Portland police declare riot as city’s unrest carries into new year
Once again, city police declared a riot as a gathering estimated to be about 100 people targeted a federal courthouse, FOX 12 of Oregon reported.
Person who went to work sick likely caused Oregon COVID-19 outbreaks that killed 7, officials say
A person who went to work sick likely caused two separate COVID-19 outbreaks in Oregon, resulting in seven deaths and forcing more than 300 people into quarantine, officials said.
On the Sith Day of Christmas: 'Star Wars' holiday display lights up California home
Residents of a San Diego suburb were treated to a “Star Wars”-themed holiday light display, complete with the villain Darth Maul and a Jedi.
Oregon homeowner's quick thinking leads police to suspected porch pirate
Police say Wayne Leach, 36, grabbed the package from the front of a Beaverton residence then sped away with it.
Hundreds of guinea pigs rescued from one home
An overwhelmed pet owner turned over more than 250 guinea pigs to the Oregon Humane Society.
Oregon suspends family doctor’s license after refusal to wear mask
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
Oregon mink farm confirms presence of coronavirus
In the United States, Utah, Michigan and Wisconsin have already reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 in mink.
Oregon nurse placed on leave for bragging on TikTok about not wearing a mask
An oncology nurse in Oregon has been placed on administrative leave after she bragged on social media that she does not wear a mask in public and flouts other COVID-19 restrictions.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announces 14-day statewide 'freeze'
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced a statewide two-week “freeze” which will limit restaurants and bars to take-out only and close gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities during that period.
West Coast governors issue travel advisories ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
The travel advisories also urge against non-essential out-of-state travel and encourage residents to stay local.
California, Oregon, Washington issue travel advisories asking people to self-quarantine for 14 days
The governors of California, Washington and Oregon issued travel advisories Friday urging visitors entering their states or returning home from travel outside the three states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Portland, Oregon hospitals cut some surgeries amid COVID surge
Several major hospitals in Portland, Oregon, are curtailing some elective surgeries amid a surge in COVID-19 cases as intensive care unit and non-ICU hospital beds alike fill up.
‘Stop the count’ protests met by ‘count every vote’ demonstrations as US awaits 2020 election result
Demonstrators carrying signs reading “Stop the Count,” “Stop the Steal,” and “Count Every Vote” gathered in several states across the U.S. as Trump and his campaign pushed unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.
Oregon becomes 1st state to decriminalize hard drugs
The Oregon drug initiative will allow people arrested with small amounts of hard drugs to avoid going to trial, and possible jail time, by paying a $100 fine and attending an addiction recovery program.
Oregon to place National Guard on standby ahead of election
The Oregon National Guard was directed to place its members on standby ahead of potential election unrest in Portland, Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday.
NYC to sue Trump administration over anarchist designation
The City of New York will join Seattle and Portland in suing the Trump administration for threatening to deny funding after labeling the cities 'anarchist.'
Man arrested after razor blades found in pizza dough; products recalled
A man has been arrested after surveillance footage showed someone tampering with pizza dough at a Maine deli.
Protesters knock down Roosevelt and Lincoln statues in Portland
Protest organizers dubbed the event “Indigenous Peoples Day of Rage,” in response to Monday’s federal holiday named after 15th-century Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.
Oregon police department removes thin blue line from patrol vehicles
An Oregon police department has announced the removal of thin blue line vinyl decals from its patrol cars, saying they have become a divisive symbol to some in the community.
About 200 people gather in Portland for right-wing rally
A rally in Portland, Oregon was expected to bring several thousand supporters of President Donald Trump to the city on Saturday.