Douglas fir trees in Klamath Mountains are in ‘decline spiral,’ OSU research shows
Increases in mortality among Douglas firs in the Klamath Mountains are the result of multiple factors that have the iconic tree in a “decline…
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First major study by Oregon Data Collaborative identifies steps to address nursing shortage
The Oregon Longitudinal Data Collaborative announced last week a newly published study: “Postsecondary Healthcare Education Shortage in Oregon,”…
Continue ReadingIdaho poised to allow firing-squad executions in some cases
By REBECCA BOONE and MICHAEL TARM Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho is poised to allow firing squads to execute condemned inmates when the…
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Oregon bill on abortion, gender-affirming care sparks debate
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon bill that would greatly expand access to reproductive health and…
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OSU researchers starting to unravel the risks of whale entanglement off the Oregon coast
New research by an Oregon State University-led team is beginning to unravel the times of year and locations where whales are at greatest danger of…
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Oregon House passes self-serve gas bill on 47-10 vote, sending measure on to Senate
Legislation that would allow Oregonians to pump their own gas, ending one of two such bans in the U.S., won Oregon House approval on a 47-10 vote,…
Continue ReadingDeputy shot, wounded in Seattle during eviction, 1 dead
By LISA BAUMANN Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A King County Sheriff’s deputy was shot in Seattle Monday while trying to serve an eviction…
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Oregon attorney general warns about ‘Financial Hardship Department’ email scam
Have you received an email from the “Financial Hardship Department” lately? It’s a scam with one goal – to infect your device with malware and…
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New OLCC board chairman vows agency changes in wake of bourbon scandal, will work to restore public trust
The recently appointed chair of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission made clear the agency will change its ways in the wake of a recent scandal,…
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Merkley co-sponsors legislation to protect monarch butterfly, pollinator populations
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) teamed up Friday with Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) to announce the 2023 Monarch Action, Recovery and Conservation of Habitat…
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Wyden, Merkley seek applicants for upcoming federal court vacancy
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday that applications are being accepted through April 7 to fill an upcoming federal judicial…
Continue ReadingGov. Kotek adds Malheur County to homeless State of Emergency
Gov. Tina Kotek announced Friday that Malheur County meets the criteria to be included in the Homelessness State of Emergency she declared on her…
Continue ReadingOregon halts electric vehicle rebates due to demand, money
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon will temporarily suspend rebates for buying or leasing an electric vehicle for a year starting in May because too many…
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Wyden plans seminar for Oregon cities, counties, nonprofits about federal investment, funding opportunities
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday he is convening an all-day, online seminar on Tuesday, March 21 for representatives of Oregon cities,…
Continue ReadingPartisan rancor in Oregon spills over into Idaho effort to absorb its rural neighbors
CNN By Kyung Lah and Jack Hannah, CNN Matt McCaw cringes if you say the word “secessionist” around him. A native of eastern Oregon, McCaw…
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Oregon Senate passes bill to let restaurants fill customer-owned containers with food
The Oregon Senate on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 545, a piece of legislation that will give consumers and businesses more flexibility to use…
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Oregon DEQ to suspend Clean Vehicle Rebate Program May 1 due to limited funds, strong demand
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced Wednesday it will temporarily suspend the Oregon Clean Vehicle…
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Spring Whale Watch Week returns to Oregon coast for spring break
Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week in person along the Oregon coast from Tuesday, March 28 through Sunday, April…
Continue ReadingExperts say attacks on free speech are rising across the US
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — In Idaho, an art exhibit was censored and teens were told they couldn’t testify in some…
Continue ReadingGrandson of Iditarod co-founder wins Alaska sled dog race
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Ryan Redington on Tuesday won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, bringing his six dogs…
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