May 18 Reports: Theodore Nelson Moody, Jr., 54, was arrested for criminal trespass. Cascade Motor Sports reported the theft of a 2007 Polaris Predator ATV. Jennifer Grovs reported the theft of property from her vehicle. Carolyn Costa reported the theft of jewelry from her home. Claren Combs reported the theft of golf clubs and CDs from an unlocked vehicle. Tyler Landon reported the theft of an X-Box, controller, iPod, and games from his residence. Theodore Fowler reported a broken vehicle window. Justin ... [full story]

May 11 Reports: Justin Charles Bullard, 20, was arrested for second-degree assault and disorderly conduct. Jonathan Ray Shafer, 38, was arrested for assault after allegedly throwing a woman against a wall, causing injury. Douglas Eugene Fuller, 43, was arrested for fourth-degree assault, resisting arrest, harassment. Matthew Tout, 31, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Eric Anthony Burkhart, 51, was arrested for criminal trespass. Jorge Gomez, 22, was arrested for giving false info to a police officer, obstructing governmental administration, failure ... [full story]

May 4 Reports: Lisa Marie Collins reported the theft of a checkbook and wallet from her vehicle. Alejandro Magana-Martinez, 50, was arrested on second-degree forgery and ID theft charges. Mike Hartman reported fraudulent charges to his debit card. Chad Sharpe reported the theft of his locked bicycle from Pilot Butte Middle School. Richard Eugene Patton, 51, was cited for driving without a license. The vehicle was impounded. Daniel Hulbert reported yard lights were stolen from his residence. Building Solutions LLC reported ... [full story]

ARIES (March 21 - April 19): Great news finally arrives from a favorite sibling or longtime friend. After a moment of reflection and celebration, get back in touch with a timely response. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): It pays to listen to the advice of a trusted, experienced fiscal counselor. Take the suggestions under consideration and realize your financial goals. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21): Make a positive impression on the people that ... [full story]

ARIES (March 21 - April 19): Carefully think your way through a problem. Make sure you have all the pertinent information to draw the correct conclusion or to make a final decision. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Strive to be logical in spending and practical when setting your budget. Review your assets and potential income, and find a way to avoid creating debt. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21): You owe it to yourself ... [full story]

Commission Asks Congressional Delegation for Resolution; and Joins other Commissions Seeking Legal Review  SALEM, Ore. –The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is asking Oregon’s Congressional delegation to provide interim relief to the 1.2 million Oregon households and small farm customers that are getting hit with an unexpected 13% rate hike due to a wide reaching Federal Appeals court ruling. At the same time, the Oregon PUC also joined the Washington, Idaho and Montana Utility Commissions to ... [full story]

Crooked River Ranch Fire Demonstrates Vital Public Safety Need SALEM, Ore. – Rep. John Dallum (R-The Dalles) today filed priority legislation to expedite the planning and construction of a Crooked River bridge giving local residents an effective fire exit and improved access to Madras. HB 3560 directs the Oregon Transportation Commission to give precedence to the bridge as it develops transportation projects in Central Oregon. “Crooked River residents have needed a fire exit and better ... [full story]

Legislation will mean protection of the environment through new recycling centers for old computers and electronic devices SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Senate this week passed House Bill 2626, legislation that will provide for the proper disposal of old computers, televisions and other electronic devices that could have detrimental environmental impacts if not handled correctly. Because of the legislation, fewer electronic items will end up in Oregon landfills. “With more and more electronics becoming obsolete, ... [full story]

Ten people were arrested last Friday evening during a multi-agency saturation patrol of 19 liquor premises in Medford, Oregon -- the fifth in a series of similar sweeps in Jackson County in recent months. Eight were arrested for violating custody release terms at these licensed premises: the Office Gentlemen’s Club (2 persons), 3 S. Riverside; Time Out Sports Restaurant & Lounge (1), 1213 Stewart Ave.; Trophy Club Bar & Grill (1), 812 S. Central Ave.; ... [full story]

LISBON, Portugal - Investigators in Portugal say DNA found in the bedroom of a missing British girl does not match that of the only identified suspect in the case. The Instituto National de Medicina Legal compared samples from Madeleine McCann and her parents, brother and sister with one from Robert Murat, who lives with his mother near the McCanns' apartment, The Times of London reported. Portugal has no DNA database, but investigators plan to give ... [full story]