Two House incumbents seek to woo the other party’s voters in Pacific Northwest swing seats
By Arit John, CNN Ridgefield, Washington (CNN) — Dozens of families lined up outside the Clark County Fairgrounds here on a recent Saturday,…
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Washington state’s landmark climate law hangs in the balance this election
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A groundbreaking law that forces companies in Washington state to reduce their carbon emissions while raising…
Continue ReadingBoeing strike has already cost the company and workers $5 billion, new analysis shows
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — Sunday marks one month since members of the International Association of Machinists began their strike…
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OSP K-9 team finds, seizes 40 pounds of crystal meth during I-5 traffic stop in Linn County
ALBANY, Ore. (KTVZ) – An Oregon State Police K-9 team seized 40 pounds of crystal methamphetamine during an I-5 traffic stop this week and arrested…
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Oregon AG urges federal judge to lift mifepristone restrictions, calls them unneeded, illegal
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is urging a federal judge in Spokane, Washington to rule that the Food & Drug…
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Oregon Department of Emergency Management to host IronOR 24, statewide quake exercise
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is preparing to host IronOR 24, a statewide emergency exercise taking…
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Boeing to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce
By Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — The CEO of Boeing told employees late Friday that the company plans to cut 10% of…
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Oregon’s most populous county adds gas utility to $51B climate suit against fossil fuel companies
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, has added the state’s largest natural gas utility…
Continue ReadingCompany recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes for listeria contamination
AP Health Writer A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products made at an Oklahoma plant because they may be…
Continue ReadingIn Pacific Northwest, 2 toss-up US House races could determine control of narrowly divided Congress
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In their battle for Congress, national Republicans and Democrats are keenly eyeing the Pacific Northwest,…
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Environmental groups sue to block old-growth logging project in Oregon’s Coast Range
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the logging of centuries-old…
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Wyden backs bill to build homes for working families, introduces bill to ban lavish gifts to Supreme Court justices
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden said Thursday he is cosponsoring legislation that would provide tax credits to generate incentives for new…
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Governor Kotek, Oregon Health Authority announce goal of 465 more treatment beds by 2026
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Health Authority announced Wednesday a residential treatment capacity dashboard to track the…
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Advisory committee to discuss possible e-bike rule changes at Oregon state parks, ocean shore
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is creating a rule advisory committee to meet and discuss possible changes to…
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OSU study: Toddlers show increased physical activity with a robot playmate moving around the room
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Parents seeking help in encouraging toddlers to be physically active may soon need to look no further than an inexpensive…
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Climate benefits: OHA distributes more than 10,000 air conditioners, air filters during this year’s extreme weather
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon residents at risk from heat and wildfire smoke-related health issues had more ways to receive air conditioners, air…
Continue Reading Oregon AG announces $52 nationwide data breach settlement with Marriott; $2.1 million coming to state
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Wednesday that a coalition of 50 states, led by Oregon along with eight…
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Washington state woman calls 911 after being hounded by up to 100 raccoons
Associated Press Sheriff’s deputies in Washington’s Kitsap County frequently get calls about animals — loose livestock, problem dogs.…
Continue ReadingTalks between Boeing and the machinists union break down as strike nears the one-month mark
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Boeing and the union that represents 33,000 striking employees at the company say talks between the two…
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Global coalition led by OSU scientists warns of escalating climate crisis, urges ‘decisive action’ as UN summit nears
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An international coalition led by Oregon State University scientists concludes in its annual report published…
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