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October 12, 2023

Oregon church leader jailed for sex abuse of girls in his congregation, police say

Christopher Michael Pruitt, 39, remained in custody Wednesday after being indicted on multiple sex abuse charges in Washington County, Oregon, police said.

October 10, 2023

Republicans urge Biden admin to stop delaying major gas pipeline project

Congressional Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to stop delaying permitting for a natural gas project they say could reduce energy prices for thousands.

October 6, 2023

US to help restore Oregon’s sacred Native American site destroyed by highway construction in 2008

In 2008, a highway construction project destroyed a sacred Native American site in Oregon. The U.S. government has agreed to help restore the site and its stone alter.

October 4, 2023

Small plane crashes through Oregon home, killing 2 on board

A small airplane crashed into a home in Newberg, Oregon, on Tuesday, killing two people and seriously injuring a third who were all on board.

October 4, 2023

Portland man lucky to be alive after attack outside his business

Rinella Produce owner David Rinella describes the violent attack that landed him in the hospital after trying to stop a car theft

October 3, 2023

Biden admin slow-walking gas pipeline supported by labor unions that would expand energy access

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is inexplicably continuing to drag its feet on approving a key pipeline expansion project in the Pacific Northwest.

October 1, 2023

Oregon middle school won't say whether student filmed attacking girl is transgender

An Oregon middle school would not comment on whether a student who was charged for assaulting a girl in a school hallway is transgender.

September 29, 2023

Iron Gate Dam: What to know about the historic US dam removal project on Klamath River

The most extensive dam removal initiative in U.S. history is currently in progress along the California-Oregon border. This project aims to eliminate four dams situated on the Klamath River

September 29, 2023

Lethal 2mg dose of fentanyl on display at DEA laboratory highlights ongoing crisis

The Portland Police Bureau in Oregon revealed on Thursday that nearly a dozen children, including a 1-year-old, have experienced fentanyl overdoses since June.

September 27, 2023

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek directs state police to crack down on fentanyl distribution, hold sellers accountable

The state police have been directed to crack down on the fentanyl crisis in Oregon, where authorities seized nearly 233,00 fentanyl pills and 62 pounds of powder this year so far.