Michaela Bourgeois
@michaelabourgeois.bsky.social
KOIN 6 News Digital Reporter. Sco Ducks.
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"It became painfully clear, without our tenacity and connections, Jackie and her family would have disappeared without a trace," a family friend told KOIN 6 News.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/coloring-book-and-tenacity-helped-jackie-merlos-in-ice-custody-11022025/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/coloring-book-and-tenacity-helped-jackie-merlos-in-ice-custody-11022025/?cid=bluesky_
I spoke with a friend of Jackie Merlos, a Portland woman who was detained by ICE and recently released.
This is how a secret note in a coloring book and tenacity from her community helped her while she was in custody.
Story here:
This is how a secret note in a coloring book and tenacity from her community helped her while she was in custody.
Story here:
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After the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office announced plans to cleanup Oregon’s voter rolls in early January, false claims about voter fraud in the state spread on X. Those claims were then elevated by Tesla CEO and former DOGE leader Elon Musk.
Elon Musk elevates claims of 'fake votes' in Oregon
After the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office announced plans to cleanup Oregon’s voter rolls in early January, false claims about voter fraud in the state spread on X. Those claims were then elevat…
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January 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM
After the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office announced plans to cleanup Oregon’s voter rolls in early January, false claims about voter fraud in the state spread on X. Those claims were then elevated by Tesla CEO and former DOGE leader Elon Musk.
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Oregon’s senators are raising concerns about a recent rule change under the United States Postal Service that could delay mail-in ballots during election season.
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/merkley-wyden-raise-concerns-usps-postmark-rule-could-threaten-mail-in-voting/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/merkley-wyden-raise-concerns-usps-postmark-rule-could-threaten-mail-in-voting/?cid=bluesky_
Merkley, Wyden say USPS rule may threaten mail-in voting
Oregon’s senators are raising concerns about a recent rule change under the United States Postal Service that could delay mail-in ballots during election season.
www.koin.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Oregon’s senators are raising concerns about a recent rule change under the United States Postal Service that could delay mail-in ballots during election season.
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/merkley-wyden-raise-concerns-usps-postmark-rule-could-threaten-mail-in-voting/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/merkley-wyden-raise-concerns-usps-postmark-rule-could-threaten-mail-in-voting/?cid=bluesky_
“Oregon’s victory could have ramifications for voter privacy across the country,” the Oregon Secretary of State's office said.
My interview with @orsecretaryread.bsky.social below
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My interview with @orsecretaryread.bsky.social below
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Federal judge sides with Oregon as DOJ seeks sensitive Oregon voter data
Judge sides with Oregon as DOJ seeks private voter data
A federal judge sided with Oregon in a tentative ruling on Wednesday, challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to access sensitive information on Oregon voters.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:56 AM
“Oregon’s victory could have ramifications for voter privacy across the country,” the Oregon Secretary of State's office said.
My interview with @orsecretaryread.bsky.social below
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My interview with @orsecretaryread.bsky.social below
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Wednesday marked the beginning of oral arguments in a case that could determine whether Oregon is required to turn over sensitive voter information to the Justice Department.
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‘Follow the law’: Arguments begin in DOJ’s lawsuit for Oregon voter data
‘Follow the law’: Arguments begin in DOJ’s lawsuit for Oregon voter data
Wednesday marked the beginning of oral arguments in a case that could determine whether Oregon is required to turn over sensitive voter information to the United States Department of Justice.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Wednesday marked the beginning of oral arguments in a case that could determine whether Oregon is required to turn over sensitive voter information to the Justice Department.
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‘Utter lawlessness’: Oregon congresswoman files impeachment articles against Noem
Oregon congresswoman files impeachment articles against Noem
As the Trump administration has ramped up immigration enforcement efforts, an Oregon congresswoman introduced articles of impeachment on Wednesday against Department of Homeland Security Secretary …
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January 14, 2026 at 10:13 PM
‘Utter lawlessness’: Oregon congresswoman files impeachment articles against Noem
Right-Wing Influencers Have Flooded Minneapolis - WIRED
Right-Wing Influencers Have Flooded Minneapolis — WIRED
Clips from creators in Minnesota have become primary evidence in attempts by the right wing to justify ICE’s surge on American cities.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Right-Wing Influencers Have Flooded Minneapolis - WIRED
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Portland metro area officials are warning residents about reports of federal immigration officers posing as utility workers “to lure people out of their homes.”
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/oregon-lawmaker-multnomah-county-warn-ice-agents-are-posing-as-utility-workers/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/oregon-lawmaker-multnomah-county-warn-ice-agents-are-posing-as-utility-workers/?cid=bluesky_
January 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Portland metro area officials are warning residents about reports of federal immigration officers posing as utility workers “to lure people out of their homes.”
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/oregon-lawmaker-multnomah-county-warn-ice-agents-are-posing-as-utility-workers/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/oregon-lawmaker-multnomah-county-warn-ice-agents-are-posing-as-utility-workers/?cid=bluesky_
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey tells ICE to "get the f*** out" of city after agent kills woman
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January 7, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey tells ICE to "get the f*** out" of city after agent kills woman
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George Clooney: 'Bari Weiss Is Dismantling CBS News as We Speak'
George Clooney: 'Bari Weiss Is Dismantling CBS News as We Speak' — Variety
When George Clooney was preparing to make his Broadway debut appearing as CBS news correspondent Edward R. Murrow in
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December 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
George Clooney: 'Bari Weiss Is Dismantling CBS News as We Speak'
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The property belonging to a landmark steakhouse/strip club in Southeast Portland has been listed for sale.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/rare-real-estate-development-portlands-acropolis-property-listed-for-sale/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/rare-real-estate-development-portlands-acropolis-property-listed-for-sale/?cid=bluesky_
Portland's Acropolis property listed for sale
The property belonging to a landmark steakhouse/strip club in Southeast Portland has been listed for sale.
www.koin.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The property belonging to a landmark steakhouse/strip club in Southeast Portland has been listed for sale.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/rare-real-estate-development-portlands-acropolis-property-listed-for-sale/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/rare-real-estate-development-portlands-acropolis-property-listed-for-sale/?cid=bluesky_
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley is breaking the first rule of Fight Club.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley is breaking the first rule of Fight Club.
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The DOJ filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, accusing Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs of violating federal election laws.
This marks the latest lawsuit by the DOJ in an effort to gather lists of registered voters.
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This marks the latest lawsuit by the DOJ in an effort to gather lists of registered voters.
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www.koin.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The DOJ filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, accusing Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs of violating federal election laws.
This marks the latest lawsuit by the DOJ in an effort to gather lists of registered voters.
@koin6.bsky.social story here:
This marks the latest lawsuit by the DOJ in an effort to gather lists of registered voters.
@koin6.bsky.social story here:
RFK Jr. wants to delay the hepatitis B vaccine. Here’s what parents need to know.
RFK Jr. Wants To Delay the Hepatitis B Vaccine. Here’s What Parents Need To Know. — KFF Health News
A CDC panel is reconsidering the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. Renewed doubt could lead to fewer kids getting vaccinated, leaving them vulnerable to an incurable, preventable virus that can b...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
RFK Jr. wants to delay the hepatitis B vaccine. Here’s what parents need to know.
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is questioning the feds about their requests for voter data, raising concerns data could be used by immigration authorities.
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/hiding-the-truth-oregon-secretary-of-state-questions-doj-dhs-on-voter-data-use/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/hiding-the-truth-oregon-secretary-of-state-questions-doj-dhs-on-voter-data-use/?cid=bluesky_
'Hiding the truth': Oregon SoS questions feds on voter data
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias read is questioning federal authorities about their requests for voter data — raising concerns that data could be used by immigration authorities.
www.koin.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is questioning the feds about their requests for voter data, raising concerns data could be used by immigration authorities.
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/hiding-the-truth-oregon-secretary-of-state-questions-doj-dhs-on-voter-data-use/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/hiding-the-truth-oregon-secretary-of-state-questions-doj-dhs-on-voter-data-use/?cid=bluesky_
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to release the Epstein files in an effort to shed light on the late convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates.
House votes to release Epstein files. Here's how Oregon lawmakers voted
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to release the Epstein files — aiming to shed light on the late convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates.
www.koin.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to release the Epstein files in an effort to shed light on the late convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates.
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With help from a limited-edition whiskey, a Portland icon and a local distillery are teaming up to keep Portland’s spirit alive and are making things weird along the way.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/whiskey-and-weirdness-the-unipiper-unveils-limited-edition-whiskey/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/whiskey-and-weirdness-the-unipiper-unveils-limited-edition-whiskey/?cid=bluesky_
The Unipiper launches limited-edition whiskey to keep Portland weird
With help from a limited-edition whiskey, a Portland icon and a local distillery are teaming up to keep Portland’s spirit alive and are making things weird along the way.
www.koin.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
With help from a limited-edition whiskey, a Portland icon and a local distillery are teaming up to keep Portland’s spirit alive and are making things weird along the way.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/whiskey-and-weirdness-the-unipiper-unveils-limited-edition-whiskey/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/whiskey-and-weirdness-the-unipiper-unveils-limited-edition-whiskey/?cid=bluesky_
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“The Trump Administration’s practices of snatching people off the street and denying them access to lawyers or calls to family is cruel..."
OR lawmakers introduce bill for DHS detainee legal access
A group of Oregon lawmakers are introducing a bill that would require the Department of Homeland Security to allow noncitizen detainees the ability to contact legal counsel and their families.
www.koin.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
“The Trump Administration’s practices of snatching people off the street and denying them access to lawyers or calls to family is cruel..."
I spoke with a friend of Jackie Merlos, a Portland woman who was detained by ICE and recently released.
This is how a secret note in a coloring book and tenacity from her community helped her while she was in custody.
Story here:
This is how a secret note in a coloring book and tenacity from her community helped her while she was in custody.
Story here:
"It became painfully clear, without our tenacity and connections, Jackie and her family would have disappeared without a trace," a family friend told KOIN 6 News.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/coloring-book-and-tenacity-helped-jackie-merlos-in-ice-custody-11022025/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/coloring-book-and-tenacity-helped-jackie-merlos-in-ice-custody-11022025/?cid=bluesky_
November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I spoke with a friend of Jackie Merlos, a Portland woman who was detained by ICE and recently released.
This is how a secret note in a coloring book and tenacity from her community helped her while she was in custody.
Story here:
This is how a secret note in a coloring book and tenacity from her community helped her while she was in custody.
Story here:
Reposted by Michaela Bourgeois
‘Tariffs are taxes’: Oregon Sen. Wyden’s resolution to end Trump’s tariffs passes US Senate
Wyden's resolution to end Trump tariffs passes Senate
A bipartisan resolution introduced by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) passed the United States Senate on Thursday in an effort to end global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
www.koin.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
‘Tariffs are taxes’: Oregon Sen. Wyden’s resolution to end Trump’s tariffs passes US Senate
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A local coffee shop wants to bridge the gap in safe, late-night hangout spots for Portlanders of all ages.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/bridge-this-gap-southeast-portland-coffee-shop-will-soon-offer-24-7-service/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/bridge-this-gap-southeast-portland-coffee-shop-will-soon-offer-24-7-service/?cid=bluesky_
‘Bridge this gap’: Southeast Portland coffee shop will soon offer 24/7 service
Owner Christie Gryphon said she is ensuring people feel comfortable visiting Rose City Coffee Co. after hours.
www.koin.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A local coffee shop wants to bridge the gap in safe, late-night hangout spots for Portlanders of all ages.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/bridge-this-gap-southeast-portland-coffee-shop-will-soon-offer-24-7-service/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/bridge-this-gap-southeast-portland-coffee-shop-will-soon-offer-24-7-service/?cid=bluesky_
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Portland woman released from ICE custody, reunited with family after ‘illegal’ detainment, lawmakers say
Portland woman released from ICE custody, reunited with family after ‘illegal’ detainment, lawmakers say
A Portland woman who was detained by immigration authorities — despite a judge dropping proceedings to remove her from the United States — was released from custody and reunited with he…
www.koin.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Portland woman released from ICE custody, reunited with family after ‘illegal’ detainment, lawmakers say
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Jon Stewart says he wants to stay at “The Daily Show” desk after his current contract expires in December.
Jon Stewart says he wants to stay at ‘The Daily Show,' urges people to ‘fight like hell' | CNN Business
“We're working on staying,” the Comedy Central host said Sunday when asked about his status on stage at The New Yorker Festival in Manhattan.
www.cnn.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Jon Stewart says he wants to stay at “The Daily Show” desk after his current contract expires in December.
A group of Oregon lawmakers is urging immigration officials to release a Portland woman from custody after proceedings to remove her from the United States were dismissed. @koin6.bsky.social
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www.koin.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A group of Oregon lawmakers is urging immigration officials to release a Portland woman from custody after proceedings to remove her from the United States were dismissed. @koin6.bsky.social
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The Portland City Council passed an ordinance on Wednesday, codifying Portland’s status as a sanctuary city. But what does that mean?
Portland City Council codifies sanctuary city status
Portland City Council passed an ordinance on Wednesday, codifying Portland’s status as a sanctuary city.
www.koin.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Portland City Council passed an ordinance on Wednesday, codifying Portland’s status as a sanctuary city. But what does that mean?
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Lardo is offering $3 beers to anyone dressed in an inflatable costume this Saturday and free beers to anyone dressed at a certain animal.
Lardo offers beer to inflatable protesters on Saturday
Protesters in Portland are taking to the streets in a protest against the Trump Administration, and Lardo is offering discounted beers to anyone wearing an inflatable costume.
www.koin.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Lardo is offering $3 beers to anyone dressed in an inflatable costume this Saturday and free beers to anyone dressed at a certain animal.