July 4, 2024 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.
July 3, 2024 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.
June 28, 2024 US Supreme Court upholds controversial anti-camping laws used against homeless people in Oregon city The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld anti-camping laws used in Grants Pass, Oregon, to prevent homeless individuals from sleeping in public parks and streets.
June 28, 2024 High school coach fired after pushing to change state trans athlete law: 'Vilified' for standing up for girls John Parks, a high school track & field coach fired for pushing for a change to the state's policies concerning transgender athletes, told Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital about the ordeal.
June 27, 2024 Oregon woman dies in boat tubing incident after dangerous driving on water, family says Kaileigh Seidel, a 24-year-old Oregon woman, died in a boating accident on June 22. She was reportedly on an inner tube when she was flung into the side of another boat.
June 27, 2024 Former high school track and field coach John Parks talks firing amid push for transgender athlete law change John Parks joined OutKick's Riley Gaines on the "Gaines for Girls" podcast to discuss his dismissal after he penned a letter about laws related to transgender athletes.
June 25, 2024 Nolina the porcupine celebrates huge birthday at Oregon Zoo: 'Looking sharp' Nolina the porcupine is defying the life expectancy of its species through morning walks and healthy treats at the Oregon Zoo.
June 22, 2024 'Microaggressions' could cost doctors their medical licenses in Oregon, according to new proposed rule The Oregon Medical Board is expanding the definition of "unprofessional conduct," to include "microaggressions," an offense which could lead to license revocation.
June 22, 2024 Microaggression madness in Oregon could cost doctors their license In past debates over 'microaggressions' in this category of offensive speech, I have objected that it is all hopelessly vague and highly controversial.
June 20, 2024 'Endless revolving door': Blue state will recriminalize drugs, but one key official is looking for a loophole Drug possession will soon become a crime again in Oregon, but critics say Portland area leaders are drafting a plan that includes "an endless revolving door."