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Canada's new tariffs on US goods heighten trade tensions, impact Washington businesses Featured News by Oregon Today News
Canada's new tariffs on US goods heighten trade tensions, impact Washington businesses
Canadian tariffs on US goods ignite trade tensions impacting Washington businesses like Is... More

09/08/2026

***Press Release*** On September 28, 2025, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a 9-year-old male who had been stabbed with a spear at a residence off of Cape Arago Highway. It was reported to Deputies on scene that the boy’s sister had accidentally stabbed him during play with a spear. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the boy had in fact been stabbed by his father, Levi Higgins-Green. Also uncovered during the investigation were instances of domestic violence involving the other adults and children who lived in the home which occurred over years. It should be noted that names have been omitted at the specific request of the surviving family. On August 31, 2026, Levi Higgins Green submitted a plea of Guilty to the following crimes: - Strangulation – Constituting Domestic Violence - Assault in the Third Degree - Assault in the Second Degree – Constituting Domestic Violence - Assault in the Third Degree (Second Count) - Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree - Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree (Second Count) - Murder in the Second Degree The Honorable Judge Martin Stone accepted the plea and sentenced Levi Higgins-Green to a combined sentence of 80 months (6.6 years) for the first six listed charges and an additional life sentence (minimum of 25 years or 300 months) for a total minimum prison sentence of 380 months or 31.6 years of prison. This case was investigated by the Coos County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from Coos Bay Police Department, Oregon State Police, Kids Hope Center, Charleston Fire Department, Bay Cities Ambulance and Eugene Police Department. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Jody Newby. Featured News by Coos County Sheriff
***Press Release*** On September 28, 2025, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a 9-year-old male who had been stabbed with a spear at a residence off of Cape Arago Highway. It was reported to Deputies on scene that the boy’s sister had accidentally stabbed him during play with a spear. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the boy had in fact been stabbed by his father, Levi Higgins-Green. Also uncovered during the investigation were instances of domestic violence involving the other adults and children who lived in the home which occurred over years. It should be noted that names have been omitted at the specific request of the surviving family. On August 31, 2026, Levi Higgins Green submitted a plea of Guilty to the following crimes: - Strangulation – Constituting Domestic Violence - Assault in the Third Degree - Assault in the Second Degree – Constituting Domestic Violence - Assault in the Third Degree (Second Count) - Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree - Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree (Second Count) - Murder in the Second Degree The Honorable Judge Martin Stone accepted the plea and sentenced Levi Higgins-Green to a combined sentence of 80 months (6.6 years) for the first six listed charges and an additional life sentence (minimum of 25 years or 300 months) for a total minimum prison sentence of 380 months or 31.6 years of prison. This case was investigated by the Coos County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from Coos Bay Police Department, Oregon State Police, Kids Hope Center, Charleston Fire Department, Bay Cities Ambulance and Eugene Police Department. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Jody Newby.
Press Release On September 28 2025 the Coos County Sheriffs Office responded to a report... More

09/08/2026

***Public Event*** On September 19th 2026, from noon to 8 p.m., the Coquille Valley Elks will be hosting a “Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, at 54947 Lee Valley Road, Coquille, Oregon, with all proceeds going to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office K9 Program. Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. $15 per person. Please RSVP with Jennifer at 541-572-1935. During dinner, Shelly Reese, Deputies T. Hansen and A. Churchill will be recognized for life-saving efforts from an incident in 2025. A special guest will also be in attendance. The public and members of the media are welcome and encouraged to attend.Photos from Coos County Sheriff's Office's post Featured News by Coos County Sheriff
***Public Event*** On September 19th 2026, from noon to 8 p.m., the Coquille Valley Elks will be hosting a “Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, at 54947 Lee Valley Road, Coquille, Oregon, with all proceeds going to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office K9 Program. Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. $15 per person. Please RSVP with Jennifer at 541-572-1935. During dinner, Shelly Reese, Deputies T. Hansen and A. Churchill will be recognized for life-saving efforts from an incident in 2025. A special guest will also be in attendance. The public and members of the media are welcome and encouraged to attend.Photos from Coos County Sheriff's Office's post
Public Event On September 19th 2026 from noon to 8 pm the Coquille Valley Elks will be ho... More

09/08/2026

LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection Featured News by Oregon Today News
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection
The move was widely expected after the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia abruptly end... More

09/08/2026

Calm Under Pressure: Practical De-Escalation Skills When tensions rise, knowing how to respond can make all the difference. Join us for a free community workshop on September 28 to learn practical communication and de-escalation techniques to stay calm, respond confidently, and help reduce tension in difficult situations. Register by emailing Mediation@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov Featured News by Hillsboro Police Department
Calm Under Pressure: Practical De-Escalation Skills When tensions rise, knowing how to respond can make all the difference. Join us for a free community workshop on September 28 to learn practical communication and de-escalation techniques to stay calm, respond confidently, and help reduce tension in difficult situations. Register by emailing [email protected]
Calm Under Pressure Practical De-Escalation Skills When tensions rise knowing how to resp... More

09/08/2026

Erik and Lyle Menendez eligible to face parole board again in spring 2027 Featured News by Oregon Today News
Erik and Lyle Menendez eligible to face parole board again in spring 2027
The brothers were originally sentenced in 1996 to life in prison for the 1989 fatal shooti... More

09/08/2026

25 years after 9/11, researchers explain how many people's memories have changed over time Featured News by Oregon Today News
25 years after 9/11, researchers explain how many people's memories have changed over time
Survey respondents remained confident in their flashbulb memories associated with 911 even... More

09/08/2026

25 years after 9/11 terrorist attacks, legacy of ‘the man in the red bandana’ stronger than ever Featured News by Oregon Today News
25 years after 9/11 terrorist attacks, legacy of ‘the man in the red bandana’ stronger than ever
Welles Crowther lost his life in the World Trade Center in New York City on Sept 11 2001 w... More

09/08/2026

Woman in crosswalk seriously injured after being hit by pickup truck in Orchards Featured News by Oregon Today News
Woman in crosswalk seriously injured after being hit by pickup truck in Orchards
The Ford F-150 truck was turning right and hit the woman who had been crossing in a crossw... More

09/08/2026

The Oregon school zone rule speed limit rule that you're probably getting wrong Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Oregon school zone rule speed limit rule that you're probably getting wrong
All Central Oregon school districts are back in session this week Heres a reminder of the ... More

09/08/2026

Health officials urge vigilance as COVID-19 cases rise across Oregon Featured News by Oregon Today News
Health officials urge vigilance as COVID-19 cases rise across Oregon
Health officials are reporting an uptick in COVID-19 cases across Oregon and are urging re... More

09/08/2026

Activists detained at Oregon State Capitol protesting lithium mine Featured News by Oregon Today News
Activists detained at Oregon State Capitol protesting lithium mine
Activists from Portland Eugene and southern Oregon were urging Gov Tina Kotek to step in a... More

09/08/2026

Proposal would require Oregon super speeders to install safety device Featured News by Oregon Today News
Proposal would require Oregon super speeders to install safety device
Advocacy groups are hopeful Oregon could be the next state to adopt legislation targeting ... More

09/08/2026

US banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada Featured News by Oregon Today News
US banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada
TORONTO AP The United States is banning dairy products most alcoholic beverages and motor... More

09/08/2026

'Hoot, Don't Shoot' campaign argues against culling of Oregon's barred owls Featured News by Oregon Today News
'Hoot, Don't Shoot' campaign argues against culling of Oregon's barred owls
Invasive barred owls are implicated as a primary culprit in the decline of native Northern... More

09/08/2026

Don't forget we have a benefit show this Sunday at2pm. Tickets are $20 🎟. Tickets are available Tuesday thru Friday at Judy's New Image 18 E 6th Street in Coquille. Questions? Leave a message at 541-913-6343 or 541-297-5716.When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted. Featured News by The Sawdust Theatre
Don't forget we have a benefit show this Sunday at2pm. Tickets are $20 🎟. Tickets are available Tuesday thru Friday at Judy's New Image 18 E 6th Street in Coquille. Questions? Leave a message at 541-913-6343 or 541-297-5716.When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted.
Dont forget we have a benefit show this Sunday at2pm Tickets are 20 Tickets are available... More

09/08/2026

Portland neighborhoods brace for traffic surge as I-5 Rose Quarter closure nears Featured News by Oregon Today News
Portland neighborhoods brace for traffic surge as I-5 Rose Quarter closure nears
All southbound I-5 lanes near the Rose Quarter will close for up to five weeks raising con... More

09/08/2026

A timeline of the events of Sept. 11, 2001 Featured News by Oregon Today News
A timeline of the events of Sept. 11, 2001
Heres a look at a harrowing day that transformed the US More

09/08/2026

US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship Featured News by Oregon Today News
US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship
WASHINGTON AP The US military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in re... More

09/08/2026

Thursday Pop Quiz Answer! The question was: what is this a photo of? We had some incredibly accurate guesses! Clearly this quiz was too easy for you! Answer: This is not a UFO. It's actually the domed concrete roof of our new reservoir we affectionately call Featured News by City of Tualatin
Thursday Pop Quiz Answer! The question was: what is this a photo of? We had some incredibly accurate guesses! Clearly this quiz was too easy for you! Answer: This is not a UFO. It's actually the domed concrete roof of our new reservoir we affectionately call "Rezzi".
Thursday Pop Quiz Answer The question was what is this a photo of We had some incredibly... More

09/08/2026

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