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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.
Oregon cities prepare for a very hot Fourth of July weekend
Weather forecasters are predicting a heat wave across much of Oregon starting Thursday, with temperatures potentially reaching triple-digits over the weekend. Highs could get up to 104 in Portland and Bend, and even hotter in Salem. “There is a 20 percent probability of temperatures hitting 110 degrees on the 5th...
Volunteers make Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show run
Quilts have been appearing like magic on the walls of Sisters businesses on the second Saturday in July for nearly half a century. But those in the know understand that the magic is actually made by the hard work of a cadre of dedicated volunteers. Some of them are locals, some of them come from out of state. Many have volunteered for years or decades.
12 Year Old Oregon Girl Found in U.S. Marshals ‘Operation We Will Find You 2’, 200 Total Children Found
A six week national operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies resulted in finding 200 missing children. A 12 year old Oregon girl who went missing from Portland was found.
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 […]
Bend Heroes Foundation, volunteers will install 275 flags at the Independence Day Bend Parade of Flags
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Bend Heroes Foundation and volunteers will be installing 275 flags at Bend Heroes Memorial (Brooks Park), along Veterans Memorial Bridge (Newport Avenue) and in downtown Bend on Thursday, July 4th. "Boy Scout Troop 25 has the honor of leading us," foundation Chairman Dick Tobiason said....
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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