Sources: The Oregonian
Ballot Measure 110 goes into effect in Oregon, making it the first state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of specified Schedule I and Schedule II drugs. 2021-02-1
About 300 demonstrators attempt to storm the Oregon State Capitol during a special legislative session closed to the public, but they are warded off by the Oregon State Police. The group, which called for reopening Oregon in the wake of COVID-19 mitigation measures, included members of groups such as Proud Boys and Patriot Prayer. 2020-12-21
Voters in Arizona, New Jersey, Montana and South Dakota approve legislation legalizing recreational cannabis, while voters in Mississippi approve the medical use of cannabis. Oregon becomes the first U.S. state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. 2020-11-3
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she has "great concerns" about the possibility that President Donald Trump could deploy federal agents to Chicago to crack down on gun violence and protests, similar to an approach in Portland, Oregon. The Trump Administration will be sending 175 federal agents to Chicago to assist police in curbing violent crime. 2020-07-20
Two suspects are arrested in Oregon in connection to a mass shooting at a residence in Valhermoso Springs, Alabama, on June 4 that killed seven people. 2020-06-22
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement temporarily closes their Portland, Oregon, offices after protesters camping outside the building grow in numbers. 2018-06-21
A tour bus crashes off Interstate 84 in northeastern Oregon in the United States, leaving 9 of its passengers dead and 26 injured. 2012-12-30
A gunman opens fire in the Clackamas Town Center mall in the U.S. state of Oregon. Three people, including the suspected shooter, are killed and another is injured. 2012-12-11
Democratic Party candidate Suzanne Bonamici wins a special election to represent the 1st congressional district of Oregon in the United States House of Representatives. 2012-01-31