Winter Olympics

U.S. Olympians are beginning to face backlash for speaking out about domestic politics at the Milan Cortina Games. On Sunday, freestyle skier Hunter Hess expressed mixed emotions about representing the U.S. because of aggressive immigration enforcement operations begin carried out by the Trump administration.

A cohort from Oregon and Washington will compete in events including skiing, snowboarding, speed skating and curling in Italy this February.

Just one athlete from Oregon will represent Team USA in the Winter Olympics this year: Bend native Hunter Hess, who qualified for the freeski halfpipe team.

The Olympics are compelling. They're available on every media platform. It’s the thrill of victory, agony of defeat, and, of course, the U.S. medal…