Oregon reports 9 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2,057 new cases, 1,085 hospitalizations
There are nine new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 3,095, along with 2,057 new cases and 1,085…
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The first ‘murder hornet’ nest of 2021 has been destroyed in Washington
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN The first Asian giant hornet nest of 2021 has been eradicated in Washington, according to state officials. The nest was…
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Secretary of state audit: Developmental disabilities agency has improved, but more work needed
An audit released Wednesday by the Oregon Secretary of State’s Audits Division finds the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services within the…
Continue ReadingSenators announce $22 million to protect Oregon senior living facilities from COVID-19
– Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that over $22 million has been allocated to the state of Oregon in an effort to…
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Oregon reports 20 more COVID-19 related deaths, Crook County’s 30th; 2,777 cases, 1,080 hospitalizations
There are 20 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including Crook County’s 30th death, raising the state’s death toll to 3,086, the Oregon…
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BLM plans emergency helicopter roundup of 220 horses in drought-hit Harney County
The Bureau of Land Management’s Burns District announced Wednesday it plans to conduct an emergency helicopter gather of about 220 wild horses on…
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State contracts with medical staffing firms for more nurses, medics at St. Charles, S. Oregon hospitals
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday that health care facilities around the state — particularly those in hard-hit Central…
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Oregonians could see record $1.9 billion ‘kicker’ tax refund next year
Oregon could send out a massive $1.9 billion “kicker” tax refund next year, due to surging income tax…
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Authorities identify Medford firefighter struck, killed by falling tree on Gales Fire
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday identified a firefighter from Medford who was working on the Gales Fire north of Oakridge when he was…
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Ex-Klamath Falls PD officer pleads guilty to charges of stealing meth, fentanyl from evidence room
A former Klamath Falls police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to stealing methamphetamine and fentanyl from an evidence room,…
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Bend residents, visitors react warily to Gov. Brown’s new outdoor mask requirement
People out and about in Bend’s Old Mill District on Tuesday shared their opinions about Gov. Kate Brown’s announcement of a new statewide outdoor…
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Oregon reports 30 COVID-19 related deaths, 2,804 new cases, record 1,000 hospitalizations
There are 30 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including Deschutes County’s 91st death, raising the state’s death toll to 3,066 as…
Continue ReadingCell phone catches fire on Alaska Airlines jet upon landing
SEATAC, Wash. (AP) — The cell phone of a passenger on an Alaska Airlines jet caught fire after the plane landed at the Sea-Tac International…
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Portland police: 5 men shot attending vigil for shooting victim
Police say five men attending a vigil at the site of a shooting in the Old Town neighborhood in Portland were shot Sunday night.…
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Gov. Brown orders public flags to half-staff in honor of OSP sergeant
Governor Kate Brown on Monday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday in honor…
Continue Reading Officials: Firefighter dies while working on wildfire north of Oakridge
A firefighter died Monday while battling a wildfire southeast of Eugene, officials…
Continue ReadingCity defends hands-off policing after groups clash in Portland
By Natasha Chen and Julia Jones, CNN Fireworks, flares, pepper spray and projectiles like soda cans flew between far-right and counterprotesters in…
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Oregon reports 24 COVID-19 related deaths over 3 days, including Deschutes County’s 90th death
There were 24 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon over the weekend, raising the state’s death toll to 3,036, along with record hospitalization…
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Conservative activists try to overturn two new Oregon election laws
Two new laws aimed at expanding voter access in Oregon are under fire from a conservative group that argues the changes will make state elections…
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Oregon redistricting hearings go virtual; schedule released
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In response to growing hospitalization rates across the state due to the Delta variant of COVID-19, Senate President Peter…
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