Police: Man fatally shot receptionist, himself in Vancouver
Two people shot Tuesday at a medical building in Vancouver, Washington, have died, authorities said.
Two people shot Tuesday at a medical building in Vancouver, Washington, have died, authorities said.
Power out at Oregon prison amid COVID-19 outbreak
One of Oregon’s largest prisons experiencing another COVID-19 outbreak has been grappling with a major power outage for the last week.
One of Oregon’s largest prisons experiencing another COVID-19 outbreak has been grappling with a major power outage for the last week.
Unlawful assembly declared as protesters storm Oregon state Capitol building
State police declared an unlawful assembly at Oregon’s Capitol building Monday morning as protesters attempted to force their way in during the third special legislative session.
State police declared an unlawful assembly at Oregon’s Capitol building Monday morning as protesters attempted to force their way in during the third special legislative session.
Portland blockades come down after deal reached with family
Barricades blocking a part of a neighborhood in Portland, Oregon, have been dismantled after a Black and Indigenous family struck a tentative deal with city officials to buy back the house they lost to foreclosure.
Barricades blocking a part of a neighborhood in Portland, Oregon, have been dismantled after a Black and Indigenous family struck a tentative deal with city officials to buy back the house they lost to foreclosure.
Large Oregon gentrification protest stretches into 3rd day
The street behind the blockade in the neighborhood of homes, coffee shops and restaurants was laced with booby traps aimed at keeping officers out — including homemade spike strips, piles of rocks and thick bands of plastic wrap stretched at neck-height across the roadway.
The street behind the blockade in the neighborhood of homes, coffee shops and restaurants was laced with booby traps aimed at keeping officers out — including homemade spike strips, piles of rocks and thick bands of plastic wrap stretched at neck-height across the roadway.
Surfer bitten by shark at popular Oregon surfing spot
A surfer in Seaside, Oregon, was bitten by a shark and suffered non-life-threatening injuries to his lower leg.
A surfer in Seaside, Oregon, was bitten by a shark and suffered non-life-threatening injuries to his lower leg.
Rockslide traps people in Oregon beach tunnel
Beach-goers in Oregon experienced a scary situation this weekend when a rockslide trapped people in the manmade Oceanside Tunnel that leads to Oceanside and Tunnel beaches.
Beach-goers in Oregon experienced a scary situation this weekend when a rockslide trapped people in the manmade Oceanside Tunnel that leads to Oceanside and Tunnel beaches.
Sheriff: Street racing crash involving 2 drunk drivers causes house fire in Oregon
Authorities are investigating a street racing crash that started a house fire, seriously injuring one person and killing a family pet.
Authorities are investigating a street racing crash that started a house fire, seriously injuring one person and killing a family pet.
2 Oregon counties continue push to join Idaho
People in two counties in rural Oregon voted to push their lawmakers to consider moving their communities into Idaho, which they say is more representative of their political views.
People in two counties in rural Oregon voted to push their lawmakers to consider moving their communities into Idaho, which they say is more representative of their political views.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announces 14-day statewide 'freeze'
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced a statewide two-week “freeze” which will limit restaurants and bars to take-out only and close gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities during that period.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced a statewide two-week “freeze” which will limit restaurants and bars to take-out only and close gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities during that period.
Small tornado touches down in St. Helens, buildings damaged
The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down north of Portland in St.
The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down north of Portland in St.
Oregon man charged with conspiring to aid Islamic State
An Oregon man was indicted Thursday after authorities said he supported the Islamic State group by distributing articles on how to kill and maim with a knife and encouraging readers to carry out attacks.
An Oregon man was indicted Thursday after authorities said he supported the Islamic State group by distributing articles on how to kill and maim with a knife and encouraging readers to carry out attacks.
Riot declared in Portland as protesters smash windows
A riot was declared in Portland, Oregon, and protesters took to the streets in Seattle on Wednesday as people demanded that every vote in Tuesday’s election be counted.
A riot was declared in Portland, Oregon, and protesters took to the streets in Seattle on Wednesday as people demanded that every vote in Tuesday’s election be counted.
Oregon leads the way in decriminalizing hard drugs
In a first in the nation, Oregon has rejected charging drug users with criminal offenses, with voters passing a ballot measure that decriminalizes possession of heroin, methamphetamine, LSD, oxycodone and other hard drugs.
In a first in the nation, Oregon has rejected charging drug users with criminal offenses, with voters passing a ballot measure that decriminalizes possession of heroin, methamphetamine, LSD, oxycodone and other hard drugs.
Seattle Police arrest at least 8 people in Election Day protests
Hundreds were marching in demonstrations in Seattle and Portland on Tuesday, Election Day, and at least eight people were arrested in Seattle.
Hundreds were marching in demonstrations in Seattle and Portland on Tuesday, Election Day, and at least eight people were arrested in Seattle.
Oregon becomes 1st state to decriminalize hard drugs
The Oregon drug initiative will allow people arrested with small amounts of hard drugs to avoid going to trial, and possible jail time, by paying a $100 fine and attending an addiction recovery program.
The Oregon drug initiative will allow people arrested with small amounts of hard drugs to avoid going to trial, and possible jail time, by paying a $100 fine and attending an addiction recovery program.
Oregon could become 1st US state to decriminalize cocaine, heroin, other hard drugs
Oregon could be the first state in the US to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of heroin, cocaine, LSD and other hard drugs. Instead of being arrested, the users would have the option of paying $100 fines or attending free addiction recovery centers.
Oregon could be the first state in the US to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of heroin, cocaine, LSD and other hard drugs. Instead of being arrested, the users would have the option of paying $100 fines or attending free addiction recovery centers.
Portland delays vote to cut $18M more from police
City councilors in Oregon’s largest city have delayed a vote on an additional $18 million in cuts to the Portland police budget until after next week’s presidential election amid a heated mayoral race and mounting tension over the police handling of near-nightly protests.
City councilors in Oregon’s largest city have delayed a vote on an additional $18 million in cuts to the Portland police budget until after next week’s presidential election amid a heated mayoral race and mounting tension over the police handling of near-nightly protests.
Confederate flag not welcome in Oregon historic cemeteries
A state commission has voted to recommend that the Confederate flag no longer be allowed in Oregon’s historic cemeteries.
A state commission has voted to recommend that the Confederate flag no longer be allowed in Oregon’s historic cemeteries.
Regional hospitals nearly full capacity, may transfer patients to Seattle and Portland
Regional hospitals are in a pinnacle moment during the fight against the coronavirus, in particular, a Couer D'Alene, Idaho hospital that has reached full capacity.
Regional hospitals are in a pinnacle moment during the fight against the coronavirus, in particular, a Couer D'Alene, Idaho hospital that has reached full capacity.