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January 22, 2022

Oregon Christmas killer could go free after just 14 years of 25 to life sentence if Gov. Brown grants clemency

Dale Rost III was a father of five from Oregon when he went out to walk his dog just before Christmas in 2005 and encountered a couple of meth-fueled thugs who forced him to strip naked and tied him up.

December 30, 2021

Portland Antifa rioter charged with assaulting police has case dismissed after 30 hours community service

A Portland Antifa rioter charged last year with assaulting police officers has had a federal case dropped after completing 30 hours of community service, according to court documents.

December 29, 2021

Police vaccine mandates, trials among the biggest police headlines in 2021: Year in review

The topic of policing and law enforcement was one of many to make headlines over the course of 2021, at times dominating the front pages with stories ranging from the trials of former police officers Derek Chauvin and, most recently, Kim Potter; to the tragic deaths of those who succumbed to Covid-19-related illness. 

December 22, 2021

Antifa finally facing consequences, but ready for a new fight

Antifa thugs and radical activists who participated in last year’s “mostly peaceful protests” are finally facing steep jail sentences for their destructive criminal behavior.

December 8, 2021

Portland bar owner says business robbed three times in a month: We're 'on our own'

A Portland, Oregon, business owner whose bar and grill was robbed three times in November is sounding the alarm on rising crime after the city’s police department tweeted that they would only be responding to 911 calls indicating serious crimes.

December 6, 2021

Portland police tell residents 911 response times may be delayed due to staffing shortage, critical incidents

Portland residents may have had delayed response times to their 911 calls on Monday due to a number of critical incidents and the police department's “staffing shortage."

December 1, 2021

Portland teachers union proposes one 'asynchronous' learning day per week for high schoolers

The Portland Association of Teachers is proposing one “asynchronous” day of learning per week for high school students, with one early start or late release day per week for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.

November 20, 2021

Portland Rittenhouse protest declared riot; windows smashed, objects thrown at police

Police in Portland, Oregon, declared a riot in the downtown area Friday night after a protest following the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict became violent and destructive near the Multnomah County Justice Center, authorities said. 

November 17, 2021

Oregon middle school closes over safety concerns, student 'socialization' issues from year of virtual learning

A middle school outside of Portland, Oregon is abruptly transitioning back to virtual learning for the next three weeks to implement new "safety protocols" as many children are lacking "socialization skills" necessary in a classroom setting after the coronavirus pandemic kept instruction at-home for a year.

November 14, 2021

Portland police searching for two suspects who fired multiple rounds at officers, striking cruiser

A manhunt is underway in Portland, Oregon, for two suspects who allegedly fired multiple rounds at officers on Saturday night during a traffic stop.