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Jury deliberates in trial over shooting outside Islamic School of Portland Featured News by Oregon Today News
Jury deliberates in trial over shooting outside Islamic School of Portland
Prosecutors and defense disputed whether confrontation between two dads Noureddine Dib and... More

04/17/2026

Oregon measles outbreak grows, with more community transmission Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon measles outbreak grows, with more community transmission
Health officials in Oregon are concerned they may not be able to contain a small but growi... More

04/17/2026

US Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez is gunning for the Columbia River's ravenous sea lions Featured News by Oregon Today News
US Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez is gunning for the Columbia River's ravenous sea lions
Sea lions benefit from federal protections but their relentless snacking on the Columbias ... More

04/17/2026

Cher requests conservatorship for her son after his arrests Featured News by Oregon Today News
Cher requests conservatorship for her son after his arrests
Court documents show she requested a conservator due to her sons financial mismanagement More

04/17/2026

Walla Walla crash kills 21-year-old Oregon motorcyclist Featured News by Oregon Today News
Walla Walla crash kills 21-year-old Oregon motorcyclist
A 21-year-old motorcyclist from Athena Oregon died Thursday night after crashing into a po... More

04/17/2026

The Dalles High School on lockdown after police receive report of shots fired Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Dalles High School on lockdown after police receive report of shots fired
Police officers in The Dalles are investigating after receiving a report of shots fired at... More

04/17/2026

Social Security boost coming in 2027, but will it be enough for Oregon seniors? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Social Security boost coming in 2027, but will it be enough for Oregon seniors?
A small increase in Social Security benefits is expected in 2027 but for many Oregon senio... More

04/17/2026

Oregon Mozart Players showcase young cellists in Eugene concert Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon Mozart Players showcase young cellists in Eugene concert
Oregon Mozart Players will present Rising Tides a concert exploring transformation through... More

04/17/2026

Clackamas County Search and Rescue warns hikers of dangerous spring conditions Featured News by Oregon Today News
Clackamas County Search and Rescue warns hikers of dangerous spring conditions
A recent rescue at Ramona Falls highlights risks of slippery trails and high water as volu... More

04/17/2026

Reports: Spirit Airlines asks Trump administration for emergency bailout to avoid liquidation Featured News by Oregon Today News
Reports: Spirit Airlines asks Trump administration for emergency bailout to avoid liquidation
Skyrocketing fuel prices have put a further strain on the company as creditors question it... More

04/17/2026

𝙏𝙬𝙀 π˜Ώπ™šπ™–π™™ π™žπ™£ π™π™šπ™šπ™™π™¨π™₯𝙀𝙧𝙩 𝙃𝙀π™ͺπ™¨π™š π™π™žπ™§π™š; π™Žπ™ͺ𝙨π™₯π™šπ™˜π™© π˜Όπ™§π™§π™šπ™¨π™©π™šπ™™ 𝙛𝙀𝙧 π™ˆπ™ͺπ™§π™™π™šπ™§ REEDSPORT, Ore. – A Reedsport woman is in custody on murder charges following a residential house fire Thursday night. On Thursday, April 16, 2026, shortly before 11:00 p.m., Douglas County 911 received a report of a structure fire in the 27000‑block of Lower Smith River Road. Callers reported individuals were unaccounted for and possibly still inside the residence. Deputies and firefighters responded to the scene. Upon arrival, deputies attempted rescue and located one individual who was pulled from the house. Despite lifesaving efforts, the 65‑year‑old victim was pronounced deceased. A second victim, aged 67, was also located inside and declared deceased. A third individual was able to escape the residence and was uninjured. Identification of the victims is being withheld pending next‑of‑kin notification. Deputies contacted a female at the scene, identified as 41‑year‑old Pamela Anne Westfall of Reedsport, who was detained. Westfall admitted to intentionally starting the fire inside the residence. Early indications suggest the fire began following a disturbance. Westfall was arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges: β€’ Murder in the First Degree (2 counts) β€’ Attempted Murder β€’ Arson in the First Degree β€’ Warrant Arrest The Douglas County Major Crimes Team is continuing to investigate the incident. The Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigative agency. The Major Crimes Team consists of investigators from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Roseburg Police Department, and Oregon State Police, working in consultation with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. Additional assistance was provided by the Winchester Bay Fire Department, Reedsport Fire Department, Gardiner Fire Department, Oregon State Police Arson Investigation, Oregon State Police Crime Laboratory, Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office, and Reedsport Police Department. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist the case is asked to contact investigators at 541‑440‑4471, referencing Case #26‑1212. Featured News by Douglas County Sheriff
𝙏𝙬𝙀 π˜Ώπ™šπ™–π™™ π™žπ™£ π™π™šπ™šπ™™π™¨π™₯𝙀𝙧𝙩 𝙃𝙀π™ͺπ™¨π™š π™π™žπ™§π™š; π™Žπ™ͺ𝙨π™₯π™šπ™˜π™© π˜Όπ™§π™§π™šπ™¨π™©π™šπ™™ 𝙛𝙀𝙧 π™ˆπ™ͺπ™§π™™π™šπ™§ REEDSPORT, Ore. – A Reedsport woman is in custody on murder charges following a residential house fire Thursday night. On Thursday, April 16, 2026, shortly before 11:00 p.m., Douglas County 911 received a report of a structure fire in the 27000‑block of Lower Smith River Road. Callers reported individuals were unaccounted for and possibly still inside the residence. Deputies and firefighters responded to the scene. Upon arrival, deputies attempted rescue and located one individual who was pulled from the house. Despite lifesaving efforts, the 65‑year‑old victim was pronounced deceased. A second victim, aged 67, was also located inside and declared deceased. A third individual was able to escape the residence and was uninjured. Identification of the victims is being withheld pending next‑of‑kin notification. Deputies contacted a female at the scene, identified as 41‑year‑old Pamela Anne Westfall of Reedsport, who was detained. Westfall admitted to intentionally starting the fire inside the residence. Early indications suggest the fire began following a disturbance. Westfall was arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges: β€’ Murder in the First Degree (2 counts) β€’ Attempted Murder β€’ Arson in the First Degree β€’ Warrant Arrest The Douglas County Major Crimes Team is continuing to investigate the incident. The Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigative agency. The Major Crimes Team consists of investigators from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Roseburg Police Department, and Oregon State Police, working in consultation with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. Additional assistance was provided by the Winchester Bay Fire Department, Reedsport Fire Department, Gardiner Fire Department, Oregon State Police Arson Investigation, Oregon State Police Crime Laboratory, Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office, and Reedsport Police Department. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist the case is asked to contact investigators at 541‑440‑4471, referencing Case #26‑1212.
REEDSPORT Ore A Reedsport woman is in custody on murder charges following a re... More

04/17/2026

Man found guilty of kidnapping 11-year-old girl in Salem sentenced to 25 years in prison Featured News by Oregon Today News
Man found guilty of kidnapping 11-year-old girl in Salem sentenced to 25 years in prison
Elija Arce had lured the girl away from her parents house last year police found them in a... More

04/17/2026

Japanese ground beef curry Featured News by Oregon Today News
Japanese ground beef curry
This one-skillet Japanese curry combines ground beef potatoes carrots and peas with store-... More

04/17/2026

Oregon’s U.S. House races bring in over $2.1 million since January Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon’s U.S. House races bring in over $2.1 million since January
Candidates running to represent Oregon in the US House of Representatives raised nearly 21... More

04/17/2026

May 16th - 5:00pm ✨Dust off your boots, add a little sparkle, and help us turn compassion into action.🀠✨ Tickets avail... Featured News by Curry County Chamber of Commerce
May 16th - 5:00pm ✨Dust off your boots, add a little sparkle, and help us turn compassion into action.🀠✨ Tickets avail...
May 16th - 500pm Dust off your boots add a little sparkle and help us turn compassion int... More

04/17/2026

Pacific Northwest vinyl stores, shoppers prepare for Record Store Day Featured News by Oregon Today News
Pacific Northwest vinyl stores, shoppers prepare for Record Store Day
Vinyl record stores across the Pacific Northwest are preparing for Record Store Day their ... More

04/17/2026

Trail Blazers' playoff return a boost for business: 'Optimism we haven't seen in 5 years' Featured News by Oregon Today News
Trail Blazers' playoff return a boost for business: 'Optimism we haven't seen in 5 years'
The Blazers playoff return is a boost for business President Dewayne Hankins said in a KGW... More

04/17/2026

This famous sports couple, one with ties to Portland, is breaking up Featured News by Oregon Today News
This famous sports couple, one with ties to Portland, is breaking up
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are splitting up More

04/17/2026

Nike removes controversial advertisement aimed at runners ahead of Boston Marathon Featured News by Oregon Today News
Nike removes controversial advertisement aimed at runners ahead of Boston Marathon
Nike has removed a sign at one of its Boston stores that some felt was exclusionary More

04/17/2026

Newly-released records detail federal response to Portland ICE protests Featured News by Oregon Today News
Newly-released records detail federal response to Portland ICE protests
Court documents released Thursday show federal officers first-hand accounts of protest act... More

04/17/2026

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