Oregon lawmakers return to Capitol for special session
As the threat of eviction looms over thousands of Oregon households, lawmakers are returning to the state Capitol Monday for a special session to…
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OSU researchers develop advanced catalysts for clean hydrogen production
Oregon State University research into the design of catalysts has shown that hydrogen can be cleanly produced with much greater efficiency and at a…
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Fred Meyer union workers authorize strike, although contract talks continue
Fred Meyer union workers have authorized a walkout over alleged unfair labor practices, although three days of contract negotiations are scheduled…
Continue ReadingInmate arrested after apparent beating death at Idaho prison
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities have arrested a suspect in the apparent beating death of an inmate at the Idaho State Correctional Institution…
Continue Reading‘Duke’ the service dog part of a new effort to support families and social workers in Oregon county
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — There’s a new effort to support…
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OSU Board of Trustees lays out process, timeline to choose school’s new president
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved a presidential search process to name a new OSU president by the end of May and…
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Oregon reports 25 more COVID-19 related deaths, including Deschutes County woman, 49
There are 25 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including a 49-year-old Deschutes County woman who died Tuesday at St. Charles Bend and had no…
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Gov. Brown, top lawmakers agree on eviction relief, other issues for special session
The stage is now set for Monday’s special session of the Oregon Legislature, as Gov. Kate Brown and legislative leaders have come to an agreement on…
Continue ReadingOSU research enables key step toward personalized medicine: modeling biological systems
A new study by the Oregon State University College of Engineering shows that machine learning techniques can offer powerful new tools for advancing…
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OHA authorizes COVID-19 booster doses for 16- and 17-year-olds
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday authorized the use of booster doses of…
Continue Reading911 outage affected Seattle, some counties
SEATTLE (AP) — Emergency officials say Seattle and several western Washington counties were experiencing disruptions to calling 911. King County…
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Oregon reports 38 more COVID-19 related deaths, 901 new cases
There are 38 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,356, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingWashington cancels game with No. 5 Gonzaga due to COVID
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — No. 5 Gonzaga’s game against Washington scheduled for Sunday has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Huskies…
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ODOT details transit, bike, pedestrian plans for $230 million from infrastructure bill
Zero-emissions buses? On the way. Better transit connections? Sure! More off-highway bike and walking paths? Yes. Updated transit facilities? You…
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Oregon reports 19 more COVID-19 related deaths, 861 new cases; post-holiday counts rise
There are 19 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,318, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon public universities reach ‘historic’ 5-year contract with classified union workers
Bargaining teams representing Oregon’s seven public universities and classified union employees announced Wednesday they have reached agreement on…
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Oregon DHS taking steps to meet historic demand for support, services
As Oregonians continue to experience economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are applying for medical, food, cash, and child care…
Continue ReadingProud Boy settles case, admits assault during protest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A member of the far-right group the Proud Boys has admitted to assaulting a woman during an August 2020 protest in Portland…
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Oregon reports 31 more COVID-19 related deaths, 8 from C. Oregon; 945 new cases
There are 31 newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,299, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingReward for info on poisoned wolves grows to nearly $43K
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The reward for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons who poisoned at least eight wolves in eastern…
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