NW federal land managers say they’re worried, but well-prepared for wildfire season
As recovery work continues from last year’s record fire season, federal land managers and fire, fuels and aviation officials in the Pacific…
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Oregon lawmakers remove state legislator Nearman over Capitol breach
Oregon lawmakers have expelled a Republican legislator who let violent, far-right protesters into the Statehouse. The expulsion Thursday night of…
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Oregon House OKs more funds for emergency shelter program, including Bend’s project
The Oregon House voted Thursday to allocate more general fund dollars for Project Turnkey, which has focused on the creation and maintenance of…
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Wyden, Merkley reintroduce bill to hold police departments accountable for discriminatory practices
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Thursday they have joined colleagues to reintroduce legislation that would strengthen the ability of…
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Oregon reports 16 more COVID-19 related deaths, 269 new cases, promising weekly data
There are 16 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,716, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon Legislature OKs measure to protect homeless campers
The Oregon Legislature gave final passage Wednesday to a bill to protect homeless campers in public…
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Lawmakers strengthen Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act
The Oregon Senate concurred Wednesday on House amendments to Senate Bill 562A, with bipartisan support. The bill codifies provisions from the federal…
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Oregon officials react to drought, wildfire risks
In northeast Oregon’s Union County, the snowpack is so thin that it has completely melted away in measurement sites. Rivers are running lower,…
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Portland curbside glass recycler fined $1M for air quality violations
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has fined the state’s largest glass container recycler over $1 million for repeated air quality…
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Wyden co-sponsors bill to require equal pay for US women’s, men’s soccer teams
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., co-sponsored legislation Wednesday that would require the U.S. Soccer Federation to agree to providing equitable pay to both…
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Oregon issues warning about ‘Death Row,’ other illegal ‘gifting club’ pyramid schemes
The pyramid scheme has a new look, and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning consumers to steer clear. Gifting clubs, such as Death…
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Thanks to DNA, Gresham police make arrest in 1980 cold case homicide
Gresham police say a man has been arrested after DNA technology identified him as a suspect in a 1980 cold case…
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NE Oregon sees early fire season as 2 wildfires burn
Forest managers in northeast Oregon declared on Tuesday an early start to the 2021 fire season, with conditions resembling those that would be…
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Much of S. Oregon’s Galice Resort destroyed by fire
A fire has destroyed much of a resort on the Rogue River in Southern Oregon, authorities…
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Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 related deaths, including Deschutes County’s 80th; 307 new cases
There are six new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including Deschutes County’s 80th death, raising the state’s death toll to 2,670, the Oregon…
Continue ReadingOregon Senate OKs bill to remove insurance barriers for prostate cancer treatment
The Senate approved legislation Tuesday that would give prostate cancer patients more access and options with their…
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OSU chosen to lead NOAA institute for marine research
Oregon State University said Tuesday it has been selected to host a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration institute focused on…
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Oregon lawmakers approve bill to expand affordable housing development
The Oregon Legislature approved a bill Tuesday aimed at increasing Oregon’s supply of affordable…
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Washington state approves offering free marijuana joints to those getting the Covid vaccine
Add free weed to the list of incentives being offered to people to encourage them to get vaccinated against Covid. Officials at the Washington State…
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Gov. Brown announces weekly changes to county risk levels: Could they be the last?
Gov. Kate Brown announced updates Tuesday to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect…
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