December 20, 2022 ‘LAWLESSNESS:’ Cataloguing Portland’s Year of Violence Record homicides, rising property crime and the ongoing homeless crisis pushed some Portland residents to a boiling point this year. Will 2023 bring positive change?
December 18, 2022 Semi-truck hauling red dye leaks liquid for miles through Portland area, splashing other vehicles A tractor trailer hauling a red dye leaked the liquid for miles on I-205 and I-84 throughout two counties near Portland on Saturday night, staining roadways and vehicles.
December 18, 2022 Oregon must 'stay the course' on soft heroin laws despite skyrocketing overdose rates: drug law proponents Oregon's trailblazing drug decriminalization law has come under fire amid a slow rollout and rise in overdose deaths. But proponents say much of the criticism is unfair.
December 16, 2022 Crime affecting Portland small businesses during the holiday season Event Cosmetics owner Katherine Sealy on how rising crime in Portland has affected her business, including broken windows and theft.
December 15, 2022 Oregon judge temporarily blocks voter-approved high-capacity magazine ban An Oregon state judge handed Second Amendment groups a victory Thursday, temporarily blocking a new law that bans high-capacity magazines.
December 15, 2022 Oregon racial justice nonprofit founder to remain on board amid state DOJ investigation Founder and CEO of Brown Hope in Oregon said he would be staying on to lead the nonprofit after he was placed on leave amid multiple investigations.
December 15, 2022 Oregon state senator slams Gov. Brown for 'unilaterally' commuting death sentences: 'Ridiculous' Oregon State Sen. Tim Knopp (R) joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss his reaction to Brown commuting death sentences for the state's most violent criminals.
December 14, 2022 Oregon sheriff vows not to enforce strict new gun law: 'I take issue with all of it' Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan explains why she will not enforce Oregon's embattled new gun law that implements new requirements for purchases.
December 14, 2022 New Oregon gun law ‘not good for public safety’: Sheriff Michelle Duncan Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan explains why she will not enforce Oregon’s controversial gun law after a lower court puts the measure on hold.
December 14, 2022 Portland business owners face down 'make it or break it' holidays as crime surges following pandemic, riots Portland business owners say this holiday shopping season is more crucial than ever as burglaries, vandalism and other problems have them struggling to stay afloat.