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December 6, 2022

Two women accused of murdering man in Oregon's Tillamook State Forest caught in Nevada

Alyssa Sturgill, 40, and Lisa Peaslee, 41, were arrested and charged with the murder of a man who was shot in Oregon’s Tillamook State Forest, authorities said.

December 6, 2022

Portland public defender shortage ‘snowballing into a big issue’: Chris Day

Trimet bus operator Chris Day details being maced while driving along his bus route and responds to Portland’s public defender shortage, leading to dropped felony cases amid the city’s crime crisis.

December 5, 2022

Hundreds of Portland-area felony cases dismissed over public defender staffing shortages

A shortage of public defenders in Multnomah County, Oregon, led judges in the county to dismiss hundreds of felony cases this year, an analysis shows.

December 5, 2022

Firearm sales explode as Oregon awaits judge's decision on gun control law

The owner of Northwest Armory says gun sales have hit a 30-year high as Oregon residents rush to stock up in case a judge allows the new law to take effect Dec. 8.

December 2, 2022

Secession movements gain traction in US amid deepening political rifts: 'A long-standing problem'

Grassroots secession efforts have gained traction amid deepening cultural rifts in the country, some calling for leaving the union outright, others looking to form brand new states.

December 2, 2022

'Blatantly unconstitutional': Strict gun control law faces new NRA-backed legal challenge

A federal judge will hear arguments in one of three lawsuits against Oregon's voter-approved gun control measure, which requires a permit to purchase any firearm.

December 1, 2022

Portland, OR, approves new $27 million homeless encampments

Council members of Portland, Oregon, approved $27 million to build designated homeless encampments, a move that supports a measure that bans street camping.

December 1, 2022

Seattle man sentenced after attempting to join ISIS: 'No problem with killing'

The U.S. Department of Justice sentenced 22-year-old Elvin Hunter Bgorn Williams, of Seattle, to four years in prison for attempting to join ISIS in 2021.

November 30, 2022

Police officers by day step in as Portland high school football officials at night: ‘Really impactful’

Law enforcement officers Jeana Fisher and Steve Anderson, both of the Portland, Oregon, area, joined "Fox & Friends" to discuss their involvement in refereeing local and state football games.

November 30, 2022

Thieves steal ATM after crashing van into store, start fire trying to open machine: police

Police in Portland, Oregon, said one suspect wanted in the ATM robbery at Fastrak Food Mart was wearing a distinct jacket which they hope can help identify them.