2 Arrested in Grant County
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office in John Day made two arrests last Saturday. At 8:52am, 30 year old Cheyenne Marquez was arrested for burglary at 677 W Main Street. Minutes later, at 9:07am, 46 year old Michael Roberts was arrested for theft on East Second Street. Both had been cited and released last Wednesday for […]
Read More2 New Bills on Governor’s Desk
Two significant bills are now on Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s desk. House Bill 2428 aims to boost local economies by allowing cities to share tax revenue. Meanwhile, Senate Bill 5780 seeks to address the shortage of public defenders and prosecutors in rural areas. Both bills await the Governor’s signature.
Read MoreDui Task Forces Eyed
In a bid to curb drunk driving, law enforcement agencies in Baker, Union, and Malheur counties are considering the formation of a DUI Task Force. Inspired by the success of North Idaho’s DUI Task Force, local agencies are keen to replicate their model. However, concerns about staffing, funding, and Oregon’s laws pose challenges.
Read MoreFirefighters on Loan
Firefighters from Oregon are heading to Texas to combat raging wildfires. The Oregon Department of Forestry has deployed a strike team of 16 firefighters from the Northeast Oregon District. This mutual assistance allows Oregon to lend help when wildfire activity is low at home, and reciprocate when local capacity is overwhelmed.
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