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Oregon Man Hurt in Community Service Sues County

An Oregon man who suffered an eye injury clearing trails as part of court-ordered community service has sued Polk County, saying it failed to provide proper tools and safety equipment. The Salem Statesman Journal reports the suit filed in federal …

Guilty Plea in Oregon in 2008 Fatal Copter Crash

An Oregon man has pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with the deadliest helicopter crash involving working firefighters in U.S. history. Levi Phillips, 46, of Grants Pass faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in April. …

Oregon Man Lost 2 Fingers From Illegal Mortar

A Medford man who lost two fingers when an illegal firework exploded is recuperating at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. David Jenkins tells the Mail-Tribune he is in good spirits despite his Friday morning injury that will require …