Portland

Immigration 2 days ago

Oregon residents sue Homeland Security after tear gas used on anti-ICE protesters

Housing nonprofit and residents file federal lawsuit against DHS, seeking to ban tear gas use near ICE facility that allegedly harms local families.

National Guard 4 days ago

Trump withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA and Portland, for now

President Trump announced the National Guard will withdraw from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland for now, crediting the deployments with reducing crime.

Enforcement December 11

Senator warns of 'powder keg' as people condone behavior of anti-ICE protesters

Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt warns of a "powder keg" in the United States as people " villainize ICE agents" who are "simply enforcing the laws."

Blue City Crime December 3

Suspect arrested twice after allegedly carrying out two separate unprovoked assaults only minutes apart

A Portland man was arrested twice in one week for random alleged assaults, including an alleged unprovoked attack on a 69-year-old woman, after being released from jail.

Homeland Security December 3

ICE protester who identified as 'bin Laden' faces charges over alleged sexually explicit threats to agents

Federal charges filed against Oregon man who protested ICE facility, made violent threats against law enforcement officers and their wives in posts.

Police and Law Enforcement November 24

Portland protester accused of threatening to kill officers, sexually assault their wives at ICE facility

John Paul Cupp, 45, appeared in South Portland court on federal charges for allegedly threatening to kill law enforcement officers and sexually assault their wives at an ICE building.

Portland November 10

Portland-area county declares state of emergency over ICE activity, as police probed for helping DHS

Eugene police face independent investigation over alleged coordination with federal immigration authorities amid Oregon sanctuary state law concerns.

Politics November 7

Federal judge rules Trump's Portland National Guard deployment unconstitutional in permanent injunction

A federal judge ruled on Friday the Trump administration's National Guard deployment to Portland violated the 10th Amendment after a 3-day trial over ICE building protests.

Donald Trump November 3

Judge blocks Trump National Guard deployment to Portland, citing lack of justification

Federal judge extends order blocking Trump's National Guard deployment to Portland, citing lack of credible evidence for federalization until final ruling Friday.

Portland October 30

Oregon child attacked by coyote during game of hide-and-seek in backyard; state officials sound alarm

Oregon wildlife officials urged parents to supervise children outdoors after a coyote bit a young child during a game of hide-and-seek in Portland.