Republican congressman who voted to impeach Trump wins primary, CNN projects
By Jennifer Agiesta and Dan Merica, CNN Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse and Democrat Doug White will advance to the general election out of the top-two…
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GOP Rep who voted to impeach advances in Washington primary
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse, who voted to impeach Donald Trump, advanced Friday to the…
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Oregon’s wildfire risk map emerges as new climate flashpoint
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A new map in Oregon that rated the wildfire risk of every tax lot in the state —…
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Firefighters keep wildfire out of evacuated Washington town
LIND, Wash. (AP) — A small town in Washington state that was evacuated due to a fast-moving fire was largely spared Friday, while in California…
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Fire restrictions go into effect Friday on Willamette National Forest
Fire restrictions will go into effect on the Willamette National Forest beginning Friday. Except in designated campgrounds, all campfires, charcoal…
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Under fire: State forester withdraws controversial wildfire risk map for revisions to improve accuracy
Oregon State Forester and Oregon Department of Forestry Director Cal Mukumoto announced Thursday that a controversial wildfire risk map released to…
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OSU study finds growing environment, much like wine, affects aroma of hops and beers brewed with them
Hops of the same variety grown in Oregon and Washington and beers brewed with those hops have different chemical properties and aroma profiles, a new…
Continue ReadingWashington town told to leave due to wildfire, homes lost
LIND, Wash. (AP) — An entire eastern Washington town was evacuated Thursday because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes,…
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Enrolled members of all federally recognized tribal nations eligible for in-state tuition at OSU
Enrolled members of all 574 federally recognized Tribal nations across America will pay in-state tuition at Oregon State University beginning this…
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Merkley, Wyden announce $1 million to Oregon for firefighting pre-planning and response
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday a total of $1,031,417 in federal funding heading to the Western…
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As wildfires burn around state, Oregon Dept. of Agriculture lifts animal import requirements for evacuees
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the ongoing threat of wildfires in Oregon and neighboring states, the Oregon Department of Agriculture is providing an…
Continue ReadingOpen primary may save Trump’s GOP targets in Washington
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The two Republican members of Congress from Washington who drew interparty challenges due…
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New wildfire burns nearly 250 acres north of John Day on Malheur National Forest, 15% contained
There were no significant changes to the Beech Creek Fire overnight, with a slight increase in area burned – now up to 248 acres, as the fire…
Continue ReadingSeattle ends COVID hazard pay for grocery store workers
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle City Council has voted to end COVID-19 hazard pay for grocery store workers. The Seattle Times reports the council voted…
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Portland family hosts Ukrainian refugees, hoping to inspire others
By DREW MARINE Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — It’s been almost a month since Tetiana Gusieva and her…
Continue ReadingMurray, Smiley advance in Washington Senate primary
By CHRIS GRYGIEL Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray advanced Tuesday to the fall election in her quest for a sixth…
Continue ReadingIdaho’s top court latest in red state to weigh abortion ban
By REBECCA BOONE and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — It’s likely that virtually all abortions will be banned eventually in…
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Klamath County SO raids, destroys 20-geenhouse illegal marijuana grow near Sprague River; 3 arrested
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office raided and destroyed a 20-greenhouse illegal marijuana grow site west of Sprague River on Tuesday, arresting…
Continue ReadingMan accused of threatening Rep. Jayapal pleads not guilty
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle man charged with felony stalking for allegedly standing outside U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s home and yelling expletives…
Continue ReadingPatriot Prayer member gets 3 days jail for riot conviction
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A member of the far-right group Patriot Prayer caught on camera throwing a pepper spray can and slapping a woman after a…
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