Oregon’s most populous county adds gas utility to $51B climate suit against fossil fuel companies
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, has added the state’s largest natural gas utility…
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Company recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes for listeria contamination
AP Health Writer A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products made at an Oklahoma plant because they may be…
Continue ReadingIn Pacific Northwest, 2 toss-up US House races could determine control of narrowly divided Congress
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In their battle for Congress, national Republicans and Democrats are keenly eyeing the Pacific Northwest,…
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Environmental groups sue to block old-growth logging project in Oregon’s Coast Range
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the logging of centuries-old…
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Wyden backs bill to build homes for working families, introduces bill to ban lavish gifts to Supreme Court justices
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden said Thursday he is cosponsoring legislation that would provide tax credits to generate incentives for new…
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Governor Kotek, Oregon Health Authority announce goal of 465 more treatment beds by 2026
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Health Authority announced Wednesday a residential treatment capacity dashboard to track the…
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Advisory committee to discuss possible e-bike rule changes at Oregon state parks, ocean shore
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is creating a rule advisory committee to meet and discuss possible changes to…
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OSU study: Toddlers show increased physical activity with a robot playmate moving around the room
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Parents seeking help in encouraging toddlers to be physically active may soon need to look no further than an inexpensive…
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Climate benefits: OHA distributes more than 10,000 air conditioners, air filters during this year’s extreme weather
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon residents at risk from heat and wildfire smoke-related health issues had more ways to receive air conditioners, air…
Continue Reading Oregon AG announces $52 nationwide data breach settlement with Marriott; $2.1 million coming to state
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Wednesday that a coalition of 50 states, led by Oregon along with eight…
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Washington state woman calls 911 after being hounded by up to 100 raccoons
Associated Press Sheriff’s deputies in Washington’s Kitsap County frequently get calls about animals — loose livestock, problem dogs.…
Continue ReadingTalks between Boeing and the machinists union break down as strike nears the one-month mark
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Boeing and the union that represents 33,000 striking employees at the company say talks between the two…
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Global coalition led by OSU scientists warns of escalating climate crisis, urges ‘decisive action’ as UN summit nears
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An international coalition led by Oregon State University scientists concludes in its annual report published…
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Oregon strikes an additional 302 people from voter rolls over lack of citizenship proof
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon authorities said Monday they had removed another 302 people from the state’s voter rolls after…
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Oregon Housing and Community Services issues final report on first five-year Statewide Housing Plan
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Monday monumental progress in improving housing outcomes for all Oregonians…
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Salmon swim freely in the Klamath River for 1st time in a century after dams removed
HORNBROOK, Calif. (AP) — For the first time in more than a century, salmon are swimming freely along the Klamath River and its tributaries — a…
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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley issues statement marking one year since Hamas terrorist attack on Israel
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued the following statement Monday marking one year since the Hamas-led terrorist attack, and…
Continue ReadingIdaho state senator tells Native American candidate ‘go back where you came from’ in forum
KENDRICK, Idaho (AP) — Tensions rose during a bipartisan forum this week after an audience question about discrimination reportedly led an Idaho…
Continue ReadingWashington state fines paper mill $650,000 after an employee is killed
CAMAS, Wash. (AP) — Washington state authorities have fined one of the world’s leading paper and pulp companies nearly $650,000 after one of…
Continue ReadingMan charged with helping Idaho inmate escape during a hospital ambush sentenced to life in prison
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man who prosecutors said ambushed and shot correctional officers at a Boise hospital in a plot to…
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