Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-01-25
Portland School District Pays $295K to Settle with Controversial Teacher Ousted for Insubordination Crime & Courts By Lucille McNamara On Jan 25, 2025 PORTLAND, Ore. — A teacher at the Harriet Tubman Middle School in Portland, fired in 2023 for insubordination and neglect of duty, has been awarded a $295,000 settlement by the school district after he filed a grievance with the Oregon Employment Relations Board. School Board Decided to Settle to Avoid Ongoing Litigation According to th
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-01-24
From Wiretaps to Warrants: Medford’s MADGE Crushes Family-Run Drug Empire Crime & Courts By Diane Megaw On Jan 24, 2025 Courtesy: Medford Police MEDFORD, Ore. — Following a two-year investigation into a drug trafficking organization bringing significant quantities of narcotics into the community, the Medford Police Department’s Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement team (MADGE) has arrested eight people and seized drugs, cash, and firearms. Medford Police Bust Major Drug Traffi
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-02-08
Oregon Family of Five Lose Their Pet Dog and Cat in Fire that Left Apartment in Ruins News By Lucille McNamara On Feb 8, 2025 Roseburg Fire Dept. Photo ROSEBURG, Ore. — A pet dog and cat died in a fire at a Roseburg apartment on Thursday afternoon. The occupants, two adults, and three children, were not on the premises when the fire broke out. Roseburg Fire Department was called to 844 W. Princeton Avenue shortly after 3 p.m. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found an apartment filled
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-02-11
Medford Woman Sues Carnival Operator for $600k After Being Thrown from Ride at Rogue Valley Mall Crime & Courts By Diane Megaw On Feb 11, 2025 MEDFORD, Ore. — A Jackson County woman, Rachal Martinez-Orozco, 35, has filed a lawsuit seeking $600,000 from Davis Shows, the Medford Mall carnival’s operating company. She alleges she was thrown from a ride at Medford’s Rogue Valley Mall on April 22, 2023. In her Jackson County Circuit Court court filings of January 28 this year, Martinez-Oroz
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-01-30
Klamath Falls Man Dies After Highway 66 Single Vehicle Crash News By Diane Megaw On Jan 30, 2025 KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The Oregon State Police (OSP) confirmed yesterday that the driver of a Mini Cooper, William Matthew McFall (45) of Klamath Falls, died in hospital after an accident in which his vehicle crashed into a tree on Monday, January 27, affecting the highway for about 30 minutes as police investigated the scene. After responding to a single-vehicle accident in Klamath County on Highway
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-01-28
Oregon State Police Search for Inmate Who Escaped from Work Crew in Lakeview Crime & Courts By Diane Megaw On Jan 28, 2025 Last updated Jan 29, 2025 UPDATE: Warner Creek DOC Walk Away Back In Custody David Jones, an adult in the custody of the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) Warner Creek Correctional Facility who escaped from a work crew in Lakeview on Monday, is back in the custody of the DOC after less than ten hours on the run. After walking away from a work crew at Pacific Pine Wo
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-02-04
Oregon Man Sues Lane County for Failing to Prevent the Death of his Wife from a Drug Overdose Crime & Courts By Lucille McNamara On Feb 4, 2025 The husband of a woman who died of a fentanyl-methamphetamine overdose in the Lane County Jail has brought a $5 million lawsuit against the county. Her Death was an Unnecessary Tragedy Barbara Stillwell (59) was found close to death in her jail cell in 2023. Her death hours later was an unnecessary tragedy, according to her husband’s attorney.
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-02-08
Salem Police Arrests Two More Following Violent Street Takeover During Immigration Protest News By Diane Megaw On Feb 8, 2025 Castaneda-Lopez vehicle towed | Courtesy: Salem Police Dept. SALEM, Ore. — Investigations following an immigration policy protest that turned into a violent street takeover in Salem last Saturday have resulted in two more arrests, and vehicles involved in the incident have been towed. Salem Strategic Investigation Unit detectives made two arrests on Thursday, February 6,
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-02-09
Couple Found Shot in Yoncalla Home Have Been Identified Crime & Courts By Lucille McNamara On Feb 9, 2025 The couple found dead from gunshot wounds in their Yoncalla home on 31 January has been identified as Steven Curtis Bolin and his wife, Michelle Bolin. The couple was found by Yoncalla Sheriff’s Office deputies who responded to a report of domestic violence at the 100 block of Williams Road. After observing two people on the floor of the residence, deputies forced entry. The couple were
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-02-03
Salem’s Immigration Policy Protest Turns into Violent Street Takeover, Five Arrested News By Diane Megaw On Feb 3, 2025 SALEM, Ore. — A street takeover in northeast Salem on Saturday night ended with five arrests after a large gathering to rally against national immigration enforcement efforts turned into a violent drifting party. Salem Protesters Turn Rallying Into Racing A crowd of people gathered in the parking lots of several businesses on the four corners of the intersection of
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-02-02
Northern California Ponzi Scheme Trial Begins Tomorrow: Umpqua Bank Faces Fraud Allegations Investors Claim Bank Ignored Red Flags While Profiting from $450M Scheme Crime & Courts By Lucille McNamara On Feb 2, 2025 The long-awaited trial by jury of hundreds of Northern California investors claiming that Umpqua Bank closed its eyes to a Ponzi scheme begins in a San Jose federal courtroom tomorrow (Monday). Investors Allege Bank Chose to Profit from the Scheme The investors allege that
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-02-04
Oregon DOC Overhauls Healthcare Division: New Leadership for Patient-Centered Services News By Diane Megaw On Feb 4, 2025 Creator: Robert Crow | Credit: vividcorvid - Fotolia | Copyright: vividcorvid - Fotolia The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) announced a significant reform initiative yesterday that will see leadership changes as the agency embarks on a comprehensive review of the care and services of adults in custody (AICs) across Oregon. New Oregon Department of Corrections Se
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-02-04
Southern Oregon Pacific Power Crews Addressing Storm-related Outages News By Diane Megaw On Feb 4, 2025 Last updated Feb 4, 2025 High-voltage transmission towers and lines in Oregon, United States | Credit: Stefan Andrej Shambora The storms raging across Southern Oregon have affected almost 11,000 Pacific Power customers, but the utility’s crews are working hard to ensure power is restored in storm-affected areas. Pacific Power Sends Crews To Respond To Southern Oregon Power Outages Follo
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-01-31
Temporary Restraining Order Sought to Stop City of Grants Pass Homeless Encampment Closure News By Lucille McNamara On Jan 31, 2025 FILE - Homeless encampment, Grants Pass, Oregon - 2023. GRANTS PASS, Ore. — An emergency lawsuit to place a temporary restraining order on the City of Grants Pass to stop it from closing one of only two homeless camps and limiting camping to overnight only was served yesterday (Thursday) by Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) and the Oregon Law Center. The Closure
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-02-05
Oregon’s Jail Crisis: Deputy Neglect Linked to Inmate Deaths in Multnomah County Crime & Courts By Lucille McNamara On Feb 5, 2025 Multnomah County Justice Center | Credit: Another Believer Ten people have died in Multnomah County jails over the last two years, and two County Sheriff’s Office deputies were this week placed on probation in connection with the death of two inmates in separate incidents. Both men were required to resign their posts. James Brauckmiller (53) failed to monit
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-02-05
Oregon Woman Sentenced to Prison for Stealing $154k from an Emergency Rental Assistance Fund Crime & Courts By Lucille McNamara On Feb 5, 2025 After stealing $154,000 from an emergency rental assistance program, a Gresham woman was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to charges of first-degree aggravated theft and identity theft Terry Charboneau (53), admitted to stealing the money earmarked to help Oregonians pay rent to avoid eviction. At the time, Charboneau worked
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-01-25
Oregon Man Allegedly Beat Dog to Death with a Golf Club Crime & Courts By Lucille McNamara On Jan 25, 2025 Last updated Jan 25, 2025 A 36-year-old man from Linn County is in custody after allegedly beating a dog to death with a golf club. Man Alleges Dog Attacked Him Michael Healy told Linn County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputies that the dog had attacked him, but there were no visible signs of any injuries. Healy was transported to the Linn County Jail and charged with first-degree a
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-02-03
Klamath County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Rising Investment Scams News By Diane Megaw On Feb 3, 2025 KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam warning on social media, warning the public to beware of Bitcoin and investment scams. The Sheriff’s office indicated that scammers posing as law enforcement, government agencies, or tech support are targeting the public and pressuring people to invest in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. The scammers claim the i
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-02-03
Oregon Faces Massive Housing Challenge: Nearly Half a Million Homes Needed in Next 20 Years Top Stories By Lucille McNamara On Feb 3, 2025 FILE - Portland View from Pittock Mansion in Forest Park | Photo by Seth Smigelski Oregon will have to build nearly half a million new homes over the next two decades to keep pace with population growth and changing demographic expectations. This is revealed in the newly published Oregon Housing Needs Analysis report that was presented to lawmakers by a state
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-02-04
Grants Pass on the Clock: 14 Days to Revise Homeless Encampment Policies Crime & Courts By Lucille McNamara On Feb 4, 2025 Last updated Feb 4, 2025 GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The City of Grants Pass has 14 days to respond to a court order restraining city officials from enforcing its homeless camping ordinance. See also: Temporary Restraining Order Sought to Stop City of Grants Pass Homeless Encampment Closure The City is Prohibited from Limiting Homeless Camp Sites On Monday, a Josephine Co