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One of the sisters accused of setting a fire that killed a five-year-old boy pleaded guilty Tuesday morning. READ MORE, <a ...

The firefighter, whose name has not been made public, lived in the U.S. for 19 years after arriving with his family at age 4.

The Flat Fire, which started Thursday afternoon west of Culver in Jefferson County, has triggered evacuations in the nearby ...

The Roadless Rule may not directly affect Portland, but its consequences may be deeply felt in other Oregon communities facing repeated wildfire disasters and choking smoke. Many Roadless Areas fall ...

Portland’s mayor will choose a city administrator under new government; council confirmation required. Applications due Sept. 25.

This weekend marks summer’s unofficial end — but that doesn’t have to mean abandoning the season’s many splendors.

The Minneapolis mass shooter isn't the first transgender person to threaten or target Christians. Here's an attempt to explain why.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is an agency inside the Department of Homeland Security that is integral to President ...

President Donald Trump says Chicago will likely be the next target of his efforts to address crime, homelessness and illegal immigration. On Friday, Trump mentioned that Chicago could receive ...

Struggling with “smoke season”? You’re not alone. This Story Spotlight launches a series of articles exploring how people are impacted by wildfires in different ways, and making the case for greater ...