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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.
‘I thought maybe I was seeing things’: Rare sea otter sighting off Oregon Coast
CANNON BEACH, Ore. — When Tabea Goossen’s friend said she might have seen a sea otter at Ecola Point near Cannon Beach in early June, Goossen laughed and said, “Oh, no. It was a seal.”. She knows — everyone who cares about these kinds of things knows...
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.
Attorney General's Bias Hotline mostly tracks 'hate' that isn't a crime
(The Center Square) - The Oregon Department of Justice Civil Rights Unit released its Bias Crimes (2023) Report this week, revealing that most complaints sent to the state's Bias Response Hotline are not about crimes. The hotline is increasing in popularity, as it saw a 229% increase in reported incidents from 2020 to 2023, plus a 222% increase in reported bias crimes and non-criminal bias incidents, from 910 in 2020 to 2,932 in 2023, according to a press release from the Oregon Department of Justice. ...
Extreme, long-lasting heat dome to spike Oregon temps near 110: Event ‘will be remembered'
An extreme and long-lasting heat dome is forecast to hit Oregon late this week, spiking temperatures as high as 110 degrees and potentially lasting a week or more. The blistering temperatures could impact Oregon's electrical grid, increase wildfire danger and make urban centers deadly for the elderly and those without air conditioning,...
Oregon follows in New York’s footsteps with massive healthcare expansion plan
The Oregon Health Authority is expanding Medicaid coverage to those who earn more than the federal limits. Currently, the state grants Medicaid for 1.4 million citizens who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level, but now the new OHP Bridge Plan will be expanded to benefits who earn up to 200% of the […]
Fourth of July fire safety for visiting the forest
Fourth of July screams camping, picnicking and enjoying the great outdoors — and a popular spot for all of the above is Mt. Hood National Forest. The other thing screaming is the heat. As weather ramps up and vegetation gets drier, it becomes crucial to practice fire safety. The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service urges the prevention of human-caused wildfires this holiday by suggesting safety tips as follows: ...
Prefontaine Track Club has multiple state champions
The Prefontaine Track Club had several champions in the Oregon Junior Olympics State Championships in Gresham, and several others who advanced to this week’s regional meet. The state meet was at Mount Hood Community College in Gresham and the regional meet will be at the same site over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Brynn Blanc won the state title in the girls 8-and-under age group long jump with a...
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