OSU scientist part of study that finds climate change is changing ocean’s color
The ocean’s color has changed significantly over the last 20 years, and the global trend is likely a consequence of human-induced climate change,…
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Devils Butte Fire in Gilliam County held to under 2,900 acres, now 75% contained as crews begin to leave
Fire crews continued to mop up hot spots and watched over the Devils Peak Fire on Wednesday. Very few hot spots were found within the fire, and local…
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Two semi-truck drivers, one’s husband killed in head-on crash of two rigs on Highway 20 in Harney County
Two semi-truck drivers, from Montana and Florida, and a passenger were killed in the head-on crash of their rigs late Tuesday afternoon on U.S.…
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Warmer ocean temperatures boost risk of salmon bycatch in Pacific hake fishery, new research finds
Rates of Chinook salmon bycatch in the Pacific hake fishery rise during years when ocean temperatures are warmer, a signal that climate change and…
Continue ReadingPortland officer issues video apology for hitting photographer during 2020 racial justice protest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A police officer in Portland, Oregon, issued a video apology Tuesday for hitting a photographer in the head with a baton…
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Crater Lake National Park’s historic East Rim Drive to undergo $56 million rehabilitation
CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. (KTVZ) — The scenic drive around the country’s deepest lake will be safer and smoother because of the Great…
Continue ReadingIdaho sued over law making it a crime to help minors get abortions without parental consent
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two advocacy groups and an attorney who works with sexual assault victims are suing Idaho…
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AG Rosenblum: Oregon DOJ’s new division to focus directly on helping most vulnerable children
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In Oregon, when a child is not safe to remain at home due to abuse or neglect — either temporarily or permanently — the…
Continue ReadingMicrosoft can close its Activision merger, federal judge rules
By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge will not block Microsoft (MSFT) from closing its $69 billion deal to acquire video game giant…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry, OSU set to update disputed wildfire hazard map, with new legislative guidance
The Oregon Department of Forestry said Tuesday it will soon begin work with Oregon State University to update the disputed, withdrawn wildfire hazard…
Continue ReadingGrowing widlfire in central Washington prompts evacuations and threatens homes and farms
QUINCY, Wash. (AP) — Authorities in central Washington told some people to leave their homes immediately as a new, growing wildfire sparked west of…
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OCF wraps up Project Turnkey; $125 million state investment boosts emergency shelter housing by 36 percent
The Oregon Community Foundation and Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Monday that Project Turnkey (1.0 and 2.0) successfully wrapped up…
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Oregon’s new Department of Early Learning and Care officially launches to oversee programs, services
The Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) officially launched July 1, aiming to unify, strengthen and expand Oregon’s early learning and…
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Oregon hospitals report mounting losses in Q1 of 2023 as costs continue to outpace revenue
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (KTVZ) — While Oregon hospitals saw modest improvement in their operating margins and revenue in the first quarter of 2023,…
Continue ReadingMayor of coastal Oregon city resigns over posts in police Facebook group
NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of a city on the Oregon coast has apologized and resigned over offensive content he posted in a private Facebook…
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US vehicle thefts jump 25% — Oregon ranks fifth-worst in US; July brings focus on prevention efforts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In recognition of July as National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, in…
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OSU study: Personal experience with wildfire boosts engagement in disaster preparedness
Residents who experienced direct harm from Oregon’s 2020 wildfires are more likely to take steps to mitigate their fire risk in the future, an…
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Chiloquin man killed in head-on crash with tanker truck on Highway 97 north of Klamath Falls
A Chiloquin man was killed in a head-on collision with a tanker truck early Saturday morning on Highway 97 north of Klamath Falls, Oregon State…
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New wildfire SE of Mt. Hood burns over 60 acres; several campgrounds, forest roads closed
A new wildfire that broke out southeast of Mt. Hood on Saturday afternoon has burned over 60 acres in a steep, heavily forested area, prompting the…
Continue ReadingOregon county will give drug users tin foil, straws, glass pipes
By Jeffrey Lindblom Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Multnomah County is planning on…
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