Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.
Police say woman gave birth on sidewalk and walked away
An Oregon woman gave birth to a baby girl on a sidewalk and then walked away and left the child, authorities said Thursday.
An Oregon woman gave birth to a baby girl on a sidewalk and then walked away and left the child, authorities said Thursday.
Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells: Oregon State University study
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
Video shows SUV plow into Oregon police car after sliding on black ice
An SUV was captured on video slamming into a police patrol car in Oregon after hitting a patch of black ice on the highway.
An SUV was captured on video slamming into a police patrol car in Oregon after hitting a patch of black ice on the highway.
Chicago Red Stars head to NWSL championship with 2-0 win over Portland Thorns
Chicago will play the Washington Spirit for the title Saturday in Louisville.
Chicago will play the Washington Spirit for the title Saturday in Louisville.
4 more lawsuits filed following deadly Amtrak derailment
Four more lawsuits have been filed after the deadly Amtrak derailment in Montana.
Four more lawsuits have been filed after the deadly Amtrak derailment in Montana.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Firefighter Rob Garrison reportedly said it was one of the most dangerous things he's ever seen someone do.