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I'm a reporter with The Oregonian. Check here for my latest posts about the Oregon Legislature, the criminal justice system, lawsuits or life in Oregon and the Northwest — all topics that I write about. Reach me at 503-913-4197 or [email protected].

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · 8d

My stories today: A look at Portland's massive 2020 protests compared to the ongoing protests outside the ICE facility in 2025. And an interview with Multnomah County DA Nathan Vasquez. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

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Portland protests 2025 vs 2020: Trump conflates the 2, but facts show no comparison

Trump believes Portland has been “War ravaged” for years. Here’s a look at that history.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · 15d

If you've ever wanted to test ride an e-bike or if you just want some free ice cream, there's this option for your Saturday in Portland:
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Test ride an e-bike. Eat food cooked on an induction stovetop. ‘Electrify Portland!’ fair is Saturday

The fair will give visitors a chance to learn about how to leave gas-powered appliances and devices behind — and possibly save some money.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · 16d

Court documents in Amazon's settlement with the FTC reveal just how much money Prime members might get paid and how they can get their share. My story: www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...

Are you automatically due a $51 payout from Amazon’s massive Prime settlement? Or do you need to file a claim?

Amazon must pay $1.5 billion to millions of customers the government says it tricked into signing up for Prime memberships.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · 17d

I didn't wake at 3:30 a.m. today to head to the airport and catch a flight to Pennsylvania. But some Ducks fans did. Many more will in the next 36 hours. Here's my story about the extra effort it takes to get from the West Coast to this Saturday's Penn State game:
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$3,000, 12 hours, 3 flights, 1 rental car: What Oregon superfans will endure to see big game at Penn State

Ducks superfans travel longer and harder now that UO is playing Midwest and East Coast universities.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · 19d

This may come as an unpleasant surprise to new buyers of electric vehicles, in Oregon and across the nation. My story: www.oregonlive.com/commuting/20...

‘Made my heart sink’: Oregonians who bought electric vehicles discover they may not get $7,500 tax credit

Preventable paperwork problems are standing in the way of some car buyers securing hefty tax breaks.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Sep 11

Congratulations, Anna! I will look forward to reading the great work that I know you will do at The NYT.

aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Sep 11

All I can say about what this lawsuit describes is this: how sad. My story: www.oregonlive.com/pacific-nort...

In horrific and rare incident, horse’s tail was ripped off at start of Oregon race, $50K lawsuit says

The incident ended the horse’s racing career, the suit says.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Sep 10

A 4-year-old girl is hurt when another skier lands on top of her at an Oregon ski resort. Lawyers file a $4.6M lawsuit on her behalf. And Oregon's ski industry nervously watches, saying a flood of lawsuits is putting their ability to stay insured at risk. My story: www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...

Oregon ski resort sued for $4.6M, as industry says deluge of suits is putting it at risk

Ski resorts are nervously watching each new suit filed, saying their ability to be insured is at risk.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Sep 10

TriMet reached an $830K settlement with the family of a man who died after his coat got caught in the doors of a MAX train. The settlement came to light a year later, after I came across a reference to a payout by an unnamed entity in a court file. My story today: www.oregonlive.com/commuting/20...

TriMet quietly paid $830,000 to family of man who died after being dragged 100 yards by MAX train

The man was the first MAX train passenger to die after being dragged in the rail system’s nearly 40-year history.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Sep 8

AI controversy: Hundreds of Powell's Books devotees have chimed in about the suspected use of AI images on Powell's Books apparel. My story: www.oregonlive.com/business/202...

A ‘wonky’ image on a Powell’s Books T-shirt was generated with help from AI. It caused an uproar

The internationally beloved bookstore said that it hired a local artist who used AI tools to help create the graphic.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Sep 4

New revelations about a downtown Portland murder committed by an Uber driver: A $40 million lawsuit filed today faults Multnomah County for issuing the driver a concealed handgun license and failing to revoke it despite several warning signs, according to the suit.
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Family of murder victim sues Multnomah County for $40M for giving enraged Uber driver permission to carry gun

The family of Ryan Martin, 47, who was shot dead by an Uber driver in downtown Portland, also faults the shooter and Uber.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Aug 27

I dug through the past five years of complaints from Oregonians who tried to cancel their gym memberships but reported that they ran into roadblocks. My story: www.oregonlive.com/health/2025/...

Oregonians share nightmare stories about trying to cancel gym memberships as feds sue 1 business

The FTC is suing LA Fitness. It’s not the only gym Oregonians have complained about.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Aug 21

I scoured the internet with the Wayback Machine and asked Portlanders for their old receipts to see just how much coffee prices have increased in recent months. My story: www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...

Just how much have Portland coffee prices climbed since Trump announced tariffs?

Portland area coffee drinkers are noticing price hikes.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Aug 20

Portland area coffee drinkers and some Portland coffee roasters are shaken by rising costs and prices that likely will continue to rise. My story today: www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...

More expensive than lobster? Portland’s coffee prices are rising as Trump’s tariffs set in

Roasted bean prices have jumped a few bucks per pound, worrying Portland coffee enthusiasts.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Jul 25

My story today: I had what might best be described as a stunning experience shopping at Costco during its new 9 a.m. opening hours for Executive members. I am so used to crowds on the weekends, which is when I normally shop, but this was strikingly different.
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Bizarro world: I went to Costco at 9 a.m. during new store hours and it was bliss

Costco stores in Oregon and across the U.S. are now allowing early entry to members who pay more. The store I visited was virtually empty.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Jul 25

I'm launching on a new, temporary assignment for The Oregonian/OregonLive: covering consumer pocketbook issues, including taxes, scams, the effects of the economy on each individual's bottomline and how Oregonians choose to spend their hard-earned cash in these pricier times. So stay tuned.

aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Jul 24

An allegation of rape in a Portland high school restroom led to a lawsuit and this settlement. My story: www.oregonlive.com/education/20...

Portland Public Schools pays $60K to freshman who said she was raped by another student during school hours

The girl said the rape happened in a single-user restroom at Roosevelt High School.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Jul 23

After making national and international headlines last year for its unusual allegation, this lawsuit quietly settled. My story today: www.oregonlive.com/health/2025/...

Portland customer who claimed she got genital herpes virus at nail salon settles lawsuit

The lawsuit claimed the nail technician didn’t wear gloves and stored tools in an Altoids tin.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Jul 22

The birds, especially, have not been kind to the 23-foot-tall statue atop the Oregon Capitol Building in Salem. My story: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Scratched and pooped on by birds, Oregon’s iconic ‘Gold Man’ statue is getting re-coated in gold

This is the fourth time the massive 87-year-old statue atop the Oregon Capitol Building is undergoing a re-gild.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Jul 21

The city of Portland has paid nearly $1 million to a young woman and the then-9-year-old boy she was babysitting. I wrote about this lawsuit when it was filed 16 months ago and tracked it to its recent resolution. My story today: www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

Portland pays nearly $1M to injured boy and babysitter, who strapped hammock to lamppost before it collapsed

The child, then 9, suffered a fractured skull and the sitter a crushed pelvis. The city replaced hundreds of its lampposts after the incident.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Jul 16

Portland's ombudsman wants the city to crack down on a tow company that is, according to a report, charging a median of about $1,900 per towed vehicle. But a recommendation to do so appears to be running into resistance from city transportation officials. My story: www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

$1,900 per tow in Portland? Transportation officials don’t plan to negotiate lower towing fees despite recommendation

The ombudsman wants all tow companies that police call to charge a lower, city-negotiated rate. But that request has been rebuffed.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Jul 3

Where can Oregonians carry guns? I delved into the answer, which is about to grow a little more complicated because of the passage of a new bill. It's currently awaiting the governor's signature.
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Oregon lawmakers tighten firearm rules. Where can gun owners still carry?

It’s already illegal to carry a concealed handgun at Portland International Airport, courthouses and some school districts.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Jun 27

After more than 3 years and many thousands of criminal cases stalled because defendants couldn't get a public defender, the Legislature hopes this is the year they've found a fix. My story: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Finally, a ‘fix’ for Oregon’s public defense mess? Legislature gives nod to new plan that spurs optimism

A key component will allow experienced public defenders to exceed caseload limits previously set by the state — and get paid more for it.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Jun 21

It was a touching show of support. Dozens of representatives in the Oregon House yesterday wore masks as one of their own, Rep. Hòa Nguyễn, returned to the chamber floor after a months-long absence. She is fighting cancer. My story: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

In solidarity with just-returned colleague with cancer, most Oregon House members wear masks to protect her health

Friday marked the first day Rep. Hòa Nguyễn voted in a floor session since February.

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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · Jun 21

An Oregon bill responds to the fight between Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom in California. Here's the story I wrote with my colleague, Sami Edge: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Oregon Dems vote to prevent Trump from deploying Oregon National Guard, as he did in California

Lawmakers vote to draw ‘line in the sand’ for when feds can call up the state’s troops.

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