Nabisco strike that impacted several states over after workers ratify new contract
The strike began on Aug. 10 and impacted factories in Chicago, Portland, Ore., Aurora, Colo., Richmond, Va., Chicago, Ill. and Norcross, Ga.
Oregon woman wielding machete and ax attempted to kidnap boy, police say
The family was waiting outside a pizzeria in broad daylight when police say the woman approached them.
Woman arrested after alleged attack sparked by 'Abolish ICE' bumper sticker
An incident allegedly sparked by an “Abolish ICE” bumper sticker led to the arrest of an Oregon woman.
Oregon school custodian accused of planning 'mass casualty event,' police say
Kristopher Clay, a former custodian at an Oregon high school, is accused of making “significant steps to carry out a mass casualty event,” police said.
Renters in 10 states, including Illinois, still protected from eviction, despite nationwide ban expiring
A nationwide ban on evictions ended over the weekend, but 10 states still have protections in place for renters as housing advocates warn that millions of Americans could be on the brink of homelessness.
Man accused of bashing female roommate in head with hammer, stabbing her
Deputies responded after David Craft allegedly called to report he had stabbed his roommate. She was found outside.
Orphaned river otter pup finds new home at Oregon Zoo
An orphaned otter shows off her playful side while exploring her new home at the Oregon Zoo.
Oregon shooting at county fair where rapper Nelly was to perform leaves 1 injured, 2 in custody: police
One victim has non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
1 killed, at least 6 others hurt in Portland shooting near food truck pod
An 18-year-old woman was killed and at least six others were hurt overnight in downtown Portland when someone started shooting into a crowd of people near a food truck pod.
Bootleg fire: Dangerous 'fire clouds' form over Oregon
Smoke and heat from the massive wildfire in southeastern Oregon are creating so-called fire clouds over the blaze.
Oregon man knocks out, hogties active shooter, according to Portland police
Luke Stolarzyk allegedly fired more than two-dozen rounds at an apartment building in Southwest Portland.
Sheep cool down inside Oregon apartment amid heat wave
One Oregon farmer brought her sheep inside her apartment to help them escape the excessive heat that scorched the Pacific Northwest on June 27.
Welcome (or not) to Illinois: Where we rank on the kindness scale
If you want to hang out with nice people, there are 34 states other than Illinois where you would be better off.
Girl, 13, hospitalized with severe burns after attempting viral TikTok fire challenge
Firefighter Rob Garrison reportedly said it was one of the most dangerous things he's ever seen someone do.
US sees lowest levels of new COVID-19 cases since last June
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
Police seeking 5 teen suspects behind brazen broad daylight attacks
Police are looking for what is thought to be five teenage suspects they believe are behind a half-dozen broad daylight attacks, authorities said.
Oregon: CDC investigating death of woman who developed rare blood clot after J&J vaccine
Oregon health officials said Thursday that federal officials are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19.
Riot declared in Portland when protesters smash windows, set fires after police kill man
Portland has been the site of frequent protests, many involving violent clashes between officers and demonstrators. The latest comes after police shot and killed a man Friday.
Man arrested after allegedly pulling down his mask at grocery store to kiss baby he didn’t know on lips
A man was arrested on Thursday after police say he pulled down his mask inside an Oregon grocery store to kiss a baby girl he didn’t know while her mother was looking away.
4 people being monitored in Oregon for Ebola after returning to US from West Africa
Four people are being monitored by Oregon public health officials after potentially being exposed to Ebola while on a recent visit to Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to an Oregon Health Authority news release.