Paulson steps away as CEO of Timbers, Thorns amid scandal
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Merritt Paulson removed himself Tuesday as the chief operating officer of the Portland…
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President Biden to stump for Tina Kotek during upcoming Oregon visit
President Joe Biden will arrive in Oregon this week to stump for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek, KPTV…
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Oregon Zoo in Portland welcomes playful pair of red-tailed monkeys
Two cheeky primates move in at Africa Treetops habitat PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo welcomed a couple of fluffy new faces to town this…
Continue ReadingOregon retirement home fire that killed 1 was human caused
ST. HELENS, Ore. (AP) — An explosion and fire last week at the Columbia Hills Retirement Center in St. Helens, Oregon, that killed one person was a…
Continue ReadingWildfire smoke affecting air quality in Oregon, Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials have issued an air quality advisory for several counties, including Portland, as stale, unseasonably warm…
Continue ReadingOregon police warn public of multiple ‘explosive’ hand grenades washing up on the beach shore in Newport area
By Emma Tucker, CNN Police in Newport, Oregon have issued a warning to the public about multiple explosive hand grenades washing up on the shore of a…
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Truck driver cited after hitting power lines on Hwy. 97 west of Shaniko; road reopens after long closure
A semi-truck driver hauling construction equipment crashed into a power line while trying to make a sharp right turn onto U.S. Highway 97 west of…
Continue ReadingSerial ‘jogger rapist’ to be released from Oregon prison
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon serial rapist is set to be released from prison in mid-December after serving nearly 36 years behind bars, almost…
Continue ReadingMan guilty in Olympic National Park standoff gets probation
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man accused of assaulting a woman at Olympic National Park and causing part of the park to be evacuated…
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President Biden travels to Oregon next weekend, his second visit of the year
President Joe Biden will stop in Oregon next weekend as part of a West Coast trip. It will be his second time this year visiting Oregon, a state…
Continue ReadingFormer USA Climbing coach sentenced for sexual abuse
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — A former coach for Team USA Climbing has been sentenced to five years in prison for the sexual abuse of two girls. The Daily…
Continue ReadingWestern governors sign agreement to tackle climate crisis and transition to clean energy
By Ella Nilsen, CNN A coalition of West Coast states and British Columbia have pledged to work together as a region to combat climate change and…
Continue ReadingNike co-founder now backs Republican in Oregon governor race
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nike co-founder Phil Knight has donated $1 million to Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan’s campaign,…
Continue ReadingFish and Wildlife shoots wrong wolf, more attacks confirmed
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Wolves from two packs in northeast Washington state have attacked more cattle, prompting the Department of Fish and Wildlife…
Continue ReadingMom’s triple murder case paused for competency determination
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho judge has postponed the trial of a woman charged with conspiring to kill her two…
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AG Rosenblum warns of scams related to Hurricane Ian relief efforts
In a time of national crisis like Hurricane Ian, our natural instincts are to feel compassion and want to help. Before donating to Hurricane Ian…
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Two Chiloquin residents killed in Highway 97 head-on crash
Two Chiloquin residents were killed Monday night in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 97, Oregon State Police said…
Continue ReadingVancouver City Council bans large fossil fuel facilities
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — The city council in Vancouver, Washington, has approved a permanent ban on new fossil fuel developments after years of…
Continue ReadingTransgender woman assaulted, cops seek help finding suspects
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A transgender woman was assaulted on Monday in Eugene, Oregon, by a man and three others who allegedly used transgender slurs,…
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Proactive responses most effective way to fight marine disease, OSU research shows
The best time to deal with diseases in marine species is before an outbreak occurs, a study by Oregon State University…
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