We can't have politicised police; we must be sure police act for our safety not against it

North of California lies the big country, writes Eli Orzessek.

The last two weeks have been a whirlwind for 17-year-old Thomasin McKenzie.

A Kiwi girl is among the victims of a Californian man accused of luring underage girls.

Video captured the terrifying moment a large launch ploughed into a small fishing boat.

A woman's trust in her medical team led to a double mastectomy and hysterectomy.

Four helpful ideas on how to make the most of your time in Portland.

The residents of this Oregon city are crazy for craft beer. Dina Meshev joins the party.

Five places outside of Oregon's hipster capital that are also worth visiting.

In Portland the average happy'hour' lasts two and a half hours. And each day there are two of them! Find out more at travelportland.com...

WATCH: Damaged cars were covered in slime.

Global cuisines are going nowhere fast in Portland, writes Shandelle Battersby.

More than 80m Americans could be free to enjoy cannabis if a new bill proceeds.

Wellington schoolgirl Thomasin McKenzie, 16, will star in My Abandonment alongside Hollywood actor Ben Foster.

Dana Johannsen finds this beautiful state has more going for it than just craft beer.

An accidental thief left a remorseful note and some petrol money after mistakenly stealing a woman's car.

Shandelle Battersby makes like a local and explores Portland's famous craft beer scene on two wheels.

Shandelle Battersby checks into an historic boutique hotel in the heart of Portland and never wants to leave.

Anzac Day has already been marked by National Guard reserves in Oregon, in recognition of the ties formed during World War II.

A convoy of Harley riders share Brett Atkinson's enthusiasm for Oregon.

A suspected gang member opened fire on a group outside a Portland high school, sending three young people to the hospital in what police said appeared to be a gang-related shooting.

The hip sip in Oregon is probiotic kombucha — on tap, discovers Jesse Mulligan.

The US' Pacific Northwest lights up in ardour for medicinal weed, writes Sam Wetherell.

Looking for an unusual place to lay your head on your next holiday? From a trailer park to a school, something on this list should take your fancy.

Michael Burgess masters a touch of vertigo to get a bird’s eye view.

Michael Burgess enjoys the freshest produce and craft beer on the West Coast of the USA.

Brett Atkinson climbs aboard Portland, Oregon's Ale Trail of tastes at craft brew pubs.

Want to see some real cowboys and cowgirls at work? Head to one of these rodeo hotspots.

As America's oldest highway marks its centenary, Chris Moss rounds up the options for a US fly-drive.

Oregon's wine country has plenty to offer, finds Patrice Gaffaney.