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Oregon police face off with far-left protesters By AFP Portland - Oregon police and National Guard troops in camouflage trucks pursued far-left protesters around the US city of Portland as a riot was declared late Wednesday, making at least 10 arrests.

Op-Ed: Oregon prepares for mass fatalities as Trump remains silent By Karen Graham As flames from historic wildfires creep closer to Portland, Oregon, the mayor has declared a state of emergency — and state officials say they're now preparing for a "mass fatality incident." Yet President Donald Trump has remained silent.

Tear gas, fire bombs as police declare Portland protest a 'riot' By AFP Portland - Police arrested dozens of people and used tear gas against hundreds of demonstrators in Portland late Saturday as the western US city marked 100 days since Black Lives Matter protests erupted against racism and police brutality.

100 days of protests against police violence, racism in Portland By AFP Portland - Portland this weekend marks 100 days since protests erupted in the western US city to denounce police brutality and racism, shining a spotlight on a deeply polarized America as it prepares for high-stakes elections.

Trump says fed agents to stay in Portland until police 'cleanup' By AFP Washington - US federal officers will stay in the protest-wracked city of Portland until local law enforcement officials finish a "cleanup of anarchists and agitators," President Donald Trump said.

Portland police clear parks ahead of federal forces pullout By AFP Portland - Police in Portland cleared parks and nearby roads in the downtown area early Thursday, in anticipation of a phased pullout by federal forces who have inflamed anti-racism protests in the city.

US federal forces agree on conditional pullout from Portland By AFP Portland - President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday agreed to a deal to defuse weeks of clashes in the US city of Portland with the withdrawal of federal forces whose presence enraged protesters, but the timing remained in dispute.

Protesters, police clash in latest outcry over US feds By AFP Seattle - Protesters took to streets across the United States overnight into early Sunday, sparking clashes with police and a fatal shooting in Texas, amid a wave of public anger over Donald Trump's planned "surge" of federal agents into main cities.

'We need to do something': Moms and dads rally behind Portland protesters By AFP Portland - Bev Barnum never imagined what she was setting in motion when she posted a message online last week after coming across a video of federal officers in Portland, Oregon, pulling a protester into an unmarked car.

US government watchdogs to probe federal crackdowns in Portland, DC By AFP Los Angeles - The US Justice Department's independent watchdog announced Thursday it was launching probes into the use of force by federal agents in Portland, Oregon, and the US capital.

Portland mayor teargassed at protest against federal crackdown By AFP Portland - The mayor of Portland was teargassed Wednesday night as he met with demonstrators protesting against police brutality and the deployment of federal troops into US cities ordered by President Donald Trump.

Federal crackdown in Portland reenergizes protesters By AFP Portland - Standing in front of a huge crowd, 21-year-old Teal Lindseth marches briskly through downtown Portland shouting into a bullhorn.

Chicago and Portland join in U.S. Clean Energy Revolution By Karen Graham On Sunday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced his city was going to 100 percent renewable energy by 2025. Not to be outdone, the next day, Portland, Oregon committed to a plan to go to 100 percent renewables by 2035.

Missiles found on plane bound for Portland were for training By Megan Hamilton Belgrade - When a bomb-sniffing dog at an airport in Belgrade sniffed out two missiles in a cargo package on a passenger flight from Lebanon that was bound for Portland, Maine, it raised a few eyebrows.

Drifters accused of two Bay Area murders plead innocent By Nathan Salant San Rafael - Three young transients accused of robbing and killing two people in Northern California have pleaded innocent to murder charges.

Police think suspects in Marin County slaying killed Quebec woman By Nathan Salant San Francisco - San Francisco police suspect three drifters in custody in the shooting of a Marin County yoga teacher on Monday are responsible for the death of a young Canadian woman in the city's famed Golden Gate Park last week.

Oregon medical pot dispensaries prepare to open to public By Nathan Salant Portland - Medical marijuana advocates have long promoted the drug's medicinal properties and have carried the day in 23 states and the District of Columbia that have legalized its use.

Summer’s coming, and Portland is ready with its concerts By Tim O'Brien Portland - Portland, also known as the "City of Roses," is well-known for its climate, scenery and mood. Plus, with summer approaching, the city is also known as a great place to catch a concert, whether that be in a theater, ballroom or in the open air.

Openly bisexual woman to become Oregon's next governor By Nathan Salant Portland - The governor of the U.S. state of Oregon resigned under pressure Friday, faced with new revelations in a widening political influence scandal involving his fiancee.

Portland's lawsuit against Uber By Jenna Cyprus Uber has been facing significant controversy in many cities and towns, due to local regulations surrounding the company's lack of permits.

U.S. city of Portland sues Uber By AFP Los Angeles - The U.S. city of Portland, Oregon, has sued ride-sharing startup Uber, saying it was operating illegally, officials said.The suit also asked the court to order the service to stop operating in Portland until it is in compliance with city rules.

Strangers move into man's house, change locks, and won't leave By Megan Hamilton Portland - Moving into a new house is never a stress-free experience, but it's even more stressful when complete strangers move in and decide to break-in the new house for you and change the locks in the process.

Op-Ed: Anti-abortionists freak out over Planned Parenthood ice cream By Megan Hamilton Portland - When an ice cream shop in Portland, Oregon dedicated a flavor to Planned Parenthood, the anti-abortion crowd decided to bring the crazy.

Op-Ed: Is your summer BBQ missing something? Try serving cheese fondue Special By Jonathan Farrell San Francisco - Summertime is a time for backyard barbecues and easy-to-make foods that please gatherings on warm evenings when being outside is best. Is your BBQ in need of a little something more than burgers and hot dogs?

Op-Ed: Should white males be racially profiled as mass murderers? By Phyllis Smith Asinyanbi Albany - Grant Alan Acord, 17, was arrested Saturday, for allegedly building bombs with the intent of blowing up West Albany High School. He is a junior at the school and was inspired by the Columbine massacre, authorities say.

Three killed in shooting at Portland, Oregon shopping mall By JohnThomas Didymus Portland - A gunman opened fire on a crowd doing their Christmas shopping in a mall at 11900 Southeast 82nd Ave., Portland, Tuesday, killing two people and wounding a third before apparently killing himself. The incident happened at about 3: 20 p.m.local time.

White supremacist couple indicted on murder charges By Shawn Kay Portland - A federal grand jury in Portland indicted a militant white supremacist couple on murder charges this past Thursday after the pair allegedly unleashed a wave of terror across the Pacific Northwest region that left four dead last fall.

Video: Veteran's rally for Bradley Manning in Oakland (update) By Anne Sewell Oakland - A rally and occupation action for accused whistleblower Bradley Manning was held at President Obama's campaign headquarters in Oakland and Portland on August 16. 12 people were arrested. Updated with photos.

Oregon author loves creating a scene Special By Scott Ungerecht Baker City - Oregonian memoirist Jennifer Lauck is a professional writer who loves to create scenes and draw attention to her work, whether it is teaching a class or writing her next bestseller.

Op-Ed: A dog is a child's best friend By Scott Ungerecht Baker City - As adults, we have all heard different versions of how a boy meets a girl and they fall in love, but have you heard the latest tale of how a boy met a puppy at a rodeo and fell in love?

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