Portland, Oregon
Avdija stars with 24 points as Portland dominates the Jazz
Deni Avdija led Portland to a 112-90 win over Utah with 24 points. A dominant first half paved the way for the Blazers' 4th win, as Damian Lillard added 22 points with Denver up next.
Avdija shines as Lillard and Morant embrace new roles in Portland
'Deni Avdija on track to become one of the greatest in Portland history'
Theater manager who added ‘the Jews’ to ‘Odyssey’ marquee calls antisemitism ‘exaggerated’
Israel’s Deni Avdija embraces new challenge with Portland
Portland is a great spot for the 6-foot-9 Israeli, and the club has been eyeing him for some time.
'A group of bullies called Zionists': Portland teachers union creates anti-Israel k-12 lesson plan
"This is an effort by the teachers’ union to promote what many feel is a biased and historically revisionist curriculum," Jewish Federation of Greater Portland CEO and founder Marc Blattner wrote.
Antifa's pro-Palestinians set fire to 15 Portland police vehicles targeted in May Day attack
Anti-Israel group claims arson against Portland Police vehicles. Rachel Corrie's Ghost Brigade calls for escalated violence in support of Palestinians.
In a first, Oregon’s Jewish federations pull investments from fossil fuels
The Portland Jewish federation concluded that fossil fuel divestment aligned with its financial goals as well as its values.
‘White Power’: Oregon man charged with hate crimes after synagogue vandalism
Court documents claim that Braun’s visits escalated until he attended the synagogue with a hammer, and prepared to swing at the building's glass door.
Woman with tongue the circumference of a soda can wins world title
Jenny DuVander's tongue measures at a circumference of 13.25 cm (or 5.21 inches.)
Jury convicts elderly Oregon man after boobytrapped home injured FBI
The 71-year-old man had rigged a rat trap with a shotgun.
Rare wolverine spotted by two anglers in Oregon
State wildlife biologists visited the site where the wolverine was spotted and discovered a set of tracks.
Gunman kills two and himself at Oregon grocery store
A gunman killed shot and killed two people at a grocery store in Bend, Oregon. Police say they found the gunman dead with an AR-15-style rifle.
Portland journalist arrested for vandalizing two synagogues and a mosque
The Portland Police Bureau said that the investigation is ongoing and that they have contacted federal authorities about the case.
