The Mammoth Tax Bill Owed by the Obscure Owner of a Salem Computer Repair Shop Defies Belief as Well as Payment

For three years now, Oregon has been trying to collect a multimillion-dollar tax debt from a man of mystery.

By Penny Rosenberg

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The Curry County Sheriff Faces Calls to Resign. An Early DOJ Investigation Gave Warnings.

9/1/2026 - The state investigated John Ward after a state trooper accused him of stealing from a dead man.

Judge Rules Against SEIU in Bid for Background Information

8/26/2026 - Facing a tough reelection battle, the governor highlights gains in Oregon as national permitting numbers trend downward.

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Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association Votes to Expel Curry County Sheriff John Ward

8/25/2026 - Facing a tough reelection battle, the governor highlights gains in Oregon as national permitting numbers trend downward.

Kotek’s Focus on Increased Housing Permits Ignores Larger Shortfall

8/19/2026 - Facing a tough reelection battle, the governor highlights gains in Oregon as national permitting numbers trend downward.

New Filings in Oregon Youth Authority Sex Abuse Lawsuits Allege Long-Term Cover-Up

8/18/2026 - Thirteen former OYA staff say top management ignored years of complaints about ‘Dr. Cold Fingers.’

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