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Politics 2 days ago

Liberal Oregon U-turns, passes bill to recriminalize hard drugs as overdose deaths skyrocket

Oregon lawmakers have passed a bill that would recriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs as the state struggles to contain its fentanyl crisis.

US February 23

Outrage after Portland killer smirks at family, friends of slain cab driver: 'Nothing but excuses'

The colleague of a slain Portland cab driver spoke out against the accused killer, who was seen smirking at the victim's family in a courtroom during sentencing.

Portland February 22

Portland woman wanted in husband’s murder found dead, police say

Analiesa Golde, the woman wanted in the murder of her husband in Portland, Oregon, last month, has been found dead in southwest Washington, police say.

Media February 21

Portland schools hit with civil rights complaint for factoring race and gender into school discipline

Portland Public Schools is facing a federal civil rights complaint over its new discipline policy that factors in students’ race, gender and sexual orientation.

Maine February 14

Portland, Maine, residents uphold legacy of late Valentine's Day Bandit by continuing paper hearts tradition

Residents of Portland, Maine, are upholding the legacy of the city's beloved Valentine's Day Bandit after his death last spring by using hundreds of red hearts to decorate.

Digital Originals February 9

Crisis in the Northwest: Police struggle as fentanyl’s grip in rural Oregon becomes ‘nexus’ of daily responses

The next installment of Fox News Digital's "Crisis in the Northwest" will focus on problems rural Oregon is facing — problems overshadowed by heavy attention on Portland.

OPINION February 9

Keep Portland Weird? Democrats act tough, but making same mistakes that will keep Portland drugged out

A 'fentanyl emergency' plan has been declared in Portland, Oregon, years after the state passed Measure 110 which effectively legalized drugs. The plan is a fool's errand. Here's why.

Digital Originals February 7

All roads 'lead back to fentanyl': City overrun with drugs sees progress after overwhelmed police get new help

Faced with an explosion of fentanyl in Portland, Oregon's governor sent in state troopers to help local police track and bust dealers. Here's how it's going.

Media February 5

Portland security guard tears up over deadly consequences since drug law: 'Everyone deserves better than this'

Portland private security guard Michael Bock shared heartbreaking stories about the impact he's seen from Oregon decriminalizing drugs in his state since 2020.

Digital Originals February 3

Crisis in the Northwest: Fentanyl 'killing the mentally ill for a dollar a pill' in state with loose drug laws

Three years ago, Oregon did away with criminal sanctions for drug possession. But after a surge in overdoses and open-air use, the state is poised to re-criminalize drugs.