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FOX 12 Oregon @fox12oregon.bsky.social · 1h

The chaplain for the men’s basketball team at Loyola Chicago who became a beloved international celebrity during the school’s fairy-tale run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament in 2018, has died, the university announced Thursday night.

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for Loyola Chicago’s basketball team during their memorable Final Four run, has died at 106.

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FOX 12 Oregon @fox12oregon.bsky.social · 1h

A new sort of day center has opened in Portland’s Old Town. It’s designed to support the homeless community, while also benefiting the neighborhood.

Portland leaders say new ‘outdoor day center’ in Old Town will help people, local businesses

A new sort of day center has opened in Portland’s Old Town. It’s designed to support the homeless community, while also benefiting the neighborhood.

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FOX 12 Oregon @fox12oregon.bsky.social · 2h

Man sentenced for breaking into West Salem home and raping, robbing woman

A man was sentenced on Thursday to nearly 23 years in prison for 12 charges of rape, sexual assault, burglary, and strangulation in West Salem.

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FOX 12 Oregon @fox12oregon.bsky.social · 2h

The Oregon State Police Fishing and Wildlife Division is seeking information about an alleged cow elk poaching incident in Lincoln County.

Oregon State Police searching for alleged cow elk poacher in Lincoln County

The Oregon State Police Fishing and Wildlife Division is seeking information about an alleged cow elk poaching incident in Lincoln County.

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FOX 12 Oregon @fox12oregon.bsky.social · 3h

Officers say they saw Pierce asleep at the wheel and “noticed signs of alcohol impairment."

Former NBA player Paul Pierce found asleep in car, arrested for alleged DUI

Former NBA player Paul Pierce was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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FOX 12 Oregon @fox12oregon.bsky.social · 3h

Company makes inflatable pants that could help prevent falling injuries https://www.kptv.com/2025/10/10/company-makes-inflatable-pants-that-could-help-prevent-falling-injuries/

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FOX 12 Oregon @fox12oregon.bsky.social · 4h

Food trucks, artists and other mobile vendors will now be able to sell their products at parks across the city through Portland Parks and Recreation’s new permit program.

Portland allows mobile vendors at parks through new permit program

Food trucks, artists and other mobile vendors will now be able to sell their products at parks across the city through Portland Parks and Recreation’s new permit program.

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FOX 12 Oregon @fox12oregon.bsky.social · 4h

Federal appeals court weighs National Guard deployment to Portland https://www.kptv.com/2025/10/10/federal-appeals-court-weighs-national-guard-deployment-portland/

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FOX 12 Oregon @fox12oregon.bsky.social · 5h

A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

Judge partially grants petition to stop Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois

A judge has partially blocked President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the Chicago area, but has yet to give details.

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FOX 12 Oregon @fox12oregon.bsky.social · 5h

The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private sector players, U.S. officials said Thursday.

US sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor ceasefire deal in Gaza

The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza.

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FOX 12 Oregon @fox12oregon.bsky.social · 6h

2 Portland officers who shot, injured man at Shell gas station did not break law, DA says
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FOX 12 Oregon @fox12oregon.bsky.social · 6h

Damian Lillard is in a unique position with the Portland Trail Blazers, back on the team but sidelined for the season because of an Achilles injury. So naturally there are questions about how he fits into the scheme of things.