Crime

Lincoln City Police Take Down Two Suspected Pedophiles Targeting Local Kids

In a time when it's easy to focus on the negatives, we at That Oregon Life want to pause and give a sincere thank you to the Lincoln City Police Department for doing what truly matters: protecting our children. Over the past several months, Lincoln City officers have been hard at work conducting...

FBI Rejoins Kyron Horman Investigation as Thousands of Case Files Go Digital

Nearly 15 years after Kyron Horman vanished from Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, the case is receiving renewed attention. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with Gresham Police detectives, has been working over the past year to digitize and reorganize the entire...

I Was 15 When Kip Kinkel Opened Fire at My School — 27 Years Later, I Still Remember Everything

Writing this has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, as my eyes start to tear, and I take another deep breath trying to push forward. For 27 years, I’ve carried the weight of that day quietly — but today, for the first time, I’m sharing my personal story. May 21, 1998 was the day our...

Over 300 Animals Rescued from Hellish Oregon Safari Park in Massive State Raid

It’s been just a few days since we published our piece, “Camel Euthanized, Starving Lion Exposed as Oregon’s Worst Roadside Zoo Finally Gets Raided,” and now the full scope of horror at the West Coast Game Park Safari is coming into focus. As of May 18, following a four-day investigation by Oregon...

Justice Served: Eugene Clerk Shoots Armed Thug—Now the Robber’s Headed Straight to Prison

EUGENE, Ore. – In a moment that reaffirms our faith in good people standing their ground, justice has officially been served in Eugene. Back in October 2024, a quiet night at a local convenience store on Commons Drive turned into a nightmare when 21-year-old Noah Alexander Sky stormed into the...
Target To Close 3 Portland Stores Due to Theft and Crime

Target To Close 3 Portland Stores Due to Theft and Crime

It's no secret that crime in Portland, Oregon, has become increasingly worse in recent years. In 2022, the city saw a 30% increase in homicides and a 10% increase in robberies. Property crime, such as theft and burglary, has also increased significantly. This rise in...

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