World Jun 16 Record number of African migrants coming to Mexican border Undaunted by a dangerous journey over thousands of miles, people fleeing economic hardship and human rights abuses in African countries are coming to the U.S.-Mexico border in unprecedented numbers, surprising Border Patrol agents more accustomed to Spanish-speaking migrants.
Nation Jun 04 Young people suing U.S. government over climate change get their day in court The group of young people suing say U.S. energy policies are causing climate change and hurting their future.
Nation May 31 Awash in marijuana, Oregon takes steps to curb production If growing marijuana in Oregon were to stop today, it could take more than six years by one estimate to smoke or eat it all.
Nation Jun 09 Anti-Sharia rallies this weekend worry Muslim leaders EUGENE, Ore. — Inside a mosque in the college town of Eugene, a half-dozen men prostrated themselves on a carpet while another man led the midday prayers. Over their melodic recitation came a tapping sound as a locksmith installed higher-grade…
Nation Oct 15 Investors anxious as Oregonians again vote on marijuana About 50 Oregon towns and counties will decide in the Nov. 8 election whether to opt back into the marijuana business.