online threats

State Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, filed Senate Bill 473 at the request of the city of Eugene. The bill would make it a crime to threaten public officials in Oregon.

Politics & Government

Threatening emails could lead to jail time under Oregon bill

Dirk VanderHart

Senate Bill 473 would make it a crime to make public officials fear imminent violence.

Politics & Government

Media Literacy, Skepticism, And Pushing Back Against Unfounded Claims Essential To Modern Discourse

Brian Bull

The dirge of propaganda, half-truths, and lies seems to be normalized, from the White House podium to your online chat page. But there are ways to counter…

Crime, Law & Justice

Trolling And Hackers Latest Scourge In Teleworking

Brian Bull

Oregon law officials are warning teleconference program users of trolls who may hack a session to threaten, shock, or harass attendees.The COVID-19…

Crime, Law & Justice

SEHS Student Arrested After Sending Prank Message

Brian Bull

Police presence was stepped up at South Eugene High School today, following a potential threat that a student received. After some investigation, the…

Crime, Law & Justice

Campaign Warns Against Fake Threats Made Online Or Through Social Media

Brian Bull

Law enforcement officials say they’ve seen rising numbers of fake bomb or shooting threats made against schools, including those in Oregon. The FBI says…

Crime, Law & Justice

Cave Junction Man Charged With Threatening YouTube CEO, Workers

Brian Bull

A Cave Junction man who threated YouTube workers and its CEO will make his initial appearance in federal magistrate court Monday. 35-year-old William…