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Washington officials retrieve about 475 damaged ballots from burned drop box

October 30, 2024

Washington officials retrieve about 475 damaged ballots from burned drop box

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey said workers are going through about 475 ballots that were damaged in a fire that destroyed an unknown number of ballots.

Here's what voters can do if they're worried after arson incidents in Washington, Oregon

October 29, 2024

Here's what voters can do if they're worried after arson incidents in Washington, Oregon

Voters can take steps to check on their ballot if they're concerned after the arson incidents involving ballot boxes in Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon.

Police believe Oregon and Washington ballot box fires are connected

October 28, 2024

Police believe Oregon and Washington ballot box fires are connected

Authorities in Oregon and Washington state believe the ballot box fires are connected and have released images of a “suspect vehicle." (Video: KPTV)

'Incendiary device' sparks fire at Portland, Oregon ballot box

October 28, 2024

'Incendiary device' sparks fire at Portland, Oregon ballot box

A fire caused by an "incendiary device" erupted early Monday at a ballot box in Portland, Oregon, prompting an arson investigation from local police.

Search intensifies in Oregon for fugitive charged with luring child and escaped capture across multiple states

October 26, 2024

Search intensifies in Oregon for fugitive charged with luring child and escaped capture across multiple states

Authorities announced a fugitive with ties to the southern Oregon region is on-the-run after eluding capture on Tuesday in Idaho.

Suspect accused of killing newlywed nurse had been 'deliberately cruel': report

October 21, 2024

Suspect accused of killing newlywed nurse had been 'deliberately cruel': report

New details are revealed in court documents surrounding an Oregon man accused of killing a nurse reported missing days after returning home from her wedding.

Pacific Northwest could decide which party controls the House

October 21, 2024

Pacific Northwest could decide which party controls the House

While pundits are focused on the presidential fight, control of Congress might be decided in the Pacific Northwest. Close House races could add two more seats to the GOP.

Early voting begins in Iowa, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island

October 16, 2024

Early voting begins in Iowa, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island

Iowa, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon and Rhode Island began early voting on Wednesday, leaving just one state to kick off the 2024 election.

Top Oregon official put on leave for allegedly prioritizing 'qualified' job candidates over 'gender identity'

October 13, 2024

Top Oregon official put on leave for allegedly prioritizing 'qualified' job candidates over 'gender identity'

A high-ranking employee of the Oregon Department of Forestry reportedly wanted to hire new members based on merit rather than their personal identity.

Portland pushes back on progressive policies by resetting new city council

October 12, 2024

Portland pushes back on progressive policies by resetting new city council

Portland will be expanding the number of city council members and weakening the mayor’s power to push back on progressive policies ahead of the November election.