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'The meth lab was over there, in the den. That's actually our TV room now'

Police hit the jackpot when they found the makings of a methamphetamine lab in the backyard of a Eugene home on Cinnamon Avenue. Two years later, Ethan Clark and his family moved in. If your home was an ex-meth lab, would you even know it?

Congressman weighs in on Taser incident

Rep. David Wu wrote to the University of Oregon regarding police use of a Taser on a Chinese student. "Please know that I share your interest in a fair and transparent outcome which reflects our nation's broad-based commitment to the preservation of civil liberties," Wu wrote.

13 charged in $19 million Oregon bank fraud case

A federal grand jury in Eugene has indicted 13 people on mortgage and loan fraud charges arising from the collapse of a Central Oregon development company. Acting U.S. Attorney Kent Robinson said Friday the actions of the defendants caused financial institutions to lose $19 million.

Police capture wanted man after media reports

Police: 'This situation came very close to ending tragically'

A situation for one Roseburg police officer could have turned bad after the suspect allegedly pulled out a gun during a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon. Officers believe the suspect dropped the gun after running from police.

'Is there something we could have done beforehand?'

Ashley Kendall, 22, was shot in the back on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Coos Bay by her estranged husband, Travis Kendall, 26, both of Myrtle Point. Kendall then shot himself in the head after leading police on a chase back to his home.

Former H/P exec Shields drops run for governor

In an open letter posted Thursday on his campaign Web site, the former Hewlett-Packard executive said he made the decision because his bid "has not garnered enough financial support to continue to be viable."

Police officer rescues woman from raging creek

A woman hit by a car, tossed from a 30-foot bridge, swept down a fast-moving creek lived because of a police officer who jumped into the creek to rescue her.

Free haircuts for kids in Springfield

Does the Duck mascot's hip-hop act put UO's deal with Disney in peril?

"I Love My Ducks" was produced and written by the student trio of Brian McAndrew, Jamie Slade and Michael Bishop. They had a fellow student wear the Duck mascot head in the video, and that's where the controversy arises.