Oregon
Could Trump deploy Oregon National Guard if immigration protests escalate?
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – If protests break out in Oregon in response to federal immigration raids, President Donald Trump could legally mobilize the state’s National Guard, like he has done recently in Los Angeles.
Federal law grants the president authority to federalize a state’s National Guard under Title 10 of the U.S. Code, Section 12406, in situations of “insurrection, invasion, or rebellion,” or when it becomes “impracticable” to enforce federal law by regular means. In such a scenario, Guard troops are placed under federal control, though their roles would be largely restricted to protecting federal personnel or property. They would not be allowed to arrest civilians due to the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits the use of federal military forces in domestic law enforcement.
This means, that if Trump evoked this authority during immigration-related unrest, Oregon’s Guard troops could not act as police officers.
The president also has access to the Insurrection Act, a more sweeping statue that allows deployment of active-duty military or federalized Guard troops without a governor’s consent.
While this law has rarely been used, it could theoretically be used if civil disorder severely threatened federal operations.
There have been ICE protests in Portland recently, but they have been largely peaceful.
On Monday, during a press conference, Gov. Tina Kotek indicated she would push back against any such actions.
She described Guard troops being federalized in California as, “an alarming disregard for the safety of Americans and their ability to govern themselves.”
“The president’s unlawful actions undermine our local authorities, who should be able to do their jobs without a federal intervention escalating and inflaming the situation,” said Kotek.
So, Trump has the authority, but his power is limited for how Guard troops can enforce the law. Any attempt to deploy the Guard to quell protests would also likely be met with lawsuits from the state of Oregon.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is asking Oregonians to be careful when disposing of yard debris this spring.
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“There have already been 23 escaped debris burns for a total of 83 acres reported on ODF-protected land in 2026,” the agency said.
The agency said that at this time last year, it had responded to 37 escaped burns.
“More than 70% of wildfires every year in Oregon are human-caused, with escaped debris burns topping the list,” ODF said. “With record-low snowpack and an abnormally warm winter, forecasters are anticipating a hotter and drier summer than usual.”
The Central Oregon District of ODF has already declared the start of fire season.
On May 14, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management lands in Oregon and Washington.
“We are increasingly concerned that 2026 could rival the most extreme years on record for heat and dryness in the Pacific Northwest,” said Jeff Fedrizzi, assistant chief of operations for the Pacific Northwest, U.S. Wildland Fire Service. “Every visitor must understand that even one small spark can lead to a costly and destructive fire in these high-impact conditions.”
Officials say the restrictions will help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. BLM officials say anyone who violates the prohibition could be fined up to $100,000 and/or face up to 12 months in prison.
More information on fire season is available on the ODF website.
The Bureau of Land Management website has additional information on fire restrictions and closures.
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 10 drawing
1PM: 8-2-8-4
4PM: 5-1-2-6
7PM: 1-5-9-6
10PM: 8-6-5-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon DMV issued a warning for drivers, saying scammers are still sending out fake text messages trying to steal money from people.
State DMV officials say it is part of a nationwide scam that’s been happening for nearly two years.
The fake text messages often come from international phone numbers or non-government email addresses.
In the messages, the scammers threaten to suspend car registration or driving privileges if a person doesn’t pay.
If you get this message, the DMV asks that you don’t click on any links or respond. Simply report it to the Federal Trade Commission or delete it.
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