Nation Dec 16 Man found dead in submerged car near Seattle after a week of heavy rain and flooding A man who drove past warning signs has been found dead in a car submerged in floodwaters near Seattle. It's the first reported death following a week of heavy rain and flooding in the region.
Nation Dec 12 Historic floods have washed away homes and stranded families in Washington state Washington is under a state of emergency and evacuation orders are in place for tens of thousands of residents.
Nation Dec 11 Torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations in Washington state Washington state was under a state of emergency Thursday from a barrage of torrential rain that has sent rivers flowing over their banks, caused a mudslide to crash down on a highway and trapped people in floodwaters. Tens of thousands…
Nation Nov 17 Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight's engines midair won't serve prison time, judge rules The judge's ruling brings an end to a case that drew attention to the need for more mental health support for pilots.
Nation Oct 29 Federal trial over whether Trump can deploy National Guard to Portland begins A federal trial over whether President Donald Trump can deploy the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, is getting underway.
Nation Oct 21 U.S. appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon National Guard troops, though deployment blocked for now Oregon's attorney general said he would ask a broader appeals court panel to reconsider the ruling.
Politics Oct 05 Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard in Portland A federal judge in Oregon temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying the National Guard in Portland, ruling Saturday in a lawsuit brought by the state and city.
Politics Sep 27 Trump says he's sending troops to Portland in latest deployment to U.S. cities President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, "authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities.
Nation Aug 29 Oregon could join Hawaii in mandating pay-per-mile fees for EV owners as gas tax projections fall Oregon lawmakers are considering a proposal that would make the state the second in the nation to require electric vehicle owners to enroll in a pay-per-mile program.
Politics May 25 The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump targets it in his war on 'woke' One program distributes laptops in rural Iowa. Another helped people get back online after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina. Programs in Oregon and Alabama teach older people how to navigate in an increasingly digital world. Trump has announced his…