Missing Eugene couple, granddaughter rescued, 2 days after car got stuck
A Eugene couple and their 4-year-old granddaughter, the subject of an extensive search when they failed to return from a Christmas tree-cutting trip…
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Train derails after collision in Central Washington
A freight train derailed in Central Washington after a collision with a truck, one day after a train carrying crude oil derailed north of Seattle,…
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Gov. Brown: School districts will get to decide how soon to reopen in the new year
In order to return as many Oregon students to the classroom as safely as possible in the new year, Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday directed the Oregon…
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A person who went to work while sick is likely the cause of 2 Covid-19 outbreaks in S. Oregon
Officials in southern Oregon say a “superspreader action” is likely behind two recent Covid-19 outbreaks. The action in question: A…
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Oregon, U.S. see sharp rise in drug overdose deaths believed tied to COVID-19 pandemic
Oregon is following a national trend that has seen sharp increases in drug overdose deaths this year, a rise that the U.S. Centers for Disease…
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Oregon case reflects extremists’ need of online presence
Federal authorities say a man supported the Islamic State group for years from a Portland suburb by helping the extremists maintain an online…
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Power out at Umatilla prison amid COVID-19 outbreak
One of Oregon’s largest prisons experiencing another COVID-19 outbreak has been grappling with a major power outage for the last…
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AARP Oregon offers tips to brighten holidays for family in long-term care
The holidays are hard for many folks this year because of the pandemic, especially for people in long-term care facilities. AARP Oregon has…
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OSU researchers identify ‘new’ species of flower from 100 million years ago
Oregon State University researchers have identified a spectacular new genus and species of flower from the mid-Cretaceous period, a male specimen…
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Landlords sue over Oregon eviction bans
Three landlords are suing Gov. Kate Brown, the state, Multnomah County and Portland for the newly extended eviction bans as they see non-payment from…
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Oregon housing, health agencies partner to address COVID-19 health inequities
Oregon Housing and Community Services and Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday they are teaming up to address COVID-19-related health inequities…
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Public feedback sought for proposed Vietnam War Memorial at state Capitol
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public feedback on a proposal from a nonprofit, the Vietnam War Memorial Fund, to construct a…
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Oregon mink now test negative for SARS-CoV-2; wildlife surveillance continues
Recent tests confirm mink that tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 at an Oregon farm in late November are now clear of the animal virus linked to COVID-19…
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Merkley, Wyden lay out long list of Oregon programs in year-end funding package
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday “a wide range of investments that will benefit Oregon” in the fiscal year 2021 package of…
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Oregon House GOP leader accuses top Democrats of ‘silencing democracy’
Oregon House Republican Leader Christine Drazan, R-Canby, on Tuesday accused Democratic House leaders of an “unprecedented silencing of ideas” during…
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Oregon DMV: Driver license, vehicle tag grace period extended through April
Oregonians with a vehicle registration, permit or driver license expiring between Nov. 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, have up to three months after…
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Oregon Employment Dept. welcomes COVID relief funding, but warns of gap
The Oregon Employment Department said Tuesday it’s pleased Congress has passed an extension of federal benefit programs, including Pandemic…
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Salem condemns anti-lockdown protesters at Capitol during special session
The city government of Salem has released a statement in response to Monday’s protest outside the Capitol building, in which several demonstrators…
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Gov. Inslee issues travel restrictions over new virus strain
Gov. Jay Inslee has announced new travel restrictions for people arriving from the United Kingdom and South Africa where a new and seemingly more…
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Oregon OSHA warns: No retaliation against workers who quarantine or isolate
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division reminded employers Tuesday that they are not allowed to retaliate against any employees who need…
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