Portland sues fire truck manufacturers over alleged monopoly The city alleges manufacturers are offering to let localities skip delivery lines by paying the difference between contracted and current inflated prices.

Portland sues fire truck manufacturers over alleged monopoly

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West Linn approves $17M for early work on new operations complex despite pending appeal To avoid an appearance of bias, the council directed the city to hire a hearings officer to consider the appeal. It then approved $17 million to allow contractors to begin work and secure materials fo...

West Linn approves $17M for early work on new operations complex despite pending appeal

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Yesssss, Blazers!! What an ending !!!

$45 million gamble: Portland suburb wants to build on the spot of devastating landslide

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Wildhorse Casino armed robber who claimed he was God drops insanity defense, pleads guilty

He'll face 20 yrs in prison, under plea agreement.

The robber pulled gun on responding officer. Officer fired first, wounding robber & a bystander behind the suspect.

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Man accused in Oregon killing found guilty of manslaughter in death of missing Alaska roommate

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Black prison volunteer banned after alleging guard directed racist language at him After his complaint, volunteer Michael Fesser said the prison temporarily suspended his re-entry program Going Home II and barred him from returning.

Black prison volunteer banned after alleging guard directed racist language at him

The volunteer is Michael Fesser, who has gone into the NE Portland prison weekly for 20 yrs to help prisoners prepare for their release to the community.

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9th Circuit judges question tear gas, force restrictions at Portland ICE protests Two Trump-appointed judges express concern that restrictions could endanger federal officers during large-scale demonstrations.

9th Circuit judges question tear gas, force restrictions at Portland ICE protests

Links to oral arguments in story.

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Feds’ use of force at Portland ICE protests faces appellate review The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday hears argument on whether to extend its hold on two federal judges' orders curbing use of force outside Portland's immigration enforcement building.

Feds’ use of force at Portland ICE protests faces appellate review

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Oregon State Bar opposes proposed rule limiting federal attorney misconduct inquiries Former Attorney General Pam Bondi proposed the rule last month to confront what she called an "unprecedented weaponization" of state bar complaints.

Oregon State Bar opposes proposed rule limiting federal attorney misconduct inquiries

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Portland counselor who abused teen refugee sentenced to home detention Teresa Valdovinos-Godinez failed in her responsibility as the adult in a position of power over vulnerable refugee children, the judge said.

Portland counselor who abused teen refugee sentenced to home detention

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Oregon’s U.S. Attorney demands 4 counties submit to ICE subpoenas on more than 30 felons U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford says the counties are prioritizing sanctuary policies over public safety, while county lawyers argue they're following state law.

Oregon’s U.S. Attorney demands 4 counties submit to ICE subpoenas on more than 30 felons

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Oregon teen accused in mall plot sentenced to probation after he admitted making a ‘false threat’ “He’s not someone who wanted to kill or harm other people," the teen's lawyer said in court.

Oregon teen accused in mall plot sentenced to probation after he admitted making a ‘false threat’

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Oregon defense lawyers push for grand jury transparency in wake of controversial U.S. prosecutions Two defense lawyers are urging Oregon’s Chief U.S. District Judge Michael J.  McShane to require magistrate judges be told when grand juries decline to indict.

Oregon defense lawyers push for grand jury transparency in wake of controversial U.S. prosecutions

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Raid of Portland home yields 34 guns, pound of cocaine and pipe bomb, feds say Aaron N, Gabbert, 50, told investigators he kept dozens of loaded weapons for security at his Southeast Portland home, according to a complaint.

Raid of Portland home yields 34 guns, pound of cocaine and pipe bomb, feds say

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Feds face no court-imposed limits on tear gas in Portland as ‘No Kings’ protest begins

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Full appeals court urged to lift hold on judge’s order restricting tear gas at Portland ICE building

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Appeals court puts hold on orders restricting federal use of force outside Portland ICE building

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Trump commemorative coin spurs Portland man to act: ‘It bugged me’

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Camara just sunk his 8th 3-pointer !

Man faked Oregon lab ownership in $46M Medicare fraud scheme, feds say

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Federal jury rejects hymn copyright infringement claim against British composer

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Judge blocks RFK Jr.’s move to restrict federal funding for gender-affirming care

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State psychiatric hospital faces renewed calls to limit admissions amid delays

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Feds to appeal broader injunction limiting force against anti-ICE protesters in Portland

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Feds this afternoon filed a notice to appeal US District Judge Michael H. Simon's prelim injunction against fed officers' use of indiscriminate force against protesters outside Portland's ICE building - and also plan to appeal Simon's early class certification.

Feds seek emergency hold on order restricting tear gas outside Portland apartment complex

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Music copyright case in Portland focuses on 12 bars from two Catholic hymns

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