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Boeing promises changes after getting poor grades in a government audit of manufacturing quality
Boeing received bad grades in a government audit of manufacturing quality, and the company says it's making changes to address the situation.
Oregon House passes e-bike bill after Bend teen’s death
The legislation would update a 27-year-old state law to create three new classes of electric bikes based on the type of motor and how fast they can go.
Pedestrian deaths fell modestly last year, but there’s still a safety ‘crisis’
The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roads declined by 4% in the first half of last year, according to preliminary estimates. But pedestrian fatality numbers are still far above their 2019 levels.
Honda recalls 750,000 vehicles over air bag flaw
The recall includes the Honda Civic, Accord, CR-V, Fit, HR-V, Insight, Odyssey, Pilot, Passport, Ridgeline, as well as Acura MDX, RDX and TLX, from model years between 2020 and 2022.
Boeing jet forced to land in Portland had key bolts missing from the door plug that blew off, NTSB says
Investigators say bolts that helped secure a panel on the Boeing 737 Max 9 were missing before the panel blew off the plane in midflight last month.
Josephine County considers relaxing fire protection requirements for residents not living on forest lands
The proposed changes to county code would mean that only property owners in forest lands would have to show proof of fire protection to get a building permit.
Building Northwest schools so they can shake off the region’s next megaquake
State lawmakers in Washington and Oregon are looking to tighten standards to ensure public buildings can offer shelter after major earthquakes.
Oregon State Hospital plans to submit corrective action plan after patient escape
The state-run residential psychiatric hospital is working on a corrective action plan to submit to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Oregon Health Authority officials said on Tuesday. That plan is due by Dec. 21.
Cascadia earthquake could release deadly chemicals, endangering much of Multnomah County
Multnomah County emergency managers compiled a report illustrating how deadly plumes could be released from the region's industrial facilities after an earthquake.
Bend police data shows complicated reality of homeless camp safety concerns
The city of Bend reported the area around Hunnell Road received 1,500 calls for service over one year. OPB reviewed the data and found a more nuanced portrayal of police responses in the area.