Right Now Oregon Weekly Roundup for the Week of May 31, 2026

Israel Conspiracy Claims Shake Oregon's 5th District Race Libertarian congressional candidate Joseph Lehman drew scrutiny after publicly promoting multiple conspiracy theories involving Israel, including claims about the JFK assassination, 9/11, and other major events. The controversy has added a new dimension to Oregon's Fifth District race and raised questions about candidate vetting and public discourse. Read more: Israel Conspiracies Crash Through the Surface in Oregon's Fifth District Race Portland Approves Foie Gras Sales Ban The Portland City Council voted to prohibit the sale and distribution of foie gras within city limits, citing animal welfare concerns surrounding force-feeding practices used in production. Supporters called the measure a humane step forward, while critics questioned whether local government should regulate specialty food products. Read more: Portland City Council Approves Foie Gras Sales Ban Summer EBT Benefits Begin Reaching Oregon Families Eligible Oregon families began receiving Summer EBT food assistance benefits on June 5. The program provides grocery support for children who would normally receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year, helping households offset food costs while school is out of session. Read more: Eligible Families Receive Summer EBT Food Benefits Starting June 5 Armed Man Killed in Klamath Falls Officer-Involved Shooting A police shooting in Klamath Falls left an armed man dead and a child injured after officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance. The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances leading up to the confrontation. Read more: Armed Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Klamath Falls, Child Injured Marion County Warns of Public Safety Risks From Court Order Marion County officials are raising alarms over a federal court order they say could result in earlier releases of mentally unstable criminal defendants charged with serious crimes. County leaders argue the ruling may reduce treatment opportunities and increase risks to public safety. Read more: Marion County Officials Warn Court Order Could Lead to Earlier Release of Unstable Criminal Defendants DOJ Opens Medical School Admissions Investigations The U.S. Department of Justice announced investigations into 15 medical schools over allegations of racial discrimination in admissions practices. Federal officials said the reviews will examine whether schools are complying with civil rights laws, while emphasizing that no conclusions have yet been reached. Read more: DOJ Opens 15 Investigations Into Medical Schools for Racial Discrimination in Admissions Practices Sheriff's Office Expands Search for Kyron Horman Sixteen years after Kyron Horman disappeared from a Portland-area elementary school, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office announced new efforts to advance the investigation. Detectives continue reviewing evidence, conducting interviews, and pursuing leads in one of Oregon's most well-known missing-person cases. Read more: Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Expands Efforts in 16-Year Search for Kyron Horman Oregon Youth Asked to Name New State Police K-9 The Oregon State Police is inviting children across the state to help name a new fish and wildlife K-9. The contest offers young Oregonians an opportunity to learn about conservation enforcement while participating in the selection of a name for the agency's newest four-legged partner. Read more: OSP Invites Oregon Youth to Help Name New Fish & Wildlife K-9 For daily coverage of Oregon politics, public safety, government, business, and community news, visit: Right Now Oregon

Right Now Oregon Weekly Roundup for the Week of May 31, 2026

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