Woman, 26, dies in custody at jail in The Dalles
A 26-year-old woman has died in custody at the Northern Oregon Regional Corrections Center in The…
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Bipartisan bill aims to stop Ore. jail from taking detainees
Two state lawmakers, a Democrat and Republican, are co-sponsoring legislation that would force a regional jail to stop contracting with federal…
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Supporters of gun storage bill hold rally in Salem
The group Oregon Moms Demand Action and student supporters rallied at the Capitol Wednesday, urging lawmakers to pass House Bill 4005, legislation…
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Audit finds usability issues with DHS child welfare info system
An audit by Secretary of State Bev Clarno’s office finds the DHS Child Welfare Info System, OR-Kids, has usability issues; agency says it has…
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Keizer police: Man found in crashed car was fatally shot
Authorities say a 21-year-old man found dead inside a crashed car Monday in Keizer was shot to death.…
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Wyden, Merkley vote for President Trump’s removal from office
Oregon’s two U.S. senators issued statements after their vote Wednesday in support of President Trump’s removal from office, after the Senate…
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Oregon whale license plate sales raise $300K for OSU research
Nearly 10,000 Oregonians have purchased gray whale license plates since they went on sale a year ago, providing critical support for Oregon State…
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Scientists: Photos of ‘king tides’ globally show risks of climate change
Amateur scientists worldwide are documenting what will happen to Earth as climate change melts the polar ice caps and sea levels rise.…
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Some Oregon ag voices back ‘cap and invest’ bill
With tensions high in Salem as lawmakers begin work on a cap-and-invest bill, one organization is reminding legislators that voices in agriculture…
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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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