Man police say fired gun at PDX pleads not guilty
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The man who authorities say fired a gun at Portland International Airport last week has pleaded not guilty to the various…
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New Portland plastic policy begins Tuesday
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Starting Tuesday, businesses in Portland will not be allowed to give customers single-use plastic items, unless they ask…
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Oregon DHS announces changes to child fatality reviews
Shock. Horror. Sadness. These are the feelings often felt by family, friends, and the broader community when a child tragically dies from abuse or…
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Woman arrested after allegedly killing pet rabbit
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities are still trying to identify a woman who is suspected of killing a Marion County family’s pet rabbit. KOIN…
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Oregon universities, SEIU reach contract deal, avert strike
(Update: Adding SEIU statement) Bargaining teams from Oregon’s seven public universities and the union representing about 4,500 classified…
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Train derails north of Salem, cause under investigation
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a train derailed north of Salem early Sunday, breaking a utility pole that resulted in power outages and causing…
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Salem police: Oregon State Police to investigate death
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Salem police say a man taken into custody after allegedly causing a disturbance at a restaurant later died, and that the case…
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Macy’s to close landmark downtown Seattle store
SEATTLE (AP) — Macy’s officials have confirmed that its landmark store in downtown Seattle will close at the end of February. The Seattle…
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NW grocers, union reach contract deal, head off strike
(Update: Adding that it was second major union contract agreement of the day) A through-the-night bargaining session — the first with a federal…
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Oregon could consider banning vape sales for 6 months
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — State health officials have told Gov. Kate Brown that banning vape sales for half a year could help stem the vaping-related…
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CBD producer sues Oregon hemp seed seller for $44M
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Kentucky-based company that produces CBD has filed a $44 million lawsuit against an Oregon company it claims sold it nearly…
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Wildfire council recommends $4B plan to safeguard state
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A task force created by Gov. Kate Brown says climate change, overstocked forests and understaffed fire teams have placed…
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Washington joins other states in flavored vaping ban
(Update: Adding quotes, details) SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is joining several other states in banning the sale of flavored vaping products amid…
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Man shoots self during Portland airport police struggle
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials say that a man shot and wounded himself during a struggle with a police officer at Portland International…
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Oregon DMV offices to open hour later on Wednesdays
Oregon DMV said Friday is changing office hours on Wednesdays by moving opening time from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting Oct. 16.…
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Helt to introduce bill to ban flavored e-cigarettes
Rep. Cheri Helt, R-Bend, said Thursday she will introduce legislation during the February legislative session to ban retail and online sales of all…
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Oregon reports second death, warns: Stop vaping immediately
The Oregon Health Authority issued a public health warning late Thursday urging people to immediately stop using all vaping products after confirming…
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Wyden releases report on NRA-Russia relationship
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released Friday the findings of his 18-month investigation into the NRA’s…
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3 arrested for driving hemp through Idaho get probation
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Three truck drivers who were originally charged with felonies for transporting industrial hemp through Idaho have been placed…
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Jury awards man $283K in Newberg city job discrimination case
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Yamhill County jury has found in favor of an African American man who says he was passed over for a municipal job…
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