Covid-19 surges in Oregon, OHA reports in latest update
The Oregon Health Authority held its monthly media availability Wednesday, providing an update on COVID-19 in Oregon as cases have been on the…
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OR revenue forecast: $2.3 billion increase, bigger rebate
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Increased tax revenues are now predicted to deliver a record kicker rebate of $3 billion to taxpayers in 2024. The…
Continue ReadingOregon primaries set up competitive governor’s race
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gubernatorial elections in Oregon usually result in victories for the…
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Gov. Brown signs Private Forest Accord legislation to ‘strike the right balance’ on protection, jobs
Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday signed the bipartisan Private Forest Accord package, Senate Bills 1501 and 1502 and House Bill 4055, at the World…
Continue ReadingFormer mayor’s remains pulled from Willamette River
YAMHILL, Ore. (AP) — A medical examiner has confirmed the human remains found inside a vehicle pulled from the Willamette River last week are those…
Continue ReadingCounty that’s home to Portland elects first female sheriff
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Voters in Multnomah County, home to Portland, Oregon, have elected a female sheriff for the first time in history. Current…
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Oregon jobless rate edges down to 3.7%, lowest level in more than two years
Oregon’s unemployment rate edged down to 3.7% in April, from 3.8% in March, reaching its lowest level in more than two years, the Oregon Employment…
Continue ReadingBlurry ballot barcodes delay Oregon House primary results
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The fate of seven-term incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader hung in the balance…
Continue ReadingIdaho Gov. Little turns back Trump-backed challenger
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday won the GOP gubernatorial primary, beating a Trump-backed…
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Kotek wins Democratic nod in Oregon governor’s race
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek on Tuesday won the Democratic…
Continue ReadingSecretary of State Fagan expects ‘smooth’ ballot-counting process, visits Clackamas County ballot corrections
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan said Tuesday she expects a smooth process at elections offices around the state. In…
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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture launches grasshopper, Mormon cricket suppression program
As Oregon’s grasshopper and Mormon cricket hatching season begins, the Oregon Department of Agriculture is providing one-time funding to help…
Continue ReadingHere are the key House primaries to watch Tuesday
By Rachel Janfaza and Andrew Menezes, CNN It’s Election Day in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon as primary voters pick…
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Pacific Power asks Oregon PUC for 4% rate hike to cover last year’s volatile energy costs
Pacific Power said Tuesday it is requesting an average 4% rate increase for its Oregon customers from state regulators, to cover the true costs of…
Continue ReadingControversies sink reelection bid of GOP Rep. Cawthorn
By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s unexpected 2020 win made him the youngest member of Congress…
Continue Reading5-term Idaho attorney general in tough GOP primary battle
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s five-term Republican attorney general has handled his duties in the deeply…
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Merkley, Wyden announce $71 million in housing awards to Oregon
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Monday a total investment of about $71 million across Oregon in federal…
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Invasive crayfish found in Ashland canal; could be bad news for Oregon native
Northern crayfish have been found in the Ashland canal, marking the first documented existence of this non-native species in…
Continue ReadingTight Pennsylvania GOP Senate race; Mastriano wins gov nod
By WILL WEISSERT, MARC LEVY and GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump’s preferred candidate in…
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OSU Board of Trustees to meets Friday, determine presidential finalists
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet at 2 p.m. on Friday to consider candidates to be interviewed as finalists to serve as OSU’s…
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