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Gas prices to remain unpredictable amid looming US & Iran agreement, expert says Featured News by Oregon Today News
For petroleum analysts the presidents words in the next few days will have a significant i... More

06/17/2026

National burger chain selling 86 more restaurants Featured News by Oregon Today News
Dozens of Red Robin locations will soon become franchises as part of a 725 million deal More

06/17/2026

Daveigh Chase, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘The Ring’ star, dies at 35 Featured News by Oregon Today News
Chase rose to fame in the early 2000s with roles in Disneys Lilo Stitch The Ring Donnie D... More

06/17/2026

Hillsboro is getting a logistics hub so large it will cover 13 football fields Featured News by Oregon Today News
Global Transport and Logistics broke ground on a new 750000-square-foot facility to serve ... More

06/17/2026

SHERIFF JOHN WARD  
CURRY COUNTY, OREGON  
94235 MOORE STREET, SUITE 311  
29808 Colvin Street (Physical)  
GOLD BEACH, OR  97444  
(541) 247-3221 - FAX: 541-247-6893  
                   Wardj@co.curry.or.us  
  
06-17-26  
  
PRESS RELEASE for Lucas Lodge incident   
  
Heavy police presence and road patrols are still ongoing in the Agness area today for a wanted male, Kenneth Leatherwood out of Bastrop, TX. Leatherwood is wanted for sex related crimes involving a minor, as well as a stolen vehicle and reported stolen weapons. Leatherwood is NOT on the FBI’s top 10 most wanted list and is NOT wanted for murder charges.  
  
Leatherwood is a white male adult, late thirties. 5’10 200 lbs. brown hair and green eyes. A photo is being released on social media.   
  
Last known clothing description for Leatherwood is an ivory t-shirt, blue jeans, and cowboy boots.   
  
Do not approach, believed to be armed and possibly dangerous.  
  
Leatherwood may have an Australian shepherd mix dog with him.   
  
Again, do not approach or attempt contact with subject. If Leatherwood is seen, contact the Sheriff's Office at 541-247-3242 option 9 or 911 if emergent. The Curry County Sheriff’s Office is working closely with Oregon State Police and relaying information as it’s received. Featured News by Curry County Sheriff
‘My 16-year-old is a memory’: Mother mourns Sandy teen killed protecting others Featured News by Oregon Today News
The first thing people often heard was the clicking of his heels hitting the pavement More

06/17/2026

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Southern Oregon paddleboarding, caves, forest therapy and more Featured News by Oregon Today News
Stay cool this summer by visiting Jackson County parks at Emigrant Howard Prairie or Lost ... More

06/17/2026

Oregon man who had children’s underwear at his home sentenced Featured News by Oregon Today News
PORTLAND Ore KOIN An Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for his collectio... More

06/17/2026

Northeastern Oregon births: June 17, 2026 Featured News by Oregon Today News
Recent births at hospitals in Northeastern Oregon CHI St Anthony Hospital Pendleton June 9... More

06/17/2026

Oregon Legislature approves 16 new positions to investigate corporate mergers and monopoly-related cases Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Oregon Legislatures Emergency Board on Wednesday approved a request from Attorney Gene... More

06/17/2026

Oregon unemployment holds at 5.2% in May as payrolls add 3,600 jobs Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregons unemployment rate was 52 in each of the first five months of 2026 the Oregon Emplo... More

06/17/2026

Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged, but nearly half of policymakers would support hike this year Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet almost half the central bank... More

06/17/2026

Asking Eric: Hint for over-gifting grandma - minimalist parents may prefer you ask first Featured News by Oregon Today News
Dear Eric As someone with two small children a small home and a preference for minimalist ... More

06/17/2026

Warsh to face spotlight as Federal Reserve likely to leave interest rates unchanged Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Fed is likely to keep its key rate unchanged on Wednesday at about 36 for the fourth s... More

06/17/2026

How to watch England face Croatia today at the World Cup for free Featured News by Oregon Today News
Harry Kane leads England against Luka Modric and Croatia today in Group L of the 2026 FIFA... More

06/17/2026

Police arrest 2 in 3 street takeovers in Northeast Portland Featured News by Oregon Today News
Two men were arrested and a 17-year-old was cited Tuesday night as Portland police broke u... More

06/17/2026

Victims identified in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at California Air Force base Featured News by Oregon Today News
The victims killed in Mondays fiery crash of a B-52 include four active duty airmen one re... More

06/17/2026

In-N-Out Burger location in Hillsboro opens Thursday Featured News by Oregon Today News
In-Out Burger will open its newest Oregon restaurant Thursday Hillsboro the company announ... More

06/17/2026

Editorial: St. Charles in Central Oregon needs help with earthquake preparedness Featured News by Oregon Today News
Dr Steve Gordon president and CEO of St Charles made a plea on Monday that we hope state g... More

06/17/2026

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