Rainier home-invasion robbery suspect wounded in exchange of gunfire with homeowner
A home-invasion robbery suspect was shot and wounded by a Rainier homeowner in an exchange of gunfire early Sunday morning, but the homeowner was…
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Off-duty Vancouver officer shot, killed, reportedly by deputy during scuffle with robbery suspect
An off-duty Vancouver police officer was shot and killed at his home on Saturday, reportedly by a Clark County sheriff’s deputy, as the officer…
Continue ReadingPortland businesses band together to protect shops against vandalism, theft
By SARAH HURWITZ PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Portland businesses continue to get hit with vandalism and burglaries. Local…
Continue ReadingMan found dead Sunday in latest shooting in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say a man died after being shot in Portland on Sunday amid a surge in gun violence. The man’s body was found…
Continue ReadingPortland business owner’s son shoots burglary suspect, calls on city to address crime
By CONNOR MCCARTHY Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A business owner in northeast…
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Portland records seven shootings within 24 hours; police ‘deploy additional resources’
Following a “concerning surge” in shootings in Portland, police say that they are “deploying additional resources” this…
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OSU Board of Trustees OKs profile document to guide search for next president
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved a presidential profile that will guide the university’s search for its next…
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Oregon Health Authority files permanent rules for school masking, staff vaccinations
The Oregon Health Authority said it expects to file permanent rules Friday that keep in place requirements for masking indoors in K-12 schools, and…
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Oregon hospitals ‘near breaking point’ amid COVID surge, though cases are plateauing
Health officials say Oregon hospitals are near their COVID-19 breaking point, as the state is expected to reach peak hospitalizations in coming…
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UO planners analyze COVID-19’s deep economic impacts on Oregon workers
The economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on workers in Oregon were swift and deep, a new analysis…
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Secretary of State Fagan draws quick GOP fire for ‘Protect Our Democracy’ agenda
Secretary of State Shemia Fagan sent a letter Wednesday to members of the Oregon Legislature to ask their support for her “Protect Our Democracy…
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Wyden, Merkley urge IRS to provide penalty relief amid major processing backlogs
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., this week joined colleagues to call on the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue…
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Oregon reports 19 more COVID-19 related deaths, 7,871 new cases
There are 19 newly reported COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 6,067, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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OSU study finds lower math scores at high schools that switched to four-day week
A recent Oregon State University study analyzing the impact of a shorter school week for high schools found that 11th-grade students participating in…
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Big drop in forest, ag land development tied to rising gas prices, OSU, USFS study finds
A new study has found a steep decline in the development of forest and agricultural land from 2000 to 2015, compared to the previous two decades,…
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Oregon reports 54 more COVID-19 related deaths, 3 from Deschutes County, total tops 6,000; 8,207 new cases
There are 54 newly reported COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, including three from Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 6,048, the…
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Oregon making progress on reducing tobacco use, Lung Assn. report says
The American Lung Association’s 20th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report, released Thursday, reveals significant progress in the work to…
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Bentz, colleagues demand full reopening of National Personnel Records Center for veterans
Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., Congressman Fred Keller and House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Mike Bost led a letter this week to the…
Continue ReadingEarthquake warning app MyShake available in Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — A new earthquake-warning app is available for Washington state. The Seattle Times reports the state said there are already two…
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Oregon National Guard soldiers receive warm welcome home from deployment to Poland
Oregon Army National Guard soldiers assigned to Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 82nd Cavalry Regiment returned from deployment on Tuesday after nearly…
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