Nation Jan 29 As standoff in Oregon continues, FBI releases video of occupier’s death Four people remain inside the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge south of Burns, Oregon, the FBI said during a press conference Thursday evening. The FBI also provided new details about the death of LaVoy Finicum, one of the armed occupiers who… By John Rosman and Conrad Wilson, OPB
Nation Jan 28 Three occupiers surrender in Oregon as Bundy urges all to go home Three more armed occupants of an Oregon wildlife refuge surrendered to authorities on Wednesday after their jailed leader Ammon Bundy urged the remaining militants to “go home.”… By News Desk
Nation Jan 07 Oregon residents in packed town hall want armed militia to leave A building at the Harney County Fairgrounds in rural Oregon was packed to the seams Wednesday night, as local residents discussed an ongoing occupation at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Many of the speakers at the meeting said they didn’t… By Conrad Wilson and Ryan Haas, OPB
Politics Jan 04 What do the presidential candidates think about the militia takeover in Oregon? After some initial silence, Republican presidential candidates began to make calls for a peaceful end to the takeover of a small wildlife refuge by anti-government protesters 30 miles outside Burns, Oregon. By Rhana Natour, Joshua Barajas
Jan 04 What’s next for the armed militiamen in Oregon? By Amanda Peacher, OPB The militiamen said their mission in Burns, Oregon, is to put the federal lands under local control, although it’s unclear by what means. The leader of the occupation, Ammon Bundy, said the protesters have a plan that will take “several… Continue reading
May 24 Navy veteran skydives with soldiers in support of the military’s burn victims By Carey Reed Ryan "Birdman" Parrott, a 32-year-old Navy veteran, has skydived with soldiers from every U.S. war since World War II to raise awareness for his foundation Sons of the Flag, which benefits the military's burn victims. On Monday, he'll be leading… Continue reading