Oregon
Jackson Meyer
Treasury Secretary Bessent humiliates Sen. Wyden with son’s Epstein email at hearing
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent humiliated Sen. Ron Wyden at a Thursday hearing by surfacing his son Adam's email to Jeffrey Epstein.8 days ago
Jackson Meyer
Homeless population declines nationwide, but rises in Oregon
Homelessness is getting worse in Oregon. You can blame the failed housing first policy.9 days ago
Jackson Meyer
Oregon governor doubles down on undercover license plate freeze for ICE agents amid DOJ lawsuit
Gov. Tina Kotek is extending Oregon's ban on undercover plates for ICE agents days after the DOJ sued the state over the policy.10 days ago
Seattle Red Staff
Animal rights activists are one step from forcing Oregon to criminalize hunting and fishing
A ballot initiative to criminalize hunting, fishing, and livestock farming in Oregon cleared the signature threshold. Here's what IP28 would actually do to the state.17 days ago
Seattle Red Staff
Trump backs permanent daylight saving time as Washington’s 7-year wait may finally be ending
Trump backed a House committee vote to make daylight saving time permanent. Washington passed its own law in 2019 and has been waiting on Congress ever since.19 days ago
Jackson Meyer
Don’t call it a comeback: Poll shows 63% of Portland-area residents still have a negative view of downtown
A new poll finds 63% of Portland-area voters still view downtown negatively, though the number has improved from 78% just a year ago.23 days ago
Seattle Red Staff
Portland advocates circle the wagons to protect shelter with no sobriety rules
Mayor Wilson's plan to convert Portland's Multnomah Safe Rest Village into a recovery center faces pushback from advocates defending the low-barrier status quo.26 days ago
Jackson Meyer
Taxes and rising cost of living has Portlanders on edge, new polls finds
According to a new poll, residents in Portland are not happy with the direction Democrats in charge are taking them.1 month ago
Seattle Red Staff
Illegal immigrant ran fentanyl ‘brick’ operation out of Oregon apartment, killed victim: U.S. Attorney’s Office
A Honduran national in the US illegally pleaded guilty to a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy that caused a fatal overdose and to illegally possessing multiple firearms.1 month ago
Jackson Meyer
Another Trump win: Appeals court reverses ban on ICE’s use of tear gas in Portland
Immigration and Customs Enforcement wins big in front of a 9th Circuit panel on use of tear gas against violent activists.1 month ago
Jasneet Gill
Oregon frontrunner: Christine Drazan dominates GOP field to challenge Salem’s status quo
A new poll shows Christine Drazan with a 17-point lead over her opponents in the Oregon Republican gubernatorial primary.1 month ago
Jasneet Gill
Oregonians recover $1.6 million from scams as government complaints surge
The Oregon Department of Justice helped residents get back $1.6 million last year while dealing with a record number of complaints.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
Portland Mayor proposes $8.5 billion budget with cuts to police and homeless services
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson’s $8.5 billion budget proposal cuts 150 jobs and reduces police and fire funding to bridge a gap.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
Pacific Northwest families pay the price for data centers and ‘green’ mandates
From 50% higher power bills to $5 gas, residents in the Northwest are paying for state-led energy transitions and tech growth.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
Multnomah County leaders claim state barriers push mentally ill into homelessness
Multnomah County leaders are demanding that Oregon officials change a policy they call discriminatory and a major cause of mental illness leading to homelessness.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
FBI Portland offering $5,000 reward for information on Eugene Federal Building riot suspects
Federal investigators are offering $5,000 for information identifying suspects caught on camera during the January 30 riot in Eugene, Oregon.2 months ago
Jackson Meyer
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signs 8 bills shielding illegal immigrants from ICE
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed 8 bills blocking ICE from schools and hospitals and shielding illegal immigrants from federal enforcement.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
New survey shows Oregon businesses are suffocating under high costs and state rules
From high taxes to housing costs, Oregonians are warning Governor Kotek that the state is becoming too expensive for business.2 months ago
Jason Rantz
Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer hit with EEO complaints after husband allegedly touched female DOL staffers
Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer faces three EEO complaints. Her husband was banned from DOL HQ over sexual touching allegations. Trump is weighing her removal.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
Oregon man sentenced to ten years for child sexual abuse material
Oregon resident Thomas Allen Vetsch receives a 10-year federal prison sentence for accessing child sexual abuse material while on probation.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
Portland Judge skips domestic violence trials to campaign, while collecting $209K taxpayer salary
Portland Judge Adrian Brown is skipping scheduled trials to focus on her re-election campaign, claiming it's 'impossible' to do both.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
Oregon health program gets ‘harshest’ audit after wasting $15M in taxpayer funds
Oregon's Bridge Health Program receives a failing audit after $15 million in improper payments were sent to ineligible recipients.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
Multnomah County loses track of $151K in gift cards as auditor launches investigation into ‘misuse’
Multnomah County auditor investigates $151,000 in missing gift card records following reports of staff confusion and systemic fiscal misuse.2 months ago
