2 Portland teens die in 24 hours from suspected fentanyl ODs
One Portland teenager died on Sunday and another died Monday after both took pills laced with fentanyl, police…
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Wyden bill would expand domestic production of ‘critical minerals’
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation Tuesday that would support the processing, manufacturing, and production of critical minerals that he…
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Oregon reports 35 more COVID-19 related deaths, 1,116 new cases over past 3 days
There are 35 newly reported COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, one from Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 6,743, Oregon Health…
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OSP trooper accused of racial discrimination in lawsuit
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Oregon State Police and Trooper Travis Peterson, accusing them of racial…
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1 climber dead, another rescued after fall on Mount Hood
A climber died and another was in critical condition Monday night after falling on Mount Hood, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s…
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OSU researchers create tool to help protect native fish from hybridizing with non-natives
Oregon State University researchers have created a tool to assess the risk of hybridization among native and non-native fish, a development that…
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Wyden, colleagues introduce bill to ban forced arbitration, say it would protect consumers
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined colleagues Monday in introducing legislation that would prohibit banks and other financial institutions from using…
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Governor declares Klamath County emergency as drought worsens
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has declared a state of emergency in Klamath County as southern Oregon remains in an ongoing drought that shows no sign of…
Continue ReadingWashington Legislature OKs missing Indigenous women alert
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state Legislature has approved an alert system to help identify and locate missing Indigenous people. Attorney…
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Oregon AG Rosenblum thanks lawmakers for funding community violence prevention programs
Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum thanked the Oregon Legislature Monday for making a significant investment in community violence prevention work…
Continue ReadingRural Idaho town part of trend: Conservatives seeking space
SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) — Linda Navarre moved to Sandpoint, Idaho, from Cleveland in 1978, when the town consisted of people in the timber industry…
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Oregon gas prices rise over 47 cents in a week, average $4.47/gallon
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 47.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.47/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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Police: Man killed after ramming Seattle federal building
A man was shot and killed by police officers Saturday night after ramming his car into a federal building in downtown Seattle and reportedly firing a…
Continue ReadingDemonstrators rally against Washington state COVID mandates
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Opponents of restrictions intended to curb the spread of COVID-19 rallied at the state Capitol on Saturday, calling on…
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Farmers, ranchers praise lawmakers for funding programs to keep working lands in use
A coalition of farmers, ranchers and conservation advocates praised the Oregon Legislature Friday for approving $5 million for the Oregon…
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Rare ‘double clutch’ raises Oregon Zoo’s California condor count to 13
The Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation welcomed several more California condor eggs last month, bringing the current total to…
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Oregon reports 23 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2 from Jefferson County; 741 new cases
There are 23 newly reported COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, including two from Jefferson County, raising the state’s death toll to 6,709, the…
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Oregon lawmakers adjourn 2022 legislative session
Oregon lawmakers adjourned the 2022 short legislative session Friday after passing ambitious legislation, including overtime pay for…
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Oregon reports 34 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2 from Crook County; 696 new cases
There are 34 newly reported COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, including two from Crook County, raising the state’s death toll at 6,686, the Oregon…
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Oregon treasurer directs disposal of state investments in sanctioned Russian companies
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Statement from Treasurer Tobias Read regarding Oregon State Treasury investments in Russia: “The situation in Ukraine is…
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