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Oregon Release of High‑Risk Sex Offender Exposes Deep Flaws in Mental Health System
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Oregon Release of High‑Risk Sex Offender Exposes Deep Flaws in Mental Health System

A high‑risk sex offender was discharged from Oregon State Hospital in February 2026 following legal limits on psychiatric supervision—despite local officials’ warnings. The case reveals a critical gap: when forensic supervision ends, the state lacks alternative secure treatment options, leaving dangerous individuals released without safeguards.

Source: KOIN
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Feb 13, 2026
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Surro Connections’ Sudden Collapse Raises Alarm in Surrogacy Sector—Locally and Beyond
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Surro Connections’ Sudden Collapse Raises Alarm in Surrogacy Sector—Locally and Beyond

Surro Connections, a long‑standing Camas surrogacy agency, abruptly collapsed late last year, leaving clients and surrogates in financial limbo. FBI agents have reportedly searched local offices, and families face losses of tens of thousands of dollars. The crisis spotlights vulnerabilities in unregulated surrogacy and raises urgent questions about oversight—even in Washington’s supposedly surrogacy‑friendly legal environment.

Source: Camas Post Record
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Feb 13, 2026
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Longview Police Serve Search Warrant in Mark Morris Investigation
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Longview Police Serve Search Warrant in Mark Morris Investigation

<p>Longview Police say detectives have served a search warrant to Longview Public Schools as part of the Mark Morris basketball criminal misconduct investigation, marking a key step in the case’s progression while maintaining confidentiality for those involved.</p>

Source: Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG
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Feb 10, 2026
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