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March 12, 2023

Activists plant empty tents to encourage homelessness in Portland, drug counselor says

As Oregon struggles with one of the highest rates of homelessness in the nation, a longtime drug counselor says Portland is using a Band-Aid approach on the crisis.

March 9, 2023

Oregon reversing course? Retail thefts could result in more jail time under new bill

Two bills before the Oregon Senate aim to crack down on rampant organized retail theft by funding police sting operations and keeping thieves in jail longer.

March 8, 2023

Bird dropping: Portland conservation group abandons ‘Audubon’ over history of ‘racism’

Several Audubon Society chapters are calling on the national bird conservation nonprofit to adopt a new name, arguing the current one "celebrates a slaveholder."

March 7, 2023

Portland State University's 'sex week' touted 'Chicanx sexuality’, derided the ‘cult of virginity’

Portland State University hosted a "Sex Week" recently that featured events about polygamy, BDSM, virginity, sex toys, and various related subjects.

March 7, 2023

Pair of phony good Samaritans are taking advantage of trusting drivers to rob them: Portland police

Portland, Oregon, police say thieves are targeting women driving alone, trying to get them to pull over by warning them something is wrong with their car, after which they would rob the victim.

March 7, 2023

Portland's Crime Crisis: Soros-backed DA creating lawless, 'free-for-all' mentality, trial attorney says

Some Portland residents say lack of prosecution is contributing to the city's crime crisis. Here's how Portland's prosecution rates compare to neighboring counties.

March 6, 2023

Portland real estate developer says goodbye to city after bullet holes riddle office: 'Absolute madness'

Portland, Oregon, realtor Dustin Michael Miller shares why he is leaving the liberal-led city after walking into his office to discover bullet holes in the glass.

March 3, 2023

Proud Boy convicted on assault, riot charges over 2021 Portland brawl

Proud Boys member Tusatila "Tiny" Toese, 26, was found guilty on 10 assault and rioting counts for inciting and participating in a brawl between his group and other protestors in 2021.

February 27, 2023

Portland man fears for his safety, property due to fires set by homeless squatters next door

Jacob Adams joined "Fox & Friends" Monday to ask state and local officials to keep residents safe after squatters lit five fires next door to his home.

February 26, 2023

Oregon man helps free friend, 20 other drivers from icy off-ramp during near-record storm: 'What a guy'

An Oregon man took action during a near-record snowstorm on Wednesday and helped pull his friend and 20 other drivers from an icy off-ramp with his tow equipment.