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Portland Man Arrested After Stand-Off in Aurora

The suspect had numerous outstanding warrants for his arrest.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today at about 1:40 p.m. an Oregon State Police Trooper attempted to contact a green Acura after it passed the Trooper driving in a reckless manner.

The vehicle attempted to elude the Trooper, then it stopped and the operator fled on foot into the residence located at 23531 Meadow Dr. Aurora.

Wet, Muddy and Slippery Weather Outlook for Oregon

Heavy rain could lead to river and stream flooding for some portion of southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A prolonged atmospheric river event will bring moderate to heavy rain rates beginning Wednesday night potentially continuing through Saturday.

Heavy rain can trigger landslides and debris flows in steep terrain, and the risk is higher in burn areas.

Reward Offered in Jennifer Black Homicide Investigation

Help solve a double shooting and homicide that occurred at the Pine Street Pub.
Call 503-823-HELP (4357)

(SALEM, Ore.) - About 1:30 a.m. on August 18th, shots were fired in the parking lot of the Pine Street Pub. Police and medical personnel located two gunshot victims and they were taken by ambulance to the hospital.

40-year-old Jennifer Anne Black, of Salem, died as a result of the shooting.

Oregonians have 35 more Hours to Sign up for Subsidized Health Insurance

The sign-up period to buy insurance for 2020 has been extended.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The sign-up period to buy health insurance for 2020 has been extended. People who do not qualify for the Oregon health plan or get insurance through their employer now have until Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 11:59 p.m. PST to apply for a subsidy and choose a health plan at HealthCare.gov.

After Tuesday night’s deadline, people will be able to buy health insurance only when they lose access to other coverage or have a major life change, like adding a child to their family.

Oregon Communities Receive Emergency Preparedness Equipment

..."the program makes sense for Oregon bringing practical equipment to communities that can save lives and property during emergencies" -Jim Jungling

(SALEM, Ore.) - Just in time for winter weather, a second round of equipment being distributed to communities throughout Oregon has arrived, thanks to the State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) Grant Program. This equipment may include vehicles or other property.

One of the awardees, the City of Stayton, Ore. received a 56kW mobile-power generator that can be used for emergency power at the Emergency Operations Center.

Rep. Schrader Votes for Bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act

"This legislation is good for workers, good for farmers, and good for Oregon"-Rep Schrader

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR) voted today in the House of Representatives for the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

This bill will fill year-round labor needs for America’s farms, streamline the H-2A program and offer earned legalization for certified agricultural workers.

Oregon Hits OMMP Patients with New Requirements in 2020

Will medical marijuana patients decide to stay with OMMP or give up "big brother" hovering overhead?

(SALEM, Ore.) - Another nail in the coffin of OMMP has been struck. The freedom for patients to grow their own medicine in Oregon is facing another hindering factor, restricting their ability to simply grow up to six plants without express permission of their property owner.

Should small medical home grows be held to the same standards as large recreational production facilities? It seems so, according to the information distributed by OHA/OLCC.

2020 Oregon Health Insurance Deadline Looms

Five tips for the final 10 days to sign up for health insurance in Oregon

(SALEM, Ore.) - Time is running out for Oregonians who want health insurance in 2020 but do not get coverage through their job or the Oregon Health Plan.

Sunday, Dec. 15, is the last day to enroll in a health plan through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace.

Holiday Weekend DUII Saturation Patrol

Should you be driving? THINK before you get behind the wheel.

(SALEM, Ore.) - This weekend, law enforcement is participating in a Thanksgiving holiday high visibility enforcement saturation patrol.

If you choose to drive impaired, specially trained officers will be on the road looking for you!

SW Oregon Expects Historic Storm

Expect delays, poor driving conditions in SW Oregon

(MEDFORD, Ore.) - Drivers should expect damaging winds, especially on the south coast and blizzard conditions with low snow levels in the mountain passes. “If people can leave today, now is the time,” said ODOT District Manager Jerry Marmon. “Travel Tuesday into Wednesday is forecast to be the worst, with conditions improving for Thanksgiving Day.”

South coast wind gusts of more than 75 mph are predicted. Six to 12 inches of snow are expected to fall on the I-5 corridor in Oregon and higher amounts in the Cascade passes.