Maxine Bernstein
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Oregonian reporter covering federal court, criminal justice
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A veteran lived in a car with his 250-pound pig for months. Portland Fire & Rescue responders found them homes
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A veteran lived in a car with his 250-pound pig for months. Portland Fire & Rescue responders found them homes
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A veteran lived in a car with his 250-pound pig for months. Portland first responders found them homes
“I’m so grateful,” Tony James said with pet pig Roscoe beside him. “They made things happen so quickly.”
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November 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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A veteran lived in a car with his 250-pound pig for months. Portland Fire & Rescue responders found them homes
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A veteran lived in a car with his 250-pound pig for months. Portland Fire & Rescue responders found them homes
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Fired cop who targeted home with Black Lives Matter flag now wants conviction erased
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Fired cop who targeted home with Black Lives Matter flag now wants conviction erased
Victim opposes expungement of criminal mischief conviction
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November 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Fired cop who targeted home with Black Lives Matter flag now wants conviction erased
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Coast Guard helicopter must remain in Newport, federal judge says in temporary order
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Coast Guard helicopter must remain in Newport, federal judge says in temporary order
"The danger presented by the lack of rescue helicopter coverage justifies” the granting of a temporary order “on an expedited basis,” the judge wrote.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Coast Guard helicopter must remain in Newport, federal judge says in temporary order
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Portland man accused of threatening to behead ICE officers faces federal charge
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Portland man accused of threatening to behead ICE officers faces federal charge
Portland resident John Paul Cupp also compared himself to Osama bin Laden, the FBI says.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Portland man accused of threatening to behead ICE officers faces federal charge
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4 Oregon counties must submit to ICE subpoenas on 9 noncitizens, judge rules
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4 Oregon counties must submit to ICE subpoenas on 9 noncitizens, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Michael J. McShane's ruling applies only to the subpoenas that were before him.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
4 Oregon counties must submit to ICE subpoenas on 9 noncitizens, judge rules
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Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
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Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
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The teenager is heard on a video telling an officer that he is a citizen & the officer replies, “Get out of the car” and “I don’t care.”
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High school senior, a U.S. citizen, detained by ICE in Oregon
The 17-year-old was held more than five hours Friday in an ICE facility, his brother said.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:10 AM
The teenager is heard on a video telling an officer that he is a citizen & the officer replies, “Get out of the car” and “I don’t care.”
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Federal lawsuit filed to restore Newport Coast Guard helicopter
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Federal lawsuit filed to restore Newport Coast Guard helicopter
Fishermen's group seeks emergency intervention before mid-December crab fishing season begins
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November 22, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Federal lawsuit filed to restore Newport Coast Guard helicopter
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Port of Portland police told intoxicated criminal defense attorney ‘we run the show’ before trespass arrest at PDX but jury acquitted him
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Airport police told attorney ‘we run the show’ before trespass arrest but jury acquitted him
The criminal defense lawyer was retried in Multnomah County after his first trial ended in a hung jury.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Port of Portland police told intoxicated criminal defense attorney ‘we run the show’ before trespass arrest at PDX but jury acquitted him
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Ah, darn it. So close.
DC pulls the Blazers ahead! What a great 4th quarter comeback!
Deni ties the game up!!
November 20, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Ah, darn it. So close.
DC pulls the Blazers ahead! What a great 4th quarter comeback!
Deni ties the game up!!
Keep going Blazers!!
November 20, 2025 at 5:19 AM
DC pulls the Blazers ahead! What a great 4th quarter comeback!
Deni ties the game up!!
Keep going Blazers!!
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Deni ties the game up!!
Keep going Blazers!!
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Keep going Blazers!!
Appeals court temporarily allows continued federal control of Oregon National Guard
The appeals court order came amid conflicting announcements earlier in the day between Gov. Tina Kotek and the military on federal control of the troops.
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The appeals court order came amid conflicting announcements earlier in the day between Gov. Tina Kotek and the military on federal control of the troops.
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Appeals court temporarily allows continued federal control of Oregon National Guard
The Oregon Guard federalization can continue until further order of the appeals court, the chief judge wrote in an order.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Appeals court temporarily allows continued federal control of Oregon National Guard
The appeals court order came amid conflicting announcements earlier in the day between Gov. Tina Kotek and the military on federal control of the troops.
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The appeals court order came amid conflicting announcements earlier in the day between Gov. Tina Kotek and the military on federal control of the troops.
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Governor Tina Kotek announced today she received a verbal demobilization order from the U.S. Northern Command for the 200 Oregon National Guard members.
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Governor Tina Kotek announced today she received a verbal demobilization order from the U.S. Northern Command for the 200 Oregon National Guard members.
Former Alaska pilot who tried to cut plane’s engines over Oregon avoids federal prison
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Former Alaska pilot who tried to cut plane’s engines over Oregon avoids federal prison
Joseph D. Emerson, 46, gets time served for interfering with a flight crew.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Former Alaska pilot who tried to cut plane’s engines over Oregon avoids federal prison
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BREAKING: Despite his “shockingly bad decisions,” a federal judge Monday spared any prison time for former Alaska Airline pilot Joseph D. Emerson, saying the swift loss of his career and certifications was sufficient punishment.
Federal judge to decide prison or probation for pilot who attempted to disable plane mid-flight
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Judge to decide prison or probation for pilot who attempted to disable plane mid-flight
The prosecutor seeks year in prison. Joseph D. Emerson’s lawyer says fired pilot has been “adequately punished.”
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November 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
BREAKING: Despite his “shockingly bad decisions,” a federal judge Monday spared any prison time for former Alaska Airline pilot Joseph D. Emerson, saying the swift loss of his career and certifications was sufficient punishment.
Federal judge to decide prison or probation for pilot who attempted to disable plane mid-flight
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Judge to decide prison or probation for pilot who attempted to disable plane mid-flight
The prosecutor seeks year in prison. Joseph D. Emerson’s lawyer says fired pilot has been “adequately punished.”
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November 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Federal judge to decide prison or probation for pilot who attempted to disable plane mid-flight
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Live humpback beached on Oregon coast prompts volunteer response; police urge people to stay back
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Live humpback beached on Oregon coast prompts volunteer response; police urge people to stay back
A live humpback whale reportedly stranded on the beach near Yachats on Saturday, drawing people who drove for hours from across Oregon to help.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Live humpback beached on Oregon coast prompts volunteer response; police urge people to stay back
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‘I was living day by day:’ Portland woman detained by immigration authorities for 4 months getting back on her feet
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‘I was living day by day:’ Portland woman detained by immigration authorities for 4 months getting back on her feet
For Jackie Merlos, reuniting with her four young children has been bittersweet because her husband is now thousands of miles away in Honduras.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:54 AM
‘I was living day by day:’ Portland woman detained by immigration authorities for 4 months getting back on her feet
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Feds file notice to appeal injunction barring deployment of National Guard to Oregon
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Feds file notice to appeal injunction barring deployment of National Guard to Oregon
Oregon asks 9th Circuit to have expanded panel hear National Guard appeal.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Feds file notice to appeal injunction barring deployment of National Guard to Oregon
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ICE's random license plate checks in Oregon lead to unlawful detention, judge says
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ICE’s random license plate checks in Oregon lead to unlawful detention, judge says
State police asked to restrict DMV data sharing
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November 14, 2025 at 1:40 AM
ICE's random license plate checks in Oregon lead to unlawful detention, judge says
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Federal judge rejected claims that Oregon sanctuary law hampered police outside ICE facility
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Federal judge rejected claims that Oregon sanctuary law hampered police outside ICE facility
U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut also tore apart the testimony of a regional ICE official.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Federal judge rejected claims that Oregon sanctuary law hampered police outside ICE facility
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‘Exceeded his authority’: Judge issues injunction blocking Trump from sending National Guard to Oregon
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‘Exceeded his authority’: Judge issues injunction blocking Trump from sending National Guard to Oregon
U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut's decision followed five days after she issued a brief, preliminary injunction.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
‘Exceeded his authority’: Judge issues injunction blocking Trump from sending National Guard to Oregon
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Burglary ring in Oregon, Washington targeted Asian business owners; 7 charged
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Burglary ring in Oregon, Washington targeted Asian business owners; 7 charged
Suspects rented Airbnbs as they struck homes in Oregon and Washington, stealing at least $60,000 in property, federal court records allege.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Burglary ring in Oregon, Washington targeted Asian business owners; 7 charged
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