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January 12, 2024

Case challenging Trump ballot access dies at Oregon Supreme Court

The Oregon state Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging former President Donald Trump's eligibility to appear on the ballot for the 2024 presidential election.

January 12, 2024

Blue state Republicans move to strike this ‘catastrophic’ drug law they say is wreaking havoc on communities

Oregon Republicans have unveiled a bill to make drug possession a crime in the state again, as their Democratic colleagues weigh their own re-criminalization plans.

January 11, 2024

Hospital fentanyl thefts exposed after patients hooked up to compromised IV bags die

Officials at an Oregon hospital believe a former nurse was stealing fentanyl from IV pouches and replacing it with unsterile tap water, potentially infecting patients.

January 4, 2024

Oregon judge denies DOJ request to dismiss lawsuit alleging government's negligence in addressing pollution

An Oregon judge has denied a request to dismiss a 2015 lawsuit by young people alleging the government knew about carbon pollution dangers but supported the fossil fuel industry.

January 4, 2024

Oregon nurse allegedly replaced fentanyl IV bags with tap water prior to patient deaths

A former employee at an Oregon hospital is suspected of stealing medication prior to reports of patient deaths after a nurse allegedly replaced fentanyl IV drips with tap water.

January 3, 2024

Coast Guard rescues dog that fell off seaside cliff in Oregon, reunites pet with owners in dramatic video

A dog named Leo was rescued after falling off a seaside cliff at Oregon's Ecola State Park and was reunited with his owners, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

January 1, 2024

Oregon weekly newspaper forced to shut down after alleged embezzlement by former employee

An Oregon weekly newspaper has been forced to lay off its entire staff and cease print operations after discovering that a former employee allegedly embezzled funds.

December 30, 2023

Wyoming ranchers will shoot on sight if Colorado wolves stray into Cowboy state

Wyoming ranchers say they are willing to shoot wolves on sight in order to protect their livestock from potential attacks after Colorado released several of the canines into the wild.

December 29, 2023

‘Enormous mistake': Business leaders, residents fed up with blue state drug laws issue 2024 ultimatum

Three years after decriminalizing drug possession, polling suggests a majority of Oregon voters are growing tired of the first-in-the-nation experiment. Will 2024 see reform?

December 28, 2023

Portland police involved in fatal shooting with armed robbery suspect near Mall 205

Portland police officers shot and killed an armed robbery suspect near Mall 205, a popular shopping district in the city. The Portland Police Bureau are investigating the shooting.