Oregon senators urge changes to USDA hemp rules
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., as authors of the legislation that legalized hemp production nationwide, on Wednesday asked the U.S.…
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Grandparents ‘critical’ to make sure grandchildren counted in census
About one in 11 Oregon children from birth to age 4 lives with his or her grandparents. With the 2020 census quickly approaching, AARP Oregon and…
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OSU ecologist uses drones, GoPros to track gray whales
Using drones deployed in the air and GoPros underwater, Oregon State University marine ecologist Leigh Torres recently completed her fourth field…
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Oregon Zoo welcomes second red panda
What could be cuter than a red panda? Two red pandas! Moshu, a fluffy 7-year-old, was reunited with his longtime companion Mei Mei at the Oregon Zoo…
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Merkley slams Trump over blocking flavored e-cigarette ban
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., the top Democrat on the Appropriations subcommittee overseeing the Food and Drug Administration, today released the…
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Immortalized scammer offers advice in Portland
Immortalized in the film “Catch Me If You Can,” Frank Abagnale has long since left his days of scamming behind — and now offers advice on how to…
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Natural Grocers recalls organic soybeans
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery chain, is recalling Natural Grocers brand 2-pound Organic…
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ODOT, deputies cite 7 illegal Portland-area movers
The Oregon Department of Transportation, joined by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, cited seven illegal household moving companies for…
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Salem man killed in Hwy. 20 Harney County crash
A 75-year-old Salem man was killed Wednesday afternoon when his car left U.S. Highway 20 in Harney County and struck a tree, Oregon State police said…
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Wyden, Merkley intro bill targeting violence against women
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley of Oregon joined all of their Senate Democratic colleagues Wednesday in introducing the Senate companion to the…
Continue ReadingOregon unemployment rate still holding steady
Oregon’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent in September and October, the Oregon Employment Department reported Wednesday. The rate has…
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Oregon council predicts wildfire costs to hit tens of billions
The Governor’s Council on Wildfire Response released its report Tuesday, predicting the overall cost of extended wildfire seasons will exceed tens of…
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Oregon electric car owners to pay higher registration
New Oregon vehicle registration, title and trip permit fees — including higher registration fees for electric vehicles than gas-powered ones — will…
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Groups applaud bill to protect Owyhee Canyonlands
A bill in Congress to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands and parts of Malheur County is being praised for the inclusive process involved in writing the…
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Oregon caregivers in the spotlight this month
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the important role these folks play in many people’s…
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Portland markets recall ground beef due to E. coli infection
New Seasons Market is recalling fresh ground beef sold at meat counters in three of its Portland-area stores because it may be contaminated with…
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Wyden: Bill would help low-income, rural tenants
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday he is co-sponsoring legislation that would help low-income and rural tenants of…
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EU to require expanded plant product inspections
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon Department of Agriculture is alerting businesses that export plant products to the European Union of new regulations…
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Audit: Oregon Dept. of Education has more to do on cybersecurity
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Although critical cybersecurity protections are in place at the Oregon Department of Education, the agency needs to fully…
Continue Reading Merkley calls for end to global dog, cat meat trade
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., joined Reps. Alcee Hastings (D-FL-20) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16) on Tuesday in announcing a new…
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