Roseburg High School ‘Indians’ mascot to remain
A Native American-themed mascot will be kept at a high school in southwest Oregon.…
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Oregon reports 1 more COVID-19 related death, 540 new cases
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,502, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon Holocaust Memorial in Portland defaced by vandals
The Oregon Holocaust Memorial in Portland has been defaced by antisemitic graffiti.…
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OSU study: A cold soak lowers the risk of salmonella growth on ‘sprouted’ foods
Soaking “sprouted” foods in cold water, rather than the more common practice of soaking at ambient temperature, lowers the risk of salmonella…
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NWSL commissioner appeals to Oregon governor for exemption
The commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League is appealing to Oregon Governor Kate Brown to make an exception to the current coronavirus…
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14 arrested in Seattle, 6 in Portland as May Day marches turn violent
At least 20 people were arrested during May Day protests that turned violent in Seattle and…
Continue Reading‘Tragic milestone’: Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 related deaths as toll tops 2,500; 756 new cases
There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,501, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Some Oregon businesses against tighter restrictions
With 15 Oregon counties in Extreme Risk, that means no indoor dining, but will every business comply with Governor Brown’s tighter…
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Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 related deaths, 794 new cases
There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,498, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon Health Authority applauds ‘momentous’ FDA move to ban menthol cigarettes
The Oregon Health Authority issued the following statement Friday in response to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s Thursday decision on menthol…
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Oregon lawmaker charged in breach of state Capitol
Prosecutors have leveled two criminal charges against a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives who let far-right rioters into the…
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Gov. Brown, health officials: COVID-19 surge should ease in 2-3 weeks as vaccinations rise
As 15 Oregon counties moved back to “Extreme Risk” COVID-19 restrictions on Friday, Gov. Kate Brown and state health officials said the latest…
Continue ReadingFBI, police investigating death threat against Portland mayor
The FBI says it’s helping the Portland Police Bureau in an investigation into a video posted on social media that includes a threat of violence…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 4 more COVID-19 related deaths, including Crook County’s 20th; 990 new cases
There are four new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including Crook County’s 20th death, raising the state’s death toll to 2,495, the Oregon…
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OSU study: Combining solar panels and lamb grazing boosts land productivity
Land productivity could be greatly increased by combining sheep grazing and solar energy production on the same land, according to new research by…
Continue ReadingMerkley, colleagues seek GAO review of federal firefighting force
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., teamed up with a bipartisan group of colleagues this week in sending a letter to the Government Accountability Office,…
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Historic Columbia River Highway, trails, waterfalls reopen after winter slides
Six miles of the Historic Columbia River Highway and neighboring trails and waterfalls closed by slides since January reopened Thursday, ODOT, Oregon…
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Oregon House Republicans may move bills targeting Gov. Brown’s executive orders
In response to new shutdown orders from Gov. Kate Brown’s office, Oregon House Republicans said Thursday they are considering pulling bills to the…
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State, local officials to investigate Portland police killing of man in park
Oregon’s attorney general and a district attorney announced Thursday that a joint investigation will be conducted into the police killing of Robert…
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Oregon House approves bill to ban hairstyle discrimination
A measure passed by the Oregon House would prohibit public schools and employers from discriminating against hairstyles associated with race.…
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