8 vaping lung illness cases reported in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State health officials say three additional cases of severe lung illnesses linked to vaping have been reported, bringing…
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Senators intro bill to repeal lifetime student aid ban for some
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced new bipartisan legislation Tuesday they say would address an injustice for some students wanting to use…
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Oregon secretary of state focusing on election security
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Marking the occasion, the Secretary of State’s Office has added a new Elections Security…
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Some may see rise in Oregon SNAP benefit amounts
In October, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients may see an increase in their monthly food benefits, Oregon Department of…
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OSU’s ‘Hemp Innovation Center receives $1 million gift
Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center has received a $1 million gift to explore hemp genomics, research that can grow…
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Portland man charged in attack on transgender woman
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A Portland man has been charged with bias crimes after an attack on a transgender woman in the city’s Pearl…
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Auditor: Portland Police spent $15.7 million on overtime
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Police Bureau spent $15.7 million on overtime in 2018. A report released Tuesday by the city auditor concluded…
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Portland-area woman accused of illegal selling of shark fins
A Portland-area woman has been charged with the illegal selling of shark fins, Oregon State Police said Monday. In mid-September, members of the OSP…
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Man police say fired gun at PDX pleads not guilty
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The man who authorities say fired a gun at Portland International Airport last week has pleaded not guilty to the various…
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New Portland plastic policy begins Tuesday
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Starting Tuesday, businesses in Portland will not be allowed to give customers single-use plastic items, unless they ask…
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Oregon DHS announces changes to child fatality reviews
Shock. Horror. Sadness. These are the feelings often felt by family, friends, and the broader community when a child tragically dies from abuse or…
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Woman arrested after allegedly killing pet rabbit
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities are still trying to identify a woman who is suspected of killing a Marion County family’s pet rabbit. KOIN…
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Oregon universities, SEIU reach contract deal, avert strike
(Update: Adding SEIU statement) Bargaining teams from Oregon’s seven public universities and the union representing about 4,500 classified…
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Train derails north of Salem, cause under investigation
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a train derailed north of Salem early Sunday, breaking a utility pole that resulted in power outages and causing…
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Salem police: Oregon State Police to investigate death
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Salem police say a man taken into custody after allegedly causing a disturbance at a restaurant later died, and that the case…
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Macy’s to close landmark downtown Seattle store
SEATTLE (AP) — Macy’s officials have confirmed that its landmark store in downtown Seattle will close at the end of February. The Seattle…
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NW grocers, union reach contract deal, head off strike
(Update: Adding that it was second major union contract agreement of the day) A through-the-night bargaining session — the first with a federal…
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Oregon could consider banning vape sales for 6 months
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — State health officials have told Gov. Kate Brown that banning vape sales for half a year could help stem the vaping-related…
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CBD producer sues Oregon hemp seed seller for $44M
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Kentucky-based company that produces CBD has filed a $44 million lawsuit against an Oregon company it claims sold it nearly…
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Wildfire council recommends $4B plan to safeguard state
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A task force created by Gov. Kate Brown says climate change, overstocked forests and understaffed fire teams have placed…
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