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…

Public Safety

West Linn Police Log: invitation for a hot dog, DIY pickleball courts and more recent calls to WLPD

6/12 7:43 a.m. A caller reported a dog bit her dog. 6/12 8:50 a.m. Someone told police their…

Local News

Search continues for missing West Linn woman Judith Roberts 

Over one month after her disappearance, the search continues for 81-year-old West Linn woman Judith Roberts. On May…

Public Safety

West Linn Police Log: PPB officer crashes into mail truck and more recent calls to WLPD

6/6 9:04 a.m. A caller said they found a cell phone on Haverhill Court. 6/6 10:56 a.m. A…

Local News

Portland’s Hawthorne Bridge westbound lane closed due to repairs after Thursday morning crash

The center westbound lane on the Hawthorne Bridge is closed for crews to make bridge repairs, following a…