Oregon governor’s race a nail-biter, too early to call
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s gubernatorial election, usually a shoo-in for the Democratic candidate, has…
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Washington to follow California in phasing out gas vehicles
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said his state will follow California and prohibit the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The…
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Presumptive case of monkeypox reported in Seattle area
SEATTLE (AP) — A “presumptive” case of monkeypox is being investigated in the Seattle area, local health officials said Monday. Dr. Jeff…
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Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 related deaths, 733 new cases
There are six new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,455, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Democrats urge investigation into removal of spotted owl protections
Eight Democratic U.S. lawmakers are calling for an investigation into “potential scientific meddling” by the Trump administration in its rule to…
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2 indicted, accused of pointing guns at Medford protesters
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A Jackson County grand jury has indicted two people who allegedly pointed guns at demonstrators who were marching in Medford…
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Police: 4 dead in Sweet Home fire were shot or stabbed
Four people found dead Tuesday in a Sweet Home residence destroyed by fire were either shot or stabbed before it was intentionally set ablaze, police…
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Gresham man arrested in Bend now facing federal ID theft charges
A Gresham man arrested last fall in Bend for using a stolen credit card now faces a nine-count federal indictment, accused of stealing financial and…
Continue ReadingSalinas, Erickson, win primaries in new Oregon 6th District
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State Rep. Andrea Salinas has won the Democratic primary in Oregon’s new 6th U.S. House district. Salinas, who has…
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OSU veterinary surgeons treat Wash. K-9’s two bullet wounds
After eight hours of complex surgery at OSU,, Thurston County, Wash., Sheriff’s Office K-9 Officer Arlo was walking with assistance Saturday after…
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Oregon long-term care residents, staff begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Long-term care residents and staff began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations Monday under a statewide rollout plan that prioritizes Oregonians who have…
Continue Reading ‘Grim milestone’: Oregon reports record 24 COVID-19 deaths, 1,233 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed a record 24 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 936, along with 1,233 new cases, the Oregon Health…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 4 more COVID-19 related deaths, 393 new cases
There are four new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,023, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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After emotional statements, Oregon House passes gun bill
The Oregon House on Thursday passed a bill, after emotional debate on both sides, that would mandate safe storage of firearms, ban them from the…
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Census data delays leave Oregon officials wrestling with redistricting deadline
Oregon’s legislative leaders petitioned the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to provide an extension of deadlines for legislative redistricting amid…
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Proposed Oregon bill aims to limit bans on homeless camping
Cities and counties in Oregon looking to ban homeless people from sitting, sleeping and camping on public land may soon face a new barrier under a…
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Federal judge orders Oregon inmates to be offered COVID-19 vaccines immediately
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Oregon’s state prison inmates should be immediately offered the COVID-19…
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Fagan sworn in as new secretary of state in Wasco County town of Dufur
New Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan was sworn into office Monday at a small, private ceremony in the Wasco County town of Dufur, joined by her…
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Oregon officials announce 2021 rent hike cap of 9.2%
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services has published the annual maximum rent increase allowed by statute for calendar year 2021. The DAS…
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Oregon reports 41 more COVID-19 deaths, 4 in C. Oregon; 1,173 new cases
There are 41 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, four in Central Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,799, the Oregon Health Authority…
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