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Firefighter from Oregon detained by Border Patrol while fighting wildfire
Attorneys representing the firefighter said they have not been able to locate him since he landed in federal custody.

Immigration
Overturned court ruling clears way for Washington to inspect immigrant detention center
Washington has been battling with the private operator of the Tacoma facility over a law that calls for greater state oversight of conditions there.
Politics
Marion County files lawsuit over Oregon sanctuary law
The case could resolve a long-simmering tension that has placed some in local law enforcement and other public employees in the position of feeling they have to decide which law to follow and which law to ignore.
Deschutes County’s new sheriff aims to rebuild trust following predecessor’s resignation
Newly appointed Deschutes County interim Sheriff Ty Rupert shares his priorities and efforts to restore trust within the community and among staff following the brief, controversial tenure of his predecessor, who resigned last month.
Think Out Loud
Interim sheriff Ty Rupert takes helm in Deschutes County following leadership scandal
After a turbulent year in Deschutes County law enforcement, newly appointed interim Sheriff Ty Rupert says the office is at a turning point.

Portland to pay $3.75M to estate of man mistaken for armed robbery suspect and killed by police
City councilors question how training and policies failed, and why Portland police internally deemed the shooting appropriate.

Vancouver multi-car crash leaves 10 injured, driver later found dead
A tow truck driver allegedly died by suicide Wednesday after crashing into several vehicles in Vancouver.

Gresham police officer charged for child sexual abuse
A longtime Gresham police officer is facing 56 criminal charges related to child sexual abuse.
Stabbed Springfield officers released from hospital
Two Springfield Police officers who were stabbed Wednesday have been released from the hospital. According to the Springfield Police Department, the officers are recovering from their injuries at home. The names of the officers have not been released.

Politics
Oregon governor appoints new leader to Oregon Youth Authority
The agency has been sued repeatedly in the past couple of months.