A teenager in Columbia County, Oregon, was arrested on May 22 for plotting a mass shooting and bombing at a shopping mall in Kelso, Washington. According to the FBI, the suspect had developed “detailed and imminent” plans, including the use of a chlorine bomb and firearms to attack moviegoers at the Three Rivers Mall.
An Oregon middle school has come under fire after hosting a "Drag Day" during its Pride Spirit Week, encouraging students to cross-dress and celebrate LGBTQ+ figures.
An Oregon educator has filed a federal lawsuit against the InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD), alleging that his constitutional rights were violated when he was ordered to remove Christian-themed children's books from his office.
Portland Police Chief Bob Day released a letter to the public addressing immigration enforcement efforts, declaring that the "Portland Police Bureau does not engage in immigration enforcement."
A recent immigration enforcement operation in Kern County, California, provided a glimpse of what may become more common under anticipated changes to U.S. immigration policy. Border Patrol agents from the El Centro Sector carried out "Operation Return to Sender," targeting criminal migrants in and around Bakersfield. The three-day initiative resulted in nearly 80 arrests, including several sex offenders and individuals with warrants for weapons and drug-related charges.
Arkansas has once again been recognized as the “Most Pro-Life State in America,” securing the top spot on the "Life List 2025" released by Americans United for Life (AUL) for the fifth consecutive year.
Colorado has become the second state to allow psychedelic therapy. Residents voted to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the chemical compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, the Associated Press reported.
