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Mom bathes toddler in bleach to keep him alive
(USA TODAY) -- A mom from Washington state bathes her 1-year-old son in bleach twice a week, because she wants him to defy the odds for children born …
Portland, ORSCOTUS' Sales Tax Ruling Could Have Consequences For Oregon Businesses
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that internet retailers can be required to collect sales taxes from states where they lack a physical presence.
U.S. State Supreme CourtsKate Spade’s father dies the night before her funeral in Kansas City
By Chris Oberholtz<p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Meredith) -- As family and friends gather to remember Kate Spade her family has suffered another loss.<p>Her …
Kansas CityChinook Tribe A Step Closer To Recognition As Federal Judge Advances Claims
A U.S. District Court judge in Tacoma has ruled that seven of eight claims brought by the Chinook Indian Nation will move forward. It’s a victory for …
JudiciaryKoko, the gorilla who knew sign language, dies at 46
WOODSIDE, Calif. (AP) -- Koko, the gorilla who mastered sign language, raised kittens and once playfully tried on the glasses of the late actor Robin …
Portland, ORLandlord of Portland ICE Offices Admits He Was at the Wheel of a Mercedes That Struck a Protester
The landlord of the federal immigration building currently blockaded by protesters has admitted being at the wheel of a car struck a demonstrator …
Real EstateBlack families were pushed out of Portland. Can this program help more return? – Chasing the Dream
The gentrification of Portland, Oregon is hundreds of years in the making — the infamous 1844 “Lash Law” in Oregon mandated that blacks in Oregon be …
African-American NewsMike Riley officially named head coach of American Alliance Football team
Mike Riley officially named head coach of American Alliance Football team<p>USA Today Img.<p><b>Mike Riley</b> is leaving the Oregon State football program, once …
College SportsOregon allows rancher to kill a wolf after calves attacked
ENTERPRISE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon wildlife managers have issued a permit that allows a rancher in Eastern Oregon to kill a wolf after three of his …
WildlifeFollowing in footsteps — or wagon ruts — of American history on Oregon Trail
A cold wind from the Blue Mountains carries the scent of sagebrush as it whips your face. Each step stirs dust on the dry path in this high desert …
Oregon Trail'Drop it before I drop you!' | Good Samaritans save 8-month pregnant pizza delivery worker
ATLANTA -- A woman who is eight months pregnant and working as a pizza delivery worker was pistol-whipped in an armed robbery attempt …
Portland, ORThe Comeback Kings do it again vs. North Carolina
The Oregon State Beavers do it again in comeback-fashion to beat UNC 11-6 in the College World Series.
North CarolinaDeschutes County deputy fatally shoots camper in central Oregon, authorities say
A Deschutes County sheriff's deputy on Wednesday shot and killed a person at a campsite outside of Bend, authorities said.<p>The shooting occurred …
OregonMelania Trump makes surprise visit to border facilities
By Kate Bennett CNN<p>MCALLEN, Texas (CNN) -- First lady Melania Trump touched down in McAllen, Texas, Thursday making a publicly unannounced and …
Donald TrumpMan Arrested On Suspicion of Having Thousands of Child Porn Videos, Images: Fontana Police
A 30-year-old man was arrested in connection with having thousands of child porn videos and images of prepubescent youths and distributing them …
CrimePoint/Counterpoint: Should I Go to Jurassic World?
by Elinor Jones<i>EDITOR'S NOTE: To mark the release of</i> Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom<i>, the</i> Portland Mercury<i>'s Dinosaur Editor, Elinor Jones, decided to</i> …
Portland, ORWorld Naked Bike Ride set for Saturday in N. Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- It's free, it's fun and it's happening Saturday.<p>The World Naked Bike Ride returns to Portland this weekend, an event that …
Portland, OROregon Department of Transportation Employee under fire for racist comments
OREGON (KMTR) - The Oregon Department of Transportation has sent out a tweet letting the public know that they are aware of a controversial post that …
USDOTOregon student charged in death of former Ducks LB Fotu Leiato
An arrest has been made in connection to the death of a former Oregon football player, the <i>Eugene Register-Guard</i> and <i>The Oregonian</i> are …
College FootballPortland's Urban Airship snags $25M, sets sights on more global growth - Portland Business Journal
By Andy Giegerich <br>– Digital Managing Editor, Portland Business Journal<p>Jun 21, 2018, 7:28am PDT<b><br>Updated</b> Jun 21, 2018, 8:55am PDT<p>Urban Airship has …
Portland, OREnchanted Forest to be featured on 'Ghost Adventures' June 23
TURNER, Ore. -- Guests of the Enchanted Forest may be getting a bonus experience for their price of admission, a potential ghostly encounter.<p>Such …
Portland, ORThe 8 Best Hotels in Bend, Oregon to Book in 2018
Knowns as the “outdoor playground of the West,” Bend, Oregon — population 80,000 — draws visitors looking for an adventure. Of course, there's the …
Eastern OregonReward offered for information on Oregon mother missing since 2015
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and Crime Stoppers of Oregon is asking for the public's help figuring out what happened to Tiffany Bettis, …
CrimeShort List
Events and happenings taking place in the next week in Portland and surrounding areas - including Mecum Portland, Portland Saturday Market and …
Portland, ORThe 29 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: Jun 22-24
Go Boldly Into Summer with Naked Bike Rides, Best of HUMP!, What's Good in the Hood, and More! by Mercury Things to Do StaffSun's out. Shorts on. …
Portland, ORCharles Krauthammer, influential conservative commentator, dies at 68
Charles Krauthammer, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and one of the nation's most influential conservative commentators, died Thursday after a …
Portland, ORGovernment Employees File Suit To Destabilize Oregon Union Payments
Days before a landmark Supreme Court decision is expected, Oregonians are launching an attack on a large public employee union.<p>Seven state, county …
Public SectorA night to remember: Oregon Sports Awards honors state's accomplishments
It was a fun-filled night at the Nike campus honoring the athletic achievements from across the state.
AwardsMariners swept by Bronx Bombers in NY
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge and Miguel Andujar hit two-run homers off James Paxton in the first inning that sent the New York Yankees over the …
Portland, ORWith Krzanich out, who's next in line at Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) — and why succession could difficult - Portland Business Journal
By Malia Spencer <br>– Staff Reporter, Portland Business Journal<p>Jun 21, 2018, 11:30am PDT<b><br>Updated</b> Jun 21, 2018, 12:30pm PDT<p>Brian Krzanich's abrupt exit as …
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