Wyden, FCC to host Wednesday webinar for Oregonians on new broadband maps
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that he and federal broadband officials will be hosting a virtual discussion on Wednesday for Oregonians…
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Oregon average gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for first time since Feb. 23, AAA Oregon/Idaho reports
For the first time since Feb. 23, the Oregon average for regular unleaded has dropped below $4 a gallon. Gas prices continue to fall in all 50 states…
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Idaho Power contractor killed in landslide on Oregon border
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A 39-year-old Oregon man was killed in a landslide Saturday while doing contract work for Idaho Power to secure a rock shelf…
Continue ReadingStudent shot and wounded outside Oregon high school building
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A student at a high school in Portland, Oregon, was shot and wounded Monday outside a school building, resulting in a…
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Police: 3 men dead in Portland murder-suicide shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Three men died and a woman was hurt in an apparent murder-suicide shooting in Portland Sunday night, police said. Dozens of…
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OSU amber researcher identifies new species of cockroach fossil, well-preserved in amber
The cockroach, reviled around the world for its sickness-causing potential and general creepiness, now occupies an important position in the study…
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OSU researchers see need for greater awareness around timing of electricity usage among customers
A new study published in Nature Energy found that electricity customers often lack awareness of their daily energy-use patterns at home, which…
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Fighting fire with fire: ODF seeking advisory panel members for new ‘certified burn manager’ program
The Oregon Department of Forestry said Monday it is seeking members for an advisory committee for its new Certified Burn Manager Program, one of many…
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Oregon’s Rosenblum, other AGs announce $10.7 billion opioid settlements with CVS and Walgreens
Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum, along with many of her AG colleagues across the country, announced Monday a national agreement totaling $10.7…
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Oregon loses 2nd elections director in as many years
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon is losing its second elections director in as many years with the current one…
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Oregon Legislative Emergency Board approves $10 million to address public defense crisis
The Joint Legislative Emergency Board convened Friday to approve $10 million in emergency funding to support defendants across the state who are…
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Oregon State Hospital says it’s back in ‘substantial’ compliance with Medicare, Medicaid
Officials with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have determined Oregon State Hospital is now in substantial compliance with the…
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Blind Corvallis horse, Endo, has three Guinness World Records to his name
Together with his owner, Morgan Wagner of Corvallis, a 22-year-old Appaloosa horse known as “Endo the Blind” has achieved three remarkable…
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Oregon elections director Scroggin resigns
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, Elections Director Deborah Scroggin submitted her letter of resignation to Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan.…
Continue ReadingIdaho student killings investigation receives overwhelming amount of tips for white sedan being sought, police say
CNN, KING, KAYU By Emma Tucker, CNN The investigation into the killings of four University of Idaho students has received an overwhelming amount of…
Continue ReadingOregon store allegedly selling psychedelic mushrooms raided
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A store that had been openly and illegally selling psychedelic mushrooms in Portland, Oregon, was raided by police on…
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Oregon hospitals in ‘crisis mode,’ Bend day care challenged by rise in RSV cases amid Covid-19 and flu
Hospitals are full, emergency departments are full, nurses are spread thin, and day cares are experiencing a decline in…
Continue ReadingAs North Carolinians regain power, investigators probe terrorism and threats against power substations across the US. One expert explains what needs to be done
CNN, WRAL By Nouran Salahieh, John Miller and Holly Yan, CNN A growing number of reported threats to power infrastructure are under investigation…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Idaho settles students’ free speech lawsuit
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The University of Idaho will pay $90,000 to settle a lawsuit from members of a Christian law…
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Awash in illegal marijuana, Oregon looks at toughening laws
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — In 2014, Oregon voters approved a ballot measure legalizing recreational marijuana after being…
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