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52-year-old man ID’d as suspect shot by police in North Portland
A man who witnesses said was armed with a handgun and hammer and acting erratically before Portland police shot him Saturday was identified Monday as a 52-year-old sex offender who was wanted on warrants for failing to report and appear in court. Robert Seeger remains in a local hospital and...
Oregon Health Science University working on 'one-and-done' flu vaccine
Tired of annual flu shots? OHSU researchers have demonstrated a vaccine platform that attacks flu proteins from the inside. Oregon researchers working on 'promising' universal flu vaccine. Tired of annual flu shots? OHSU researchers are working on a "one-and-done" flu shot that could provide lifetime immunity.
HP to Receive $50 Million Boost from Oregon CHIPs Act
Thanks to the Oregon CHIPs Act, signed into law during the 2023 legislative session, Corvallis company Hewlett-Packard is getting up to $50 million. The full press release from Governor Tina Kotek is below:. Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek joined National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Director Laurie...
Fatal crash closes Highway 20 near Santiam Pass
A Klamath Falls woman was killed after her car crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with another vehicle on Highway 20 Tuesday morning, Oregon State Police said Wednesday. The crash happened east of Santiam Pass just before 11:00 a.m. OSP said the preliminary investigation said the 18-year-old woman was headed...
Washington & Oregon Devastated by Intense 2024 Fire Season
As of today (August 25, 2024), both Washington and Oregon have been severely impacted by this year's fire season. WA & OR: Human-Caused Fires and Acreage 2024 Totals. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center (@NWCCInfo) has issued a warning about the severity of the ongoing wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest. According to their recent update, "The PNW continues to face a tough wildfire season with close to 2 million acres burned! Despite brief relief, hot, dry, and windy conditions are back mid-week, intensifying fire activity. Expect more dry lightning and triple-digit heat, especially in Southern Oregon and Eastern Washington." This dire warning sets the stage for understanding the magnitude of the fires that have ravaged the region in 2024.
County elections official tells Oregonians to carefully vet incoming wave of voter registration mailers from national groups
Two national nonprofits that sent out millions of mailers encouraging Americans to register to vote in 2020 are preparing to send out more than 20,000 mailers in five of Oregon’s largest counties, according to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office. The linked nonpartisan organizations, the Voter Participation Center...
Youth arts program expands to reach more rural schools on Oregon Coast
Your browser does not support the audio element. As summer draws to a close, teachers across Oregon are readying lesson plans for the start of a new school year. But for school districts in rural parts of the state, budgetary constraints may mean that arts literacy and the benefits it offers students aren’t included in the curriculum.
All Welcome for the 22nd OVMA Annual Memorial Rally Honoring Veterans
Oregon Veteran’s Motorcycle Association (OVMA) is excited to host their 22nd Annual 9-11 Rally on September 13-14, 2024. “Everyone is welcome,” says Ray Rose, state president. “You don’t have to own or ride a motorcycle to honor our Veterans and first responders. We have a variety of events for everyone.”
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