Portland, Oregon
Oregon man pleaded guilty to bomb threats at NY Jewish hospital, care centers
An Oregon native, pleaded guilty to conspiring to make threats concerning explosives and conveying false information containing explosives and is now facing up to 15 years in prison.
Sen. Ron Wyden says the Democrats need ‘chutzpah’ to return to power
Branded toiletries shape the hotel experience: From Oregon to Israel
Oregon man pleads guilty to vandalizing synagogue with '1377' neo-Nazi code
Mayor of Portland, Maine, says he regrets voting to divest from Israel
“Upon personal reflection and following many private conversations I have had with our Jewish neighbors, I have come to the conclusion that my vote on the divestment was wrong,” the mayor said.
NBA's Deni Avdija won't play on Yom Kippur: 'Some things are more important than basketball'
In June 2024, Avdija was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in a multi-player deal.
Portland council votes to divest from companies doing business in Israel
"In this time of rampant antisemitism, I am saddened that the city of Portland leaders have decided to inflame the situation even more."
When Portland charities condemned Israel, Jewish philanthropy was put to the test
“From our point of view, it seems like you’re targeting this particular conflict because you want to demonize Israel,” Bob Horenstein, director of Portland’s Jewish Community Relations Council, said.
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.
