Oregon wants high court to toss orders blocking gun measure
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The state attorney general has petitioned the Oregon Supreme Court to either toss out a circuit judge’s rulings that…
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The father of one of the Idaho students killed says surviving the grief comes ‘one day at a time’
CNN By Christina Maxouris, CNN Since the November slayings of four University of Idaho students, Ben Mogen says he has been going through life…
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ODOT reopens one temporary, gravel lane of slide-hit Highway 101 near Port Orford
One lane of U.S. Highway 101 reopened to all traffic 12 miles south of Port Orford at 3:30 pm. Friday, ODOT said. The temporary gravel lane was…
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Wyden, Merkley urge Biden administration to include 12 weeks of paid family, medical leave in FY24 budget
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., joined colleagues Thursday in urging the Biden administration to advance a national…
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OLCC issues recall of cannabis vape products; cartridges contain prohibited additives
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission is issuing a recall for four vaping products produced by an OLCC-licensed processor. The products were sold…
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As climate warms, drier air likely more stressful than less rain for Douglas-fir trees, OSU study finds
Douglas-fir trees will likely experience more stress from drier air as the climate changes than they will from less rain, computer modeling by Oregon…
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‘Triple-demic’ update: OHA says public’s prevention steps helped limit viruses’ spread over holidays
Respiratory virus prevention steps such as masking and avoiding gatherings helped limit RSV, COVID-19 and influenza transmission over the holidays,…
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One lane of Hwy. 101 on southern Oregon coast, closed all week by landslide, may reopen Friday
One lane of U.S. Highway 101 is expected to reopen by Friday afternoon to all traffic following a four-day closure due to a landslide, the Oregon…
Continue ReadingOregon OKs killing 2 more wolves, citing attack on cow
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized the killing of two more wolves, several weeks after the state fatally…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Idaho students return after suspect’s arrest
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Nearly two months after four University of Idaho students were killed near campus — and two…
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OSU researchers take key step toward new treatment for hereditary blindness
Oregon State University College of Pharmacy scientists have demonstrated in animal models the possibility of using lipid nanoparticles and messenger…
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Mega Millions jackpot grows to estimated $1.35 billion; $1 million winning ticket sold in Eugene
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – As the Mega Millions jackpot grows to an estimated $1.35 billion, a lucky player in Oregon will be cashing in on a $1…
Continue ReadingSchool lawsuits over social media harm face tough legal road
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Like the tobacco, oil, gun, opioid and vaping industries before them, the big U.S. social media…
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Housing, mental health care among new Oregon Health Authority director’s priorities
As James Schroeder starts his new role as director of the Oregon Health Authority, he is already taking aim at some of the biggest issues affecting…
Continue ReadingWash. Gov. Inslee seeks lawmaker action on housing, guns
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee in a speech to a joint session of the Legislature Tuesday urged lawmakers to act on his…
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‘A man-made disaster’: Oregon’s new governor tackles housing
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s newly sworn-in Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed three…
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OSU study finds award stickers, taste descriptions matter for artisanal cheese buyers
Consumers are willing to pay more for familiar, versus unfamiliar, varieties of cheese if there is a sticker on the cheese indicating it won an award…
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Oregon’s emergency SNAP food benefits come to an end in February, after nearly 3 years
Since April 2020, most people in Oregon who receive food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have also received…
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Landslide drops, closes U.S. Highway 101 on southern Oregon coast
U.S. Highway 101 is closed about 12 miles south of Port Orford after a landslide early Monday morning caused a roughly 200-yard segment of highway to…
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Chavez-DeRemer casts first votes to end proxy voting, rein in ‘unchecked IRS spending’
Monday evening, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) cast her first votes, supporting a rules package that will govern the 118th Congress and The Family…
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