Oregon

High schoolers in Oregon won't need to demonstrate basic competency in reading, writing or math in order to graduate for at least five more years.

In an unusual step reflecting the city's escalating drug crisis, Portland's Safety Commissioner, Rene Gonzalez, directed residents on Monday to abstain from calling 911 unless faced with life-or-death emergencies or ongoing crimes.

In a recent disturbing incident at Hazlebrook Middle School, Tualatin, Oregon, a video circulating on social media platforms portrays a male student, identifying as a trans girl, allegedly attacking a female student.

The police union in Portland, Oregon, along with two officers, agreed to pay a former city commissioner $680,000 to settle claims that they leaked information falsely implicating her in a hit-and-run.

A group of homeless individuals in Portland have filed a class action lawsuit in Multnomah County Circuit Court against the city's homeless camping restrictions.

Nike has closed its outlet store in Portland, Oregon permanently due to ongoing issues of theft and concerns over safety.

Harvard University scored zero on a ranking for free speech.

Bronny James, son of basketball star LeBron James, cause of his sudden cardiac arrest last month was revealed this week.

Post Millennial senior editor Andy Ngo was awarded $300,000 after three alleged Antifa defendants did not defend themselves in court as part of a lawsuit.

A school district in Portland, Oregon, introduced new "equitable grading" practices that require teachers to accept late work.