Up to now, Oregon has relied on federal meat inspectors with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But Oregon only has 13 large federal inspected slaughterhouses and 36 counties. So some ranchers have to drive three hours or more, each way, to get their cattle killed and processed.
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Police have arrested a man after a chaotic incident involving a stolen boat, a daring Coast Guard rescue, a dead fish, and the Astoria, Oregon, home featured in the classic 1985 film, “The Goonies.”
Targeted efforts in Portland, Salem and the central coast led to substantial gains for students who have historically graduated at lower rates.
State lawmakers in both parties have long employed family members, a practice that would be illegal for most elected officials.
A trio of bills in the Oregon Legislature is meant to regulate a cog in the medication supply chain little known to most patients: pharmacy benefit managers.
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This week’s Superabundant newsletter celebrates the winter ingredients that make the Northwest a wonderful place to live. Plus a recipe for a winter steelhead po’boy sandwich with Meyer lemon remoulade.
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A new exhibit at Central Oregon Community College in Bend showcases Black artists in Bend, from students on campus to members of the community who helped with its creation.
Gas utilities and cooking stove manufacturers knew for decades that burners could be made that emit less pollution in homes, but they chose not to. That may be about to change.
The Biden administration is considering a plan to shoot down a large Chinese balloon suspected of conducting surveillance on the U.S. military, by bringing it down once it is above the Atlantic Ocean where the remnants could potentially be recovered.
Arctic air descended into the Northeast on Saturday morning, bringing dangerously cold sub-zero temperatures and wind chills that dropped to minus 45 to minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit in many areas.
When Dungeons & Dragons fans saw a leaked draft of proposed changes to the game's copyright license, the backlash against publisher Wizards of the Coast was so severe it reversed course.
Happiness can sometimes feel just out of reach. But having more fun? You've got this — and those giggles and playful moments can make a big difference to your health and well-being.
Oregon voters approved a measure last fall aimed at reducing gun violence, something that already has led to more than 3,500 deaths nationwide so far this year. "PBS NewsHour" recently explored the gun safety measure in Oregon, and discovered the new law has sharply divided the state.
On this week's show, OPB political reporters Dirk VanderHart and Lauren Dake explain why Oregon legislators are exempt from a state law banning public officials from hiring family members — and why one influential Democrat wants to change that this session.
Hālau Hula O Nā Pua O Hawai'i Nei is a hula school based out of Eugene, Oregon. Its instructor, Akiko Colton, is committed to creating a space that teaches Hawaiian culture through hula dance.