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Gunfire at Hillsboro party erupts at Boeing 727-turned home in Oregon woods
usnews10 days ago

Gunfire at Hillsboro party erupts at Boeing 727-turned home in Oregon woods

Two minors were injured and two teens detained after gunshots rang out during a wild party at a home built from a retired Boeing 727 in rural Hillsboro, Oregon. The event drew more than 200 teens; owner Bruce Campbell, who rents the plane-turned-home for events and bans alcohol and guns, said the gathering disrupted a longtime effort to share the quirky property, which neighbors have described as both a local draw and a nuisance. The victims are expected to survive and police are investigating.

Oregon City adds measles exposure site as cases rise
health1 month ago

Oregon City adds measles exposure site as cases rise

Oregon health officials say another measles exposure site has been identified in Clackamas County at the Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center ER waiting room in Oregon City on Feb. 25 from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; anyone who was there should contact a healthcare provider, as five measles cases have been identified in Oregon so far in 2026 and wastewater surveillance suggests wider spread.

Intel Shares Slip as Nova Lake Delay Pushes Timeline to 2027
business1 month ago

Intel Shares Slip as Nova Lake Delay Pushes Timeline to 2027

Intel's Nova Lake processor line is delayed to after CES 2027, causing about a 2% drop in INTC shares. Some Nova Lake variants may release this year, but the full Nova Lake-S line won’t appear until CES 2027. Analysts maintain a Hold rating with roughly 11% upside to a target around $48.21, even as Oregon faces concerns about Intel's long-term impact in the Silicon Forest amid ongoing job cuts. The delay highlights ongoing supply-demand tightness in the chip industry amid AI-driven demand.

Oregon recycling law under constitutional challenge heads to July trial
law1 month ago

Oregon recycling law under constitutional challenge heads to July trial

A federal lawsuit challenges Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (PRMRA); U.S. District Judge Michael Simon granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement for NAW members while the court proceeds, with two main claims set for trial in July and other claims dismissed without prejudice. Oregon’s DEQ says the act remains in effect for others, and NAW contends the ruling still leaves relief possible at trial.

Oregon curbs warrantless ICE arrests, expanding protections against detentions
law2 months ago

Oregon curbs warrantless ICE arrests, expanding protections against detentions

A U.S. District Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai blocked ICE from making warrantless arrests in Oregon, ruling that due process requires warrants and an individualized risk assessment; the class-action suit led by Innovation Law Lab argues arrests were conducted under quotas and targeted people on their way to work, mirroring similar restrictions in Washington, D.C., and Colorado.

Oregon federal court curbs warrantless ICE arrests in immigration raids
politics2 months ago

Oregon federal court curbs warrantless ICE arrests in immigration raids

A federal judge in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction barring ICE from making warrantless arrests during immigration enforcement, unless agents have probable cause that the person is in the U.S. illegally and is likely to escape before a warrant can be obtained; the ruling comes in a proposed class-action led by Innovation Law Lab and cites past arrests and detentions, with the injunction remaining in effect as the case proceeds.

Oregon judge restricts ICE warrantless arrests amid due-process concerns
us-crime-justice2 months ago

Oregon judge restricts ICE warrantless arrests amid due-process concerns

A federal judge in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting ICE from arresting people in the state without warrants unless there’s a likelihood of escape, ruling in a class-action challenge to DHS enforcement practices. The decision followed evidence that agents conducted immigration sweeps and detained individuals—sometimes on private property—without warrants or escape-risk determinations, including testimony from a plaintiff who was held for weeks despite a valid work permit, and a ruling underscoring the need for restraint and due process in immigration enforcement.

Marquee jokes backfire as Amazon pulls Melania doc from Oregon theater
entertainment2 months ago

Marquee jokes backfire as Amazon pulls Melania doc from Oregon theater

Amazon pulled its Melania documentary from a Lake Oswego, Oregon theater after the venue’s marquee jokes about the film prompted a backlash; the theater confirmed the film was taken down following a call from Amazon, and patrons questioned the display. The film, which chronicles the 20 days before Trump’s second inauguration, was acquired by Amazon for about $40 million.

Family sues Oregon ski guides over Mt. Bailey avalanche death
local2 months ago

Family sues Oregon ski guides over Mt. Bailey avalanche death

A Deschutes County wrongful-death lawsuit filed in Bend alleges negligence by Diamond Lake Improvement Co., Sierra Wilderness Seminars and several guides after a Mt. Bailey avalanche killed 51-year-old Brian Thomas Roberts during a ski outing; the suit claims dangerous conditions, ignoring a high-avalanche warning, and that Roberts was buried for about 10 minutes with no AED available, with concerns about inexperienced guides dismissed. It seeks roughly $14.5 million in damages in Deschutes County Circuit Court.