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Stranded Climber Rescued From Broken Top After Overnight Mission BEND, Ore. — A 34-year-old Bend man was rescued from the steep, rocky terrain above the crater of Broken Top after an overnight search-and-rescue operation that involved Deschutes County Search and Rescue volunteers, AirLink and the Oregon Army National Guard.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Bend Police Arrest Man After Overnight Stabbing BEND, Ore. — A 22-year-old Bend man was arrested early Wednesday after a stabbing incident near the intersection of SE Aune Street and SE Scott Street, according to the Bend Police Department.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Hillsboro Player Wins $4.2 Million Oregon Megabucks Jackpot HILLSBORO, Ore. — A 54-year-old Hillsboro resident won a $4.2 million jackpot playing Oregon’s Game Megabucks after purchasing a winning ticket at a local Chevron station for the October 10 drawing.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Oregon Public Utility Commission approves rate changes and program updates for Cascade Natural Gas SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved new rates and program updates for Cascade Natural Gas customers, effective October 31, 2026.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Oregon Launches Operation No Doze to Crack Down on COVID-19 Relief Fraud PORTLAND, Ore.— The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, in coordination with the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General (SBA‑OIG), today announced a series of significant criminal prosecutions, arrests, indictments and civil recoveries as part of the administration’s expanded efforts to combat COVID‑19 relief fraud.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Woman Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 26 in Clatsop County CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. — A 36-year-old California woman was killed and three people were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 26 in Clatsop County on Monday afternoon, Oct.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Newport Man Arrested in Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vandalism Investigation NEWPORT, Ore. — A 31-year-old Newport man has been arrested in connection with graffiti found on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and more than a dozen other locations throughout Newport, according to the Newport Police Department.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Salem Man Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash on State Street SALEM, Ore. — A 23-year-old Salem man died early Monday morning after his vehicle struck a telephone pole on State Street, according to the Salem Police Department.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Gresham resident loses $40,000 to scammers posing as Sheriff’s Office lieutenant Multnomah County, Ore – The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is warning community members about a phone scam in which criminals impersonate members of law enforcement to pressure victims into sending money.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

November 3 General Election Ballots Due Tuesday, October 27, is the last recommended day to return ballots by mail. ASTORIA, OR -- Voters who have not yet cast their ballots for the November 3 General Election are encouraged to act soon.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Salem Police Arrest Man After Methamphetamine Investigation Downtown SALEM, Ore. — Salem police arrested a 46-year-old Salem man on multiple drug and firearm charges on October 26 following an investigation into suspected methamphetamine sales in downtown Salem and Wallace Marine Park.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Murphy Man, 54, Dies in Pickup Truck Crash Near Spencer Creek Road JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — A 54-year-old man died Monday evening, October 26, after his pickup truck left a gravel road and rolled down an embankment near Spencer Creek Road in Murphy, according to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Driver Arrested After Head-On Crash and Vehicle Fires in Wolf Creek WOLF CREEK, Ore. — A 40-year-old man was arrested after allegedly causing a head-on crash on North Frontage Road in Wolf Creek, fleeing the scene on foot and attempting to assault an occupant of the other vehicle on Monday evening, Oct.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Marine Board Urges “Check Email” for Motorboat Registration Renewal Notices The Oregon State Marine Board will email motorboat registration renewal notices to boaters who have an email on file and whose registration expires on December 31, 2026.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Two Killed in Head-On Crash Involving Log Trucks on Highway 204 UNION COUNTY, Ore. — Two drivers were killed Monday morning, October 26, in a crash involving two log trucks on Highway 204 near Elgin, according to Oregon State Police.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

During Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month, agencies urge families to prevent accidental suffocation, strangulation, SIDS by using safe infant sleep approaches PORTLAND, Ore.— Newborns arrive with incredible potential, and their growing bodies develop rapidly in their first months of life.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Vote For Your Northwest Bat In The Bat Beauty Contest When: Wednesday, October 28, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT Where: BLM Bat Week webpage Who:... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Governor Kotek Celebrates Opening of New Opioid Treatment Program in Gresham Gresham, OR — Governor Tina Kotek today joined community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of a New Season Treatment Center in Gresham that will bring comprehensive, outpatient medication assisted treatment (MAT) to East Multnomah County, including neighboring rural communities that have historically lacked direct access to specialized care.... rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

Federal Prosecutors Say More Than 400 Noncitizens Voted in Washington, Seek Ballot Review rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…

When They Choose Homelessness; Yes, Some Do Choose to Live Outdoors #orpol rightnoworegon.com/2026/10/2…