Oregon Democrats decry GOP legislative slowdown during COVID
Oregon’s House of Representatives returned to the Capitol this week after floor sessions had been canceled due to multiple COVID-19 cases, but…
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2 men found dead in burned car in S. Oregon; OSP says deaths considered homicides
Oregon State Police have released the names of two men found dead last Wednesday in a burned car south of Lake Selmac.…
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OSU study finds that marbled murrelets pick breeding sites by sounds
Oregon State University researchers broadcast marbled murrelet calls in mature forests and found that the threatened seabirds’ choice of breeding…
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Oregon Supreme Court floats redistricting extension amid Census data delay
The Oregon Supreme Court has floated a plan that would give state lawmakers an extension on a deadline to redraw electoral boundaries because of…
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Gov. Brown declares drought emergency for Klamath County
Gov. Kate Brown signed Executive Order 21-07 Wednesday, declaring a drought in Klamath County, and directed state agencies to coordinate and…
Continue ReadingOregon hazardous waste landfill plans expansion
A company operating Oregon’s only hazardous waste landfill says it needs more space as it anticipates a future influx of waste.…
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Former AG Holder to investigate OHSU harassment complaints
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is conducting an independent investigation into misconduct at Oregon Health & Science University after a…
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Oregon House lawmakers return to long floor session day
After a week of canceled floor sessions due to multiple confirmed COVID-19 cases within the Capitol, Oregon’s House of Representatives returned to…
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Oregon reports six new COVID-19 related deaths, 415 new cases
There are six new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,381, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Springfield police chief placed on leave amid investigation
Springfield city officials say their police chief has been placed on paid administrative leave amid an investigation.…
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4 arrested at Sunday protests in Salem
Authorities say four people were arrested during demonstrations Sunday near the Oregon State Capitol Grounds in Salem that drew dozens of left-wing,…
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Wyden introduces bipartisan bill to reduce mandatory drug sentences
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Monday he has introduced bipartisan legislation that would modernize federal drug sentencing polices by lowering…
Continue Reading3 teens escape from Woodburn correctional facility after assaulting staff member
Three teenagers escaped from the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn after assaulting a staff member on Sunday, and warrants have been…
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Oregon House cancels floor session due to virus concern
The Oregon House has canceled its Monday floor session, after another confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported at the Capitol.…
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Left-wing, right-wing protesters clash in Salem
Dozens of left-wing, anti-fascist demonstrators clashed with a smaller number of right-wing protesters Sunday near the Oregon State Capitol grounds…
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Oregon reports no more COVID-19 related deaths, 253 new cases
There are no new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, and the state’s death toll remains at 2,375, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 2 more COVID-19 related deaths, 426 new cases
There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,375, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon brothers accused in U.S. Capitol siege ordered held
Two brothers arrested in Oregon this week on federal charges of participating in the U.S. Capitol insurrection will be held pending their trials on…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue outlines unemployment benefit tax relief steps
The Oregon Department of Revenue announced Friday it will adjust the tax returns for taxpayers who have already filed their 2020 returns and are due…
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ODA: Deadly virus confirmed in feral rabbit population near Portland
The Oregon Department of Agriculture said Friday it has confirmed rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) in a feral domestic rabbit found dead in…
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