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Organizations helping crime victims in Oregon, Clackamas County face sharp funding cuts 

While she’s braved crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturns, Clackamas Women’s Services Executive Director Melissa Erlbaum…

Crime & Justice

SWAT arrests Clackamas County man after standoff near Milwaukie

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Rian Keith Pittman, 35, following a standoff with SWAT officers near Milwaukie…

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Lemonade stands and kids knocking on doors: The latest from West Linn’s police log

6/26 8:09 a.m. A caller said the night before, a man approached their daughters and wouldn’t leave them…

Government

Clackamas County begins monitoring of sheriff’s office financials following budget controversy

After the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office went over budget during the 2024-25 fiscal year, the county government has…

Crime & Justice

Oregon police erred in use of aerial surveillance camera for marijuana bust, appeals court says

The ruling was lauded by civil rights advocates and privacy watchdogs fresh off of a fight in the…

Government

Oregon lawmakers regulate guns, public defense, while crime victim, exoneree funding stall

Bills that would have funded care for crime victims and those who have been wrongfully incarcerated languished in…

Government

Oregon, Washington sue Trump admin for sharing Medicaid files with immigration enforcement

Oregon and Washington’s attorneys general are suing the federal government for sharing residents’ Medicaid records with federal immigration…

Local News

West Linn renews contract for police body-worn cameras 

Officers of the West Linn Police Department will soon receive upgraded body cameras as part of the department’s…

Crime & Justice

Clackamas County sheriff: Thieves steal excavator, use it to demolish ATMs

The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is looking for leads to a suspect after someone stole an excavator from…

Crime & Justice

Oregon House votes to protect Oregon National Guard from being deployed by Trump, future presidents

The vote comes amid legal arguments over Trump’s authority to federalize the California National Guard   House Democrats…