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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

Ducks Confidential podcast: Oregon throttles Minnesota in tuneup for USC Featured News by Oregon Today News
Ducks Confidential podcast: Oregon throttles Minnesota in tuneup for USC
The Ducks Confidential podcast hosted by The OregonianOregonLives Aaron Fentress and forme... More

11/17/2025

Vote: Who should be the football player of the week for the week of Nov. 10? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Vote: Who should be the football player of the week for the week of Nov. 10?
Here are the finalists for last weeks football player of the week Check below to vote for ... More

11/17/2025

Winterhawks Player of the Week: Sam Spehar Featured News by Oregon Today News
Winterhawks Player of the Week: Sam Spehar
Talk about the Winterhawks on our off-day thread More

11/17/2025

P.J. Fleck still believes the Gophers can compete at the 'highest level' Featured News by Oregon Today News
P.J. Fleck still believes the Gophers can compete at the 'highest level'
Fleck was brutally honest about how Minnesota fits into the current state of college footb... More

11/17/2025

Oregon drafts nitrate monitoring rules for Lower Umatilla Basin Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon drafts nitrate monitoring rules for Lower Umatilla Basin
More than 30 years after Oregon officially declared the Lower Umatilla Basins groundwater ... More

11/17/2025

Trump rolls back tariffs on 200+ foods; shoppers, businesses see little immediate relief Featured News by Oregon Today News
Trump rolls back tariffs on 200+ foods; shoppers, businesses see little immediate relief
Food retailers say months of higher-cost inventory will likely delay any impact on consume... More

11/17/2025

This Beaverton receiver smashed multiple state records in his final high school football game Featured News by Oregon Today News
This Beaverton receiver smashed multiple state records in his final high school football game
While Beaverton came up short against Sandy on Friday in the Columbia Cup quarterfinals a ... More

11/17/2025

Earlier this week, our officers responded to a traffic crash near W Baseline Road and SW Dennis Avenue. When they arrived, they learned a dog was trapped inside one of the vehicles and the doors wouldn’t open. So one of our officers did what most pet owners would hope for—he crawled through the trunk to safely reach the dog from the inside. The pup was completely unharmed and quickly reunited with their owner. A little later, when a ride arrived for one of the people involved in the crash, that driver discovered they had a flat tire. The same officer grabbed a jack and helped them get back on the road. Small moments like these don’t always make the news, but they reflect what service looks like in real time—showing up, helping where you can, and taking care of people (and pets) in our community.Photos from Hillsboro Police Department's post Featured News by Hillsboro Police Department
Earlier this week, our officers responded to a traffic crash near W Baseline Road and SW Dennis Avenue. When they arrived, they learned a dog was trapped inside one of the vehicles and the doors wouldn’t open. So one of our officers did what most pet owners would hope for—he crawled through the trunk to safely reach the dog from the inside. The pup was completely unharmed and quickly reunited with their owner. A little later, when a ride arrived for one of the people involved in the crash, that driver discovered they had a flat tire. The same officer grabbed a jack and helped them get back on the road. Small moments like these don’t always make the news, but they reflect what service looks like in real time—showing up, helping where you can, and taking care of people (and pets) in our community.Photos from Hillsboro Police Department's post
Earlier this week our officers responded to a traffic crash near W Baseline Road and SW De... More

11/17/2025

Will SNAP recipients have to reapply for benefits? Here's what we know Featured News by Oregon Today News
Will SNAP recipients have to reapply for benefits? Here's what we know
Nearly 42 million Americans rely on SNAP also known as food stamps to help pay for groceri... More

11/17/2025

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