9th Circuit denies emergency bid to halt Nevada lithium mine
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal appeals court refused Wednesday to block construction of the largest lithium mine in…
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More icy roads expected across Oregon; ODOT avoids caution, avoiding travel if you can
With freezing temperatures forecast statewide Tuesday night, even in the valleys, cities and on the coast, you may wish to avoid travel Wednesday…
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Another invasive Cuban treefrog found in plants shipped to Oregon
A non-native and potentially invasive Cuban treefrog was found Monday on a plant sold at a local store selling tropical plants in the Beaverton area,…
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Pennsylvania unseals search warrant in Idaho killings
STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Law enforcement officials seized dark clothing, medical gloves, a flashlight and other items from a Pennsylvania home where…
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Gov. Kotek asks lawmakers to approve $155 million in spending to reduce homelessness
In her first legislative testimony since her inauguration, Governor Tina Kotek urged lawmakers Tuesday to approve $155 million to reduce homelessness…
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OSU-led study shows blue whale foraging, reproduction related to environmental conditions
A new study of New Zealand blue whales’ vocalizations indicates the whales are present year-round in the South Taranaki Bight and their behavior…
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Bill in Salem aims to address hospital staffing issues
Oregon hospital staff members are struggling under the strain of patient overload, and they want state lawmakers to do something about…
Continue ReadingMurder suspect flees courthouse, found hiding in closet
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — A man who was in an Oregon courthouse for his murder trial fled Monday and was later found hiding in a stranger’s…
Continue ReadingEx-Oregon State University dean wins whistleblower lawsuit
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — A jury has awarded over $600,000 to a former Oregon State University dean who sued the school for whistleblower retaliation.…
Continue ReadingDam owner guilty in field turf pollution of Washington river
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A company that operates a century-old hydroelectric dam near Mount Rainier National Park and its…
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Two Portland residents killed in Hwy. 26 crash involving ODOT snowplow
Two Portland residents were killed Saturday afternoon in a collision with a snowplow on Highway 26 in Clackamas County in which Oregon State Police…
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Boeing plans to end production of ‘Top Gun’ plane in 2025
Even “Top Gun” couldn’t save the F/A-18 Super Hornet. Boeing announced Thursday that it expects to end production of the fighter jet in late 2025…
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Governor Kotek declares state of emergency in Multnomah County due to snow, severe cold weather
Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency Saturday in Multnomah County due to ongoing severe cold and inclement weather. The declaration…
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Drivers scramble to find abandoned vehicles after Portland, OR, storm, tow lots full
By Adrian Thomas Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Abandoned vehicles trapped in ice and…
Continue ReadingBills would let transgender people seal name-change requests
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, SOPHIE AUSTIN and MANUEL VALDES Associated Press/Report for America SEATTLE (AP) — You can change your name, but in many…
Continue ReadingSeattle Opera puts story of Afghan women center stage
By MARIAM FAM Associated Press As the Taliban once again assert control of Afghanistan and push women further out of public view, a female Afghan…
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Kotek launches emergency response infrastructure to implement homeless state of emergency
In a significant step following her executive order declaring a homelessness state of emergency (EO 23-02), Governor Tina Kotek kicked off the first…
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Idaho ordered to execute inmate but state lacks lethal drugs
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s attorney general has obtained a court order that requires a terminally ill death…
Continue ReadingBody of 1 Washington state avalanche victim recovered
LEAVENWORTH, Wash. (AP) — The body of one of three climbers killed in an avalanche on Washington state’s Colchuck Peak last weekend was recovered…
Continue ReadingFather arrested, charged in 4-month-old son’s death
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A Tacoma man arrested in the death of his 4-month-old son earlier this week was charged Friday with second-degree murder.…
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