Federal officers in Portland may have been permanently blinded by lasers, officials say
Federal officers’ actions at protests in Oregon’s largest city, hailed by President Donald Trump but done without local consent, are raising the prospect of a constitutional crisis — one that could escalate as weeks of demonstrations find renewed focus in clashes with camouflaged, unidentified agents outside Portland’s U.S. courthouse.
Federal officers’ actions at protests in Oregon’s largest city, hailed by President Donald Trump but done without local consent, are raising the prospect of a constitutional crisis — one that could escalate as weeks of demonstrations find renewed focus in clashes with camouflaged, unidentified agents outside Portland’s U.S. courthouse.
Navy vet beaten by federal agents: ‘They came out to fight’
Christopher David is uncomfortable with his newfound fame as the subject of an online video and news coverage. David, whose bones were broken, says the focus should be on Black Lives Matter.
Christopher David is uncomfortable with his newfound fame as the subject of an online video and news coverage. David, whose bones were broken, says the focus should be on Black Lives Matter.
Federal officer in Portland struck with hammer during protests, several arrested
A federal officer in Portland, Ore., was struck in the head and shoulder with a hammer during protests outside a courthouse Friday night that resulted in several arrests, authorities said.
A federal officer in Portland, Ore., was struck in the head and shoulder with a hammer during protests outside a courthouse Friday night that resulted in several arrests, authorities said.
Oregon man driving stolen vehicle crashes into woman driving stolen car: police
A car crash Sunday resulted in both drivers being arrested after police in Oregon discovered they were both driving stolen vehicles.
A car crash Sunday resulted in both drivers being arrested after police in Oregon discovered they were both driving stolen vehicles.
Oregon county to revise mask exemption for people of color due to ‘horrifically racist’ backlash
One Oregon county’s new face covering policy that was meant to protect minorities has backfired and was met with “horrifically racist commentary,” according to a county statement.
One Oregon county’s new face covering policy that was meant to protect minorities has backfired and was met with “horrifically racist commentary,” according to a county statement.
Coast Guard rescue mother, son after fall from Oregon cliff
A mother and son fell from a cliff while hiking in Oregon, requiring rescue by the Coast Guard.
A mother and son fell from a cliff while hiking in Oregon, requiring rescue by the Coast Guard.
Two-faced kitten named Biscuits and Gravy passes away after nearly 4 days
A two-faced kitten named Biscuits and Gravy passed away after living for nearly four days.
A two-faced kitten named Biscuits and Gravy passed away after living for nearly four days.
Adventurous penguin meets Oregon Zoo otters
The closure of Oregon Zoo has allowed Humboldt penguin Nacho to get to know his fellow residents.
The closure of Oregon Zoo has allowed Humboldt penguin Nacho to get to know his fellow residents.
Amid pandemic, homebrewing surges in popularity
Fans who are trying to stay home say the hobby keeps them occupied and takes their mind off the news, according to the Associated Press.
Fans who are trying to stay home say the hobby keeps them occupied and takes their mind off the news, according to the Associated Press.
High school student makes clear face masks to help deaf and hard of hearing communicate
Eric Kim, a student at Sunset High School in Portland, Ore., said he thought the masks “would be a great way to help the local community.”
Eric Kim, a student at Sunset High School in Portland, Ore., said he thought the masks “would be a great way to help the local community.”
Oregon veteran survives coronavirus, celebrates 104th birthday
World War II veteran William Lapschies, 104, celebrated with family members after surviving a recent bout with the coronavirus
World War II veteran William Lapschies, 104, celebrated with family members after surviving a recent bout with the coronavirus
Veteran, 95, recovers from coronavirus, family says: 'Pretty hardcore'
A 95-year-old veteran who lived through the Great Depression and World War II just beat the coronavirus.
A 95-year-old veteran who lived through the Great Depression and World War II just beat the coronavirus.
Thousands of stolen coronavirus respirator masks found in Oregon, donated to hospitals as arrest made
Thousands of stolen respirator masks have been recovered in Oregon after they were discovered for sale on Craigslist amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to officials.
Thousands of stolen respirator masks have been recovered in Oregon after they were discovered for sale on Craigslist amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to officials.
Hatchet-wielding doughnut thief nabbed by police a block away eating stolen sweets: cops
A hatchet-wielding man allegedly robbed a Portland doughnut shop early Saturday morning – only to be nabbed by police a block away eating the same doughnuts he stole before fleeing on foot.
A hatchet-wielding man allegedly robbed a Portland doughnut shop early Saturday morning – only to be nabbed by police a block away eating the same doughnuts he stole before fleeing on foot.
Marijuana sales along Oregon/Idaho state line are 420% higher than Oregon average
Oregon sells marijuana legally. Idaho does not. And that is apparently why sales at shops in Oregon along the Idaho border are booming.
Oregon sells marijuana legally. Idaho does not. And that is apparently why sales at shops in Oregon along the Idaho border are booming.
Teen ‘Jeopardy!’ champion raises over $200,000 for cancer research in Alex Trebek’s name
“Jeopardy!” teen champion Avi Gupta used social media to help raise over $200,000 for cancer research in Alex Trebek's honor.
“Jeopardy!” teen champion Avi Gupta used social media to help raise over $200,000 for cancer research in Alex Trebek's honor.
Woman allegedly punched boyfriend in the face two times for leaving her dog out in the rain
Melissa Morris was arrested on New Year’s Eve after she told deputies she punched her boyfriend in the face for leaving her dog outside in the rain.
Melissa Morris was arrested on New Year’s Eve after she told deputies she punched her boyfriend in the face for leaving her dog outside in the rain.
Woman accused of harassing Muslim by grabbing hijab, stripping naked, rubbing scarf over her own body
An Oregon woman is accused of harassing a Muslim student by choking her with her own headscarf, then stripping down naked and rubbing that hijab over
An Oregon woman is accused of harassing a Muslim student by choking her with her own headscarf, then stripping down naked and rubbing that hijab over
'Grandfather Express': Man surprises grandchildren with bus to take them to school each morning
An Oregon grandfather of 10 came up with a brilliant way to spend more time with his grandchildren — he surprised them with a school bus that he had decorated and named the “Grandfather Express,” which he will use to drive them to school each day.
An Oregon grandfather of 10 came up with a brilliant way to spend more time with his grandchildren — he surprised them with a school bus that he had decorated and named the “Grandfather Express,” which he will use to drive them to school each day.
Oregon coffee shop owner temporarily closes store, works for terminally ill competitor
That’s just good business. Really, really good business.
That’s just good business. Really, really good business.