(Portland, OR) -- An appeals court is giving immigration agents the go-ahead to continue using less-lethal munitions against protesters outside the Portland ICE building. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of ICE yesterday. The judges vacated two preliminary injunctions and sided with the Trump Administration. They said there was not a pattern of retaliation against protesters or reporters, and that people living nearby in apartments did not have substantive due process rights to be free from crowd-control munitions.

(Medford, OR) -- A North Carolina man is pleading guilty to trying to coerce an Oregon child into having sex with him. Prosecutors say 28-year-old Sage Miller used Snapchat in 2024 to communicate with who he thought was a 16-year-old girl living in Medford but was actually an undercover officer. He tried to convince the teen to meet for sex. He traveled to Oregon and was arrested when he arrived at a predetermined meeting location. Under the plea agreement, Miller agrees to forfeit several electronic devices, including two iPhones and an iPad. He also faces more than ten years in federal prison.

(Portland, OR) -- Pacific Power will be able to update the grid with a federal grant. The U.S. Department of Energy is giving the utility 50-million-dollars for infrastructure upgrades. They money will be used to improve grid reliability and reduce electricity costs. The project will increase transmission capacity and reduce large outages. The work will be done in Lakeview, Oregon and Walla Walla, Washington.

(McMinnville, OR) -- A Woodburn woman has been arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs into correctional facilities. The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office conducted a lengthy investigation. 46-year-old Stacie Price is accused of selling methamphetamine and fentanyl in Yamhill County and she supplied drugs to inmates in Yamhill and Marion county jails. She soaked paper in the narcotics and then mailed it to inmates claiming it was from their attorney. A search of Price's property found meth, fentanyl, cocaine, and Xanax pills.

(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is joining a bipartisan coalition calling on the Federal Communications Commission to help combat illegal robocalls. State Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined 49 other attorneys general in sending comments to the FCC yesterday. Robocall companies have found ways to get around rules that are supposed to stop them, and the coalition is calling on the FCC to close the gaps. The group wants the FCC to tighten requirements for phone companies to get into the registered database, make it tougher for offending companies to get back into the database, and require companies to certify they follow FCC robocall rules.

(Eugene, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing in Eugene after the home of an Asian American business owner was burglarized. It follows a series of burglaries over the last year where suspects have been arrested. This break-in happened while the family slept on October 30th. Police urge people not to keep large amounts of cash at home; consider using a safe deposit box for heirlooms and jewelry. Hardwired surveillance cameras are more difficult for burglars to defeat.

(Tigard, OR) -- Four juveniles are facing charges for an armed robbery that caused three schools to go into lockouts in Tigard. It happened last Thursday morning. Police say the four armed juveniles robbed another juvenile at a Beaverton apartment complex. They fled the scene and were located in Tigard. Police put Fowler Middle School, Mary Woodward and Charles F. Tigard elementary into lockouts, where the doors are locked, but classes continue, while officers searched the area. The four suspects were found in a home and arrested.

(Eugene, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing in Eugene after a car crashed into a Planned Parenthood clinic and fled the scene. Police say it happened late Sunday at the Planned Parenthood clinic in West Eugene. A neighboring business owner reported the Dodge Challenger was parked for about ten minutes before it appeared to intentionally accelerate into the building. It then backed out and drove off. Damage to the building is described as significant.

(Eugene, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing in Eugene after an adult allegedly assaulted a child who was playing "ding dong ditch." The incident happened at an apartment complex. Police say a man came out of an apartment and chased a group of children while carrying a large stick that was sharpened at one end. He hit a nine-year-old in the face with the stick and tried to hit a girl, but missed. Thirty-year-old Collin McPherson Lounsbury was arrested for assault. The child was hospitalized.

(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is leading 16 states and Washington, D.C. in opposition to a bill allowing online lending companies to sidestep state consumer protection laws. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says the bill would make it easier for predatory lenders to charge Oregonians triple-digit interest rates by routing loans through out-of-state banks. In Oregon, interest rates are capped at 36-percent. But under federal law, banks can charge rates based on their home state's laws, and some have no cap.

Prolific Burglar Sentenced To Seven Yearsburglar is being sentenced to seven years in prison. 41-year-old Vaughn Hutchins pleaded guilty to breaking into three apartment buildings and seven businesses stealing electronics, bikes and packages. Deputy D-A Alexander Garcia says the sentence sends a clear message that people who violate the security of our homes and businesses will be held accountable.

(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Department of Transportation says gas tax revenue peaked in 2025. Gas consumption in Oregon hit its peak in 2018. More fuel efficient, and electric, vehicles will cause gas consumption to trend down in the future. The legislature approved two cent gas tax increases in 2020, 2022, and 2024 which helped increase revenue. ODOT says there are no future increases and declining gas tax revenue means rougher roads, more delays, more closures and less reliable travel across the state. The 2027 Legislature is expected to discuss transportation funding.

(Portland, OR)  --  State Senator Christine Drazan is officially conceding the Oregon Governor's race.  In a Friday afternoon statement, the Republican says she reached out to Governor Tina Kotek to wish her well, noting "it is clear the remaining votes will not change the outcome of the election."  Drazan says she's proud of the campaign and the commitment to Oregonians.

(Detroit, OR)  --  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released plans to proceed with the larger than usual drawdown on Detroit Lake this fall.  A federal judge ruled this week that the Corps can proceed with the plan, which is required to improve salmon runs.  Marion County and the City of Salem plan to appeal the decision.  The Army Corps will host a virtual public meeting November 18th to explain the plan, when it will start and how long it will last.  It includes how it's coordinating with state agencies and drinking water facilities to address concerns if they arise.

(Hillsboro, OR)  --  The Washington County Sheriff's Office will expand a test of software with artificial intelligence that helps deputies write reports.  The software is called Draft One.  The District Attorney's Office is supervising the pilot program.  During the first phase, it was used by a select group of deputies on misdemeanor and non-criminal offenses.  Now, it will be expanded to all crimes and all patrol deputies for 90 days when it will be reviewed again.

(Portland, OR)  --  Portland General Electric wants to raise rates four-point-eight percent for residential and business customers.  It would generate 179-million-dollars.  PGE says the money is needed for infrastructure investments related to production, transmission and distribution.  The Oregon Public Utility Commission is taking comments at a virtual public meeting on November 10th.  Comments can also be made by mail and email.

(Salem, OR) -- Oregon has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over new rules for Medicaid that could cause eligible people to lose coverage. The Oregon Health Plan estimates as many as a third of Medicaid recipients would lose coverage. Full implementation doesn't begin until January, but some states have already rolled out new rules. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says people in those states have already lost coverage because they can't keep up with the red tape. His lawsuit alleges Congress and the Trump Administration exceeded their constitutional authority by requiring Oregon to implement the changes.

(Eugene, OR) -- The Lane County Elections Office resumed counting ballots on Thursday after an inkjet line clogged on a sorting machine. County Clerk Tommy Gong says the sorting equipment is older, which may have contributed to the issue. Updated results were posted Thursday night, with another round to be posted Friday at 5 p.m. The last batch will post next Friday at 5 p.m. after all mailed ballots postmarked by election day have been processed.

(Portland, OR) -- Only half of the health care workers in Oregon get vaccinated against flu. The Oregon Health Authority reports the vaccination rate dropped from 85 percent in 2019 to 52 percent last fall. Only 25 percent of health care workers who care for some of the highest risk patients in the state living in nursing facilities get the flu vaccine. Ambulatory surgery centers had the highest rate at 62 percent followed by hospitals at 57 percent. Oregon's goal is to have 90 percent of health care workers vaccinated against flu.

(Salem, OR) -- WorkSource Oregon has expanded its mobile services in Southwest Oregon, adding eight new stops. The communities include: Cave Junction, Canyonville, Port Orford and Shady Cove. The mobile centers are equipped with workstations, computers and secure internet access. WorkSource Oregon staff provide personalized career support to areas where it's difficult to reach a WorkSource Oregon office.

(Oregon City, OR) -- A commercial poultry flock in Clackamas County has bird flu. It's the first cases detected this year in Oregon. A diagnostic lab at Oregon State University confirmed the virus November 2nd and a national lab confirmed it on Wednesday. Oregon's Department of Agriculture placed the flock under quarantine. Officials say none of the birds infected with Avian Influenza entered the food supply chain. Experts say detections are higher in fall and spring because wild birds spread the virus during their migration.

(Portland, OR) -- A federal judge will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to lower Detroit Lake this fall to its lowest historic level to help salmon. Marion County plans to appeal. They argued a similar drawdown of nearby Green Peter Lake caused sediment to flow downstream. The Santiam River flows through Detroit Lake and downstream from the dam are city water systems that could be damaged by the sediment. 220-thousand customers get drinking water from the river.

(Portland, OR) -- A bookkeeper for a lumber company in Oregon has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than a million dollars. Christina Klauda worked for Tower Timber Services. Federal prosecutors say she started by overstating her work hours. Eventually, she created a second employee profile to receive duplicate paychecks. One went to direct deposit and the second was a paper check. She also filed false federal tax returns and used the company owner's signature stamp without authorization. The plea requires her to pay restitution.

(Portland, OR) -- The Oregon Zoo's toddler elephant Tula-Tu is holding steady as she fights EEHV, a virus that can be extremely dangerous for young elephants. Staff are treating the elephant with antiviral medications, fluids and a series of plasma transfusions. The zoo's Director of animal health Dr. Carlos Sanchez says her white cell counts are nearly back to normal and her viral load is trending down. She also seems more alert and her appetite has improved. Tula's mom, Rose-Tu, is also a constant presence, nursing and comforting her young calf.

(Vancouver, WA) -- A teenager is hospitalized and fighting for her life after falling out of a vehicle's sunroof in a Vancouver parking lot. Vancouver Police say the 17-year-old girl was standing through the sunroof Tuesday night while a 17-year-old female driver sped through a parking lot. The driver made a sharp turn and the girl fell out of the sunroof, hitting the pavement. She suffered life-threatening injuries. The Vancouver Police Traffic Unit is investigating.