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Law enforcement including Portland police Sgt. Jerry Cioeta, left, and other emergency responders at the scene where a man was revived following a fentanyl overdose, in downtown Portland, Ore., Dec. 13, 2023. This was the third time in one week that Cioeta revived an overdose victim.

Oregon’s new drug penalties would mean surge in convictions, jail stints, state estimates suggest

State estimates show 1,333 people will be convicted of drug possession and 533 could go to jail every year under House Bill 4002. The numbers suggest that the system Oregon lawmakers envisioned to replace Measure 110 — in which drug users can avoid criminal consequences through treatment — will only go so far.

Leap for joy! The creative ways NPR listeners are marking Feb. 29

We get a leap day only every four years. How will you spend it? Here's some inspiration from people celebrating all sorts of personal milestones — and those who just want to enjoy their extra day.

A check-in on rebuilding after the Almeda Drive fire, as the anniversary approaches

Jackson County Community Long-Term Recovery Group, Executive Director Caryn Wheeler Clay visits, with Board President Lucy Brossard, who is also Regional Recovery and Resilience Coordinator for Oregon Housing and Community Services talk about post Almeda Drive fire rebuilding.

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's western province of Herat. This came just days after a series of tremors caused massive damage in the same region.

Photos: Afghanistan hit by another earthquake

The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the same region around Herat, which was devastated by a previous temblor on October 7.

Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, will step down from Binance, the crypto company he founded in 2017, as part of a deal with the Department of Justice and U.S. regulators.

CZ, founder of crypto giant Binance, pleads guilty to money laundering violations

Changpeng Zhao agreed to plead guilty to money laundering charges and step down from Binance as part of a sweeping settlement with the Department of Justice and top regulators.

Republican presidential contender Doug Burgum, who's governor of North Dakota, is offering to send people $20 gift cards if they donate as little as $1 to his campaign. He's seen here last month speaking in Ankeny, Iowa.

Doug Burgum is offering $20 to people donating $1 to his campaign. Is that legal?

"Depending on the outcome, it will either be viewed as genius or the dumbest political move in history," political science professor Patricia Crouse told NPR.

Exchange Exemplar: The paper trail for our American ideal of liberty

Interview with Richard Brookhise who studied 13 key documents for his book Give Me Liberty: A History of America's Exceptional Idea.

Israeli protesters demand Gaza cease-fire in rare anti-war march through Tel Aviv

Civil rights lawyers pushed back against a crackdown on protests, securing permission to hold a rally to stop the war in Gaza.

'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes as 'Poor Things' upsets 'Barbie' in comedy

If awards season has been building toward a second match-up of Barbenheimer, this round went to Oppenheimer. It also won best director, best drama actor, best supporting actor and for best score.

A wildfire burns close to a home near the Rogue River.

Oregon homeowners face soaring premiums, few property insurance options over wildfires

Major insurers in central, southern and eastern Oregon have dramatically pulled back, forcing some homeowners to go to an insurer of last resort.

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