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Oregon Coast Visitors Association launches biking homepage
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association website is now a central hub for all things biking on the coast! For the past few years, we’ve been actively involved in supporting the creation of three coastal mountain bike trail systems (Klootchy Creek in Seaside, Big Creek in Newport, and Whiskey Run in Coos County), and have sponsored mountain biking events like Ride the Dirt Wave and Mountain Bike Oregon, as a way to elevate mountain biking as a coastal experience for visitors and locals. ...
Watch: Highlights from week 0 of Oregon high school football
In just week zero, we were already audience to some spectacular high school football performances... including a play of the year candidate already. If you have any other highlights, send them to The Oregonian/OregonLive so we can feature them online and on other social media platforms. Send videos, photos and stats to Nik Streng at nstreng@oregonian.com.
Pharmacies hang in the balance as a Portland federal judge considers Kroger-Albertsons merger
A proposed deal that could affect pharmacies comprising nearly a third of Oregon’s retail prescription drug market is now on trial in a Portland federal court. Lawyers for the Federal Trade Commission began arguments Monday in U.S. District Court that grocery giant Kroger’s $24.6 billion plan to purchase the Albertsons grocery chain will drive up consumer prices and hurt workers. They also argued that the acquisition would mean Kroger would have less of an incentive to offer retail pharmacy services as a way to attract...
Critics: Latest DOJ antitrust lawsuit a 'diversion' from inflation
(The Center Square) – Housing and rental prices are among the top issues in this fall’s presidential campaign between Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The Biden-Harris administration now alleges that landlords are coordinating with a software company to keep rents artificially high. In a civil antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, federal officials claim that RealPage, a software company used by the apartment industry to gather data on rent prices and other information, uses an algorithm that...
Will Oregon spark new clean energy boom at wave energy test site? Beat Check podcast.
A new wave energy test site is nearing completion off the Oregon coast. The site, overseen by Oregon State University, will allow private developers to test devices that can harness the power of ocean waves, a technology that’s still in its infancy. Proponents hope wave energy can become another...
Oregon Shores’ Surf & Sun Virtual Walk & Run
The Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition will hold it second annual Surf & Sun Virtual Walk & Run fundraising event from Aug. 30 through Sept. 8. This initiative offers friends of the Oregon coast an opportunity to participate in a challenge and solicit support from their friends and family. During this time, participants will be encouraged to walk or run as many miles as possible, embracing the spirit of adventure and the satisfaction of making a difference. What sets this event apart is the chance for...
Asbestos exposure may concern Oregon veterans even today
The U.S. military resorted to asbestos-containing products throughout the last century as WWII demanded accessible materials for military equipment. Asbestos was abundant in the markets and became the material of choice for the military industry. All five branches of the armed forces used these durable products due to their fair price. It resulted in many service members being exposed to asbestos, especially veterans of the Second World War, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The growing number of toxic exposure cases among our veterans today under-lines the health risks they assumed, in addition to the challenges of service. Many...
Oregon’s timber sector is cutting jobs: Here is where the industry matters most
Oregon mills have announced nearly 500 layoffs over the past year, cutting jobs in response to poor log supply, weak demand and difficulty finding qualified workers. The job cuts have hammered cities from Banks to John Day. Oregon’s mills are concentrated in its small towns and rural counties, places where even a relatively modest layoff can have a mammoth impact on the local economy.
Oregon’s drug decriminalization law expires
Oregon’s 2020 drug decriminalization law expired Sunday, ending the first-in-the-nation experiment that made possession of small amounts of hard drugs punishable by a ticket and maximum $100 fine. As of Sunday, possession of personal-use quantities of illicit drugs will be a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in prison. The new law, passed in…
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