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Federal Judge Orders Release of Mexican Asylum Seeker Unlawfully Detained by ICE in Portland
The immediate release of a 24-year-old Mexican, arrested by masked ICE agents outside a Portland courtroom and placed in a detention center, has been ordered by a federal judge.
Identified as Y-Z-L-H, the man has been detained in an…
Honduran National in Portland Faces Federal Trial Over Fatal Fentanyl Sale
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Honduran national living illegally in Portland appeared in federal court yesterday charged with distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death by overdose of an unnamed adult male in January 2024.
Jury Trial…
Portland Loses Homeless Camp Cleanup Contract After State Fails to Pass Transportation Bill
PORTLAND, Ore. — The failure of Oregon lawmakers to pass legislation to fund the state’s rapidly declining transportation network has claimed its first victim – the $4 million contract paid to Portland City to conduct sweeps of homeless…
Oregon Governor Greenlights $800 Million Deal to Bring Major League Baseball to Portland
A Major League Baseball stadium in Southwest Portland was batted closer to reality on Thursday after Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 110 to authorize up to $800 million to help finance the stadium.
Governor Signs…
Oregon Lawmakers Consider Ending Preschool Program That Taxes the Rich to Educate the Poor
The Multnomah County Chair has expressed outrage at Oregon lawmakers considering scrapping the Preschool for All program.
Legislation Will Prohibit Taxing High-Income Earners
Members of the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee…
Oregon House Backs $800 Million Stadium Plan to Bring Major League Baseball to Portland
Bipartisan agreement in the Oregon House of Representatives saw Senate Bill 110 take a step closer to becoming law on Tuesday after lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favor of the bill, which seeks to attract a Major League Baseball (MLB)…
Man Charged With Assaulting Federal Officer During ICE Protest in Portland Is Released From Custody
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland man, 19-year-old Deni Jungic Wolf, charged with assaulting a federal law enforcement officer Near the South Portland ICE office on Monday night, appeared in federal court yesterday and was released on conditions.…
Oregon State Police Operation Targets Portland Drug Dealers in Coordinated Sweep
Five people were arrested on Friday evening as Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers collaborating with local law enforcement agencies undertook a targeted mission in downtown Portland aimed at disrupting illegal drug activity.
OSP…
Chaos Erupts Near ICE Building in Portland Hours After Peaceful ‘No Kings’ Rally Ends
After Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ march concluded peacefully at Waterfront Park, criminal activity flared up further south near the ICE building. Police pivoted their attention to the misconduct, resulting in three arrests.
Criminal…
Family Raises Reward in Hopes of Solving 2017 Portland Homicide That Remains a Chilling Mystery
PORTLAND, Ore. — The reward money has been raised by his family and friends for information leading to the successful arrest of whoever is responsible for shooting and killing Spaulding at his home in the 3500 block of Northeast 10th Avenue…