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Portland and Multnomah County set table for Moda Center negotiations Featured News by Oregon Today News
Portland and Multnomah County set table for Moda Center negotiations
With deadlines fast approaching Portland and Multnomah County officials Thursday hammered ... More

08/06/2026

Funding cuts threaten Columbia River salmon hatchery program: 'Once the fish are gone, you can't un-ring that bell' Featured News by Oregon Today News
Funding cuts threaten Columbia River salmon hatchery program: 'Once the fish are gone, you can't un-ring that bell'
Millions of Columbia River hatchery salmon are at risk after Bonneville Power Administrati... More

08/06/2026

The Genesis of Skynet By: Captain Sean M. Sanborn It is a weird time for people of my generation and older. Those movies we watched way back when, such as “The Terminator” and “2001: A Space Odyssey,” seem to have been onto something. Today, in 2026, Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has become a thing. When we first started talking about AI a few years ago, I used to joke that it was all fun and games until Skynet became self-aware. Those who follow “The Terminator” franchise know that Skynet was the Artificial Intelligence that turned on humans and started a future war which bled into, and took place in the past, our present. The reality is that when I was growing up in the 80s and 90s, cell phones were not a thing, and electric cars were imaginative fiction. The fact is that technology is becoming prevalent in all of our lives, and law enforcement is no different. When I started my career, I was provided a patrol car that was new the year I graduated high school. It had this giant lightbar on the top with halogen lights. I recall being on a traffic crash directing traffic, and the lightbar ran my battery dead; the alternator could not keep up with the draw, and it killed the engine in my car. I had a radio, which is how we received calls for service from Dispatch, and a notebook to document my notes. I was issued a pager for call back purposes if the department needed to call me back to work. Today, things are a lot different. Our cars are more akin to aircraft cockpits. LED lights are so bright that they look like UFO’s landing. In the digital age, we can take scene photographs on our phones and email them so they are at the office before we get there. There are computers which interact wirelessly with the internet, and calls for service are on that screen where every detail that Dispatch has can be viewed prior to arrival. Maps are digitally transmitted from phones to the car, and it navigates to where one needs to go. It is amazing the leaps we have taken in the past twenty years. We still have radios, which are heavily used in our county. And we still use our notebooks. Some things will never change. Now, however, we can document each incident with Body Worn Cameras. In a lot of ways, body-worn cameras have changed the landscape for law enforcement. Many in my profession expressed disdain for this technology when it emerged. What we have found, however, is that the number of complaints we receive has gone down. For the complaints that we do receive, one can readily view the video and determine what happened in fairly quick order. Artificial Intelligence is on the horizon for law enforcement as well. Technology exists which allows AI to access body camera footage and write a report based upon that footage. To put this into perspective, when I started my career in the military, we were still writing reports using paper and pen. Drones are a huge tool in use in law enforcement now. In conjunction with K9 teams, drones are used to apprehend suspects, look for folks during Search and Rescue operations, and accurately map crash and crime scenes. All of this technology truly does make me wonder what the future will bring. However, with all this technology, the human element remains important. Machines cannot express feelings…yet. They cannot show compassion; they cannot listen to a story and express a true understanding based upon personal experience. They cannot exercise discretion outside of an algorithm, which would be akin to a slot machine hitting the jackpot. While humans are and will remain beings who are imperfect, that need is there for a person to carry out effective policing, at least in my opinion. New toys are emerging all the time, but it comes at a price. Here at the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, we tend to look for relevant and affordable technologies. Most of the new shiny stuff we get, we obtain on a grant, through fundraising, or through service contracts. We are constantly looking for alternative means to pay for new equipment to purchase the technology that is out there. In the meantime, we still have our notebooks; we still provide relevant and timely training to our employees, and we constantly stay updated on current trends in case law and with law enforcement. Despite all the technology, we are policing with the resources provided to us to the best of our ability. In the meantime, we look forward to our positive interactions with our friends and neighbors out in the county, but are prepared for those interactions which are required to keep those friends and neighbors safe. Have a great summer and be safe out there! Sean M. Sanborn Criminal Division Commander Coos County Sheriff’s Office Featured News by Coos County Sheriff
The Genesis of Skynet By: Captain Sean M. Sanborn It is a weird time for people of my generation and older. Those movies we watched way back when, such as “The Terminator” and “2001: A Space Odyssey,” seem to have been onto something. Today, in 2026, Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has become a thing. When we first started talking about AI a few years ago, I used to joke that it was all fun and games until Skynet became self-aware. Those who follow “The Terminator” franchise know that Skynet was the Artificial Intelligence that turned on humans and started a future war which bled into, and took place in the past, our present. The reality is that when I was growing up in the 80s and 90s, cell phones were not a thing, and electric cars were imaginative fiction. The fact is that technology is becoming prevalent in all of our lives, and law enforcement is no different. When I started my career, I was provided a patrol car that was new the year I graduated high school. It had this giant lightbar on the top with halogen lights. I recall being on a traffic crash directing traffic, and the lightbar ran my battery dead; the alternator could not keep up with the draw, and it killed the engine in my car. I had a radio, which is how we received calls for service from Dispatch, and a notebook to document my notes. I was issued a pager for call back purposes if the department needed to call me back to work. Today, things are a lot different. Our cars are more akin to aircraft cockpits. LED lights are so bright that they look like UFO’s landing. In the digital age, we can take scene photographs on our phones and email them so they are at the office before we get there. There are computers which interact wirelessly with the internet, and calls for service are on that screen where every detail that Dispatch has can be viewed prior to arrival. Maps are digitally transmitted from phones to the car, and it navigates to where one needs to go. It is amazing the leaps we have taken in the past twenty years. We still have radios, which are heavily used in our county. And we still use our notebooks. Some things will never change. Now, however, we can document each incident with Body Worn Cameras. In a lot of ways, body-worn cameras have changed the landscape for law enforcement. Many in my profession expressed disdain for this technology when it emerged. What we have found, however, is that the number of complaints we receive has gone down. For the complaints that we do receive, one can readily view the video and determine what happened in fairly quick order. Artificial Intelligence is on the horizon for law enforcement as well. Technology exists which allows AI to access body camera footage and write a report based upon that footage. To put this into perspective, when I started my career in the military, we were still writing reports using paper and pen. Drones are a huge tool in use in law enforcement now. In conjunction with K9 teams, drones are used to apprehend suspects, look for folks during Search and Rescue operations, and accurately map crash and crime scenes. All of this technology truly does make me wonder what the future will bring. However, with all this technology, the human element remains important. Machines cannot express feelings…yet. They cannot show compassion; they cannot listen to a story and express a true understanding based upon personal experience. They cannot exercise discretion outside of an algorithm, which would be akin to a slot machine hitting the jackpot. While humans are and will remain beings who are imperfect, that need is there for a person to carry out effective policing, at least in my opinion. New toys are emerging all the time, but it comes at a price. Here at the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, we tend to look for relevant and affordable technologies. Most of the new shiny stuff we get, we obtain on a grant, through fundraising, or through service contracts. We are constantly looking for alternative means to pay for new equipment to purchase the technology that is out there. In the meantime, we still have our notebooks; we still provide relevant and timely training to our employees, and we constantly stay updated on current trends in case law and with law enforcement. Despite all the technology, we are policing with the resources provided to us to the best of our ability. In the meantime, we look forward to our positive interactions with our friends and neighbors out in the county, but are prepared for those interactions which are required to keep those friends and neighbors safe. Have a great summer and be safe out there! Sean M. Sanborn Criminal Division Commander Coos County Sheriff’s Office
The Genesis of Skynet By Captain Sean M Sanborn It is a weird time for people of my ge... More

08/06/2026

Authorities at scene of brush fire behind The Dalles restaurant Featured News by Oregon Today News
Authorities at scene of brush fire behind The Dalles restaurant
The Dalles Police Department said the fire is behind Momma Janes Pancake House in Wasco Co... More

08/06/2026

Experts Release latest for Mariners vs. Rays Friday prediction following latest injury updates Featured News by Oregon Today News
Experts Release latest for Mariners vs. Rays Friday prediction following latest injury updates
Thursdays loss to the Detroit Tigers wasnt pretty but the Seattle Mariners are back on the... More

08/06/2026

Man bought dozens of guns from Oregon gun dealer, falsely claiming he was a US citizen Featured News by Oregon Today News
Man bought dozens of guns from Oregon gun dealer, falsely claiming he was a US citizen
A Mexican citizen who told investigators he bought dozens of guns in Oregon and then resol... More

08/06/2026

Portland hospital ER identified as latest measles exposure site Featured News by Oregon Today News
Portland hospital ER identified as latest measles exposure site
People who were at Randall Childrens Hospital during certain hours on Monday and Wednesday... More

08/06/2026

Bench and Round Butte Fires / August 6, 2026 Featured News by Oregon Today News
Bench and Round Butte Fires / August 6, 2026
Public amp Media Phone 541-707-8719 8 am to 8 pm Bench Fire Acres 67071 Start Date Thursda... More

08/06/2026

Costco opens Oregon's first car wash in Bend Featured News by Oregon Today News
Costco opens Oregon's first car wash in Bend
Oregons first Costco car wash opened in Bend in mid-June adjacent to Costcos recently deve... More

08/06/2026

Watch endangered northwestern pond turtles grow at Oregon Zoo Featured News by Oregon Today News
Watch endangered northwestern pond turtles grow at Oregon Zoo
Fifteen endangered northwestern pond turtle hatchlings each cherry-tomato sized are spendi... More

08/06/2026

Could Portland handle an urban wildfire? Expert warns city isn't fully prepared Featured News by Oregon Today News
Could Portland handle an urban wildfire? Expert warns city isn't fully prepared
An expert says Portland relies too heavily on 911 calls to detect wildfires of the likes o... More

08/06/2026

How to watch Timbers vs Puebla in Leagues Cup tonight Featured News by Oregon Today News
How to watch Timbers vs Puebla in Leagues Cup tonight
The Portland Timbers host Puebla of Mexicos Liga MX in a group stage matchup Group A as th... More

08/06/2026

Oregon State football emphasizes toughness in fall camp Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon State football emphasizes toughness in fall camp
CORVALLIS JaMarcus Shephard is intent on building a strong foundation for the future of O... More

08/06/2026

Oregon winery honors founder with rare vintage tasting Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon winery honors founder with rare vintage tasting
Valley View Winery founder Frank Wisnovsky who revived the name of Oregons first wine labe... More

08/06/2026

8/6/26 - LCSO #26-3631 - Deputies Return Stolen Wheelchair to Family On July 22nd, LCSO Deputies were notified of a theft of a mobility chair from Armitage Park. The chair was valued at over 10,00 dollars and it belonged to a juvenile victim. The victim’s family took to social media and helped spread the word about the crime. Deputies spent extra time patrolling and contacting individuals in the area but so far had been unable to locate it. On August 5th, a community member contacted LCSO and reported finding the mobility chair. Deputies responded, seized the medical equipment and drove it back to its owner. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank everyone who helped in this case and ensured essential property was returned to a juvenile victim.Photos from Lane County Sheriff's Office's post Featured News by Lane County Sheriff
8/6/26 - LCSO #26-3631 - Deputies Return Stolen Wheelchair to Family On July 22nd, LCSO Deputies were notified of a theft of a mobility chair from Armitage Park. The chair was valued at over 10,00 dollars and it belonged to a juvenile victim. The victim’s family took to social media and helped spread the word about the crime. Deputies spent extra time patrolling and contacting individuals in the area but so far had been unable to locate it. On August 5th, a community member contacted LCSO and reported finding the mobility chair. Deputies responded, seized the medical equipment and drove it back to its owner. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank everyone who helped in this case and ensured essential property was returned to a juvenile victim.Photos from Lane County Sheriff's Office's post
8626 - LCSO 26-3631 - Deputies Return Stolen Wheelchair to Family On July 22nd LCSO Depu... More

08/06/2026

What Portland city councilors say they need to support the Moda Center deal Featured News by Oregon Today News
What Portland city councilors say they need to support the Moda Center deal
KGW asked each Portland city councilor what theyd need to see before supporting a proposed... More

08/06/2026

Washington County man sentenced to 70 months in prison after accidental shooting of girlfriend Featured News by Oregon Today News
Washington County man sentenced to 70 months in prison after accidental shooting of girlfriend
Sky Alexander Korbut was sentenced to 70 months after a Washington County judge and jury f... More

08/06/2026

How to watch NFL Hall of Fame Game 2026 streaming free Featured News by Oregon Today News
How to watch NFL Hall of Fame Game 2026 streaming free
The Carolina Panthers face the Arizona Cardinals tonight in the first NFL preseason game o... More

08/06/2026

Spokane arson suspect admits to setting 25 fires over the last year Featured News by Oregon Today News
Spokane arson suspect admits to setting 25 fires over the last year
The man charged with setting a wildfire that destroyed hundreds of buildings in Spokane Wa... More

08/06/2026

Sam Neill filmed a secret role in 'Legend of Zelda' movie before his death Featured News by Oregon Today News
Sam Neill filmed a secret role in 'Legend of Zelda' movie before his death
The late actor best known for Jurassic Park secretly filmed a role in Sonys Legend of Zeld... More

08/06/2026

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