Ex-gov. candidate Kristof donates remaining political cash
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Oregon gubernatorial candidate Nick Kristof said Monday he is getting back into journalism. The longtime New York…
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Rabbit hemorrhagic disease confirmed in death of 2 Lane County domestic rabbits
The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University confirmed Monday a domestic rabbit living in Lane County died from rabbit…
Continue ReadingBiden Justice Department sues Idaho over state’s abortion restrictions in first post-Dobbs lawsuit
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The Biden administration filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Idaho for restricting access to…
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New wildfires fought on Umpqua, Willamette national forests, BLM land in NE Oregon
CLEARWATER, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Potter Fire, reported Sunday morning on the Willamette National Forest, grew from 60 to about 400 acres by Monday…
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…
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Draft rules released to govern police conduct in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A proposed set of conduct and discipline standards applicable to all law enforcement agencies in Oregon were published Monday.…
Continue ReadingAverage Oregon gas prices drop another 11.3 cents in past week; up $1.34 from a year ago
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 11.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.05/gallon Monday, according to…
Continue ReadingAt least 14 potential heat deaths in Oregon after hot spell
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America SEATTLE (AP) — Oregon authorities are investigating four additional deaths potentially linked to…
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Merkley outlines Oregon agriculture, rural community funding in appropriations bill
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley announced Monday he secured major investments in Oregon agriculture, rural housing, food assistance, and…
Continue ReadingWashington primary includes U.S. Senate, House races
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington voters will winnow the field of candidates in dozens of races in the state’s…
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Three Oregon firefighting task forces head south to help protect N. Calif. communities from the McKinney Fire
The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal mobilized three structural task forces Sunday at the request of California to head south and help battle the…
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Dangerous Pacific Northwest heat wave suspected in 7 deaths
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities in the Portland, Oregon, region said they would keep cooling shelters open…
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Fishing to open Aug. 15 on lower Deschutes River, thanks to improved summer steelhead returns
THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Salmon, steelhead, trout and bass fishing will be open under normal permanent regulations starting Aug. 15 on the lower…
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OLCC commissioners plan to tighten cannabis ‘change of ownership’ option, targeting ‘bad actors’
PORTLAND Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said it has grown tired of “bad actors” gaming the system when they’re…
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Oregon DEQ settles largest fine ever at $1.45 million against Portland roofing co. for decade of air quality violations
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality settled the largest fine in agency history on Wednesday with Herbert Malarkey Roofing Co. in north…
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Top 3 Oregon gubernatorial candidates Drazan, Kotek and Johnson meet for first debate
The three leading candidates in Oregon’s gubernatorial race on Friday used the first debate of the campaign as an opportunity to define themselves,…
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Oregon’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program to close on August 12; help still available
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Friday it will close the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP)…
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Oregon receives first installment of $270 million in payments from historic opioid settlement
Help is on the way — lots of it — for Oregonians with substance abuse issues. Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Friday that Oregon…
Continue ReadingStates hope for revenue boost with Mega Millions craze
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, JAMES POLLARD and GABE STERN Associated Press A bump in college scholarships for New Mexico students. A new bike trail nestled…
Continue ReadingDog left on balcony in extreme heat dies, owner charged
SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. (AP) — A Sedro-Woolley woman was arrested after she allegedly left her family’s dog on a balcony without water or shade…
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