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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 fzarkhin@oregonian.com. 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 fzarkhin@oregonian.com. 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 fzarkhin@oregonian.com. 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 fzarkhin@oregonian.com. 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.
Oregon teenager’s ICE detention sparks high school walkout.
November 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Oregon teenager’s ICE detention sparks high school walkout.
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I do think how you treat your enemies, real or perceived, does reflect your core moral values. If what you claim to believe in lapses in front of an enemy, then it's not your actual belief, it comes with caveats.
Ex, if you're body shaming your enemies, you're a person who body shames.
Ex, if you're body shaming your enemies, you're a person who body shames.
November 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I do think how you treat your enemies, real or perceived, does reflect your core moral values. If what you claim to believe in lapses in front of an enemy, then it's not your actual belief, it comes with caveats.
Ex, if you're body shaming your enemies, you're a person who body shames.
Ex, if you're body shaming your enemies, you're a person who body shames.
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 fzarkhin@oregonian.com
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 fzarkhin@oregonian.com
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 fzarkhin@oregonian.com
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 fzarkhin@oregonian.com
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.
Immigration agents detained four U.S. citizens outside Portland this week, including a high school student and two people who were filming officers, an immigrant advocacy group, Oregon for All, said in a statement Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Immigration agents detained four U.S. citizens outside Portland this week, including a high school student and two people who were filming officers, an immigrant advocacy group, Oregon for All, said in a statement Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.
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.
While a few recipes run richer than my everyday cooking style, the flavors and presentation absolutely deliver when you’re looking for a restaurant-quality meal at home. It’s the kind of cookbook that encourages you to slow down, enjoy the process, and celebrate good food.
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
While a few recipes run richer than my everyday cooking style, the flavors and presentation absolutely deliver when you’re looking for a restaurant-quality meal at home. It’s the kind of cookbook that encourages you to slow down, enjoy the process, and celebrate good food.
The photography and layout add to the experience, making it easy to visualize the final product and stay motivated to try more recipes.
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The photography and layout add to the experience, making it easy to visualize the final product and stay motivated to try more recipes.
What I appreciated most is the balance: this is a book that respects tradition while still feeling modern and adaptable. The dishes aren’t fussy for the sake of being fancy; they’re thoughtful, flavorful, and clearly tested with real home cooks in mind.
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
What I appreciated most is the balance: this is a book that respects tradition while still feeling modern and adaptable. The dishes aren’t fussy for the sake of being fancy; they’re thoughtful, flavorful, and clearly tested with real home cooks in mind.
As someone who tried several of the recipes, I was genuinely impressed — the instructions are clear, the ingredients are practical to source, and the results taste like something you’d proudly serve to guests.
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
As someone who tried several of the recipes, I was genuinely impressed — the instructions are clear, the ingredients are practical to source, and the results taste like something you’d proudly serve to guests.
Bill Peet captures both the elegance and the comfort of the restaurant’s dishes, offering recipes that feel elevated without being intimidating.
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Bill Peet captures both the elegance and the comfort of the restaurant’s dishes, offering recipes that feel elevated without being intimidating.