ODFW ramps up chronic wasting disease monitoring after detection in 2 Idaho deer
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has been on the lookout for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) since the late 1990s. Over the past 20+ years,…
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Oregon reports 42 more COVID-19 related deaths, 4 from Deschutes County; 1,046 new cases
There are 42 newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,228, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Jury duty scams being reported in Oregon — yet again
The Oregon Judicial Department reported Friday that Oregonians are once again being targeted by fraudulent phone calls, emails or texts threatening…
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OSP seeks tips in poisoning deaths of 8 Eastern Oregon wolves; groups offer $26K reward
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police said Thursday they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for…
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OSU’s $153 million Reser Stadium project to include Jan. 7 implosion of stadium’s west side
A $153 million project to complete Oregon State University’s Reser Stadium will include the implosion of the stadium’s west side on Friday,…
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USFWS to ‘strategically’ kill cougars in bid to save plunging Hart Mtn. bighorn sheep population
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday it plans to “temporarily and lethally remove cougars” on the Hart Mountain National Antelope…
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Audit: State public safety training agency staffing, tech must improve to build trust, accountability
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ongoing police misconduct in Oregon and across the country have led to calls for police reform and improved accountability.…
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Oregon Coast Aquarium takes in, cares for lone sea otter, apparent shark-bite victim
An injured sea otter — an apparent shark bite victim — that hauled ashore on Cobble Beach at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is now…
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Girl found dead in Lincoln County woods identified nearly a year later; 2 women arrested
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — After widely disseminating two sketches for months, Oregon State Police have identified the remains of a child found last…
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State pauses new applications for Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program, pending funding
Oregon Housing and Community Services and Local Program Administrators say they continue to make strong progress on processing applications for…
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COVID vaccines becoming tougher to find in some parts of Oregon
Vaccines have suddenly become scarce in some parts of Oregon after months of vaccine surplus in the state and across that nation, officials…
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Longtime Oregon Rep. Peter DeFazio won’t seek reelection
Rep. Peter DeFazio, the longest serving U.S. House member in Oregon’s history, said Wednesday that he is retiring and will not seek re-election…
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Three people killed in wrong-way head-on crash on Interstate 84 near The Dalles
Three people were killed Tuesday evening in a fiery, head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 84 near The Dalles, Oregon State Police…
Continue ReadingClimate mapping method developed at OSU shows temperatures rising, especially daily lows
Oregon State University’s new maps of 30-year U.S. climate “normals” show the area east of the Rockies is getting wetter, the Southwest is…
Continue ReadingDozens of Oregon workers fired for not getting COVID shot
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials in Oregon say at least 99 state workers have been fired for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. KOIN…
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OHA confirms it’s developing voluntary, optional vaccine verification phone app
The Oregon Health Authority confirmed Tuesday it is developing a voluntary and optional digital vaccine verification smartphone app, to provide…
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Oregon reports 19 more COVID-19 related deaths, 1,054 new cases; 6 million vaccine doses given
There are 19 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,161, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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OSU researchers: Warm-water habitat is vital for cold-water fish like trout, salmon
New Oregon State University research shows that warm-water habitats can be critically important for the survival of cold-water fish such as trout and…
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Drazan steps down from Oregon House GOP Caucus leader; Breese-Iverson accepts role
State Rep. Christine Drazan (R-Canby) has stepped down from the role of Oregon House Republican Caucus leader as she launches a bid for governor.…
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Portland sees surge in traffic fatalities; fewer officers on patrol
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say 2021 has seen the most fatal crashes in Portland in more than 30 years – something police say is due in part…
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