A Salem man was arrested after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and swallowing several bags of fentanyl when police moved to arrest him, highlighting the dual crises of domestic violence and opioid abuse.
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A garage fire on 23rd Avenue in Longview spread to a nearby home Monday afternoon, leaving one residence uninhabitable and causing over $200,000 in damages.
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As federal courts expose widespread due process violations in immigration enforcement, protests have emerged as both democratic pressure and potential overreach. The question is whether they serve as a constitutional backstop—or a symptom of breakdown.
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Oregon will pay $2.3 million to settle a lawsuit after a corrections officer allegedly urged a young inmate to suicide in solitary confinement, reigniting debate over prison conditions across the region.
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Federal officials have reassigned controversial Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino out of Minneapolis amid anger over fatal shootings during immigration enforcement. While local leaders see a shift toward de‑escalation, DHS denies he’s been removed from duty outright.
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Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has secured an agreement ensuring SNAP recipients’ data remains protected, stopping Fidelity from disclosing sensitive information despite federal pressure.
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A recent Civic Circle protest reignited debate over whether sidewalk chalking counts as graffiti. Legally, it’s protected free speech under the First Amendment — not vandalism.
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Ferguson and Brown condemn ICE overreach in Minnesota, warn of unconstitutional federal encroachment, outline Washington’s coordinated response.
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Amid outrage over recent ICE killings, a screenshot allegedly showing Rep. Joel McEntire cheering for ICE violence has ignited controversy in Cowlitz County’s 19th District race.
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A Portland man was arrested after police discovered his deceased mother’s body hidden in a freezer, allegedly to continue collecting her Social Security benefits — a grim reflection of economic desperation and failed safety nets.
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