Oregon Democrats unveil bill to recriminalize drug possession
The lawmakers supporting the bill say it would allow police to confiscate drugs and reduce public drug use. It would also create new diversion opportunities with the aim of steering people toward treatment instead of jail.
The lawmakers supporting the bill say it would allow police to confiscate drugs and reduce public drug use. It would also create new diversion opportunities with the aim of steering people toward treatment instead of jail.
3 killed, baby rescued after power line falls on car during ice storm
Three people were killed after a power line fell on a vehicle during a damaging ice storm in Portland, Oregon. Here's what officials say to do if it happens to you.
Three people were killed after a power line fell on a vehicle during a damaging ice storm in Portland, Oregon. Here's what officials say to do if it happens to you.
Alaska Airlines door plug blow out: What’s known about the Boeing emergency
Alaska Airlines’ emergency last week when a door plug blew off of its Boeing Max 9 aircraft mid-flight has put flyers, airlines and federal authorities on edge.
Alaska Airlines’ emergency last week when a door plug blew off of its Boeing Max 9 aircraft mid-flight has put flyers, airlines and federal authorities on edge.
Man finds iPhone 'perfectly intact' that likely fell 16,000 feet from Alaska Airlines flight
The man said the iPhone was found still in airplane mode and open to a baggage claim number for Alaska Airlines flight 1282, which suffered an inflight blowout and was forced to make an emergency landing.
The man said the iPhone was found still in airplane mode and open to a baggage claim number for Alaska Airlines flight 1282, which suffered an inflight blowout and was forced to make an emergency landing.
Study suggests this ingredient leads to better coffee
The study touches on what many baristas already know, but no one had specifically studied the effect or explored how it could vary with different types of coffee – until now.
The study touches on what many baristas already know, but no one had specifically studied the effect or explored how it could vary with different types of coffee – until now.
Rare Air Jordans, dropped in Oregon donation bin, sell for $50K at auction
The cash from the rare Nike Air Jordan 3s will benefit the Portland Rescue Mission, which has served people struggling with homelessness, hunger and addiction since 1949.
The cash from the rare Nike Air Jordan 3s will benefit the Portland Rescue Mission, which has served people struggling with homelessness, hunger and addiction since 1949.
Oregon hiker rescued after tumbling ‘several hundred feet’ down Mt. Hood
An Oregon hiker was rescued after she slipped and fell hundreds of feet down a popular route on Mt. Hood over the weekend, authorities said.
An Oregon hiker was rescued after she slipped and fell hundreds of feet down a popular route on Mt. Hood over the weekend, authorities said.
Gunfire erupts at Portland International Airport, suspected gunman in custody
Gunshots were fired inside Portland International Airport (PDX) on Tuesday night, prompting authorities to respond swiftly. The incident occurred in a pre-security area outside restrooms in concourses D and E.
Gunshots were fired inside Portland International Airport (PDX) on Tuesday night, prompting authorities to respond swiftly. The incident occurred in a pre-security area outside restrooms in concourses D and E.
Meet the man who lives in this airplane in the woods
Bruce Campbell's Airplane Home attracts curious explorers from across the globe.
Bruce Campbell's Airplane Home attracts curious explorers from across the globe.
Watch: Wild dashcam video shows man plow through parade route
Video taken from the suspect's own dashboard camera shows people screaming and jumping out of the way as he speeds down a crowded parade route in Portland, Oregon.
Video taken from the suspect's own dashboard camera shows people screaming and jumping out of the way as he speeds down a crowded parade route in Portland, Oregon.
US begins removing dams to restore ecosystems
A massive dam removal project is underway in California and Oregon as part of an effort to restore ecosystems along with rivers in the United States. So far more than 2,000 dams have been removed in the U.S.
A massive dam removal project is underway in California and Oregon as part of an effort to restore ecosystems along with rivers in the United States. So far more than 2,000 dams have been removed in the U.S.
Oregon father charged in decade-old cold case death of infant daughter 'Baby Precious'
After more than a decade of mystery, an Oregon father has been charged in the tragic death of his infant daughter, known as "Baby Precious." In May 2013, the lifeless body of a baby was discovered in a recycling center in Portland.
After more than a decade of mystery, an Oregon father has been charged in the tragic death of his infant daughter, known as "Baby Precious." In May 2013, the lifeless body of a baby was discovered in a recycling center in Portland.
Oregon man sentenced to death freed after 25 years in prison; state accused of 'heinous injustice'
The Oregon Innocence Project accused the state of committing a “heinous injustice" in its handling of Jesse Johnson's case.
The Oregon Innocence Project accused the state of committing a “heinous injustice" in its handling of Jesse Johnson's case.
'Extremely dangerous' escapee captured after getting stuck in mud
At the time of his escape, Christopher Pray was wearing leg shackles, a belly chain, handcuffs, and a restraint connecting all three together,
At the time of his escape, Christopher Pray was wearing leg shackles, a belly chain, handcuffs, and a restraint connecting all three together,
Oregon sheriff warns of fake $100 bills tossed over waterfall after hikers risk lives
Rescue climbers rappelled over Multnomah Falls to collect fake cash before the public got hurt.
Rescue climbers rappelled over Multnomah Falls to collect fake cash before the public got hurt.
Oregon motorists express confusion, excitement on social media following lift of self-serve gas ban
Drivers in Oregon can pump their own gas for the first time in 72 years.
Drivers in Oregon can pump their own gas for the first time in 72 years.
FBI: Man poses as police officer to kidnap woman in Seattle, kept her in a cinderblock cell in Oregon
Authorities say a man who posed as an undercover police officer kidnapped a woman in Seattle, drove her hundreds of miles to his home in Oregon, and kept her in a makeshift cell from which she eventually escaped and found help.
Authorities say a man who posed as an undercover police officer kidnapped a woman in Seattle, drove her hundreds of miles to his home in Oregon, and kept her in a makeshift cell from which she eventually escaped and found help.
'Home Improvement' star Zachery Ty Bryan arrested again on domestic violence charges
Bryan was arrested July 28 after authorities in Eugene, Oregon, were called regarding a physical domestic dispute between a male and female that had occurred earlier in the day.
Bryan was arrested July 28 after authorities in Eugene, Oregon, were called regarding a physical domestic dispute between a male and female that had occurred earlier in the day.
Company gets creative, rents helicopters for employees to avoid traffic delays
When a 15-20 minute commute turned into hours for employees, an Oregon company had a "crazy" idea, and it's working.
When a 15-20 minute commute turned into hours for employees, an Oregon company had a "crazy" idea, and it's working.
Oregon murders: Deaths of 4 women over 3 months are linked, authorities now say
Authorities in Oregon say the deaths of four women whose bodies were found over three months are linked and that at least one person of interest has been identified.
Authorities in Oregon say the deaths of four women whose bodies were found over three months are linked and that at least one person of interest has been identified.