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In October, an ICE officer called the emergency dispatch in Portland. He was in his car, and told the operator that a kid was following him on a motorized bicycle. As the dispatcher took his information, the ICE officer said "I need someone here now, or else I'm going to have to shoot this kid." The Department of Homeland Security did not respond to questions from OPB about the incident.

Winter Olympics stoke curling devotion – and big donations – in Bend

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who previously represented Oregon's 5th congressional district, is now facing back-to-back scandals. Last month, an internal investigation was launched into the Republican's conduct. Now, her husband has been banned from the Labor Department’s headquarters after allegations of the sexual assault of a female staff member. While local police have closed that inve...

Restoring Astoria’s riverfront trolley means working around its sea lions

The owners of Northeast Portland’s Lloyd Center plan to demolish the aging mall, but have no plans to replace the 60-year-old rink.

The Portland United Hockey league is an inclusive league for women, non-binary, and trans players.

In a case led by Oregon, the high court ruled the president did not have the authority to enact import taxes, undermining his economic agenda.

It wasn’t immediately clear whether the GOP secured meaningful concessions from Democrats.

It’s the longest-running African Film festival in the United States.

Athletes from around the globe are in Italy for the Winter Olympics. But in Oregon, a different breed of athlete has been training — and competition can get a little… hairy.

Simon Xu went to every single Plaid Pantry store in Portland in an eight-hour "pointless" personal challenge.

Portland’s billion dollar climate fund is being eyed to help pay for upgrades to the Moda Center, in an effort to keep the Portland Trail Blazers in the city.

As Portlanders gear up to once again pay their arts tax by April 15, even supporters say the voter-approved charge needs an overhaul.

U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon said federal officers could not use “chemical or projectile munitions” near the ICE building unless there was an imminent threat of harm.

This pillar of Oregon’s energy strategy can help the state meet its climate goals — and lower electric bills at the same time

As we wrap up the final days of the month, Dry January—a movement to go alcohol-free to start the new year—is also coming to a close. But as Crystal Ligori found out, some Oregon bars, restaurants and even wineries are embracing the NA options year round.

The Harney Basin in southeast Oregon is now a critical groundwater area. Farmers are navigating a process they say will put them in a tough financial spot that could put some out of business.

Holly Goldberg Sloan's new Young Adult novel — set in the town of Florence — follows a young girl trying to navigate home and family dynamics after her father died in a fishing accident.

The National Institutes of Health, which is the center’s main funder and client, is under orders to cut back animal research.

Volunteers needed to help Oregonians file income tax returns

The Rose City Dog Show welcomed thousands of attendees and their furry friends to Expo Center

In November, the U.S. Treasury stopped minting pennies after more than 230 years, because the coins cost more than three times their own value to make. The end of the Lincoln cent is a nostalgic goodbye for coin collectors. That includes longtime coin dealer Monte Mensing, who owns a coin shop in Stayton, Ore.

Surrounding deep blue strongholds, there's a red sea of conservative voters — with some nuances under the surface.

Antonio Sánchez launched "Noticias Noroeste" on Inauguration Day in 2025. The daily Spanish newscast on YouTube has evolved into a source of news during a time of great fear and upheaval for Oregon’s Latino community.

The Dalles is pushing to expand its water reservoir to serve a growing population. The problem is, the population hasn't really grown. Now folks are wondering if the extra water will really go to local homes and businesses — or if The Dalles wants to draw water from the Mount Hood forest to slake the tech industry’s growing thirst for data centers.