Oregon - Page 5

December 21

Convicted killer kept in police oversight role as city council dismisses concerns over public safety

Salem City Council sparks controversy with 5-4 vote to reappoint convicted killer Kyle Hedquist to police oversight board despite law enforcement warnings.

December 16

Oregon parents, teachers form networks to monitor ICE activity near schools

Oregon parents and teachers form ICE watch groups using social media to alert communities about immigration enforcement near schools and neighborhoods.

December 16

Vance tells blue state they ‘might try hiring Americans’ before suing over Trump’s visa fee explosion

VP JD Vance clashes with Oregon attorney general over Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee as 19 states file lawsuit challenging the policy as excessive.

December 10

New cockpit audio reveals chaos as off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot tried to shut engines off mid-flight

New cockpit audio reveals tense moments as former Alaska Airlines pilot on mushrooms tried shutting down engines mid-flight, forcing emergency Portland landing.

December 9

Oregon teens who protested trans athlete at medal podium settle free speech lawsuit vs sports league

Former Oregon high school athletes Alexa Anderson and Reese Eckard reached an agreement with OSAA in their free speech lawsuit over protesting a transgender competitor.

December 7

Iranian refugee builds world-ranked American winery rooted in heritage and health

Maysara Winery in the rolling hills of Oregon uses biodynamic farming, which focuses on holistic agriculture, to create natural wines without the use of commercial additives.

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.

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.

December 1

DHS reveals Illegal alien behind fatal crash was given license by deep blue state

An illegal alien allegedly responsible for a fatal crash that killed two in Oregon was given a commercial driver’s license by California under Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to DHS.

December 1

West Coast city snubs ‘Christmas’ from tree lighting again while activists wave Palestinian flag onstage

Critics slammed Portland's 41st annual tree lighting ceremony for political messaging and removing Christmas references while maintaining holiday traditions like Santa Claus visits.