Portland among US cities adding funds to police departments
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials in Oregon’s largest city have approved of an additional…
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Oregon reports 52 more COVID-19 related deaths, 7 from Deschutes County 785 new cases
There are 52 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,855, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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OSU study yields a first in fossil research: Seeds sprouting from an amber-encased pine cone
Oregon State University research has uncovered the first fossil evidence of a rare botanical condition known as precocious germination in which seeds…
Continue ReadingPolice: Bullet hits driver’s headrest during road rage shooting in NE Portland
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Police are investigating a road rage…
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Oregon jobless rate falls to 4.4% in October, lowest since ‘pandemic recession’ hit
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% in October, down from 4.7% in September, “an unusually low unemployment rate” matched or exceeded only…
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Oregon reports 53 more COVID-19 deaths over weekend, 7 from C.O.; 1,935 new cases
There were 53 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon over the weekend, raising the state’s death toll to 4,803, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingOne of the largest ports in North America is experiencing big delays due to flooding in Pacific Northwest, officials say
CNN, KING, AARON VANDRIEL, CHRISTINE SMITH, SUMAS POLICE DEPARTMENT, ARMOND RENEZO, EMILY GILBERT, TWITTER @WSDOT CNN By Aya Elamroussi, Amy Simonson…
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‘Atmospheric river’ whips Northwest; 1 missing, I-5, other roads closed
Flooding and landsides prompted the complete closure of the West Coast’s main north-south highway overnight Monday near Bellingham, Washington, as…
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‘Armed and dangerous’ fugitive sought in Gorge after exchange of gunfire on Hwy. 97 near Shaniko
Authorities asked the public Monday to be on the lookout for an “armed and dangerous’ man who faces attempted murder and other charges for…
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Gov. Brown attends infrastructure bill signing, lists billions coming to Oregon
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown was on hand at the White House Monday for President Biden’s signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs…
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Klamath Falls man accused of murder in shooting near Chiloquin that killed 2, seriously injured 2
A Klamath Falls man has been jailed on two counts each of first-degree murder and attempted murder, accused of firing several gunshots Sunday evening…
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‘Multiple victims’ in shooting north of Chiloquin; suspect is in custody
A shooting Sunday north of Chiloquin left “multiple victims” and a suspect in custody, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office…
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Oregon State Police identifies trooper critically injured in crash during pursuit
Oregon State Police on Friday identified a trooper who was critically injured Thursday afternoon when a fleeing suspect’s vehicle rammed his patrol…
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Eastern Oregon school district fined $11K over COVID violations
An Eastern Oregon school district has been fined $11,000 for failing to uphold the state indoor mask mandate and other…
Continue ReadingKaiser Permanente, unions reach labor deal to avert strike
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An alliance of unions representing 50,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in California, Oregon and six other states called off a…
Continue ReadingKing County judge upholds Port of Seattle’s vaccine mandate
SEATTLE (AP) — A King County Superior Court judge has upheld a requirement issued by the Port of Seattle for all Port employees to be vaccinated by…
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Knopp, other GOP leaders urge governor to pull EQC nomination, cite ‘serious ethical concerns’
Next week, the Oregon Senate is set to vote on Gov. Kate Brown’s most recent nominees to various boards and commissions. The governor has nominated…
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State plans to pause new emergency rental aid applications Dec. 1, as all federal funds allocated
Oregon Housing and Community Services said Friday it estimates that nearly all the $289 million in federal emergency rental assistance allocated by…
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FDA: Eugene company recalls lox product due to possible health risk
Oregon Lox Company of Eugene is issuing a voluntary recall of various brands of Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon Lox, specific lot number 22821, because…
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OSU study: Climate change will destroy familiar environments, undermine efforts to protect sea life
Climate change is altering familiar conditions of the world’s oceans and creating new environments that could undermine efforts to protect sea life…
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