Trump calls LeBron James a 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
President Donald Trump accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after James appeared to continue his warmups while the national anthem was performed.
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'A significant impact': Families share redistricting worries amid looming PPS closures
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Portland Public Schools families are taking a stand against proposed school closures with sit-outs, community sessions and letters to district leaders. While the plan could close up to 14 schools, it would also change school boundaries. Families said the proposed shift could complicate daily…
Ashley Hinson shows Republicans' midterm balancing act as Trump comes to boost Iowa turnout
Thursday found President Donald Trump in Iowa, where he came to boost voter turnout for Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson.
Agriculture secretary says agency is 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganization
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration is prepared to move forward with sweeping changes after a judge blocked them.
Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say
State officials say in court filings that the federal government has stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities who are investigating the killings.
Trump backs Ramaswamy on ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
President Donald Trump is urging Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, to keep running a controversial ad.
Josiah Lake says returning to Oregon State was a 'no-brainer'
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- It’s no hyperbole to say that the Oregon State men’s basketball team will look entirely different this year. There’s a new coaching staff and then there’s Josiah Lake, the lone returner from last year’s squad. Last spring, Justin Joyner became OSU’s head coach while amid being an assistant for…
Amazon employee sues, alleging company silenced her after she reported rape by senior manager
Laura Danbom says she changed departments to avoid the manager she says sexually assaulted her. She says Amazon failed to protect her.
Washington background check delays leave job seekers waiting weeks, raising questions about court records
Washington job seekers face weeks-long background check delays as screening firms blame court systems, while state officials dispute outage claims.
Trump says he 'heard something about' Justice Department probe into longtime ally Corey Lewandowski
President Donald Trump said he has heard that the Department of Justice is investigating Corey Lewandowski, a longtime ally of Trump.
Fields Park reopens after Centennial Mills fire
City officials reopened Fields Park on Wednesday after the vacant Centennial Mills building burned the warehouse in August.
The City of Portland joins the Oregon Arena Joint Authority over Moda Center renovation
The City of Portland has officially joined the Oregon Arena Joint Authority, partnering with reps from the state and the county to oversee the potential Moda Center renovation. City Council voted to approve joining, but not without some last-minute complaints.
Polymarket upgrades new $25 referral code “OREGON” for Patriots-Bears live NFL odds
Polymarket referral code OREGON has been upgraded for Patriots-Bears on Thursday Night Football, extending a $25 referral bonus on a $10 first deposit to new traders in Oregon and Washington.
New $55 Kalshi referral code “OREGONLIVE55” upgraded for Patriots-Bears live odds
The Kalshi referral code OREGONLIVE55 is live: deposit $25, get $55, and trade $80 across Kalshi's markets for Patriots-Bears, plus the latest Kalshi odds and how to redeem it.
Blazers vs. Kings predictions and best bets: Lillard, Morant and Avdija lead Portland’s first road test
Trail Blazers vs. Kings prediction: Model projects a 120-113 Portland win after a 41-point opener. DraftKings odds, line moves and best bets for Friday.
'Needs to be transparency': Fort Vancouver students hold walkout as police investigate 'possible sexual contact' involving football players
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Students at Fort Vancouver High School walked out of school on Thursday as police investigate "possible sexual contact" inside a locker room. Those students said they demand accountability from the district as police look into possible sexual misconduct involving the varsity football team…
Disney is developing another 'Halloweentown.' But will it return to St. Helens?
“Return to Halloweentown,” the fourth and latest installment of the franchise, was released 20 years ago.
$10K in stolen merchandise recovered from 2025 burglary, Salem suspect arrested
What began as a home burglary in 2025 escalated to a coordinated multiagency operation involving the United States Drug Enforcement Administration that recovered over 10 grand in stolen merchandise from a Salem man's storage unit last Tuesday.
Portland Thorns donate $10,000 to Bend shooting victims fund
The donation will support the Oregon Community Foundation Rapid Response Fund, the team announced Thursday afternoon.
Kalshi promo code “OREGONLIVE55” renews $55 bonus for Patriots-Bears TNF
For tonight's Patriots-Bears TNF matchup, Kalshi promo code “OREGONLIVE55” remains available with a $55 offer for new users.
New $25 Polymarket promo code “OREGON” renewed for Patriots-Bears live odds
Polymarket promo code OREGON has been renewed for Patriots-Bears on Thursday Night Football, unlocking a $25 bonus on a $10 first deposit for new Polymarket US accounts.
Oregon Dutch Bros locations to donate parts of profit to Silver Rail Elementary following deadly shooting
Silver Rail Elementary's Parent Teacher Organization partnered with the popular chain Dutch Bros Coffee to garner financial support amid the fallout of last week's school shooting.
Why the new progressive Democrats in Congress might unite with the old Dems, for now
PORTLAND, Ore. — The latest cosponsor of a U.S. House bill to provide single-payer health insurance defeated a Republican incumbent in a suburban and rural Oregon district by fewer than 10,000 votes two years ago. U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, a Democrat now seeking her second term, doesn’t have the far-left profile of…
Silver Rail Elementary to remain closed through October
The district has not yet finalized a plan for students to return to school.
More than 2 million veterans now have 100% disability ratings
“The average degree of disability for Veterans increased from 63.1% in 2024 to 65.6% in 2025."
Commentary: What people and computers say about the Northwest power supply
When you use an artificial intelligence system like ChatGPT, what it gives you depends on the prompt you enter. The answer is likely to be most useful if the prompt is carefully crafted. This underlies a concern recently raised at the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. That regional planning agency uses…
A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year
A record number of women are running for state legislative seats this November, more than two-thirds of whom are Democrats. Across the 46 states with legislative seats on the ballot, a total of 3,824 women are running — up from 2022’s previous record of 3,621 women candidates, according to the Center for American…
Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds
WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans increased again this year, as did the deductible many people must pay before those plans begin covering most healthcare costs, according to a survey released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF. The cost of individual…
Largest gas pipeline network in Northwest could grow as Oklahoma-based owners pursue expansion
Pipeline giant Williams has proposed new expansions for its Northwest Pipeline from the Colorado Rockies through Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Bynum calls for ICE to pause enforcement in Bend, Deschutes County in wake of school shooting
The Oregon congresswoman who represents Bend is calling on federal officials to stop non-emergency immigration enforcement in the Central Oregon city in the wake of last week’s elementary school shooting. In a letter to acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director David Venturella, Democratic U.S. Rep…
Oregon gun laws offer no clear path for Bend shooting prosecution
Parents of mass shooters in other states have been criminally charged when they allowed their children to have a gun, in spite of warning signs.
Insurers could revisit denied doula coverage claims after Oregon agency admits error
Oregonians who were denied coverage for doula services since the beginning of this year could see their claims readjusted after state regulators informed health insurance providers that they misinterpreted Oregon laws.