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Oregon gets millions to build electric vehicle, hydrogen fueling stations
The federal government will soon funnel tens of millions of dollars to Oregon and neighboring states to improve electric car charging and hydrogen fueling stations – part of a push toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation that could help ease climate change. Most of the money – $102...
Oregon nonprofit hears from state caseworkers with luggage needs for foster children
More than a year after the Oregon Legislature passed a law to stop forcing foster children to pack their belongings in garbage bags, a nonprofit that pushed for the law is still fielding requests from state caseworkers who don’t know where to find luggage. The 2023 law, Senate Bill 548, came about after former foster […]
Polk county restaurant inspections: Burgerville, Starbucks, Dairy Queen
ABOUT RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Polk County health department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dish-washing and sanitizing, and equipment and facility cleanliness. ...
No end in sight for Washington’s battle against invasive green crabs
Invasive European green crabs have likely found a lasting home in Washington’s coastal waters and parts of Puget Sound. The question now is whether the state can pinch down hard enough on the aquatic pests to prevent serious harm to native wildlife, shoreline ecosystems, and the commercial shellfish industry. Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife, […]
Jelly Roll Playing Oregon Prison Is ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ [Pictures]
Jelly Roll is not one to run from his past — in fact, he wears it on his sleeve. While making a stop in Portland, Ore., on his Beautifully Broken Tour, the country singer visited the Oregon State Penitentiary. Not only did perform for inmates, but he spent time with them, as well, signing autographs and posing for photos.
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