EXCLUSIVE: ICE arrests 'worst of the worst' illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes against children

"These barbaric monsters who committed these crimes against innocent children should NEVER have been in our country in the first place." US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Monday arrested illegal immigrants throughout the...

ICE operation prompts closure of Rockwood school, sparking community concerns

GRESHAM, Ore. (KATU) — An elementary school in Rockwood was closed Friday following an early morning U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation at the nearby Carrington Square apartment complex. Residents say law enforcement arrived...

ICE arrests 51 criminal illegal immigrants in Portland amid ongoing Antifa-linked protests

The operation targeted illegal migrants with extensive criminal histories, such as sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, drug trafficking, and manslaughter. Federal immigration authorities arrested 51 illegal immigrants during a joint...

Judge likely to block federal cuts to inclusive sex education funding

A federal judge in Oregon said she’s leaning toward blocking the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from pulling funding for sex education that includes references to diverse gender identities. At one point during a hearing Monday, U.S....

Humongous pumpkin ‘boat’ race features costumes, captains and a world record-breaking sailor

Give them pumpkin to talk about. Gourds and ghouls gathered in Tualatin, Oregon, for the 21st annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta to watch competitors turn huge pumpkins into hollowed-out floating boats. The event has been drawing large crowds...

How This Oregon Music Festival Has Helped Plant Hundreds of Trees & Protect Acres of Rainforest

Seemingly small initiatives can make a big impact when it comes to making festivals greener — a point Oregon’s Cascade Equinox Festival is demonstrating with its ongoing sustainability program. The festival’s third edition happened Sep. 19-21 in...

Court Clears Trump to Deploy Oregon Guard in ICE Facility Unrest

A federal appeals court on Monday cleared President Donald Trump to for now send Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, lifting a previous lower court ruling that barred him from doing so following that blocked the move after months of violence...

U.S. marshal and undocumented immigrant shot during ICE stop in Los Angeles

Federal officers attempting to arrest an undocumented immigrant in Los Angeles fired shots that injured the immigrant and a U.S. marshal on Tuesday, authorities said. The shooting happened during what the Department of Homeland Security described...

Desert Race Adventures Confirms Mid-November Launch Date

Posted in: Games, Indie Games, Video Games | Tagged: Black Smoke Studios, Desert Race Adventures, Firedrake Games Originally slated for the summer, Desert Race Adventures has been given a new release date for Steam and Nintendo Switch next month...

Watch: Dozens of giant pumpkins hit the water for rowing race

The gourd, the bad, and the ugly set sail in Oregon at the state's annual pumpkin regatta in Tualatin. Hosted since 2004, the rowing race sees competitors dress up as characters from Elvis or a hot dog, to Guy Fieri and a UPS delivery man, and...

Trump touts Oregon National Guard ruling as Supreme Court weighs deployment to Chicago

By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is leaning on a new appeals court ruling that endorsed his deployment of the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, as he urges the Supreme Court to let his administration carry out a similar effort...

GUEST COLUMN: Homegrown teachers mean stronger Southern Oregon schools

Published 8:02 am Tuesday, October 21, 2025 In Oregon classrooms, the teacher’s desk too often changes hands from year to year. Continuity disappears, trust collapses and children are left to pick up the pieces. Some students experience multiple...

Federal Appeals Court clears way for Trump admin. to federalize Oregon Nat’l Guard, but deployment remains blocked by separate TRO

(Background) Agents confront protesters outside of ICE building on September 28, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images) / (Center) Federal agents, including members of the DHS, Border Patrol, police, clash with...

Nike, Grateful Dead and University of Oregon Partner for First-of-its-Kind ‘Grateful Ducks’ Collaboration

On the heels of 2020’s three-sneaker SB Dunk Low collection, Nike’s psychedelic link-up with the Grateful Dead continues this month and this time, it’s bringing some new partners to the fold. The University of Oregon’s deep ties to both the...

BYD’s EVs race ahead – but more established brands can catch up

Electric cars made by the Chinese car firm BYD are now a familiar sight on British roads. In September 2025, the company sold 11,271 vehicles in the UK – ten times as many as in the same month last year. This level of growth means the UK is now...

Portland Public Schools sued over race-based teacher allocations

A Washington, D.C.-based law firm known for opposing race-based preferences at schools and universities nationwide is taking aim at Portland Public Schools’ long-time formula for assigning teachers and other staff to schools. Since 2013, the...

U.S. appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for now

PORTLAND — An appeals court on Monday put on hold a lower-court ruling that kept President Donald Trump from taking command of 200 Oregon National Guard troops. However, Trump is still barred from actually deploying those troops, at least for now....

Heisman race takes dramatic turn after Week 8 chaos

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza have emerged as the new front-runners in the Heisman Trophy race. Ohio State freshman Julian Sayin delivered a standout performance against Wisconsin, throwing for 393 yards...

‘More than just a car show’: Old Mill Classic Cruz donates $10,000 to Central Oregon veteran and first responder support nonprofit

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The first annual Old Mill Classic Cruz Car Show took place on July 19th in Bend's Old Mill District and was able to raise $10,000 to donate to Battle Buddies of Central Oregon. According to a spokesperson from Old Mill Classic...

Federal Judge Blocks Push to Remove Gender Ideology From Sex Ed Curricula

A general view of the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 20, 2025. Al Drago/Reuters A federal judge in Oregon said during a hearing on Monday that she plans to issue an injunction stopping the Trump administration from requiring several...