Oregon abandons Medicaid expansion for people leaving prison, months after delaying launch
Oregon Health Authority this week notified state prisons and other officials that it no longer intends to implement a novel Medicaid initiative that would have provided targeted health services to
This Oregon Seafood Buffet Serves Crab Just The Way Pacific Northwest Diners Swear By
Portland’s dining scene has a hidden gem that seafood lovers can’t stop raving about. Salty’s on the Columbia River has perfected the art of serving Dungeness crab the way Pacific Northwest locals have enjoyed it for generations. Whether you’re a lifelong Oregonian or just visiting, this waterfront...
Plan to Shine Lasers at Federal Helicopters Raises Alarms in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — An online call urging people to aim lasers at federal helicopters that have been circling above Portland’s ICE facility has drawn sharp condemnation from federal and local officials, aviation experts, and protesters alike — who warn the scheme is dangerous, illegal, and could put pilots and...
Shooting leaves person injured on Northeast Killingsworth, neighbors express concern
PORTLAND, Ore. — A shooting early Sunday morning left a parked car riddled with bullet holes in a northeast Portland neighborhood, according to the Portland Police Bureau (PPB). Officers responded to reports of a shooting around 3:23 a.m. in the 5200 block of Northeast 24th Avenue. PPB said when...
‘Operation Inflation’ injects joyful vibe to Portland ICE protests
A new organization, Operation Inflation, is purchasing more than 100 inflatable costumes with help from online donations and giving them away for free.
Oregon Mailman Stabbed to Death After Argument Over Cooler Escalates to Chaos
Chad Weston, a 53-year-old roofer and general contractor from Clackamas, is facing life imprisonment for the death of a mailman whom he stabbed 11 times. Weston is charged with second-degree murder following the death of Tristan Thomas (43), who was taken off life support a few days after his admittance to the...
Oregon Nonprofit Faces $50 Million Lawsuit Over Crash That Killed Troutdale Family
A $50 million wrongful death suit has been filed in the Multnomah County Circuit Court by relatives of the Troutdale family of four who tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision while traveling to central Oregon to view the solar eclipse. Gary Rutledge (57), his wife Michelle Jean (53),...
Walkers with lanterns’Light the Night’ in Portland
Hundreds of people once again grabbed lanterns (and rain jackets) to once again to Light The Night in Portland.
Vehicle of missing woman Judith Roberts found unoccupied in Curry County
OREGON - Authorities located the vehicle of Judith Roberts, an 81-year-old woman from West Linn who has been missing since May. Roberts' vehicle was discovered unoccupied in Curry County, prompting active investigations by search teams in the area. Officials have not released further details at this time. Family...
Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver
Late on Oct. 5, a Portland ambulance crew informed dispatchers over the radio that it was attempting to transport a patient from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center but that ICE officers were impeding its departure. Six minutes later, at 9:40 pm, according to publicly archived...

















