Turner woman sues Mormon church over husband’s abuse disclosure
TURNER, Ore. (AP) — A Turner woman is suing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for $9.54 million after her husband’s confession to…
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Infant dies at Hillsboro day care
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say an infant girl died at an in-home day care in Hillsboro. Hillsboro police were called to the day care just…
Continue ReadingMerkley urges de-escalation with Iran
WASHINGTON — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., released the following statement after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. service…
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Slide halts Amtrak service between Seattle, Portland
SEATTLE (AP) — Amtrak officials say a landslide blocking the tracks has temporarily stopped train service between Seattle and Portland. The slide…
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Virtual reality, real injuries: OSU study aims to ease VR’s aches and pains
Carpal tunnel, stiff shoulders, eye-strain headaches – these are all well-known side effects of prolonged computer use. But what happens when…
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Rep. Lynn Findley of Vale chosen for Sen. Cliff Bentz’s seat
State Rep. Lynn Findley (R-Vale) was chosen Monday by county commissioners in Senate District 30 to fill the seat left open by the resignation of…
Continue ReadingBuehler backs, Merkley blasts Trump move to kill commander
Former Bend state representative and 2nd District congressional candidate Knute Buehler voiced full support Monday for President Trump’s order to…
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Officers in Hillsboro shooting death identified
Officials have released the names of two police officers who fatally shot an armed man in Hillsboro.…
Continue Reading Woman’s lawsuit accuses Springfield taxi driver of sexual assault
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Springfield woman has filed a $1.5 million lawsuit against Oregon Taxi and one of the company’s drivers, accusing the…
Continue Reading Report: High sex abuse rate at Albany youth facility
A federal report says Oregon’s correctional facility for girls and young women had among the highest rates of sexual victimization in…
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OSU study: Genetically modified, ‘greener’ poplar trees grow just as well
Field trials in the Northwest and Southwest show that poplar trees can be genetically modified to reduce negative impacts on air quality while…
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Portland co. faces $190K fine for North Dakota grain bin death
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Portland-based Columbia Grain International for a fatal worker accident at a North Dakota…
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Coast Guard boat capsizes near Astoria pier; 4 rescued
A 26-foot Coast Guard boat capsized Saturday with four crew members aboard near Pier 39 in Astoria, but all four were rescued from the water a short…
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Oregon ranks high in rising rate of natural disasters
A new report says natural disasters are becoming more common across the nation. Oregon is among the states most prone to the problem — and as you…
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Salem hasn’t opened promised shelter beds amid camping ban
Salem city officials have not fulfilled a promise to open 140 homeless shelter beds after a public camping ban was enacted more than two weeks ago.…
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Oregon lawmakers comment on Soleimani killing
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., issued statements Friday on the Trump administration’s decision to kill Iran…
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Oregon officials dismayed at limited FDA action on vaping
The Oregon Health Authority expressed disappointment on Friday at the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s decision on flavored vaping products,…
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Oregon faith leaders push for gun control initiatives
Some faith leaders want 2020 to be the year Oregon passes what they see as better gun-control…
Continue Reading Hillsboro PD: Gunman who fired several shots killed
Authorities say a 69-year-old armed man who fired rifle and pistol shots in a Hillsboro condominium early Thursday was shot and killed by police when…
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Portland City Council member Nick Fish dies
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The current longest tenured member of the Portland City Council has died from cancer. Nick Fish, 61, died Thursday in his…
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