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Oregon At Bottom Of Pay For Statewide Officials

Recently, a high state official was called on the carpet for working with the marijuana industry. Some are looking at the low pay that is made by Oregon officials as a reason.

Bad Batch Of Fentanyl Kills 8 In Portland

The Portland Police Bureau is once again warning of a potentially dangerous batch of drugs circulating the streets. This time eight people died from possible overdoses.

In Portland, Eight Injured, 1 Killed In One Night

At least nine people were struck or otherwise injured by gunfire in Portland in one night, leaving one dead and several hurt.

Dangerous Heat Wave Compared To Last Year

This year is going to be another scorcher. Portland looks like it will be dealing with record-breaking temperatures again. The deadly heat wave of 2021 is not being taken lightly.

Chop Shop, Weapons, Arrests In Portland 

The focus on crime in Portland is putting prosecutors with cops on the streets to deal with theft. Auto theft in addition to retain theft has been put front and center in the city's focus on crime.

The Most Common Undergraduate Degrees Awarded In Oregon

For those who choose to attend college, deciding on where to study—and which field of study to pursue—can be impactful. Here are the most common undergraduate degrees awarded in Oregon.

Evicted Tennant Allegedly Set Apartments Ablaze

A man that was arrested multiple times and the subject of a restraining order has been accused of setting the huge apartment fire last week.

Encampments Removed From Sidewalk For Disabled

The Portland government is clearing tents from its sidewalks to settle suit with people with disabilities. The settlement removal of tents blocking city sidewalks was announced recently in a lawsuit brought by people with disabilities.

New Program Helps Landlords, Good Jobs Help Tenants

Portland landlords are being incentivized to support a new law that provides rent and repairs for low income tenants. The rising economy in Oregon however, is making way for living wage jobs.

Lowes Security Guard Gets Life For Murder

A security guard shot a man to death in a Portland Lowe's parking lot. Logan Gimbel was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years.

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Morehouse College Might Halt Graduation ‘on The Spot’ If There Are...

Morehouse College President David A. Thomas said Thursday he would shut down commencement ceremonies “on the spot” rather than allow police to remove student protesters in zip ties during President Joe Biden’s graduation speech.