State Land Board urges action on impacts of abandoned, hazardous vessels
The State Land Board is urging continued action to address the impacts of abandoned and derelict vessels on public waterways and funding for public schools.
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Dept. of Education awards $1.6 million to help OSU, PSU train school-based mental health professionals
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced the U.S. Department of Education will be awarding Portland State University and Oregon State University a combined total of over $1.6 million to support training programs for school-based mental health providers under the Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Program.
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Oregon Zoo welcomes bouncing baby bontebok — a rebounding species success story
The Oregon Zoo welcomed a rare African bontebok calf this month, the latest chapter in what’s considered one of history’s most inspiring conservation success stories. The calf was born April 1 to Winter, an 8-year-old bontebok in the zoo’s Africa savanna area.
Continue ReadingOregon trooper finds driver held at gunpoint; suspect dead
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon State Police trooper exchanged gunfire with a man who was holding the driver of a semitrailer at gunpoint Monday morning along Interstate 5 in Salem, leaving the suspect dead, authorities said. Trooper Andrew Tuttle stopped to help the driver of the disabled semitrailer at about 8:45 a.m. when he
Continue ReadingMoney, power, sex: Attorney says slain kids’ mom used all 3
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A mother accused in the triple murder of her two youngest children as well as her new husband’s previous wife was willing to “remove any obstacle in her way to get what she wants,” a prosecutor told jurors Monday morning. “The defendant used money, power and
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Oregon gas prices up over 7 cents/gallon in past week, pushing average to $3.94, GasBuddy reports
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 7.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.94/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307 stations in Oregon.
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ODFW awarded federal grant to study, find proactive solutions to marine mammal disease threats
Last year, Oregon’s marine mammal stranding network documented over 150 sick or dead sea lions on the coast, with wildlife veterinarians confirming leptospirosis in all seven of the animals sampled and tested.
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Oregon AG welcomes ‘huge victory’ in Wash. abortion pill ruling; OHA says mifepristone still legal, available
Two conflicting federal judges’ rulings Friday regarding the legality of the abortion medication Mifepristone brought several statements from Oregon officials, the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Right to Life. Here are their comments, in full:
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Oregon Zoo mourns loss of black bear Takoda from cardiac arrest during routine checkup
The Oregon Zoo is in mourning following the sudden and unexpected loss of Takoda, the youngest of the zoo’s black bear family, who died Friday during a routine medical procedure.
Continue ReadingJudge in Washington orders feds to keep abortion pill access
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A federal judge in Washington state on Friday ordered U.S. authorities not to make any changes that would restrict access to the abortion medication mifepristone in 17 Democratic-led states that sued over the issue, countering a ruling by a judge in Texas on the same day that ordered a hold on
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Gov. Kotek outlines coordinated response to groundwater contamination in Lower Umatilla Basin
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In response to an ongoing groundwater contamination in the Lower Umatilla Basin, Gov. Tina Kotek reiterated her commitment Friday to coordinating an inter-agency response that includes testing and treatment of affected wells, pursuing a contract with a local community-based organization to engage in this effort, and dedicating a project manager to
Continue ReadingWashington shutters pot businesses due to old pesticide
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Cannabis regulators have halted operations at several outdoor pot farms and processing facilities on a stretch of former fruit orchards in north-central Washington state after testing found high levels of chemicals related to a dangerous pesticide used decades ago. The sweeping action announced Thursday night by the
Continue ReadingCalifornia seeks federal help for salmon fishers facing ban
By JULIE WATSON and LISA BAUMANN Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — California officials want federal disaster aid for the state’s salmon fishing industry, they said Friday following the closure of recreational and commercial king salmon fishing seasons along much of the West Coast due to near-record low numbers of the iconic fish returning to
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Microchips or microgreens? Oregon tweaks farm protection law
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon is changing a half-century-old land-use law to make room for semiconductor development and gain an edge in attracting the multi-billion-dollar industry, upsetting farmers who see their livelihoods at risk. Lawmakers backing a bill that also provides about $200 million in grants to chipmakers said it’s
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Portland man sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for shooting, robbing two illegal marijuana dealers
A Portland man convicted at trial for shooting and robbing two illicit marijuana dealers was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison Thursday.
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University of Oregon receives $800K from EPA for wildfire smoke research facility
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced the University of Oregon has received $800,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to officially launch its Center for Wildfire Smoke Research and Practice.
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Over-the-counter Naloxone and its potential impact on the opioid crisis in Oregon
Stacker investigated how over-the-counter naloxone might impact the opioid crisis in Oregon using data from KFF and Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association.
Continue ReadingPortland students join nationwide walkout to protest gun violence
By Connor McCarthy Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — Hundreds of Portland Public School students joined thousands more around the country in walking out of class on Wednesday to protest gun violence in American schools. The nationwide walkout was in response to the latest deadly school shooting at a Nashville
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Governor Kotek announces Oregon Supreme Court vacancy as judge appointed to federal court
Gov. Tina Kotek announced Wednesday she is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Oregon Supreme Court created by the appointment of Justice Adrienne Nelson to the U.S. District Court of Oregon.
Continue ReadingHarassment case dropped after judge finds no probable cause
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Prosecutors in Washington state have dropped a long-running harassment case against a man who had been accused of making threats to kill four women and a judge involved in a prior cyberstalking case against him. The man, Sloan Stanley, was released from custody after a Mason County
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