Man who killed Washington police officer gets life sentence
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — The man who fatally shot a police officer in Everett, Washington, last year was sentenced Monday to life in prison without…
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Suspect in fatal weekend shooting of Nyssa reserve police officer arrested at Ontario home
The suspect in Saturday night’s fatal shooting of a Nyssa reserve police officer was arrested Monday morning at a home in Ontario, about 13 miles…
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Mobility hits the beach: All-terrain tracked wheelchairs soon available for free use at 2 Oregon Coast spots
Providing a new way to get out into nature for people with mobility challenges, David’s Chair Outdoor Mobility Systems and Oregon Parks Forever are…
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ODOT plea: For our crews’ safety – and your own – please move over, slow down and respect our work zones
If a car careened into your office cubicle, destroying your desk and computer and nearly hitting you, you might be okay — but you’d be shaken up,…
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‘Hit the ground running’: Rep. Chavez-DeRemer reflects on accomplishments of first 100 days in office
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., said Monday she is celebrating several constituent service and legislative accomplishments completed during her…
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OSU researchers report breakthrough in understanding chemistry of wildfire smoke in wine
Oregon State University researchers say they have discovered a new class of compounds that contributes to the ashy or smoky flavors in wine made with…
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Bill Bradbury, former Oregon secretary of state, dies at 73
Former Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury, who established the state’s first-in-the-nation system of voting by mail, died Friday. He was…
Continue ReadingPassenger ferry carrying almost 600 people runs aground in Washington
By Paradise Afshar, Rebekah Riess and Zoe Sottile, CNN All passengers have safely disembarked a passenger ferry that ran aground on Saturday in Rich…
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Oregon congressional Democrats file brief urging appeals court to protect access to mifepristone
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle, and Andrea Salinas this week…
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Oregon State Capitol offers new videos of oral histories and more on YouTube channel
The Oregon State Capitol has a YouTube channel that is packed with information. From the Oregon Pioneer to public events to personal conversations…
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OHA says Oregonians are maximizing health care savings through Health Insurance Marketplace
Oregonians are enrolling in qualifying health coverage with financial help as part of the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace.…
Continue ReadingOregon man charged in mom’s death, relatives deaths probed
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon man has been indicted on murder and other charges in the death of his 62-year-old mother at her home in November.…
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With pips and peeps, fluffy penguin chick hatches at Oregon Zoo
After a couple of peep-filled days spent emerging from its shell, a new chick has joined the Oregon Zoo’s Humboldt penguin…
Continue ReadingFriend of slain kids’ mom describes ‘zombie’ claims to jury
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A mom accused of killing her two youngest children and a romantic rival described some people as possessed or “zombies,”…
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Gov. Kotek signs Oregon CHIPS Act, $210 million bid to retain, lure more semiconductor business
With lawmakers and advocates on hand, Gov. Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 4 – the Oregon CHIPS Act – into law during a ceremonial bill signing…
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OSU study finds bees flock to clearcut areas, but numbers fall as forest canopy returns
Native bees in the Oregon Coast Range are diverse and abundant in clearcut areas within a few years of timber harvest but their numbers drop sharply…
Continue ReadingOregon police investigating 14-year-old girl’s death, abuse
KENO, Ore. (AP) — The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office in southern Oregon is investigating the death of a 14-year-old girl who lived in squalid…
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OLCC seeks public comment on proposal to double 50-cent surcharge on distilled spirits
The Board of Commissioners of the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission will accept written public comment on a possible doubling of the current…
Continue ReadingHundreds rally against proposed large Idaho wind farm
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Several hundred people rallied against plans for a large-scale wind energy project in southern Idaho, hoping to convince…
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Charged debate on Oregon gun bills reflects national divide
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An emotionally charged debate over Oregon’s gun-related legislation recently brought…
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