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Homeland Security’s body camera policies diverge from federal proposals for Portland police
The Department of Homeland Security issued policies for the agency’s body-worn camera program last week which are at odds with those supported by federal civil rights prosecutors in Portland.
Boycotting Oregon senators believe loophole will allow them to win another term
Conservative lawmakers have hired a prominent attorney to argue that the wording of Ballot Measure 113 does not do what voters thought it did when they passed it last year.
Portland to consider tighter rules on homeless camping
Portland City Council members will decide Wednesday if they will adopt a broad ban on outdoor camping on public property across the city. The policy, updated to meet the terms of a 2021 state law, appears to reverse the city’s prior stance against criminalizing homelessness.
Arts
Juneteenth, retro games and Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio: Oregon arts and culture events in June
We’ve gotten a taste of some sunny weather in the last couple of weeks, which means summer is just around the corner — and a new season brings more arts and culture events to add to our calendars. Here are a few things to look forward to in June.
Vancouver police shoot and kill suspect reportedly tied to multiple robberies
Police say the suspect, who is wanted in connection with multiple robberies, pulled out a gun, fled and fired at officers who then returned fire.
Health
‘It’s crazy out there’: The reasons behind Oregon’s deepening drug crisis
Fueled by fentanyl, the number of overdose deaths in Oregon has soared since 2019. And while the surge in overdoses is part of a national problem, the state’s underfunded treatment system is struggling to provide local solutions.
Truck driver indicted on manslaughter charges after deadly Oregon crash that killed 7 farmworkers
A grand jury in Marion County Court on Tuesday indicted Lincoln Smith, a 52-year-old truck driver from California, on 12 counts, including seven charges of manslaughter, reckless driving and driving under the influence of intoxicants.
UO’s Knight Campus reveals design of second science building and new engineering program
After two years of planning and a $500 million cash infusion from Phil and Penny Knight, construction has begun on a new 185,000-square-foot science and engineering building on campus.
weekday wrap
2 families of Santiam Canyon fire victims now have trial dates
In other news, farm groups oppose Oregon’s offer to support organic farms, a Bend police officer is sued for alleged assault, and more.
An alleged Russian spy whale is in Sweden — and danger. Here’s why his tale matters
Hvaldimir unexpectedly headed south after several years in Norway, fueling concerns and efforts to bring him to safety. Experts say his story shines a light on how humans treat animals in general.
Eating more — or less — of 10 foods may cut risk of early death
Too much bacon, or too few nuts, can influence the risk of death from heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, a study finds. Nearly half of U.S. deaths from these causes were linked to diet.
Earth is ‘really quite sick now’ and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says
A new study says Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into “the danger zone,” not just for an overheating planet that’s losing its natural areas, but for well-being of people living on it
House to vote on McCarthy-Biden compromise debt deal, a key test for speaker
Lawmakers are working against the clock to avert an unprecedented debt default. The Treasury Department has said the U.S. could run out of money to pay its bills as soon as June 5.
Delta Air Lines hit with lawsuit over claims of carbon neutrality
A consumer class action lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Delta Air Lines inaccurately billed itself as the world’s “first carbon-neutral airline” and should pay damages.
Remembering the 1887 massacre at Hells Canyon
Over a century ago, on May 27, 1887, a gang of horse thieves gunned down more than 30 Chinese gold miners on the Oregon side of the Snake River in Hells Canyon.
‘OPB Politics Now’: A chat with Oregon US Sen. Ron Wyden
On the latest episode of "OPB Politics Now," U.S. Senator Ron Wyden chats with OPB's Lillian Karabaic about the semiconductor industry, the debt ceiling fight and Damian Lillard's future in Portland.
Education
Linfield University program wasn’t created to help first-generation students get through pandemic — but it did
The first cohort of Linfield’s First Scholars program will earns diplomas this Sunday. The program focuses primarily on students’ first year at Linfield, with a year of mentoring from older students and Linfield faculty and staff, as well as meetings and activities to help incoming students get oriented on campus.