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Here's when the cherry blossoms are forecast to peak on the National Mall Featured News by Oregon Today News
The blooming of the cherry trees draws millions of visitors to Washington DC each year the... More

03/05/2026

Portland traffic deaths at lowest level since 2018: Report Featured News by Oregon Today News
For the second year in a row traffic deaths have declined in the area according to data fr... More

03/05/2026

Heated insoles may 'overheat and ignite,' cause severe burns, safety alert says Featured News by Oregon Today News
The CPSC received at least four reports of ignition fires and other thermal incidents that... More

03/05/2026

OED proposes sweeping reform plan to fix long wait times, claim backlogs Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon Employment Department unveils 101-point overhaul betting on AI and live claim track... More

03/05/2026

Proposal to allow Oregon police to work with ICE on felony cases rejected by all Senate Democrats Featured News by Oregon Today News
SALEM Ore KTVZ Oregon Senate Democrats rejected a proposal Thursday that would have autho... More

03/05/2026

Kotek signs bill to cut red tape for Oregon behavioral health workers Featured News by Oregon Today News
Gov Tina Kotek on Thursday signed a bipartisan bill intended to make it easier for counsel... More

03/05/2026

Beast Industries fires MrBeast editor after Kalshi insider trading accusation Featured News by Oregon Today News
NEW YORK Beast Industries fired a MrBeast video editor this week following accusations of... More

03/05/2026

After courtroom victory, Oregon public defenders plan to take caseload dilemma to state's highest court Featured News by Oregon Today News
A Clackamas County judge sided with public defenders who argued state contracts included a... More

03/05/2026

9 firefighters injured after floor collapses during rowhome fire Featured News by Oregon Today News
The severe blaze displaced at least six residents and hospitalized nine firefighters offic... More

03/05/2026

The State of Oregon Lowers the Boom (Again) on Robert Pamplin Jr. Featured News by Oregon Today News
In addition to a host of other legal challenges Dr Robert Pamplin Jr now faces a demand fr... More

03/05/2026

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden supports War Powers Resolution to limit Trump's Iran war authority Featured News by Oregon Today News
WASHINGTON DC KTVZ-- US Sen Ron Wyden voted in favor of the War Powers Resolution to limit... More

03/05/2026

Shelter dog waiting 3 years for a home competes for ‘America’s Favorite Pet’ Featured News by Oregon Today News
Ohio shelter pup Norris gets training national attention and renewed hope of finding his p... More

03/05/2026

Watch live: Oregon 3A, 2A, 1A basketball state tournaments Featured News by Oregon Today News
The 2026 Oregon high school basketball state tournament are underway for the states 3A 2A ... More

03/05/2026

Portland City Council debates how to spend unbudgeted housing funds Featured News by Oregon Today News
Despite briefings from city of Portland staff multiple councilors expressed continued skep... More

03/05/2026

Oregon lawmakers approve measure to prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon state Democratic lawmakers approved a measure on Thursday that would prevent federa... More

03/05/2026

Oregon among states leading lawsuit against Trump's new global tariffs Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading 23 other states including Washington in an... More

03/05/2026

Oregon Legislature passes campaign finance bill over good government pushback Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon lawmakers approved a campaign finance bill on Thursday that critics fear will allow... More

03/05/2026

3/4/26 - LCSO Case 26-1097   
  
Florence man arrested after starting fire, fighting with deputy in Dunes City   
  
On March 4th at 11 a.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the Dunes contract responded to the 83700 block of Clear Lake Road, Dunes City, for a report of trespassing and reckless burning. An area resident reported a male entered their property, lit a brush pile on fire, and threatened the property owner. The suspect, Dustin Steven Lafrance, 34, of Florence, was also wanted in other cases.    
  
The deputy encountered Lafrance nearby on Clear Lake Road. As the deputy attempted to detain him, Lafrance pulled out a knife. The deputy was able avoid injury and separate himself from Lafrance, who then ran north on Clear Lake Road.    
  
The deputy gave chase as officers and deputies responded. A Florence Police officer located Lafrance on Huckleberry Lane and deployed a taser. An Oregon State Trooper assisted with detaining him.    
  
Lafrance was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges:   
 - Resisting Arrest    
 - Menacing   
 - Unlawful Use of a Weapon   
 - Trespass in the 2nd Degree   
 - Reckless Burning   
 - Theft in the 2nd Degree from a prior case   
 - Probation Violations on convictions of Assault in the 4th Degree and Disorderly Conduct   
  
Thanks to the Florence Police Department and Oregon State Police for their assistance on this incident. Featured News by Lane County Sheriff
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03/05/2026

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