Washington town told to leave due to wildfire, homes lost
LIND, Wash. (AP) — An entire eastern Washington town was evacuated Thursday because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes,…
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Enrolled members of all federally recognized tribal nations eligible for in-state tuition at OSU
Enrolled members of all 574 federally recognized Tribal nations across America will pay in-state tuition at Oregon State University beginning this…
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Merkley, Wyden announce $1 million to Oregon for firefighting pre-planning and response
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday a total of $1,031,417 in federal funding heading to the Western…
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As wildfires burn around state, Oregon Dept. of Agriculture lifts animal import requirements for evacuees
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the ongoing threat of wildfires in Oregon and neighboring states, the Oregon Department of Agriculture is providing an…
Continue ReadingOpen primary may save Trump’s GOP targets in Washington
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The two Republican members of Congress from Washington who drew interparty challenges due…
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New wildfire burns nearly 250 acres north of John Day on Malheur National Forest, 15% contained
There were no significant changes to the Beech Creek Fire overnight, with a slight increase in area burned – now up to 248 acres, as the fire…
Continue ReadingSeattle ends COVID hazard pay for grocery store workers
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle City Council has voted to end COVID-19 hazard pay for grocery store workers. The Seattle Times reports the council voted…
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Portland family hosts Ukrainian refugees, hoping to inspire others
By DREW MARINE Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — It’s been almost a month since Tetiana Gusieva and her…
Continue ReadingMurray, Smiley advance in Washington Senate primary
By CHRIS GRYGIEL Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray advanced Tuesday to the fall election in her quest for a sixth…
Continue ReadingIdaho’s top court latest in red state to weigh abortion ban
By REBECCA BOONE and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — It’s likely that virtually all abortions will be banned eventually in…
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Klamath County SO raids, destroys 20-geenhouse illegal marijuana grow near Sprague River; 3 arrested
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office raided and destroyed a 20-greenhouse illegal marijuana grow site west of Sprague River on Tuesday, arresting…
Continue ReadingMan accused of threatening Rep. Jayapal pleads not guilty
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle man charged with felony stalking for allegedly standing outside U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s home and yelling expletives…
Continue ReadingPatriot Prayer member gets 3 days jail for riot conviction
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A member of the far-right group Patriot Prayer caught on camera throwing a pepper spray can and slapping a woman after a…
Continue ReadingEx-gov. candidate Kristof donates remaining political cash
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Oregon gubernatorial candidate Nick Kristof said Monday he is getting back into journalism. The longtime New York…
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Rabbit hemorrhagic disease confirmed in death of 2 Lane County domestic rabbits
The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University confirmed Monday a domestic rabbit living in Lane County died from rabbit…
Continue ReadingBiden Justice Department sues Idaho over state’s abortion restrictions in first post-Dobbs lawsuit
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The Biden administration filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Idaho for restricting access to…
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New wildfires fought on Umpqua, Willamette national forests, BLM land in NE Oregon
CLEARWATER, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Potter Fire, reported Sunday morning on the Willamette National Forest, grew from 60 to about 400 acres by Monday…
Continue ReadingMurray, Smiley advance in Washington Senate primary
By CHRIS GRYGIEL Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray advanced Tuesday to the fall election in her quest for a sixth…
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Draft rules released to govern police conduct in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A proposed set of conduct and discipline standards applicable to all law enforcement agencies in Oregon were published Monday.…
Continue ReadingAverage Oregon gas prices drop another 11.3 cents in past week; up $1.34 from a year ago
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 11.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.05/gallon Monday, according to…
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