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November 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Popular and contemporary music
Rock, alternative rock, and progressive rock
Pop music
Hip-hop
Country
Electronic Dance Music (EDM) and electronic music
Metal and heavy metal
Musical theater
Latin music
Folk and traditional music
Folk music (various traditions)
Bluegrass
Rock, alternative rock, and progressive rock
Pop music
Hip-hop
Country
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Written By: Fedor Zarkhin | The Oregonian/OregonLive
Fedor is a breaking news and enterprise reporter with a focus on crime. Reach him at 971-373-2905 or by email at [email protected]. On X at t.co/hQQxZlwoqF
Fedor is a breaking news and enterprise reporter with a focus on crime. Reach him at 971-373-2905 or by email at [email protected]. On X at t.co/hQQxZlwoqF
November 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Written By: Fedor Zarkhin | The Oregonian/OregonLive
Fedor is a breaking news and enterprise reporter with a focus on crime. Reach him at 971-373-2905 or by email at [email protected]. On X at t.co/hQQxZlwoqF
Fedor is a breaking news and enterprise reporter with a focus on crime. Reach him at 971-373-2905 or by email at [email protected]. On X at t.co/hQQxZlwoqF
Four U.S. citizens were detained in Oregon last week, advocacy group Oregon for All said, including two women who were filming ICE activities.
November 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Four U.S. citizens were detained in Oregon last week, advocacy group Oregon for All said, including two women who were filming ICE activities.
“Our goal is to provide a normal day of learning as much as possible,” Ferrua wrote in her statement. “We are continuing to support our students who have been impacted by recent events and are working collectively with community partners to meet their needs.”
November 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
“Our goal is to provide a normal day of learning as much as possible,” Ferrua wrote in her statement. “We are continuing to support our students who have been impacted by recent events and are working collectively with community partners to meet their needs.”
Ferrua said classes were continuing as usual this week.
November 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Ferrua said classes were continuing as usual this week.
ICE agents detained 17-year-old Christian Jimenez on Friday while he was driving his father’s car during the school’s lunch break. According to a video shared by Jimenez’s brother, the teen told officers he was a U.S. citizen, but they detained him anyway.
November 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
ICE agents detained 17-year-old Christian Jimenez on Friday while he was driving his father’s car during the school’s lunch break. According to a video shared by Jimenez’s brother, the teen told officers he was a U.S. citizen, but they detained him anyway.
Videos on social media showed hundreds of young people and others lining Northwest Adams Street, many holding signs protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
November 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Videos on social media showed hundreds of young people and others lining Northwest Adams Street, many holding signs protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
About 300 students walked out of school “in response to the ICE activity in our community last week,” McMinnville School District Interim Superintendent Kourtney Ferrua said in a statement.
November 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
About 300 students walked out of school “in response to the ICE activity in our community last week,” McMinnville School District Interim Superintendent Kourtney Ferrua said in a statement.
Hundreds of McMinnville High School students walked out of class Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. ICE agents detained a school senior last week while he was on lunch break.
November 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Hundreds of McMinnville High School students walked out of class Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. ICE agents detained a school senior last week while he was on lunch break.
By Fedor Zarkhin | The Oregonian/OregonLive
Fedor is a breaking news and enterprise reporter with a focus on crime. Reach him at 971-373-2905, at x.com/FedorZarkhin, or by email [email protected]
Fedor is a breaking news and enterprise reporter with a focus on crime. Reach him at 971-373-2905, at x.com/FedorZarkhin, or by email [email protected]
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
By Fedor Zarkhin | The Oregonian/OregonLive
Fedor is a breaking news and enterprise reporter with a focus on crime. Reach him at 971-373-2905, at x.com/FedorZarkhin, or by email [email protected]
Fedor is a breaking news and enterprise reporter with a focus on crime. Reach him at 971-373-2905, at x.com/FedorZarkhin, or by email [email protected]
Christian Jimenez told the officers he was a U.S. citizen, but was detained anyway, Cesar Jimenez said. He was released later that day, the brother said.
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Christian Jimenez told the officers he was a U.S. citizen, but was detained anyway, Cesar Jimenez said. He was released later that day, the brother said.
That student, Christian Jimenez, 17, was driving his father’s car during lunch break when ICE agents pulled him over, Jimenez’s older brother, Cesar Jimenez, previously told The Oregonian/OregonLive.
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
That student, Christian Jimenez, 17, was driving his father’s car during lunch break when ICE agents pulled him over, Jimenez’s older brother, Cesar Jimenez, previously told The Oregonian/OregonLive.
Another two U.S. citizens were detained Friday in Yamhill County, Oregon for All said, including a McMinnville High School student.
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Another two U.S. citizens were detained Friday in Yamhill County, Oregon for All said, including a McMinnville High School student.
The four people included two women, one in her 60s and one in her 30s, who were documenting ICE agents in a Canby parking lot around 8 a.m. Thursday, when officers detained them, Oregon for All said. They were released later that evening.
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The four people included two women, one in her 60s and one in her 30s, who were documenting ICE agents in a Canby parking lot around 8 a.m. Thursday, when officers detained them, Oregon for All said. They were released later that evening.
“All of us should be concerned about ICE operating outside of the laws of our country, disappearing even U.S. citizens without concern or fear of consequences,” Oregon for All Director Jess Montoya said in a statement.
ICE did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
ICE did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
“All of us should be concerned about ICE operating outside of the laws of our country, disappearing even U.S. citizens without concern or fear of consequences,” Oregon for All Director Jess Montoya said in a statement.
ICE did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
ICE did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The alleged detentions raise questions about constitutional protections amid an increase in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the Portland area and elsewhere.
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The alleged detentions raise questions about constitutional protections amid an increase in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the Portland area and elsewhere.
Overall, Tavern on the Green Cookbook is a delightful addition to any kitchen library — polished, inviting, and full of recipes that truly shine when brought to life. I’ll definitely be returning to this one again.
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Overall, Tavern on the Green Cookbook is a delightful addition to any kitchen library — polished, inviting, and full of recipes that truly shine when brought to life. I’ll definitely be returning to this one again.