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Pro-Palestine Protesters Disrupt Oregon Democrat’s Biggest Fundraising Event
Protesters made their way into the Portland Hilton and shouted over Sen. Jeff Merkley’s speech.
Oregon Passes Bill to Re-criminalize Drug Use
In the midst of a spiraling drug addiction and overdose crisis, lawmakers vote to end Oregon’s experiment with legalizing hard drugs.
Homeless Problem Surges in Portland, Maine, as State Brings in Illegal Immigrants
The number of homeless people in Maine more than doubled from 2021 to 2022, according to the Maine Housing Authority.
Missing Alaska Airlines Door Plug Found in Portland Backyard
A schoolteacher in Portland had contacted the NTSB after discovering the missing part of the aircraft in his backyard.
Portland Officials Propose to Re-Ban Public Drug Use, Governor to Declare ‘Fentanyl Emergency’
A task force set up to combat issues such as homelessness, public safety, and drug use has proposed ten recommendations to solve Portland’s problems.
Portland Teacher Strike Ends With Union Reaching Tentative Deal With School District
The end of the 11-day strike allows 45,000 public school students of Portland, Oregon, to return to classrooms on Monday.
Weapons Are Drawn at ‘Free Palestine’ Rally in Oregon
Pro-Palestine march in Eugene turns violent while a Portland protest organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation urges an Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
Nike Permanently Closes Factory Store in Portland Due to Crime Wave
Nike Permanently Closes Factory Store In Portland Due To Crime Wave
