Following an arson attack ahead of last November’s election that torched hundreds of ballots in a southwest Washington drop box, state lawmakers are looking at modest ways to better secure the boxes.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A person walks by the boarded-up windows of the Multnomah County Elections building on Tuesday, Jan. 21 ...

This image provided by Multnomah County shows video surveillance of a group of hooded and masked people breaking windows and spray painting anti-government graffiti on the Multnomah County ...

A group of hooded and masked people broke dozens of windows and spray painted anti-government graffiti on the Multnomah County Elections building in what Portland police called an “orchestrated ...

The devices were made of a “ very volatile mix” of thermite and scrap metal, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The suspect behind a string of ballot drop box arson incidents in Vancouver and Portland in October used thermite as part of the incendiary devices that they used to start the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The devices used to spark three ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest during the 2024 election were made of a "very volatile mix" of thermite and scrap metal ...

and Portland renewed requests for tips Thursday, saying they’re seeking someone who is knowledgeable about explosives or thermite, a mixture used in the attacks. Officials emphasized their ...

“Thermite devices are composed of metal shavings ... call them at 1-800-CALL-FBI or email them at tips.fbi.gov. Crimestoppers for Oregon is also offering a separate $2,500 reward on behalf ...