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District Attorney Vasquez Says He Will Pursue Charges Against People Arrested at ICE Headquarters

District Attorney Vasquez Says He Will Pursue Charges Against People Arrested at ICE Headquarters

Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez says he will pursue charges against 10 people arrested Thursday night outside ICE headquarters, as well as anyone else who damages federal property.

By Asa GartrellJune 13, 2025 at 4:56 pm PDT

Legislative Bulwark Against Book Bans Awaits Kotek’s Signature

Legislative Bulwark Against Book Bans Awaits Kotek’s Signature

Senate Bill 1098 would add extra protections to school library books at risk of removal.

By Asa GartrellJune 10, 2025 at 7:38 pm PDT

City Initiative Finishes Installing 15,000 Cooling Units in Time for Summer

City Initiative Finishes Installing 15,000 Cooling Units in Time for Summer

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability also announced it will install an additional 10,000 cooling units by 2026.

By Asa GartrellJune 09, 2025 at 5:42 pm PDT
Risk/Reward Festival’s Portland Drag Theatre Workshop Returns for Another Year of New Works

Risk/Reward Festival’s Portland Drag Theatre Workshop Returns for Another Year of New Works


Are Drug Companies Making Up Bizarre Product Names to Screw With Us?

Are Drug Companies Making Up Bizarre Product Names to Screw With Us?


Riot on South Waterfront Draws Attention of Homeland Security Secretary

Riot on South Waterfront Draws Attention of Homeland Security Secretary


Why Did These 10 Men Die?

Why Did These 10 Men Die?


Portland’s Anti-Trump March Stretches More Than a Dozen City Blocks

Portland’s Anti-Trump March Stretches More Than a Dozen City Blocks


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