Category OREGON NEWS
Oregon Democrats push for charging federal agents with state law. Police say not so fast
Portland police and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office contend a growing assertion by Democratic politicians and left-leaning legal scholars that states can arrest federal agents will not work.
Despite closures nationwide, Oregon Head Start set to remain afloat during government shutdown
The Department of Early Learning and Care is working to help Head Start programs in the state to avert closures until the end of the year during the ongoing government shutdown.
Oregon sues Trump admin for attempt to restrict public service loan forgiveness
President Donald Trump in March signed an executive order denying student loan forgiveness to agencies and nonprofits that help immigrants living in the U.S. without proper documentation, provide gender-affirming health care to transgender youth and promote diversity and inclusion.
Federal judge rules Trump Guard deployment to Portland likely unlawful
U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut blocked the National Guard from any state from deploying to Portland at least until she issues a final opinion Friday.
ICE detains 29 people in Woodburn, immigrant rights coalition says
Thursday's immigration raid in Woodburn was the largest seen in Oregon so far this year, immigrant rights groups said.
Oregon Treasury reducing public pension investments in private equity
After criticism that the Oregon Investment Council overinvested public pension dollars in private equity funds, Treasurer Steiner is calling for a strategy shift.
Oregon Gov. Kotek sends $5 million to food banks ahead of SNAP cutoff
Food banks across Oregon have warned that they do not have enough resources to absorb the impact of food benefits not going out Nov. 1.
Increased ICE presence takes a toll on Oregon’s Latino businesses
Oregon Latino-owned businesses are innovating ways to help customers, employees feel safe.
Guard deployment to Portland stays blocked as 9th Circuit reviews decision
A majority of the judges on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to review, and possibly void, a recent decision to allow the deployment.