Oregon reports 19 more COVID-19 related deaths, 1,054 new cases; 6 million vaccine doses given
There are 19 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,161, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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OSU researchers: Warm-water habitat is vital for cold-water fish like trout, salmon
New Oregon State University research shows that warm-water habitats can be critically important for the survival of cold-water fish such as trout and…
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Drazan steps down from Oregon House GOP Caucus leader; Breese-Iverson accepts role
State Rep. Christine Drazan (R-Canby) has stepped down from the role of Oregon House Republican Caucus leader as she launches a bid for governor.…
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Portland sees surge in traffic fatalities; fewer officers on patrol
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say 2021 has seen the most fatal crashes in Portland in more than 30 years – something police say is due in part…
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Clarno, fellow Republicans drop legal challenge to new Oregon congressional districts
A group of former Republican elected officials have dropped their challenge to Oregon’s six newly drawn congressional…
Continue ReadingOregon rural health care providers to receive $118 million in federal COVID relief funds
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that 481 rural health providers in Oregon will receive a total of $118,654,854 for COVID…
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Gov. Brown calls special session to address eviction protections as federal funds run out
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that she will be calling the Legislature into special session in two weeks, on Dec. 13 to address eviction…
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Merkley introduces bill to reduce public school class sizes
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., said Tuesday they aim to address overcrowded classrooms by introducing the Smaller Class…
Continue ReadingAttorney General Rosenblum says she won’t run for governor
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has made official what had been rumored for weeks: She will not enter Oregon’s crowded race…
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Oregon reports 27 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2,598 new cases over 5-day holiday period
There were 27 newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon over the five-day Thanksgiving period, including one from Jefferson County, raising…
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Oregon car repair shops soon must file bond with DMV before seeking ‘mechanic’s lien’
Disputes over payment for car repairs can sometimes cost vehicle owners and auto mechanics money, time and in some situations the car…
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OSU research pushes auto industry closer to clean cars powered by direct-ethanol fuel cells
Alternative-energy research at Oregon State University is charting a path toward the mass adoption of clean cars powered by direct-ethanol fuel…
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Oregon offers to pay pharmacies to administer COVID vaccines
The Oregon Health Authority is offering to pay pharmacies $35 for each dose of COVID-19 vaccine they administer, with the intention to boost…
Continue ReadingPolice investigate Black Friday mall shooting in Washington
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Police in Washington state are investigating a shooting at a shopping mall that left one person seriously wounded and sent…
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Rare sea otter sighting getting lots of attention on Oregon Coast
By Fox 12 Staff NEWPORT, Oregon (KPTV) — A sea otter that found its way to the Oregon Coast is getting a lot of attention…
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Drought-stressed Oregon trees were scorched in heat wave
This summer’s heat scorched Oregon trees — maybe worse than ever before — and scientists are beginning to piece together what that means for…
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Oregon DHS joins national effort to reduce, prevent child maltreatment, deaths
The Oregon Department of Human Services announced this week its involvement in a national effort to strengthen families, identify and protect…
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Don’t get grinched: Text scammers posing as Oregon DMV hoping for holiday payout
Scammers posing as the Oregon DMV are texting cell phones claiming that a refund is available. It is a fake message and a phishing scam trying to get…
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Oregon-born gray wolf dies after ‘epic’ trek to California
An Oregon-born gray wolf that thrilled biologists as it journeyed far south into California was found dead after apparently being struck by a…
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Judicial panel upholds Oregon’s newly drawn six congressional districts
Following September’s contentious redistricting special session in the Oregon Legislature, a judicial panel on Wednesday unanimously dismissed a…
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