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Food
How safe is the food supply after federal cutbacks? Experts are worried
As the Trump administration slashes the federal workforce, experts say cuts to the USDA, FDA and CDC have left the food supply vulnerable to outbreaks of foodborne illness.
Cold waters remain dangerous as temps warm across Oregon, officials say
Even though temperatures are starting to get warmer, Oregon's waterways are still very cold. Diving straight in could be dangerous.

Oregon drivers must remove studded tires before April 1
When Oregon road conditions call for extra traction outside studded tire season, drivers must use tire chains or other types of traction tires.

Deputies refuse to attend Portland civil commitment hearings without their guns
Multnomah County deputies' decision to pull security services from the Unity Center has forced the sensitive hearings to go virtual.

Politics
As traffic deaths surged, Portland transportation bureau fell short of safety goals, audit says
Safety projects were delayed, lighting wasn't installed on dangerous roads and safety cameras were not implemented in the planned time.
Oregon riverkeepers seek to improve river safety after multiple drownings in 2024
The vast majority of drowning victims were not wearing life jackets. Oregon non-profits are hoping to improve access to these life saving devices.

Clark County officials warn more police in Vancouver could lead to budget crunch
Clark County and the City of Vancouver butt heads over potential public safety budget costs if Proposition 4 passes this November.

American Airlines fined $50 million for its treatment of passengers with disabilities
The U.S. Department of Transportation penalty against American Airlines comes after "numerous serious violations of the laws protecting airline passengers with disabilities" over a four-year period.

Millions of pounds of meat are being recalled. Here’s what to look for in your fridge
Over 11 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry were recalled over listeria concerns, affecting salads, wraps, frozen meals and more from popular chains like Target, Trader Joe's and Walmart.

FCC adopts an alert system for missing Indigenous people
The agency announced it is launching a new alert system similar to Amber Alerts for missing children. California and some other states have already adopted alerts for missing Indigenous persons.