Oregon Dept. of Human Services and partner to address youth homelessness
Oregon will benefit from the growing statewide momentum to address youth homelessness in a new partnership with the Corporation for Supportive…
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Trump’s talk of martial law sends White House staffers rushing to the press
A meeting President Donald Trump held to discuss overturning the election result alarmed some White House staffers — people who are used to…
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As Central Oregonians get set to resume traveling, COVID’s uncertainties linger
Vicky Malakoff, who runs the travel agency Destination Uncharted in Bend, says with COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out, her clients have started…
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Slide closes Historic Columbia River Highway near Multnomah Falls
The Historic Columbia River Highway was closed in both directions a mile west of Multnomah Falls on Sunday due to a debris slide from heavy rainfall…
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Oregon lawmakers return to Capitol to address virus relief bills
When Oregon lawmakers return to the Capitol building for a special session on Monday, they will consider four bills that many hope will ease some of…
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Western Safety Review Workgroup clears Moderna vaccine as safe, effective
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup completed its review of the federal process Saturday night and has concluded the Moderna…
Continue ReadingFlights from UK canceled; health minister says new coronavirus variant ‘out of control’
A growing number of European countries on Sunday halted flights from the UK following the discovery of a new variant of Covid-19, said by officials…
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Oregon health officials finalize plans on who gets COVID-19 vaccines first
As COVID-19 immunizations have begun around the state this week, the Oregon Health Authority said Friday it has finalized its recommendations for who…
Continue ReadingHollywood changed this year. Some things will never go back to the way they were
William Goldman, the famed screenwriter of classics like “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “All The President’s…
Continue ReadingThis bond market took off in 2020. And it’s all for a good cause
Governments are borrowing vast sums of money to cushion the blow to their economies from the pandemic. That’s given social bonds — which fund…
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Oregon Humane Society takes in over 250 guinea pigs from overwhelmed owner
The Oregon Humane Society in Portland has taken in more than 250 guinea pigs from an overwhelmed pet…
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2 stuck climbers rescued at Smith Rock State Park
Two Smith Rock climbers who became stuck on a cliff face about 60 feet up when their rope became stuck on Saturday were rescued by Deschutes County…
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Redmond PD update: Missing Redmond man found safe at hotel in Bend
Redmond police early Saturday evening said a missing 67-year-old Redmond man had been found safe in Bend. Earlier, they sought the public’s help…
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COVID-19 testing labs at UO, OSU will more than double state’s capacity
The new year will bring Oregon more than double its current COVID-19 testing capacity, as new or expanded labs come online over the next few weeks at…
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Oregon reports 36 more COVID-19 deaths, including 2 from Jefferson County
COVID-19 has claimed 36 more lives in Oregon, including two from Jefferson County, raising the state’s death toll to 1,340, along with 1,542 new…
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Oregon gets first N95 mask shipment from in-state supplier
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Oregon and other states had to scramble to get protective masks for front-line medical workers, often importing…
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C.O. Heartwarmers still busy making blankets to give, but now from home
The pandemic has changed the way many businesses and organizations…
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Oregon AG announces latest pair of settlements in large online data breaches
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Friday a pair of multi-state settlements with large companies that experienced major data breaches…
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Heavy rain to hit Oregon wildfire burn area this weekend
Heavy rains are expected in Western Oregon this weekend, including in areas burned by this fall’s wildfires.…
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Officials: No sign of hack affecting cities in Oregon
Amid a newly discovered hack of U.S. government agencies, officials have been monitoring the situation in Oregon but so far, no intrusions have been…
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