Public Safety

Oregonians support reducing prison sentences for youth who demonstrate rehabilitation

Oregonians support reducing prison sentences for youth who demonstrate rehabilitation

Decades after Oregonians approved Measure 11, instituting mandatory minimum sentences for some serious crimes, just under half of Oregonians think it’s fair to se… Read moreOregonians support reducing prison sentences for youth who demonstrate rehabilitation

Recreation industry making big push for bill to limit injury lawsuits

Recreation industry making big push for bill to limit injury lawsuits

The long battle over Oregon's unique recreational liability standard was renewed Wednesday, Feb. 15, at a hearing in the state capital on a bill to limit lawsuits… Read moreRecreation industry making big push for bill to limit injury lawsuits

Oregon law enforcement leaders, elected officials react to police beating in Memphis

Oregon law enforcement leaders, elected officials react to police beating in Memphis

Throughout the region, Oregon officials decry the beating of Tyre Nichols and support the firing of five officers, who now criminal charges. Read moreOregon law enforcement leaders, elected officials react to police beating in Memphis

‘King Tides,’ chance of sneakers waves bring hazardous weekend beach conditions

‘King Tides,’ chance of sneakers waves bring hazardous weekend beach conditions

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a ‘King Tide’ is a non-scientific term people often use to describe exceptionally high tides. Read more‘King Tides,’ chance of sneakers waves bring hazardous weekend beach conditions