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The new waiver allows drone operators to fly beyond a visual line of sight at altitudes up to 200 feet, working from the police station.

Jails in rural Oregon are often older and in need of upgrades, but new tax money can be hard to come by.

Attorney John DiLorenzo says his idea would have to keep budgets buoyant for the Multnomah County's Sheriff’s Office and district attorney.

Last year, the group Disability Rights Oregon brought a lawsuit against Washington County, alleging that when 911 is called for people in mental health crises, it’s often law enforcement officers who respond.

Body camera footage showed the alleged victim contradicting his claim of self-defense. It wasn’t released for two years.

In addition to a state grant program, the bill includes a new local sales tax option to pay for public safety expenses.

Police first identified Jon Foreman as a suspect in June 2024. He turned himself into police custody on Friday.

The Martin family disappeared in December 1958, after telling friends and family they were looking for Christmas greenery in the Columbia River Gorge.

A proposal to tweak Portland's new oversight committee could have led to a robust discussion, but it instead ended with uncertainty for the proposal and lingering frustrations for attendees.

Bill would limit when police can stop motorists for traffic violations.