Owl habitat cuts by Trump appointees used ‘faulty’ science
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Tuesday struck down a Trump-era rule that would have opened millions of acres of forest in Oregon, Washington and California to potential logging.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Tuesday struck down a Trump-era rule that would have opened millions of acres of forest in Oregon, Washington and California to potential logging.
Oregon agency inadvertently releases employees vaccine status
Oregon’s central administrative agency inadvertently released the COVID-19 vaccination status of more than 40,000 state employees to two media outlets.
Oregon’s central administrative agency inadvertently released the COVID-19 vaccination status of more than 40,000 state employees to two media outlets.
Oregon illegal pot grows: More calls to send National Guard
On the same day last week that a southern Oregon county declared a state of emergency amid a sharp increase in illegal cannabis farms, police raided a site that had about two tons of processed
On the same day last week that a southern Oregon county declared a state of emergency amid a sharp increase in illegal cannabis farms, police raided a site that had about two tons of processed
Elephants smash giant pumpkins in Oregon Zoo’s 'Squishing of the Squash'
A family of Asian elephants got to smash massive pumpkins this week in an annual tradition at the Oregon Zoo.
A family of Asian elephants got to smash massive pumpkins this week in an annual tradition at the Oregon Zoo.
Two die after sailboat capsizes near Tillamook, Oregon
A sailboat capsized off the coast of Tillamook, Oregon early Sunday morning, taking the lives of two people.
A sailboat capsized off the coast of Tillamook, Oregon early Sunday morning, taking the lives of two people.
Feds announce biggest meth bust in Oregon’s history
The U.S. Attorney’s office in Oregon announced Monday that authorities had made the largest methamphetamine bust in the state’s history, seizing drugs with a street value of more than $1 million.
The U.S. Attorney’s office in Oregon announced Monday that authorities had made the largest methamphetamine bust in the state’s history, seizing drugs with a street value of more than $1 million.
Oregon school employee on leave after wearing blackface to work
An Oregon school system employee showed up to work last Friday in blackface, prompting the school board to place them on leave.
An Oregon school system employee showed up to work last Friday in blackface, prompting the school board to place them on leave.
No charges for police who shot anti-fascist Portland suspect
A Washington state prosecutor has decided not to file criminal charges against police who shot and killed an antifascist fugitive wanted in the highly publicized death last year of a right-wing demonstrator in Portland, Oregon, last year.
A Washington state prosecutor has decided not to file criminal charges against police who shot and killed an antifascist fugitive wanted in the highly publicized death last year of a right-wing demonstrator in Portland, Oregon, last year.
Oregon school employee goes to work in blackface, put on leave
An employee at a school outside Portland, Oregon went to work in blackface last week and has been placed on administrative leave, according to a message from the district.
An employee at a school outside Portland, Oregon went to work in blackface last week and has been placed on administrative leave, according to a message from the district.
Authorities: 1 killed in explosion in Troutdale, Oregon
Authorities say an explosion from a pickup truck killed one person early Monday morning in Troutdale, Oregon.
Authorities say an explosion from a pickup truck killed one person early Monday morning in Troutdale, Oregon.
80% of Oregon’s new COVID cases are among unvaccinated
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Oregon and clog the medical system, state health officials say the rate of coronavirus in unvaccinated people is currently five times higher than in those who are vaccinated.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Oregon and clog the medical system, state health officials say the rate of coronavirus in unvaccinated people is currently five times higher than in those who are vaccinated.
Portland mayor: Keeping police away from protest a mistake
Nearly three weeks after armed far-right and far-left protesters violently clashed in the streets of a diverse neighborhood in Portland, Oregon, the city’s mayor said Wednesday the lack of police intervention was "not the right strategy."
Nearly three weeks after armed far-right and far-left protesters violently clashed in the streets of a diverse neighborhood in Portland, Oregon, the city’s mayor said Wednesday the lack of police intervention was "not the right strategy."
Oregon counties request trucks for bodies as COVID-19 deaths climb
The death toll from COVID-19 in Oregon is climbing so rapidly in some counties that the state has organized delivery of one refrigerated truck to hold the bodies and is sending a second one, the state emergency management department said Saturday.
The death toll from COVID-19 in Oregon is climbing so rapidly in some counties that the state has organized delivery of one refrigerated truck to hold the bodies and is sending a second one, the state emergency management department said Saturday.
‘Crisis teams’ sent to hard-hit COVID hospitals in Oregon
Oregon will deploy "crisis teams" of hundreds of nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and nursing assistants to regions of the state hardest hit by a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations that have stretched hospitals to the limit, Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday.
Oregon will deploy "crisis teams" of hundreds of nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and nursing assistants to regions of the state hardest hit by a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations that have stretched hospitals to the limit, Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday.
COVID surge, vaccine mandate mean some Oregon school delays
At least four school districts have pushed back their start date in Oregon as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations soar and the state introduced new vaccine requirements for teachers and school staff.
At least four school districts have pushed back their start date in Oregon as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations soar and the state introduced new vaccine requirements for teachers and school staff.
Oregon woman wielding machete and ax attempted to kidnap boy, police say
The family was waiting outside a pizzeria in broad daylight when police say the woman approached them.
The family was waiting outside a pizzeria in broad daylight when police say the woman approached them.
Portland police seek 2nd gun fired during clashes downtown
Portland police said Monday they are looking for a second shooter, after bullets were fired downtown during weekend demonstrations.
Portland police said Monday they are looking for a second shooter, after bullets were fired downtown during weekend demonstrations.
Officials: Firefighter dies while working Oregon wildfire
A firefighter died Monday while battling a wildfire southeast of Eugene, Oregon, officials said.
A firefighter died Monday while battling a wildfire southeast of Eugene, Oregon, officials said.
Oregon, once a virus success story, struggles with surge
Oregon was once the poster child for limiting the spread of the coronavirus, after its Democratic governor imposed some of the nation’s strictest safety measures, including mask mandates indoors and outdoors, limits on gatherings and an order closing restaurants.
Oregon was once the poster child for limiting the spread of the coronavirus, after its Democratic governor imposed some of the nation’s strictest safety measures, including mask mandates indoors and outdoors, limits on gatherings and an order closing restaurants.
Protesters clash in Portland after opposing gatherings
Opposing rallies that drew hundreds of people in Portland, Oregon, sparked clashes on Sunday.
Opposing rallies that drew hundreds of people in Portland, Oregon, sparked clashes on Sunday.