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March 5, 2024

Momentum builds in major homelessness case before U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case that will have major implications for public policy with respect to the rising homelessness epidemic.

March 5, 2024

Drug recriminalization could signal cultural shift in progressive state, Portland trial attorney says

Oregon lawmakers have recriminalized drug possession, a move moderates like attorney Kristin Olson see as a greater cultural shift in the deeply blue state.

March 4, 2024

Oregon dad allegedly drugged daughter's 12-year-old friends at sleepover with laced smoothies

An Oregon father is accused of drugging his daughter's 12-year-old friends with laced smoothies and watching as they fell asleep during a sleepover, according to police.

March 3, 2024

'Dying before our eyes': Overdose deaths push Oregon lawmakers to end drug decriminalization 'experiment'

Oregon State Sen. Tim Knopp, a Republican, said the disastrous consequences of drug decriminalization in the Beaver State compelled lawmakers to walk back the policy.

March 2, 2024

Car launches from road, lands 200 feet below due to 'distracted driving': video

Oregon State Police posted video on social media of a dramatic crash caught on dashcam that shows a car drive off a cliff from a curvy Highway in Clackamas County.

March 2, 2024

Liberal Oregon U-turns, passes bill to recriminalize hard drugs as overdose deaths skyrocket

Oregon lawmakers have passed a bill that would recriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs as the state struggles to contain its fentanyl crisis.

February 28, 2024

Oregon nurse could face dozens of lawsuits for switching fentanyl drips with tap water

The first lawsuit against Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in OR seeks up to $11.5 million on behalf of a patient who died after a nurse replaced his fentanyl drip with tap water.

February 27, 2024

US EPA assigns $1 billion to fund hazardous waste cleanups

The Environmental Protection Agency will launch a $1 billion initiative for hazardous waste sites from New Jersey to Oregon.

February 26, 2024

Oregon lawmakers consider changing beloved anti-urban sprawl law to fight housing crisis

As Oregon faces a housing shortage and rising homelessness, lawmakers are considering a bill to alter the growth boundaries on cities to prevent urban sprawl and preserve nature.

February 25, 2024

Man wanted in Oregon after recording device found in fitting room, authorities say

Detectives in Washington County, Oregon, are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect whose photo was found on the hidden recording device.