Elephants smash giant pumpkins in Oregon Zoo’s 'Squishing of the Squash'
A family of Asian elephants got to smash massive pumpkins this week in an annual tradition at the Oregon Zoo.
Kaiser Permanente hit by strike votes in California, Oregon
More than 24,000 nurses and other healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente in California and Oregon have overwhelmingly authorized a strike, threatening to walk out over pay and working conditions strained by the coronavirus pandemic.
Oregon school employee on leave after wearing blackface to work
An Oregon school system employee showed up to work last Friday in blackface, prompting the school board to place them on leave.
Portland postpones move to ban Texas travel, trade to protest abortion law
The trade and travel ban was intended to voice opposition to new abortion restrictions that took effect in Texas last week.
Portland moves to ban Texas travel, trade to protest new abortion law
Portland City Council is to consider an emergency resolution to ban future travel, goods and services from Texas in protest of the state’s new abortion law.
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.
Sha’Carri Richardson will race Tokyo Olympic medalists at Prefontaine Classic
American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson will race next weekend against the three Jamaican women who won medals in the women’s 100-meter run at this year’s Tokyo Olympics.
Texas A&M Forest Service helping battle Northwest wildfires
The Texas A&M Forest Service sent about 45 of their personnel to help battle wildfires devastating parts of the western United States.
Stunning time-lapse shows Perseids meteors streak across night sky
Stunning time-lapse video captured Perseids meteors streaking across the starry sky.
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.
Bipedal robot becomes 1st ever to run 5K, university says
A robot named Cassie became the first machine of its kind to run a 5K footrace — and she did it in one charge.
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 larger than NYC, needs 'Mother Nature’s help' to be stopped
The largest wildfire burning in the country isn’t expected to be fully contained unless a “season-ending weather event,” such as significant rain or snow, lends a helping hand.
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.
Erratic Bootleg Fire in Oregon expands, destroys dozens of homes
A wildfire in southeastern Oregon is spreading miles each day as firefighters struggle to control the raging inferno.
Bootleg Fire: Smoke from Oregon blaze seen from space in satellite video
The Bootleg Fire incinerating part of southern Oregon is the largest wildfire currently burning the U.S., spreading across more than 200,000 acres.
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.