2 pedestrians killed in Vancouver crash
Police say two pedestrians were killed in a crash in Vancouver, Washington, Tuesday morning.…
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First U.S. case of mysterious new Chinese virus in Wash. state
The U.S. has its first case of a new virus that was found only last month in China. A U.S. citizen who recently returned to the Seattle area from a…
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Study: Oregon health reforms have reduced infant deaths
Oregon’s unique health care delivery system for low-income patients is resulting in fewer infant deaths, according to a recent study by Oregon…
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OSU-UO study links kindergartners’ behavior, gut microbiome
A study of early school-aged children shows a connection between the bacteria in their gut and their behavior, and that parents play a key role in…
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Murder trial begins in fatal Portland light-rail stabbings
The murder trial for a man charged with fatally stabbing two men and severely injuring a third on a light-trail train in Portland begins with jury…
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Boil-water advisory issued in Hood River
A boil-water advisory is in effect for water customers in Hood River after “potentially harmful bacteria” was found in the supply on Sunday…
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Classes canceled at Beaverton HS after fire
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — Classes at Beaverton High School will be cancelled Tuesday following a weekend fire. KOIN reports that investigators…
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Crews work to restore S. Oregon power after storm
Pacific Power said its crews, who have been fighting tough winter conditions for days, restored service to about 1,500 southwest Oregon customers on…
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Oregon celebrates MLK with Day of Service
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, organizations around the country and the state of Oregon have turned MLK Day into a day of…
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Off-duty fire lieutenant stabbed at Portland bar
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say they’re investigating after an off-duty Portland fire lieutenant was stabbed at a bar Saturday night. The…
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Report: Oregon marijuana sales 420% stronger near Idaho
A report has found marijuana sales in Oregon along the Idaho state line are 420% the statewide average.…
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Gov. Brown, GOP appear set to face off again over cap and trade
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and the speaker of the House of Representatives, both Democrats, said Friday that passing legislation aimed at stemming global…
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Wyden, Merkley urge Trump to warn Saudis for helping suspects flee country
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., called on the Trump administration Friday to take immediate action after the FBI revealed in a newly…
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Wyden wants FTC to look into firm collecting, selling Americans’ financial info
Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., on Friday demanded the Federal Trade Commission investigate…
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Woman dies, firefighter hurt in Klamath Falls house fire
Authorities say a woman died in an early-morning house fire in Klamath…
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Fire destroys popular restaurant near Troutdale
An early-morning fire destroyed Shirley’s Tippy Canoe restaurant near Troutdale, a popular destination for travelers throughout the…
Continue Reading PDX passenger takes over airport monitor for video game
A passenger waiting for a flight at Portland International Airport needed a bit more screen space for his video game — so he plugged his PlayStation…
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‘We lack data’: Walden urges more cannabis research
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., urged more research on the health effects of cannabis Thursday during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health…
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Panel proposes ways to improve Oregon’s outdoor recreation
A panel commissioned by Gov. Kate Brown aiming to improve recreation in Oregon’s outdoors suggests creating an Oregon Outdoors Pass and getting…
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Oregon teen who fled with mom to avoid cancer surgery has operation
An Oregon teenager who was taken out of state by her mother to avoid surgery for a rare type of liver cancer has had the operation while in the…
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