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National Republican group adds Oregon candidate Mike Erickson to top challenger list
The National Republican Congressional Committee on Friday named Mike Erickson, the Republican challenging first-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, as one of its top candidates to flip House seats. Erickson’s addition to the committee’s “Young Guns” list means three of Oregon’s six congressional districts are top priorities for both parties, and candidates in those districts […]
Oregon law rolling back drug decriminalization set to take effect and make possession a crime again
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s first-in-the-nation experiment with drug decriminalization is coming to an end Sunday, when possessing small amounts of hard drugs will once again become a crime. The Democratic-controlled Legislature passed the recriminalization law in March, overhauling a measure approved by 58% of voters in 2020 that made possessing illicit drugs like heroin punishable by a ticket and a maximum $100 fine. The measure directed hundreds of millions of dollars in cannabis tax revenue toward addiction services, but the money was slow to get out the door at a time when the fentanyl crisis was causing a spike...
Energy demand from data centers growing faster than West can supply, experts say
Data centers being rapidly built in the West are becoming an “emerging risk” to electrical grid reliability in the region, according to regional transmission experts. New data centers, which can be built in as little as 18 months, are far outpacing the growth in new electrical energy supply and transmission, according to members of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council, a nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City that ensures grid connection and reliability between utilities in 14 western states and parts of Canada and Mexico....
Wayfair has wine fridges over 50% off; deals on kegerators, water filter systems for big Labor Day appliance sale
Whether it’s beer towns like Bend, the multiple wine regions, Portland’s craft cocktail bars, or the burgeoning non-alcoholic cocktail scene, Oregon is, no doubt, a state that loves its high-quality beverages. So why not recreate these experiences at home? From kegerators to wine fridges and even a built-in water dispenser you can put in any room in your home, Wayfair’s Labor Day deals on major appliances has what you need to upgrade your beverage game at home.
Gov. Tina Kotek Appoints Two New Members to OHSU Board
Gov. Tina Kotek released a slate of appointments today to state boards and commissions. Among the most notable changes: two new board members for Oregon Health & Science University, the city’s largest employer. As WW has reported, OHSU is going through a difficult time financially, which recently led to the layoff of 500 staffers. It is also working through perhaps the most complex transaction in its history, a planned merger with Legacy Health.
Food Assistance Deadline; WLCF Celebrates 50 Years; Business Events; Beach and River Clean Up
Oregon families that are eligible have until Monday to apply for summer food benefits. The Summer E-B-T program provides families with a one-time payment of 120 dollars per child in a household. The program was started during the pandemic and made permanent this year. Most who qualified automatically received benefits. David Wieland with Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon says one in six children in the state face food insecurity.
FIDO-Friday's Oregon Dog Rescue Featured Shelter Dog-LILLY
Fido Friday Featured Shelter Dog From Oregon Dog Rescue. IMPORTANT INFO: Adoption appointments for Oregon Dog Rescue are now booked online through our website (please do NOT submit a pet finder inquiry)! We offer 1 hour appointments to view up to 2 of our available dogs. If you find the one that's the perfect match you will fill out our adoption contract and take the dog home with you that day!
Preserving an historic Grassland landmark
Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland personnel are teaming up with a nonprofit committed to historic preservation to rehabilitate a local landmark. To preserve a piece of Oregon’s natural and cultural heritage, HistoriCorps, Inc., in partnership with the Ochoco National Forest (ONF) and Crooked River National Grassland (CRNG), have begun restoring the historic Field Headquarters located along U.S. Highway 26 in the Rimrock Springs Wildlife Management Area. The...
OSAAtoday releases statewide boys soccer coaches polls
OSAAtoday has released this year's preseason statewide coaches polls based on responses and votes from head coaches across the state. The polls will continue to be released every other Monday starting Sept. 9. Please note: these polls are for generating interest and discussion only and have no impact on the OSAA ratings that form the basis of the OSAA’s rankings for playoff purposes. First-place votes are in parentheses. ...
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