Oregon

Media 1 day ago

Top Oregon official put on leave for allegedly prioritizing 'qualified' job candidates over 'gender identity'

A high-ranking employee of the Oregon Department of Forestry reportedly wanted to hire new members based on merit rather than their personal identity.

Portland 2 days ago

Portland pushes back on progressive policies by resetting new city council

Portland will be expanding the number of city council members and weakening the mayor’s power to push back on progressive policies ahead of the November election.

Oregon 3 days ago

SEE IT: Oregon police find bag of narcotics ironically labeled ‘Definitely not a bag full of drugs'

Police in Portland, Oregon, found a bag full of drugs, that ironically had “Definitely Not a bag full of Drugs" printed on the outside of it.

Oregon 6 days ago

Oregon mistakenly registered hundreds more voters without proving citizenship

Authorities in Oregon have announced they have identified a further 302 people on the state’s voter rolls who didn’t provide proof of citizenship when they were registered to vote.

POLITICS October 5

'Willful coverup': Democrat in key House race hit with ethics complaint that could derail campaign

Democratic House candidate Janelle Bynum was the subject of a complaint earlier this year claiming she had failed to properly report sexual harassment during a 2022 campaign.

Oregon September 25

Oregon Department of Justice prioritizes loopholes over compensation, advocates argue

The Oregon Department of Justice has fought against compensating people wrongly convicted of crimes, even after a 2022 state law to pay exonerees was passed.

WILD NATURE September 24

Strange alien-like fish washes up on Oregon beach, creates 'quite a stir'

Seaside Aquarium announced the sighting of a gigantic Mola mola at Hug Point State Park in Arch Cape, Oregon. The creature measures nearly 7 feet long and is still decaying.

Oregon September 24

Oregon mistakenly registered nearly 1,260 possible noncitizens to vote, DMV admits

After an Oregon law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses took effect, the state mistakenly added 1,259 possible noncitizens to the voter rolls.

Oregon September 23

A travel guide to Oregon: 7 wonders of the Beaver State full of breathtaking scenery

Oregon is full of destinations for all travelers. Whether you prefer a history-filled trip or one made complete with scenic hikes, you can do it all in the Beaver State.

LIFESTYLE September 23

On this day in history, September 23, 1806, Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis as heroes after journey

U.S. Army Captain Meriwether Lewis and 2nd Lt. William Clark — plus the Corps of Discovery — returned to St. Louis after epic travels to the Pacific Ocean on this day in history, Sept. 23, 1806.