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."
June 20, 2024 Spending on homelessness spikes to a 'shocking' amount in Portland metro area Oregon's three most populous counties spent $531 million on homelessness interventions in 2023, a 70% increase from the previous fiscal year, a new report shows.
June 18, 2024 Teen 'thought she was going to die' stuck upside down after Oregon theme park ride malfunctions One rider shared that she thoughts she was "going to die" after a ride at Oaks Amusement Park in Portland, Oregon malfunctioned — leaving riders hanging upside down.
June 18, 2024 Oregon track and field coach says school district fired him after he advocated for transgender law changes An Oregon high school coach suggested that his removal was directly related to a series of letters he sent to state officials pushing for changes to laws on trans athletes.
June 18, 2024 Former Oregon nurse faces 44 assault charges for stealing fentanyl, replacing IV drips with water Dani Marie Schofield, a former nurse at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Oregon, was arrested for stealing fentanyl from patients' IV drips and replacing it with tap water.
June 14, 2024 Dozens of Oregon amusement park guests left hanging upside down after ride malfunctions on opening day At least 30 people were trapped on a ride upside-down at Oaks Amusement Park on the park’s first day open for the season, the Portland Fire and Rescue said.
June 11, 2024 Oregon man who drugged daughter's friends with insomnia medication at sleepover gets prison term Michael Meyden, a 57-year-old Oregon man, has been sentenced to 2 years in prison for drugging his daughter and 2 of her friends with fruit smoothies that contained a sleeping medication.
June 11, 2024 What to know about the FDA's paralytic shellfish poisoning warning The FDA says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.