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Update: Freeze warning in place for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon until Wednesday morning Featured News by Oregon Today News
Update: Freeze warning in place for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon until Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated freeze warning at 258 am on Tuesday valid f... More

11/18/2025

Oregon State hoops drops first game of season to rival Oregon Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon State hoops drops first game of season to rival Oregon
Oregon State Beavers mens basketball cant overcome 27 fouls 39 free-throw attempts in 87-7... More

11/18/2025

Dense fog advisory in place for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley until Tuesday morning – visibility down to 1/4 mile Featured News by Oregon Today News
Dense fog advisory in place for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley until Tuesday morning – visibility down to 1/4 mile
At 1226 am on Tuesday the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory in effect u... More

11/18/2025

Asking Eric: When I text you a direct question, please don’t answer with an emoji! Featured News by Oregon Today News
Asking Eric: When I text you a direct question, please don’t answer with an emoji!
Dear Eric I just cant come to grips with the new style phone etiquette where you send a di... More

11/18/2025

Dear Abby: Aging mom worries for non-verbal daughter’s future, care Featured News by Oregon Today News
Dear Abby: Aging mom worries for non-verbal daughter’s future, care
DEAR ABBY I have a 54-year-old profoundly disabled non-verbal child who is in a group home... More

11/18/2025

Hundreds of federalized National Guard members are set to leave Illinois and Oregon Featured News by Oregon Today News
Hundreds of federalized National Guard members are set to leave Illinois and Oregon
The Democratic-led states have been engaged in monthslong legal fights with the Trump admi... More

11/17/2025

Hood River child struck in crosswalk survives: 'He could have died' Featured News by Oregon Today News
Hood River child struck in crosswalk survives: 'He could have died'
Hood River Police say complaints are rising over drivers ignoring crosswalks putting pedes... More

11/17/2025

Oregon defeats Oregon State 87-75 behind trio's standout performances Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon defeats Oregon State 87-75 behind trio's standout performances
EUGENE For the first time this season Oregons core trio each had the kind of performances... More

11/17/2025

All California National Guard troops deployed to Portland are being sent home Featured News by Oregon Today News
All California National Guard troops deployed to Portland are being sent home
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland are being sent home inc... More

11/17/2025

Jackson Shelstad, Nate Bittle help Oregon pull away for 9th straight win over Oregon State Featured News by Oregon Today News
Jackson Shelstad, Nate Bittle help Oregon pull away for 9th straight win over Oregon State
EUGENE Three of the prior four meetings in the most-contested rivalry in college basketba... More

11/17/2025

Behind the Bars: Insights from a Sergeant at Coos County Jail I'm Sergeant Gill from the Coos County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division, with 12 years of service here, including 8 years as a sergeant. Each day underscores the vital role we play in our community. What sets our jail apart from many others in Oregon is that shift supervisors like me aren't desk-bound; we're on the front lines, handling floor duties right alongside our team. This collaborative style fosters deep relationships and a shared commitment to safety. Operating a facility like ours comes with real challenges, particularly as we navigate ongoing shifts from state laws and judicial rulings. We no sooner master one adjustment than another hits. Take SB48, for instance, which requires releasing inmates charged with specific offenses. Fortunately, our presiding judge, the Honorable Martin Stone, has outlined criteria that let us override SB48 when certain conditions are met, opening doors to detain individuals we'd typically have to release. It's a valuable option, yet our reality tempers it: designed for 250 inmates, budget shortfalls and funding gaps limit us to 49 beds. We often run near 50, compelling daily heart-wrenching decisions on emergency releases. The community's frustration mirrors our own; it's a constant balancing act we all shoulder. People often misunderstand life inside a jail like ours, especially with the high rates of homelessness and mental health issues straining our limited resources. We deal with extreme behaviors: nonstop screaming and door-pounding that can last days; inmates using feces as Featured News by Coos County Sheriff
Behind the Bars: Insights from a Sergeant at Coos County Jail I'm Sergeant Gill from the Coos County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division, with 12 years of service here, including 8 years as a sergeant. Each day underscores the vital role we play in our community. What sets our jail apart from many others in Oregon is that shift supervisors like me aren't desk-bound; we're on the front lines, handling floor duties right alongside our team. This collaborative style fosters deep relationships and a shared commitment to safety. Operating a facility like ours comes with real challenges, particularly as we navigate ongoing shifts from state laws and judicial rulings. We no sooner master one adjustment than another hits. Take SB48, for instance, which requires releasing inmates charged with specific offenses. Fortunately, our presiding judge, the Honorable Martin Stone, has outlined criteria that let us override SB48 when certain conditions are met, opening doors to detain individuals we'd typically have to release. It's a valuable option, yet our reality tempers it: designed for 250 inmates, budget shortfalls and funding gaps limit us to 49 beds. We often run near 50, compelling daily heart-wrenching decisions on emergency releases. The community's frustration mirrors our own; it's a constant balancing act we all shoulder. People often misunderstand life inside a jail like ours, especially with the high rates of homelessness and mental health issues straining our limited resources. We deal with extreme behaviors: nonstop screaming and door-pounding that can last days; inmates using feces as "war paint" or projectiles, along with urine; threats against us, our loved ones, or themselves—some tragically acted upon. This is our unvarnished daily grind. Still, in the midst of it all, I couldn't be prouder of our dedicated staff. They return every day, driven to effect change, whether it's preparing a simple peanut butter sandwich for a starving newcomer late at night or patiently conversing through a cell door to ease someone's psychotic episode. Today, we're multifaceted: enforcers, counselors, and mentors imparting essential life skills, all while safeguarding inmates and the public. To our Coos County community, we appreciate your support. And to my outstanding colleagues at the jail, your perseverance continually motivates me. We're not just a jail; we're a crucial community support system. Stay vigilant! #CoosCountyStrong #BehindTheBadge
Behind the Bars Insights from a Sergeant at Coos County Jail Im Sergeant Gill from the Co... More

11/17/2025

Clackamas County Commissioners select Matt Bunch from finalists for House District 51 seat Featured News by Oregon Today News
Clackamas County Commissioners select Matt Bunch from finalists for House District 51 seat
Matt Bunch has been appointed to the Oregon House to fill the seat of Christine Drazan More

11/17/2025

Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $570 million drawing Featured News by Oregon Today News
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $570 million drawing
Its time to grab your tickets and check to see if youre a big winner The Powerball lottery... More

11/17/2025

Dear Annie: Avid skier has fallen in love with someone who hates the snow. Can they make it work? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Dear Annie: Avid skier has fallen in love with someone who hates the snow. Can they make it work?
Dear Annie I have been dating an amazing woman for about six months She is smart kind funn... More

11/17/2025

Did anyone win Monday's $570 million Powerball? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Did anyone win Monday's $570 million Powerball?
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 2922 million More

11/17/2025

Eastern Oregon forum panel explores solutions to food insecurity Featured News by Oregon Today News
Eastern Oregon forum panel explores solutions to food insecurity
Eastern Oregon forum host panel to discuss local efforts to fight food insecurity and impr... More

11/17/2025

License plate recognition, wrongful conviction among 2026 priorities for Oregon lawmakers Featured News by Oregon Today News
License plate recognition, wrongful conviction among 2026 priorities for Oregon lawmakers
During a Monday hearing the six-member Senate Interim Judiciary Committee weighed concerns... More

11/17/2025

Update: St. Charles will ask OHA to reconsider decision, says many factors in 26% cost jump were beyond its control Featured News by Oregon Today News
Update: St. Charles will ask OHA to reconsider decision, says many factors in 26% cost jump were beyond its control
An Oregon Health Authority report released Monday said costs for insured patients at Centr... More

11/17/2025

Southern Oregon CoastThe name says it all – Pithitude Gift Shop in Brookings has pith and then some. Curated coastal gif... Featured News by Curry County Chamber of Commerce
Southern Oregon CoastThe name says it all – Pithitude Gift Shop in Brookings has pith and then some. Curated coastal gif...
Southern Oregon CoastThe name says it all Pithitude Gift Shop in Brookings has pith and t... More

11/17/2025

Diane Ladd's cause of death revealed Featured News by Oregon Today News
Diane Ladd's cause of death revealed
The three-time Oscar nominee died on Nov 3 at age 89 More

11/17/2025

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