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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?

'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.

Tensions high after PPB officer suspended

A Portland police officer involved in the death of James Chasse while he was in police custody has been suspended by police Chief Rosie Sizer for an incident this past weekend, she announced Thursday afternoon at a news conference.

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.

Weekend Go & Do Guide for Douglas County

Even though the forecast is calling for rain, you can still get out there this weekend and enjoy some of the great things to do and see here in Douglas County.

Resident wants city to foot the cleanup bill

A water main that broke earlier this week in Roseburg did damage to a local resident's home, and he says he shouldn't have to pay the clean up bill.

'Oprah' to air last episode Sept. 9, 2011

The "Oprah" show will go off the air at the end of its 25th season, the producer of the program told stations that air the show. "Tomorrow, Oprah will announce live on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' that she has decided to end what is arguably one of the most popular, influential and enduring programs in television history," Tim Bennett, president of Harpo Inc., said Thursday.

Roseburg man allegedly ditches coat with pot during attempted escape

A call to the Oak Street Bridge in Roseburg Tuesday night led to the arrest of a Roseburg man who is now being held on nearly $1-million bail. Police say they attempted to arrest Donny Lynn Morgan, 20, but the man fought with officers.

Kruse Farms gearing up for pie season

Thanksgiving is just a week away, and as people start getting ready for a lot of food, Kruse Farms is preparing for a big spike in pie sales. Kruse Farms has become famous for it's homemade pumpkin pies.

Elections for Surveyor may be stopped, handed to county government

The county surveyor position has been an elected position for many years, but a law passed in the last Oregon legislative session would change it to an appointed position.