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Toddler overdosed on mom’s meth after Oregon DHS left him in her care, $2.6M lawsuit says
A $2.6 million lawsuit faults Oregon’s Department of Human Services for allegedly failing to remove a 2-year-old boy from his mother’s Beaverton home even though child welfare workers had received “many” reports that the boy might be in danger. The suit and a lawyer for the...
A secured five-year commitment to state’s western wildfire response announced
Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Val Hoyle—along with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, and Lori Chavez-DeRemer—and Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announce today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), and Forest Protective Agencies (FPAs) reached a renewed five-year commitment to the Western Oregon Operating Plan (WOOP). The WOOP serves as the long-term agreement that governs fire response for the BLM, ODF, and FPAs all over western Oregon. As the previous...
Two new cases of measles confirmed in Oregon
Oregon health authorities on Friday announced two new cases of measles in unvaccinated children in Marion County. The children were diagnosed with measles on July 11 and 12. There are no known public exposures, health authorities said in a news release. Last month, two cases — an unvaccinated adult and...
Woman drowns in Willamette River near Corvallis, search for body continues
CORVALLIS, Ore. -- A woman drowned in the evening on July 13 while inner tubing on the Willamette River near Corvallis, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office. Patrol Lieutenant Toby Bottorff reported that the incident occurred after 8 p.m., when three inner tubers were floating downriver from Crystal Lake toward Michael's Landing. The inner tubes, which were tied together, encountered a snag on the Willamette River about 100 yards upstream from the Marys River.
Idaho Patriot Thunder presents check to charities that support military families
Meridian, ID (CBS2) — On June 23 thousands of motorcycles roared down I-84 from Meridian to Mountain Home to raise money for Idaho military families during the Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride. On Saturday High Desert Harley Davidson presented a check with the proceeds raised to the Idaho Gaurd and...
PFF analyst names explosive college running back as one player Cowboys should watch for in 2025
With an underwhelming backfield, PFF suggests that the Cowboys should consider young options in the backfield in the 2025 draft, such as Boise State's Ashton Jeanty.
'AMAZINGLY STRONG': Local 9-year-old boy bravely facing cancer diagnosis
For the Hemmert family of Grace, June 29 started out like any other Saturday. Becky went for a bike ride while Kevin was home tinkering around the house with their kids as they were recuperating from a week-long Bible camp. Becky and Kevin’s youngest son, Krew, age 9, had spent the week often not feeling well but with recovering sprained ankles and the heat many thought it was normal for...
Oregon Health Authority needs more language and behavioral health services, report says
The Oregon Health Authority needs to step up efforts to provide health care for Oregonians who speak different languages and expand access to behavioral health care treatment, a new state report found. The report, released this week by the authority’s Ombuds Program, scrutinizes shortcomings in the state’s Medicaid program, which provides medical, dental and behavioral […] The post Oregon Health Authority needs more language and behavioral health services, report says appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Oregon’s Kaitlin Olson on playing a ‘very flawed, very mouthy’ character in ‘High Potential’
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA -- In her career, Kaitlin Olson has shown a talent for comedy, as fans of the long-running “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” know, as well as for nuanced blends of humor and drama, as Olson demonstrates with her subtle portrayal of DJ Vance, daughter of Jean Smart’s character in “Hacks.”
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