Oregon 5 hours ago Trans track athlete wins varsity girls competition after previously placing last against JV boys: report According to an online report, a transgender athlete won the high jump competing at a girls high school meet in Oregon just a year after facing boys.
Homeless Crisis 5 days ago Judge blocks Oregon city at center of SCOTUS homelessness ruling from enforcing ban on encampments An Oregon judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking a city from enforcing homeless encampment restrictions unless certain conditions are met.
Sports March 25 Education Department investigating Oregon for allowing trans athlete in women’s sports The Education Department launched an investigation into Portland, Oregon, public schools for allowing a transgender athletes to compete against biological girls.
Sports March 25 NFL legend Brett Favre slams Oregon HS officials after trans runner blows away female competition Super Bowl champion quarterback Brett Favre slammed Oregon officials for allowing a transgender high school athlete to compete against girls.
Oregon March 20 Transgender runner blows out competition, sets season records in girls' races at Oregon high school track meet Transgender track and field sprinter Ada Gallagher set season records in the 200M and 400M races, blowing out the competition in an Oregon high school meet in the girls' division.
Oregon March 12 'They/Them/Turtle': Oregon mental health advisory board includes member who identifies as terrapin species JD "Terrapin" Holt, who uses the pronouns "they/them" and "turtle," sits on the Oregon Health Authority's Consumer Advisory Council, which advises the agency's director on best practices around the state's provision of mental health services.
Oregon March 12 Oregon legislature weighing trio of bills that could result in less oversight for convicted sex offenders Bills in the Oregon legislature that would ease public safety requirements for convicted sex offenders and downsize the state's backlog for classifying offenders are facing backlash.
Abortion March 10 Oregon governor declares March 10 'Abortion Provider Appreciation Day': 'Continue to have your back' Oregon's governor signed a proclamation to declare March 10, "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day," to affirm her administration's commitment to provide access to abortion care in the state.
Elon Musk March 8 Tesla vehicles, charging stations targeted as protesters denounce DOGE, Elon Musk Vandalism to Tesla vehicles and dealerships has been reported to police in various states as the Department of Government Efficiency continues on its mission to cut wasteful spending.
Army March 7 Former, active-duty Army soldiers charged in scheme allegedly selling sensitive military information to China Three U.S. Army soldiers – two active-duty and one former – have been indicted for their alleged roles in gathering and selling sensitive information to China, the DOJ said.
Missing Persons March 3 Oregon boy, 2, goes missing from family front yard, sparking massive search Dane Paulsen, a 2-year-old boy, disappeared in broad daylight while playing in his family's front yard in Oregon on Saturday, authorities said.
Crime February 27 Insurance CEO's home riddled with bullets; gunman remains on the run A gunman shot up the home of SAIF CEO Chip Terhune outside Portland, Oregon, and the shooter remains on the loose, according to authorities.
Politics February 17 Conservative portion of blue state looking to break off and join neighboring red state The Greater Idaho movement intends to break the Beaver State's easternmost counties away and make them part of Idaho, which many on the right approve of.
Politics February 12 Oregon congresswoman determined to protect federal workers with Stop Musk Act A congresswoman in Oregon has introduced a bill that is aimed at protecting federal workers from retaliation if they resisting, circumvent or stand up to Elon Musk and DOGE.
US February 11 Colombian nationals arrested in connection with dozens of home burglaries in Oregon: police The Tigard Police Department have arrested four Colombian nationals in connection with a string of 39 home burglary cases allegedly targeting Asian-American households since September.
Travel February 4 Man taking credit for mysterious, viral prank in Oregon speaks out A man says that he is behind a prank in Bend, Oregon, as locals wondered who was adding googly eyes to sculptures around the city. The damage will reportedly cost $1,500 in repairs.
Homicide January 27 Good Samaritan grocery shopper, dad killed while trying to stop teen robbery suspects Jonathan Trent was shot dead after trying to intervene in a grocery store robbery in Portland, Oregon. Two teenagers now face murder and robbery charges.
US protests January 22 Oregon protesters, feds settle lawsuit accusing law enforcement of excessive force in 2020 A group of racial justice protesters reached a settlement with the federal government after filing a lawsuit accusing agents of using excessive force in 2020.
US Crime January 20 Portland elections office vandalized hours before Trump's second inauguration Police in Oregon confirmed that major damage was caused to a Portland elections office overnight just ahead of Trump's second inauguration.
LA Fires January 19 Couple with fake fire truck busted for impersonating firefighters near Palisades Fire in Los Angeles: sheriff A couple from Oregon was busted for impersonating firefighters near the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.
Oregon January 15 Oregon man arrested, charged with murder in connection to missing person case from 2022 Police in Oregon say they have human remains believed to be of a man missing from 2022, and a suspect. Murphy Calvin Henry II, 54, is in custody.
Oregon January 7 Body of 'survivalist' photographer missing for weeks discovered near Oregon coast The body of Joseph Neill, a photographer who disappeared along the Oregon coast three weeks ago, has been found, authorities said Sunday.
Politics January 3 Shampoo rules and immigrant care: A look at some 'draconian' state laws, tax hikes taking effect in 2025 Laws hiking taxes and adding regulations are set to take effect in states across the country in the New Year, from New York to California and the District of Columbia to Colorado.
Washington December 29 2 dead after search for Sasquatch in Washington national forest Two men searching for Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, over Christmas week were found dead in the forest in the state of Washington after not coming home.
Politics December 26 Oregon AG creates sanctuary ‘toolkit’ ahead of likely Trump-Homan illegal immigration crackdown Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum published a "sanctuary promise community toolkit" to help inform Oregonians about state laws that protect them.
Oregon December 25 Odd Oregon laws that may surprise you, such as one that prohibits predicting the future Oregon has several strange laws still technically enforceable. Laws involving fortune-telling and playing golf in parks are among the state's oddest.
Christmas December 11 The world’s largest Christmas tree farm in Oregon sells nearly 1 million trees annually Oregon produces more Christmas trees than any other U.S. state, with 4.7 million harvested every year. The state produces 33% of the United States' Christmas trees.
Missing Persons December 1 Estranged husband arrested for murder after missing hiker found dead along with dogs: ‘Afraid for her life' The estranged husband of an Oregon woman who went missing while out on a hike has been charged with murder. Susan Lane-Fournier and two dogs believed to be hers were found dead.
UFOs November 28 Alien chasers offer hints in decades-long quest to solve 'longest running murder mystery' Thousands of cattle have been killed and carefully harvested for their sex organs for at least half a century, leaving no evidence behind and confounding police.
Oregon November 27 Search for missing Oregon hiker and her dogs suspended over 'weather conditions, likelihood of survivability' The search has been suspended for missing Oregon hiker Susan Lane-Fournier and her two dogs, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.
