Whitebark pine that feeds grizzlies is threatened, US says
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Whitebark pine trees can live more than 1,000 years, but in just two decades more than a…
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Lumber mill linked to deadly blaze settles with victims
WEED, Calif. (AP) — A lumber company that owns a Northern California wood veneers manufacturing plant linked to a deadly fast-spreading blaze that…
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Oregon’s new high-capacity magazine ban still in court limbo
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge on Tuesday extended an order blocking a key part of a tough new…
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Gov. Kate Brown commutes the sentences of all 17 death row inmates to life in prison without parole
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that she will use her executive clemency powers to commute the sentences of the 17 individuals on Oregon’s death…
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Gov.-elect Kotek names James Schroeder new interim director of Oregon Health Authority
Gov.-elect Tina Kotek announced Tuesday that she is appointing James Schroeder as Interim Director of the Oregon Health Authority. Schroeder will…
Continue Reading4 people stabbed at Washington state casino, man arrested
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A man at a poker table went on a sudden, unprovoked attack at a casino in Washington state Monday…
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Wyden, FCC to host Wednesday webinar for Oregonians on new broadband maps
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that he and federal broadband officials will be hosting a virtual discussion on Wednesday for Oregonians…
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Oregon average gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for first time since Feb. 23, AAA Oregon/Idaho reports
For the first time since Feb. 23, the Oregon average for regular unleaded has dropped below $4 a gallon. Gas prices continue to fall in all 50 states…
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Idaho Power contractor killed in landslide on Oregon border
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A 39-year-old Oregon man was killed in a landslide Saturday while doing contract work for Idaho Power to secure a rock shelf…
Continue ReadingStudent shot and wounded outside Oregon high school building
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A student at a high school in Portland, Oregon, was shot and wounded Monday outside a school building, resulting in a…
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Police: 3 men dead in Portland murder-suicide shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Three men died and a woman was hurt in an apparent murder-suicide shooting in Portland Sunday night, police said. Dozens of…
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OSU amber researcher identifies new species of cockroach fossil, well-preserved in amber
The cockroach, reviled around the world for its sickness-causing potential and general creepiness, now occupies an important position in the study…
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OSU researchers see need for greater awareness around timing of electricity usage among customers
A new study published in Nature Energy found that electricity customers often lack awareness of their daily energy-use patterns at home, which…
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Fighting fire with fire: ODF seeking advisory panel members for new ‘certified burn manager’ program
The Oregon Department of Forestry said Monday it is seeking members for an advisory committee for its new Certified Burn Manager Program, one of many…
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Oregon’s Rosenblum, other AGs announce $10.7 billion opioid settlements with CVS and Walgreens
Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum, along with many of her AG colleagues across the country, announced Monday a national agreement totaling $10.7…
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Oregon loses 2nd elections director in as many years
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon is losing its second elections director in as many years with the current one…
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Oregon Legislative Emergency Board approves $10 million to address public defense crisis
The Joint Legislative Emergency Board convened Friday to approve $10 million in emergency funding to support defendants across the state who are…
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Oregon State Hospital says it’s back in ‘substantial’ compliance with Medicare, Medicaid
Officials with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have determined Oregon State Hospital is now in substantial compliance with the…
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Blind Corvallis horse, Endo, has three Guinness World Records to his name
Together with his owner, Morgan Wagner of Corvallis, a 22-year-old Appaloosa horse known as “Endo the Blind” has achieved three remarkable…
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Oregon elections director Scroggin resigns
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, Elections Director Deborah Scroggin submitted her letter of resignation to Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan.…
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