After a years-long investigation, Kitsap County Sheriff’s announced that three men involved in a brutal homicide in 2006 were all arrested this week.
Governor Kate Brown announced the appointment of Kari Hathorn as the District Attorney of Crook County. Hathorn will fill a vacancy created by Judge Wade Whiting's recent appointment to the Circuit Court for Jefferson and Crook Counties. Hathorn's appointment is effective immediately. "I admire Kari Hathorn's strong work ethic and dedication to public service," Governor Brown said. "As a former prosecutor for many years, Kari brings a wealth of experience, and has earned the support of community partners in Crook County." Hathorn was born in Reedsport and moved to Eugene to attend college. She received her associate's degree from Lane Community College in 1999, her bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon in 2001, and her law degree from the University of Oregon in 2004. Immediately following law school, Hathorn moved to Washington and worked for the Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office from 2005 to 2006, and the Whatcom County Pros