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Anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim acts spur surge of reported hate incidents in Oregon
Hateful acts directed at Oregonians because of their religion drove an increase in reported bias-related crimes and non-criminal incidents over the past year, according to a report released Monday by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. Oregonians in 2023 reported nearly 3,000 incidents of bias to a confidential state hotline, and about 20% of those incidents […] The post Anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim acts spur surge of reported hate incidents in Oregon appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Oregon tech hubs left out of federal funding blitz
Two Oregon tech hubs were left out of a more than half-billion dollar federal funding announcement Tuesday aimed at technology development. The Oregon State University-led projects — Corvallis Microfluidics and the Pacific Northwest Mass Timber Tech Hub — were named among 31 finalists last year out of 400 applicants. They were competing for grants up to $70 million.
Coastal Oregon communities frustrated over 4th of July trash left on beaches
GEARHART, Ore. (KPTV) Gearhart, Warrenton and other coastal communities in Northern Oregon are frustrated after beachgoers continually leave behind trash after celebrating the Fourth of July. “It’s a great holiday here. It’s just at the beach and the way it has gotten out of hand is not sustainable,” says Gearhart...
Fireworks issues beyond Independence Day
The use of fireworks, both legal and illegal goes beyond celebrations during Independence Day. The fireworks are dangerous and have led to injuries and fires. The law Oregon law prohibits the possession, use or sale of any firework that flies into the air, explodes, or travels more than 12 feet horizontally on the ground without...
Federal jury rejects former Oregon legislative staffer’s unjust firing claim
The Oregon Legislature and two Democratic lawmakers didn’t retaliate against a former staffer who was twice fired after two short stints working with different lawmakers, a federal jury determined. After a week of testimony, the jury on Monday rejected allegations from Laura Hanson that her bosses refused to provide accommodations for mental and physical disabilities […] The post Federal jury rejects former Oregon legislative staffer’s unjust firing claim appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
EWEB says it's prepared for high energy demand during coming heat wave
The heat wave affecting the northwest will put pressure on local utilities to meet higher power demand. Eugene Water & Electric Board says it’s prepared. EWEB spokesperson Aaron Orlowski said they’re confident they have sufficient power to meet the increased demand. “What we’ve done is make sure our...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Cooling centers available for heat wave; Wegovy health alert
With intense heat moving in over the next few days, officials are opening a few cooling centers to help folks stay out of the heat. Also, a weight loss drug has been linked to blindness. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
Big Ten Football Rivalries Ranked: Oregon-Washington vs. Ohio State-Michigan
The Big Ten Conference takes its traditions and rivalries seriously. Most of the rivalries have trophies, whether natural or corporate. How do the incoming rivalries of Oregon-Washington and UCLA-USC stack up?
Junior Adams, Tosh Lupoi, Ra'Shaad Samples and Chris Hampton near top of Big 10 recruiter rankings
A recruiting hot streak that pushed the Ducks into the top 10 of the national recruiting leaderboard has also lifted a quartet of Oregon assistant coaches up the Big 10 recruiter leaderboard. The Ducks opened last week ranked outside of the top 25, but closed the week at No. 5...
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