Oregon DEQ sharply critical of new federal ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality said a new federal rule that took effect Monday “has serious and potentially damaging implications for…
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Two arrested in Oregon in slaying of 7 in Alabama
Two men belonging to a club called the “seven deadly sins” have been arrested in an Oregon traffic stop in the slaying of seven people in north…
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OSU to use power of big data to help fight against COVID-19
Oregon State University said Monday it is helping the National Institutes of Health to harness the power of big data in the fight against COVID-19,…
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Multiple arrests as protests continue in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Multiple arrests were made while demonstrators gathered outside the Justice Center in downtown Portland Sunday night as…
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Oregon reports 190 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death
COVID-19 has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 190, along with 190 new cases, including 118 in the Portland area…
Continue Reading Police: Several arrests early Sunday at Portland protest
A peaceful protest in Portland against racial injustice turned violent early Sunday when demonstrators began throwing bottles, cans and rocks at…
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Spokane man arrested at Troutdale truck stop on kidnap charge
A Spokane, Wash., man was arrested to a truck stop east of Portland after authorities say he held a woman against her will and assaulted her while…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 1 more COVID-19 death, 178 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 189, along with 178 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon missing, murdered indigenous persons coordinator appointed
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) —U .S. Attorney Billy J. Williams announced Friday the appointment of Cedar Wilkie Gillette to serve as the Missing and…
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Some state parks closed through summer; at others, state urges ‘Prepare + Care’
COVID-19 is still a reality in Oregon, and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is asking visitors to do their part to help protect themselves…
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COVID-19 hot spot Yakima County exceeds hospital capacity
Hospitals in Yakima County — which has the highest rate of COVID-19 infection in Washington state — are beyond capacity with sick…
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More Oregon DMV offices reopening; Madras not among them
Oregon DMV said Friday it will accept appointments at another 16 field offices starting next week for services that must be done in-person. But some…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 206 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 188, and there have been 206 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Pendleton Round-Up canceled due to COVID-19
The Pendleton Round-Up has been canceled for the first time since World War II, due to the COVID-19…
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Oregon AG warns: Hackers targeting mobile banking apps
As many of us start to use more mobile banking apps while we are spending more time at home, the Oregon attorney general and the Oregon Bankers…
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Gov. Brown, OHA issue new face coverings guidance ahead of 7-county mandate
Gov. Kate Brown issued updated guidance from the Oregon Health Authority on Friday regarding the required use of face coverings in indoor public…
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Portland protesters pull down George Washington statue
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters who took to the streets in Portland for the 22nd consecutive night tore down a statue of George Washington that…
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2nd lawsuit against Lake County ranch over 2018 wildfire
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A second lawsuit has been filed against an Oregon ranch accused of causing millions of dollars in damages by negligently…
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Wyden: Police tactics at peaceful protests could spread COVID-19
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined with colleagues Thursday in a letter raising serious concerns to the Trump administration about…
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Lawsuit claims Clackamas deputy pinned black boy with knee to neck
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mother of a 12-year-old African American boy has filed a $300,000 lawsuit saying three Clackamas County sheriff’s…
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