improvement star Zachery Ty Bryan is now facing jail time in Oregon for a 2024 DUI arrest. On February 23rd, 2026, Bryan struck a…
