Oregon reports 28 more COVID-19 related deaths, 4 from Deschutes County; 1,090 new cases
There are 28 new COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, four from Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 4,914, the Oregon Health…
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Scientists discover Oregon beavers living in saltwater
Oregonians love their coast, and a first-of-its-kind scientific survey has confirmed that Oregon’s state mammal is no…
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Oregon DHS works to recover $7.8 million in mistakenly issued Pandemic EBT student food benefits
The Oregon Department of Human Services said Friday it mistakenly issued $7.8 million of Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) food benefits to about 5,800 students…
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Bentz issues statement on ‘no’ vote on Build Back Better bill; Merkley hails House passage
Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ontario) released the following statement Friday regarding his vote against the Build Back Better…
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OSU presidential search committee members named
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Members of a search committee have been named to help Oregon State University’s Board of Trustees select the…
Continue ReadingSen. Betsy Johnson raises $1.8M for Oregon governor campaign
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — State Sen. Betsy Johnson has raised $1.8 million in cash contributions in her campaign to become Oregon’s next governor.…
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Oregon reports 13 more COVID-19 related deaths, one from Deschutes County; 1,160 new cases
There are 13 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including a Deschutes County resident, raising the state’s death toll to 4,886, the Oregon…
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Oregon AG joins multi-state investigation of Instagram’s promotion to children, young adults
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Thursday that the state has joined a nationwide investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc.,…
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Oregon reports 19 more COVID-19 related deaths, 996 new cases; 70% of Oregonians now vaccinated
There are 19 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including two in Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 4,873, the Oregon Health…
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Southern Oregon legal pot growers frustrated by illegal operations
A licensed cannabis grower, a vineyard owner and a sheriff were among witnesses who testified this week before a committee of the Oregon…
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Oregon DEQ approves ‘Clean Trucks Rule’ to propel shift to zero-emissions electric vehicles
The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission approved two new rules Wednesday that officials said will reduce pollution on roadways and protect the…
Continue ReadingPortland among US cities adding funds to police departments
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials in Oregon’s largest city have approved of an additional…
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Oregon reports 52 more COVID-19 related deaths, 7 from Deschutes County 785 new cases
There are 52 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,855, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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OSU study yields a first in fossil research: Seeds sprouting from an amber-encased pine cone
Oregon State University research has uncovered the first fossil evidence of a rare botanical condition known as precocious germination in which seeds…
Continue ReadingPolice: Bullet hits driver’s headrest during road rage shooting in NE Portland
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Police are investigating a road rage…
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Oregon jobless rate falls to 4.4% in October, lowest since ‘pandemic recession’ hit
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% in October, down from 4.7% in September, “an unusually low unemployment rate” matched or exceeded only…
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Oregon reports 53 more COVID-19 deaths over weekend, 7 from C.O.; 1,935 new cases
There were 53 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon over the weekend, raising the state’s death toll to 4,803, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingOne of the largest ports in North America is experiencing big delays due to flooding in Pacific Northwest, officials say
CNN, KING, AARON VANDRIEL, CHRISTINE SMITH, SUMAS POLICE DEPARTMENT, ARMOND RENEZO, EMILY GILBERT, TWITTER @WSDOT CNN By Aya Elamroussi, Amy Simonson…
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‘Atmospheric river’ whips Northwest; 1 missing, I-5, other roads closed
Flooding and landsides prompted the complete closure of the West Coast’s main north-south highway overnight Monday near Bellingham, Washington, as…
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‘Armed and dangerous’ fugitive sought in Gorge after exchange of gunfire on Hwy. 97 near Shaniko
Authorities asked the public Monday to be on the lookout for an “armed and dangerous’ man who faces attempted murder and other charges for…
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