Portland convention rescheduled over virus fears
A textile convention in Portland is being rescheduled due to concerns over a virus outbreak in China.…
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Walden, Wyden, Merkley offer reactions to State of the Union
As in past years, Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., who is not seeking re-election, had high praise for President Trump’s State of the Union address, while…
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Oregon senator predicts court battle over pipeline proposal
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A state senator told demonstrators opposed to a plan to build a natural gas pipeline and marine export terminal in Oregon that…
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Study: Half of dental opioid prescriptions exceed pain management guidelines
A new study suggests that roughly half of the opioid prescriptions written by dentists in the United States exceed the three-day supply recommended…
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ODOT advises drivers of trucker convoys across state
ODOT advised drivers can expect significant truck traffic on state highways on Thursday, when a rally is planned at the Oregon Capitol. Convoys to…
Continue Reading 5 more ex-Catlin Gabel students allege abuse, seek $10M
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Five former Catlin Gabel students have filed lawsuits against the exclusive Portland private school, making new allegations…
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Oregon elections director: Mail-in voting gaining interest
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s elections director says more state elections directors are expressing interest in Oregon’s vote-by-mail elections, Â as…
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Wyden co-sponsors national suicide hotline legislation
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday he is co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation that would designate 9-8-8 as a national suicide prevention and…
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Creswell woman sentenced in horse neglect case
A Creswell woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to 11 misdemeanor counts of second-degree animal neglect after 61 horses were removed from her property last…
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OSU study: People ‘irrationally optimistic’ about their sports team, political party
People tend to be irrationally optimistic about the future success of their sports team or political party, while supporters of their rivals hold…
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Police: Man shoots 2 before killing self in SW Oregon
Police are investigating the circumstances behind a Friday night shooting in southwestern Oregon that sent two people to the hospital and sparked a…
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Father sues wedding venue over daughter’s death
A man whose daughter died after she jumped or fell from a moving car is suing an Oregon wedding venue for allegedly overserving alcohol to the…
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NWS issues sneaker wave warning for Oregon coast
The National Weather Service has issued a sneaker wave warning for the southern Oregon coast, effective Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.…
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18,000-plus play Oregon Lottery Scoreboard on Super Bowl Sunday
The numbers are in, and Oregonians loved playing the Oregon Lottery’s newest game, Scoreboard, over Super Bowl Sunday, the Oregon Lottery reported…
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Wyden demands ICE, CBP answers on treatment of pregnant migrants
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., demanded answers Monday from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement about the treatment…
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Woman shot in shoulder in Portland drive-thru line
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say a woman was shot in the shoulder while waiting in a Portland restaurant drive-thru line. The woman drove herself to…
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Portland to pay couple $120,000 in discrimination lawsuit
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The city of Portland has agreed to pay an African American couple $120,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit that contended a…
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Man gets nearly 29 years for shooting Salem police officer
A Woodburn man has been sentenced to nearly 29 years in prison for shooting a Salem police officer.…
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ODFW monitoring cougar activity near The Dalles
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff are monitoring reports of cougar activity close to the city limits of The Dalles, the agency said…
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Oregon Legislature to consider sweeping wildfire plan
Oregon lawmakers are looking at several bills that could change the way the state fights wildfires, and how it tries to prevent them.…
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