Oregon Health Authority reports 1 more COVID-19 death, releases info on others
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,958, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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30 people infected in Josephine County Jail COVID-19 outbreak
The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office says 30 people have been infected with COVID-19 in its jail in southern Oregon.…
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Ex-Klamath falls detective pleads not guilty to DUII-drugs, other charges
A former Klamath Falls police detective has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a November on-duty crash in which he was allegedly driving…
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Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected in death of Salem man, teen daughter
Carbon monoxide poisoning from a propane heater is suspected of killing a Salem man and his 17-year-old daughter in a fifth-wheel trailer, Marion…
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Like that Phil, Oregon Zoo’s ‘Stumptown Fil’ the beaver sees more winter ahead
Sure, Punxsutawney Phil may be calling for six more weeks of winter, but more importantly for Oregon residents, so is Stumptown Fil — aka Oregon…
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Oregon Republicans urge transparent, nonpartisan approach to redistricting
Republican members of the Oregon Legislature’s redistricting committees said Monday they are strongly advocating for a transparent and nonpartisan…
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OSU study: Youth with autism ages 9-13 see sharp decline in physical activity
A recent study from Oregon State University has found that to best help kids with autism maintain healthy rates of physical activity, interventions…
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Merkley, fellow Dems propose $130 billion school modernization bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has joined a group of his colleagues to introduce the Reopen and Rebuild America’s Schools Act—legislation that would…
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Oregon OSHA proposes ‘permanent’ rule addressing COVID-19 in all workplaces
Seeking to extend protections for workers against COVID-19, Oregon OSHA said Monday it is proposing a permanent rule that largely maintains – with…
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Warm Springs health official named to M. 110 oversight, accountability council
The Oregon Health Authority has announced the appointment of 21 members to serve on a new Oversight and Accountability Council to oversee the…
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Oregon lawmaker won’t pursue bill on governor taking land in emergencies
A bill that some were concerned might expand the governor’s power to seize property during emergencies isn’t proceeding the session, according to the…
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State computer system maintenance means no Sunday COVID-19 update
Some weekend computer system maintenance means no Sunday update of Oregon’s COVID-19 deaths and cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Oregon reports 19 more COVID-19 deaths, 2 in Deschutes County
There are 19 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including two in Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 1,957, the Oregon Health…
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OSU Board approves construction of $70 million Arts and Education Complex
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday unanimously approved construction of a new $70 million Arts and Education Complex that will…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 8 more COVID-19 deaths, 976 new cases
There are eight new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,938, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Constitutional ban on legal pot advances in Idaho
A proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent the legalization of marijuana in Idaho has moved forward as lawmakers in the conservative…
Continue Reading Lakeview man killed in crash on icy Highway 31
A 55-year-old Lakeview man was killed Thursday night in a single-vehicle crash on state Highway 31 in Lake County, Oregon State Police…
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Wyden, Blumenauer intro bill to expand vote-by-mail nationwide
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced legislation Thursday to fight voter suppression by ensuring every American voter…
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Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 related deaths, toll now at 1,930; 750 new cases
There are six new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,930, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Driver accused in Portland road rampage pleads not guilty to murder, assault
Court documents say a motorist accused of hitting pedestrians, bicyclists and killing a 77-year-old woman Monday in Portland has pleaded not guilty…
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