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Coos County deputy arrests woman on parole warrant after search near Cape Arago Hwy
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (129+ words) KMTR COOS BAY, OR " A disturbance call along Cape Arago Highway in Coos Bay led to the arrest of a 44-year-old woman wanted on a parole warrant, authorities said. At 1: 45 p. m. May 22, 2026, a Coos County Sheriff's deputy was dispatched to a…...
Keeping Temperatures Warm Into Sunday
17+ hour, 2+ min ago (84+ words) The next big shift in our forecast is fast approaching as our recent run of warmer and drier conditions is about to come to a screeching halt. For now, we can continue to expect to see near 80 highs along the…...
Portland Police seek tips after more than two dozen rounds damage parked vehicles
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (125+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) " Portland Police are investigating an early-morning shooting that left behind extensive evidence of gunfire and damaged vehicles, but no reported injuries. Sometime around 5 a. m. May 23, officers responded to a report of a shooting at the location. SEE ALSO…...
After Tuesday election defeat, Lane Fire Authority budget warns ambulance area limits
2+ day, 45+ min ago (225+ words) by Gabrielle Bowman & NBC16. com Staff VENETA, Ore. " Lane Fire Authority (LFA) presented its budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year that states they will have to limit their ambulance service area. This is due to the fact they will not have the…...
Philomath psilocybin ban measure separated by fewer than 10 votes
2+ day, 34+ min ago (164+ words) by Khenedi Wright & NBC16. com Staff PHILOMATH, Ore. " The future of psilocybin in the city of Philomath remains up in the air. At last check, the measure to ban psilocybin is separated by less than 10 votes - but if it fails, the…...
Veterans groups join flag and cross placement at Pacific Sunset Cemetery in Florence
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (73+ words) KMTR Veterans groups join flag and cross placement at Pacific Sunset Cemetery in Florence by Loren 'LSB' Ruark FLORENCE, Ore. " Friday in Florence, local veterans groups came together to lay flags and crosses at Pacific Sunset Cemetery, paying tribute to…...
Siuslaw National Forest to host free family fishing days at Hebo Lake June 6, 18
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (178+ words) HEBO, Ore. " Families will have two chances in June to cast a line at Hebo Lake Campground during the Siuslaw National Forest's annual Free Family Fishing Days. The events are scheduled for June 6 and June 18, 2026, at Hebo Lake Campground. Organizers…...
Wyden plans town halls in four counties, targets $1. 8 B IRS settlement and costs
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (343+ words) by Tiffany Lewis & NBC16. com Staff EUGENE, Ore. " Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is preparing for a series of town hall meetings in Coos and Douglas counties. He says the focus will be on government corruption and ongoing affordability concerns shared by…...
GOP rift grows over Trump's new $1. 776 B anti-weaponization fund
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (376+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " A newly announced "anti-weaponization" fund tied to a settlement involving President Donald Trump is creating a rift between the White House and some Republicans on Capitol Hill, with several GOP lawmakers sharply criticizing the idea of compensating people…...
Grants Pass police SWAT team completes 3-day training with national tactical instructors
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (120+ words) KMTR Grants Pass police SWAT team completes 3-day training with national tactical instructors SOUTHERN OREGON " The Grants Pass Police Department SWAT Team wrapped up three days of intensive training this month as part of its annual team review, working alongside…...