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Scientists on the verge of breakthrough in single-shot lifetime flu vaccine to combat future pandemics
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) are on the verge of creating a single-shot vaccine that could not only protect against the flu but also offer resistance to future mutations of the virus. This potential all-in-one, lifetime vaccine might become available within five years, according to OHSU researchers.
Third Straight Moto Sweep Puts Chase Sexton on Top
WASHOUGAL, Wash. — The 2024 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, made its final trip to the West Coast for Round 8 of the summer campaign, where the scenic surroundings of Washougal MX Park challenged riders under some of the hottest temperatures of the season. The MotoSport.com...
Whisky Creek Fire remains at 10.5 acres; human activity blamed, investigation ongoing
CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. (KATU) — Officials say the Whisky Creek Fire burning in the Mt. Hood National Forest, near the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, remains at 10.5 acres Sunday afternoon. The fire is located about five miles southeast of Cascade Locks and was first reported Saturday morning.
McMinnville Police Respond to Fatal Crash Involving Motorcyclist and Pickup
McMinnville, OR. – Official Release: On 7/20/2024 at about 1:05 PM, Officers from the McMinnville Police Department and personnel from the McMinnville Fire District, responded to 911 calls reporting a serious injury motor vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist and a pickup truck. The initial investigation indicates that Cooper D....
Kotek proposes changing State School Fund calculations: Eugene/Springfield districts react
Gov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday released a proposal to increase the State School Fund’s current service level estimate for the 2025-27 biennium by $515 million. The State School Fund provides the majority of funding for K-12 public schools. In 2023, the state budgeted $10.2 billion for Oregon schools. The current service level is the state’s...
DP Little League Juniors win State Tournament to advance to Western Regionals in Oregon
DP Little League Juniors All-Stars win State Tournament to advance to Western Regionals. The post DP Little League Juniors win State Tournament to advance to Western Regionals in Oregon appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Federal officials allow Oregon to offer Medicaid services to those behind bars
Federal officials have approved Oregon’s request to offer free Medicaid services for addiction and some other services to people who are on the verge of being released from jail or prison, something that’s prohibited by federal law. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Oregon will offer the new program, along with Illinois, Kentucky, Utah and Vermont. They’re joining California, Massachusetts, Montana and Washington state which first piloted programs offering some Medicaid services to people about to be released. ...
Conservation groups suing federal agency over plight of harbinger tree species
Conservation groups intend to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for federal protection of a small mammal that lives in tree tops and is considered by conservationists to be a harbinger of forest health. In a notice last month, officials from the Center for Biological Diversity, Bird Alliance of Oregon, Cascadia Wildlands and Oregon Wild said they will challenge the agency’s denial of federal protection for red tree voles under the Endangered Species Act. ...
Wildfire on Ross Island Fills Portland Skies with Smoke, Firefighters Tackle Blazes by Boat
Portland's skyline was obscured on Saturday by a dense cloud of black smoke as a significant wildfire took hold of Ross Island in the Willamette River. Portland Fire & Rescue teams were deployed to combat the flames which were first reported just before 4:45 p.m., according to KATU. Multiple sources say the fire's smoke plume was visible for miles across Portland's metropolitan landscape.
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