Gov. Tina Kotek delays ODOT layoffs and announces August special session
The governor’s announcement offered only hints of what a plan to fund roads might look like.
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President’s update: Federal funding for public media eliminated
Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76
Clackamas County Jail deputies used cruel and unusual punishment, lawsuit alleges
Oregon scientists pit fungus against bacteria in the battle against antibiotic resistance
Oregon’s workforce, higher education leaders hopeful for federal aid focused on workforce programs
Burdoin Fire shuts down popular recreation sites along the Columbia River Gorge
The Burdoin Fire burning along the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge grew overnight to nearly 11,000 acres — enlisting 850 personnel to fight the flames.
Oregon authorities identify 2 killed in waterfall accident, still searching for 1 missing
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday identified two people who died in a fatal waterfall accident as search operations continued for the one person who remains missing.
A look at megafires as an Oregon wildfire approaches the 100,000-acre mark
A wildfire burning in a sparsely populated region of central Oregon has become the largest fire burning in the U.S. this year and is on the verge of surpassing 100,000 acres to become what’s officially known as a megafire.
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‘Daddy, police!’: New video shows masked ICE agents arrest father outside child’s school in Beaverton
Newly published video provides insights into the immigration arrest of a chiropractor outside of his child’s Beaverton Montessori school.
Trump administration wants Oregon to hand over personal food stamp data
More than 700,000 people in Oregon are enrolled in SNAP. It’s informally known as food stamps. And the Trump administration wants Oregon to turn over personal information from SNAP recipients as soon as this Thursday.
Santiam Canyon state recreation areas officially open after 2020 fires
All state-run recreation sites in Oregon’s Santiam Canyon are officially open, five years after wildfires burned through much of the area east of Salem.
‘These are big bills’: Oregon’s student loan watchdog logs record high complaints
Oregon’s student loan ombudsman talks recent changes to federal policy
Oregon authorities are still searching for 1 missing after a fatal waterfall accident
Rescuers in Central Oregon recovered one body from the Deschutes River after two days of efforts.
Clackamas County Jail deputies used cruel and unusual punishment, lawsuit alleges
A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges deputies at the jail used excessive force in a 2023 incident and a sergeant tried to keep it quiet
Oregon scientists pit fungus against bacteria in the battle against antibiotic resistance
Researchers at the University of Oregon have discovered a drama playing out between microbes on the surface of our skin.
Oregon’s workforce, higher education leaders hopeful for federal aid focused on workforce programs
Higher education leaders say Workforce Pell could open the door to higher-paying jobs for low-income Oregonians and help solve the state’s job shortages.
Oregon has a massive new wave energy testing facility. But who is going to use it?
Oregon’s PacWave testing facility is now complete, but delays and cuts to federal funding for renewable energy development could impact its future.
Scientists study dust devils in southeast Oregon’s Alvord Desert
Mysterious whirlwinds of dirt could help researchers understand the climate on Mars and plan future missions.
Trail angels create magical moments for hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail
Volunteers offering cold drinks and calorie-packed snacks deliver unexpected relief along the 2,700-mile hike.
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Speaker Johnson refuses to allow Epstein vote as House set to recess early
Many of President Trump’s supporters have been outraged at how his administration has reneged on promises to publicly release a full accounting of the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76
The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died.
Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s opposition
In a lengthy statement released Monday, King’s two living children, Martin III, 67, and Bernice, 62, said their father’s killing has been a “captivating public curiosity for decades.” But the pair emphasized the personal nature of the matter and urged that the files “be viewed within their full historical context.”
Gen Xers mourn drowning death of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known as Theo on ‘The Cosby Show’
While so many portrayals of young Black teenagers leaned negative, “The Cosby Show,” especially Theo, showed warmth, joy and relatability. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was swimming at Playa Cocles in Costa Rica’s Limon province when a current pulled him deeper into the Caribbean, according to the country’s Judicial Investigation Department.
Alaska Airlines resumes flights after equipment failure at a data center grounds all its planes
Alaska Airlines has resumed flights after the failure of a critical piece of hardware forced the airline to ground all its planes for approximately three hours, but the effects will linger into Monday, the company announced.
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Portland Pride Parade brings joyful crowds and anticipation for the future
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Some attendees said this year’s celebrations felt more urgent, given the Trump administration’s positions on LGBTQ+ issues.
