Portland nonprofit secures $1.9 million DOJ grant to expand violence prevention efforts
Funding will enhance POIC's Community Safety Worker program, providing critical training and support for high-risk ...
FDA proposes mandatory nutrition labels on the front of packages
The proposed "at-a-glance" label would prominently show whether foods contain low, medium or high levels of saturated fat, sodium and added sugars.
Washington Supreme Court hears arguments on ban of ‘high-capacity’ magazines
Purcell argued a magazine is not an arm, and therefore subject to limitations. But the attorney representing Gator’s Custom ...
Alaska Airlines adds 3 new nonstops flights to Oregon airports
Alaska Airlines will operate nonstop flights between Portland and Houston daily and twice-daily flights to Eugene.
St. Helens acting superintendent to depart Jan. 31, says progress has been made
At a news conference Tuesday, Dr. Steven Webb said he would finish putting a "comprehensive corrective action plan" in place ...
Portland police sergeant lied about placing right-wing meme in training slide, review board finds
A police review board recommended that the officer, previously identified as Sgt. Jeffrey McDaniel, be fired. Bureau leaders ...
Claim that FEMA is giving California wildfire survivors just $770 is false
A FEMA disaster relief program is offering wildfire victims one-time payments of $770 for essentials, but it’s not the only federal aid available.
On day 5 of strike, Providence signals it's ready to negotiate at all hospitals
Providence said Tuesday that it is "now ready to discuss resuming" negotiations at all Oregon hospitals, including Providence ...
VERIFYING what a TikTok ban means for you
When does the potential ban start? Can you still use TikTok after it takes effect? We VERIFY what users need to know.
Jury convicts man for 40-minute attack on disabled woman in Beaverton
Surveillance video caught him kicking the woman in the wheelchair in the face with his steel-toed boots before he took her ...
Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says
When people eat or drink foods containing these “forever” chemicals, the compounds accumulate in the body and can cause kidney, prostate and testicular cancer.
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
That estimate is based on a new study that found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought: After age 55, people have up ...