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June 18, 2024

Oregon track and field coach says school district fired him after he advocated for transgender law changes

An Oregon high school coach suggested that his removal was directly related to a series of letters he sent to state officials pushing for changes to laws on trans athletes.

June 18, 2024

Former Oregon nurse faces 44 assault charges for stealing fentanyl, replacing IV drips with water

Dani Marie Schofield, a former nurse at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Oregon, was arrested for stealing fentanyl from patients' IV drips and replacing it with tap water.

June 14, 2024

Dozens of Oregon amusement park guests left hanging upside down after ride malfunctions on opening day

At least 30 people were trapped on a ride upside-down at Oaks Amusement Park on the park’s first day open for the season, the Portland Fire and Rescue said.

June 11, 2024

Oregon man who drugged daughter's friends with insomnia medication at sleepover gets prison term

Michael Meyden, a 57-year-old Oregon man, has been sentenced to 2 years in prison for drugging his daughter and 2 of her friends with fruit smoothies that contained a sleeping medication.

June 11, 2024

What to know about the FDA's paralytic shellfish poisoning warning

The FDA says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.

June 10, 2024

Our school district fired us for sharing gender identity policy ideas on personal time

We saw a troubling trend of parents being left out of the discussion when their children struggled with gender dysphoria – and teachers being asked to lie to parents and students.

June 9, 2024

Shocking video captures moment bull leaps over fence at rodeo, injuring 4 spectators

Wild video shows the moment an out-of-control bull jumping over a fence at an Oregon rodeo. Four people were injured in the incident. Sisters Rodeo said something like this is "rare."

June 9, 2024

Loyal dog saves camper's life after running miles for help: 'No words'

A man who was camping with his family unexpectedly found himself in a horrific car accident, Oregon officials said. The man's dog alerted others to the scene and saved his life.

June 9, 2024

Odd-looking fish, largest of its kind, washes up on beach, stumps experts: 'Remarkable'

An odd-looking gigantic fish recently washed up on an Oregon beach. The fish turned out to be a hoodwinker sunfish, which has only been identified in the past 10 years.

June 7, 2024

Portland teachers union publishes guidebook on 'organizing for Palestine' in public schools

The Portland Association of Teachers, which represents employees in Portland Public Schools, recently released guidance on "Teaching & Organizing for Palestine."