Oregon

'Free Gaza' messages left at sites of US ballot box burnings

Hundreds of ballots destroyed in arson attacks on ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington. 'Free Palestine' reportedly found written on 3 incendiary devices used in the attacks.

Oregon man charged following bomb threats against NY hospitals

Man charged with making antisemitic bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in New York could face up to 155 years in prison.

Jewish climate advocacy group marks significant success in Oregon

In a first, Oregon’s Jewish federations pull investments from fossil fuels.

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DNA from discarded gum leads to murder conviction

DNA collected from chewing gum leads to arrest and conviction in 1980 cold case murder. Genealogist who discovered the DNA: ‘one of the highlights of my career in genetic genealogy.’

Oregon elementary schools vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

Police investigating after two schools in city of Bend covered with graffiti referring to Hitler.

Oregon professor fired after reporting antisemitism to get $1M

Oregon university that fired professor who reported antisemitic incidents settles with him for $1 million.

Extremist group spreads antisemitic flyers in Oregon town

Residents of Thurston, Oregon discover hateful antisemitic flyers on their driveways linked to white supremacist group.

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Cops investigating after menorah defaced 2 times in one week

Medford police make arrest in 1st incident but still looking for whoever attacked menorah for 2nd time, damaging it beyond repair.

Portland Jewish restaurant defaced with swastika

Jewish-owned business suffers months-long string of antisemitic incidents culminating in antisemitic graffiti on sign.

Gunman opens fire inside Oregon grocery store

Shooter kills two people and injures a third at Bend, Oregon grocery store before killing himself.

Oregon’s Swastika Mountain to be renamed after Indigenous leader

State of Oregon to rename formerly obscure 'Swastika Mountain' after news stories lead to numerous complaints.

Antisemitic death threat painted on Portland synagogue

“Die Juden” painted on Portland, Oregon synagogue which is also scorched by several small fires.

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Oregon university violated freedom of whistleblower professor

University that fired Jewish professor who reported antisemitic incidents violated his academic freedom, panel finds.

Man from Happy Valley charged for hate crime involving swastika

20-year old Oregon resident arrested for defacing memorial to dead inmate with swastika.

Professor fired after alleging antisemitism sues for $4 million

After being fired from Oregon university for accusing school president of antisemitism, former professor sues for $4 million.

U of Oregon student executive doubles down on anti-Israel post

After noting an offensive anti-Israel post singled out Jewish students, the student union executive issued a second equally troubling post.

NAACP: Oregon university president suffered racism

University president accused of anti-Semitism was subjected to racism, NAACP report says.

Anti-Semitism in Oregon: ADL demands university president resign

ADL calls on Oregon university president to resign over firing of Jewish professor who alleged anti=Semitism.

Oregon university fires prof. who filed anti-Semitism complaint

Tenured professor of Linfield University who accused school's president of anti-Semitism has been fired.

Oregon auction house removes Himmler’s dagger amid complaints

After Jewish groups complain, ceremonial dagger said to be owned by Nazi SS leader removed from Oregon auction.

Oregon: University president denies anti-Semitic comments

In Oregon, a small Christian university with few Jews grapples with accusations of anti-Semitism.

Jewish Oregon politician victim of neo-Nazi hate campaign

Flyers featuring anti-Semitic stereotypes and Holocaust imagery targeting Rep. Rachel Prusak were found in Clackamas County.

Oregon university administration faces anti-Semitism allegations

ADL sends letter to Linfield University after Jewish professor tweets about being the victim of anti-Semitic comments.

Israeli restaurants in Portland hit by vandals

Three restaurants serving Israeli cuisine in Portland, Oregon vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti.

Oregon fires burning underground pose new threat

A warning for anyone thinking of visiting Oregon wildfire sites: Dangerous fires are still burning underground.

Oregon: Multiple people dead in officer-involved shooting

Multiple people dead in officer-involved shooting in Salem after reported hostage situation.

Boy, 13, killed while trying to save grandmother from wildfire

Teenager in Oregon attempting to evacuate before wildfire hits goes back to save grandmother, both burned to death in family car.

Oregon: 7 Jewish leaders call for withdrawal of federal agents.

Portland-area members of leftist organization demand withdrawal of federal agents sent to help control protests.

Oregon Gov. declares state of emergency over coronavirus

Oregon Governor Kate Brown declares state of emergency after number of coronavirus cases in the state doubled to 14.

Oregon: Phone line of restaurant hacked with anti-Jewish message

Phone line and voicemail of Israeli street food restaurant in Portland hacked with anti-Semitic message.

University: White supremacist posters aren't a hate crime

University of Oregon accused of not reporting anti-Semitic incidents.

New Oregon law makes Holocaust education mandatory

Law inspired by teen's friendship with 92-year-old Holocaust survivor mandates Holocaust education for all public school students.

Helicopter teeters on 11,000-foot mountain rescuing near-suicide

Climber in Oregon planned to end his life on state's highest peak, but changes his mind and calls for help.

Oregon court rules against bakers who refused cake for 'couple'

Oregon court rejects couple's claim that forcing creation of wedding cakes for LGBT people violates religious freedom, freedom of speech.

'She showered me with unconditional love'

Vera Katz, three-term mayor of Portland who escaped the Nazis, dies at 84.

Anti-Semitic signs hung on Oregon overpasses

Signs accusing Jews of controlling human race and finances hung on highways frequented by tourists looking to see solar eclipse.

Oregon Jewish Museum gets permanent home

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education will have a new and permanent home next year.

Watch: Oregon militiamen blow Shofar ‘battle trumpets’

In attempt to gather Christians against government standoff, two men upload video blowing ‘battle trumpets.'

Oregon student arrested after using anti-Semitic slurs

Student at University of Oregon arrested for allegedly using anti-Semitic slurs against a Jewish student at a Jewish fraternity house.

Oregon Gunman Killed Himself, Say Police

Christopher Harper-Mercer, who killed 9 people at an Oregon college, died of self-inflicted gun wounds and not by police.

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13 Weapons Found in Connection with Oregon Shooting

Investigators find 13 weapons connected to the man who killed nine people at Oregon's Umpqua Community College.

Oregon College Shooter Singled Out Christians For Death

Witnesses of mass shooting describe how people were lined up, Christians shot in head and others shot in the legs.

13 Killed in Shooting Spree in Oregon College

Up to 13 killed and at least 20 wounded when a gunman opens fire at Umpqua Community College in Oregon.

SodaStream Bows to Pressure: Label Change to 'Made in West Bank'

After activists file complaint with Justice Department accusing misrepresentation, SodaStream abandons 'Made in Israel' label.