Oregon

Oregon 18 hours ago

Oregon appeals court invalidates state climate protection program rules

An Oregon state appeals court has declared the rules of a 2022 program aimed at significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel companies invalid.

Supreme Court 3 days ago

House, Senate lawmakers demand Supreme Court block White House eco actions: 'Set the record straight'

FIRST ON FOX: Dozens of bicameral Republicans are calling on the Supreme Court to review two cases that center around the president's authority to designate national monuments.

Oregon 3 days ago

Oregon plane crash kills 3 after collision with electrical power lines, police say

A small plane crashed into power lines in Independence, Oregon, killing the pilot and two passengers on Saturday. The plane was traveling to the Independence State Airport.

Oregon December 6

Oregon power company to pay nearly $300 million to settle latest lawsuit over 2020 wildfires

Utility company PacifiCorp will be forced to pay nearly $300M to settle with customers who claim negligence on the part of the company during a major 2020 windstorm.

Media December 5

Portland Public Schools to factor in gender identity, race into school discipline: 'Completely backwards'

The hosts of 'Outnumbered' react to Portland Public Schools requiring officials to consider a disruptive student's race, gender identity and sexual orientation before punishing them.

Digital Originals December 1

Number of nonbinary-identifying students spikes nearly 57% in West Coast state

The number of students identifying as nonbinary in Oregon has increased every year since the state began including the third gender option, educational data show.

Oregon December 1

Portland city council approves $2.6 million to equip police with body cameras

The Portland City Council has unanimously approved $2.6 million for permanent police body cameras. All 800 uniformed officers are expected to have body-worn cameras by summer.

Idaho November 29

Bureau of Land Management halts use of 'cyanide bomb' devices to kill coyotes

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has halted the use of spring-loaded traps that disperse cyanide powder to kill coyotes and other livestock predators.

EDUCATION November 29

Portland Public Schools board unanimously approves deal with teachers union to end strike

The Portland Public Schools board voted in favor of ratifying a contract with its teachers union, ending the teachers strike that began on Nov. 1.

Oregon November 28

Advocates call for focus on housing solutions as encampment sweeps escalate across the US

The increasing issue of encampment sweeps in U.S. cities is drawing criticism from advocates. Cities are intensifying efforts to clear tent encampments due to safety concerns.