Salinas, Erickson, win primaries in new Oregon 6th District
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State Rep. Andrea Salinas has won the Democratic primary in Oregon’s new 6th U.S. House district. Salinas, who has…
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Oregon long-term care residents, staff begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Long-term care residents and staff began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations Monday under a statewide rollout plan that prioritizes Oregonians who have…
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After emotional statements, Oregon House passes gun bill
The Oregon House on Thursday passed a bill, after emotional debate on both sides, that would mandate safe storage of firearms, ban them from the…
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Census data delays leave Oregon officials wrestling with redistricting deadline
Oregon’s legislative leaders petitioned the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to provide an extension of deadlines for legislative redistricting amid…
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Proposed Oregon bill aims to limit bans on homeless camping
Cities and counties in Oregon looking to ban homeless people from sitting, sleeping and camping on public land may soon face a new barrier under a…
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Federal judge orders Oregon inmates to be offered COVID-19 vaccines immediately
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Oregon’s state prison inmates should be immediately offered the COVID-19…
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Fagan sworn in as new secretary of state in Wasco County town of Dufur
New Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan was sworn into office Monday at a small, private ceremony in the Wasco County town of Dufur, joined by her…
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Cliff Bentz sworn in as 2nd District’s new congressman
Newly elected Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., was formally sworn in Sunday as a member of the 117th U.S. Congress, succeeding retiring fellow Republican…
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ODOT repair crews make progress on clearing roads closed by wildfires
ODOT crews continue to make progress clearing and repairing roads damaged by wildfire around the state, but there’s a lot of work to do before…
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Wyden, Merkley COVID-19 news releases – Friday
Here are some of the latest news releases issued by Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., related to the federal response to the COVID-19…
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Bend Park and Rec opens survey, seeks input on 33 possible riverfront projects
The Bend Park and Recreation District is planning for recreational access and riparian habitat restoration at parks along the Deschutes River, and is…
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