Oregon 4 days ago 'They/Them/Turtle': Oregon mental health advisory board includes member who identifies as terrapin species JD "Terrapin" Holt, who uses the pronouns "they/them" and "turtle," sits on the Oregon Health Authority's Consumer Advisory Council, which advises the agency's director on best practices around the state's provision of mental health services.
Oregon 5 days ago Oregon legislature weighing trio of bills that could result in less oversight for convicted sex offenders Bills in the Oregon legislature that would ease public safety requirements for convicted sex offenders and downsize the state's backlog for classifying offenders are facing backlash.
Abortion 6 days ago Oregon governor declares March 10 'Abortion Provider Appreciation Day': 'Continue to have your back' Oregon's governor signed a proclamation to declare March 10, "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day," to affirm her administration's commitment to provide access to abortion care in the state.
Elon Musk March 8 Tesla vehicles, charging stations targeted as protesters denounce DOGE, Elon Musk Vandalism to Tesla vehicles and dealerships has been reported to police in various states as the Department of Government Efficiency continues on its mission to cut wasteful spending.
Army March 7 Former, active-duty Army soldiers charged in scheme allegedly selling sensitive military information to China Three U.S. Army soldiers – two active-duty and one former – have been indicted for their alleged roles in gathering and selling sensitive information to China, the DOJ said.
Missing Persons March 3 Oregon boy, 2, goes missing from family front yard, sparking massive search Dane Paulsen, a 2-year-old boy, disappeared in broad daylight while playing in his family's front yard in Oregon on Saturday, authorities said.
Crime February 27 Insurance CEO's home riddled with bullets; gunman remains on the run A gunman shot up the home of SAIF CEO Chip Terhune outside Portland, Oregon, and the shooter remains on the loose, according to authorities.
Politics February 17 Conservative portion of blue state looking to break off and join neighboring red state The Greater Idaho movement intends to break the Beaver State's easternmost counties away and make them part of Idaho, which many on the right approve of.
Politics February 12 Oregon congresswoman determined to protect federal workers with Stop Musk Act A congresswoman in Oregon has introduced a bill that is aimed at protecting federal workers from retaliation if they resisting, circumvent or stand up to Elon Musk and DOGE.
US February 11 Colombian nationals arrested in connection with dozens of home burglaries in Oregon: police The Tigard Police Department have arrested four Colombian nationals in connection with a string of 39 home burglary cases allegedly targeting Asian-American households since September.
