Oregon

U.S. 22 hours ago

Oregon Department of Justice prioritizes loopholes over compensation, advocates argue

The Oregon Department of Justice has fought against compensating people wrongly convicted of crimes, even after a 2022 state law to pay exonerees was passed.

Lifestyle 22 hours ago

Strange alien-like fish washes up on Oregon beach, creates 'quite a stir'

Seaside Aquarium announced the sighting of a gigantic Mola mola at Hug Point State Park in Arch Cape, Oregon. The creature measures nearly 7 feet long and is still decaying.

Media 22 hours ago

Oregon mistakenly registered nearly 1,260 possible noncitizens to vote, DMV admits

After an Oregon law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses took effect, the state mistakenly added 1,259 possible noncitizens to the voter rolls.

Travel 22 hours ago

A travel guide to Oregon: 7 wonders of the Beaver State full of breathtaking scenery

Oregon is full of destinations for all travelers. Whether you prefer a history-filled trip or one made complete with scenic hikes, you can do it all in the Beaver State.

Lifestyle 22 hours ago

On this day in history, September 23, 1806, Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis as heroes after journey

U.S. Army Captain Meriwether Lewis and 2nd Lt. William Clark — plus the Corps of Discovery — returned to St. Louis after epic travels to the Pacific Ocean on this day in history, Sept. 23, 1806.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Oregon amusement park files lawsuit against ride manufacturer after it leaves guests hanging upside down

After dozens of riders at an Oregon amusement park were left hanging upside down, two lawsuits were brought against the theme park and the ride manufacturer.

Politics 22 hours ago

Oregon DMV admits to wrongfully registering hundreds of noncitizens to vote

The Oregon DMV says it found more than 300 noncitizens who were automatically registered to vote in U.S. elections.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Neighbor accused of killing missing Oregon newlywed nurse makes first court appearance

The neighbor accused of kidnapping and killing an Oregon nurse who had been missing for several days after returning home from her wedding did not enter a plea during his arraignment Monday.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Missing Oregon nurse found dead days after returning home from her wedding, neighbor arrested

Police in Oregon confirmed that missing nurse and newlywed Melissa Jubane was found dead after being reported missing when she failed to show up for her shift at work.

Entertainment 22 hours ago

Jelly Roll performs at Oregon prison that allows live music for first time in 20 years

Jelly Roll performed for prisoners at the Oregon State Penitentiary this week, saying it felt good to try to inspire others as a former inmate.

Media 22 hours ago

Oregon 'lost a generation of people' due to now-reversed liberal drug law, says GOP leader

State House Republican leader Jeff Helfrich joined 'Fox & Friends' Tuesday to explain the need for additional measures to fix the state's drug crisis.

Politics 22 hours ago

Oregon reverses course and recriminalizes drug possession

Oregon, which became the first state in the country to decriminalize possession of a small amount of hard drugs, is reversing course and recriminalizing such possession.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Small plane crashes into Oregon townhouses, killing 2 on board, 1 resident: report

A small crash went down in the neighborhood of Fairview, Oregon, on Saturday morning near the near the Portland International Airport and the smaller Troutdale Airport.

Media 22 hours ago

Portland police to disband Property Crimes Unit, citing staffing issues: 'Not up to our authorized strength'

The Portland, Oregon police department is dissolving its Property Crimes Unit amid staffing issues. The PCU investigated burglaries, stolen cars and organized retail crime.

Media 22 hours ago

Blue city's drug recriminalization rollout includes jail for suspects caught at night or on weekends

Oregon will recriminalize drugs on Sept. 1, but the delayed opening of a Portland-area deflection center leaves police with few places other than jail to take suspects.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Cirque du Soleil performer falls to ground during Portland performance in front of audience

An aerialist has been captured on video suffering a fall during a performance of "KOOZA" over the weekend at the Portland Expo Center in Oregon.

Lifestyle 22 hours ago

Watch what happens when Oregon Zoo lions find hidden camera in habitat

A group of lions at the Portland, Oregon, zoo located a camera hidden in their habitat before taking it for a walk and showing the camera the inside of a lion's mouth.

Media 22 hours ago

Portland mayoral candidate spent $6,400 of taxpayer dollars to spruce up his Wikipedia page: report

Portland city commissioner and mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez reportedly spent thousands of dollars to edit his Wikipedia page.

Politics 22 hours ago

WATCH: House Dem makes bizarre claim while dodging question on VP Harris' 'border czar' record

Oregon Democratic Rep. Val Hoyle placed the blame on former President Trump and a failed Senate bill when asked about VP Kamala Harris' record as "border czar" on Thursday.

Sports 22 hours ago

Track coach who sued Oregon school district explains why transgender division is necessary

Track and field coach John Parks, who is suing an Oregon school district, explained to OutKick's Charly Arnolt why a transgender division is necessary.

Media 22 hours ago

Track coach files lawsuit after being fired for suggesting changes to trans athlete laws: 'I'm in the right'

The Liberty Justice Center announced a lawsuit on behalf of former Coach John Parks after he was allegedly fired for suggesting an open division for transgender athletes.

Sports 22 hours ago

Former high school coach says First Amendment rights were violated in his fight to protect women's sports

John Parks, a former track and field coach at Lake Oswego High School in Oregon, is taking legal action in the latest move to get his job back.

Sports 22 hours ago

Former Oregon high school track and field coach files lawsuit after dispute over transgender athlete law

A former high school coach is taking legal action against the school district that terminated him after he proposed a different competitive division for transgender athletes.

Lifestyle 22 hours ago

Firefighters carry 160-pound dog down Oregon mountain after pup is injured on trail

Firefighters and officials rescued a large dog that weighed 160 pounds from Saddle Mountain in Oregon. The pup had injured paws and was carried on a stretcher.

Health 22 hours ago

2,400 Oregon hospital patients potentially exposed to HIV, hepatitis

An anesthesiologist in Oregon may have exposed more than 2,400 people to infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV, which can become deadly.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Oregon physician may have exposed more than 2,400 patients to infectious diseases, including HIV

Patients at hospitals near Portland, Oregon, may have been exposed to infectious diseases because of an anesthesiologist who may not have followed infection control practices.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Coast Guard rescues blind hiker, guide dog stranded on sweltering hiking trail for days

The Coast Guard rescued a blind man and his guide dog Monday in southwest Oregon after they were stranded on a hiking trail for days in the heat.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Oregon climber rescued after surviving 700-foot fall on Mt Hood

Chris Zwierzynski, 55, of Arizona, suffered critical injuries after falling 700 feet while climbing the Old Chute route on Mt. Hood in Oregon.

U.S. 22 hours ago

'How to Murder Your Husband' writer, who killed her own spouse, attempted to get away with 'the perfect crime'

Nancy Crampton Brophy is Oregon-based romance writer who wrote the essay "How to Murder Your Husband" seven years before she killed her spouse Dan Brophy.

Media 22 hours ago

Some Democrats call for changes to homeless camping laws as 'uncertainty' follows Supreme Court ruling

Despite Supreme Court ruling giving cities more freedom to crack down on homeless camping, Oregon Democrats say state law is still blocking meaningful change.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Wanted suspect in Washington leads police on 120 mph chase into Oregon, tries to swim into river to escape

Jaden Hays surrendered to police in the Columbia River after leading police on a high-speed chase from Washington to Oregon, authorities said.