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Portland Man Shot by Federal Agents Ordered to Stay in Custody After Judge Cites Danger and Flight Risk
A federal judge ordered Luis Niño-Moncada to remain in custody while awaiting trial on Wednesday, ruling that he poses a danger to the community and a risk of failing to…
Oregon Veterinarian Sentenced After Stealing Animal Pain Meds for Personal Use and Replacing Them With Saline
A Portland veterinarian, Dr. Brenda Brown-Carlson, was sentenced to 60 months of supervised probation in Multnomah County Circuit Court on January 13 after admitting to…
Oregon Moves to Rescue Local Maternity Care as Rural Hospitals Face Growing Strain
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced yesterday that the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has been directed to allocate $25 million to support the coordinated effort between…
Oregon’s Controversial Drone Rules Get a Public Hearing Today as Wildlife Advocates Request Stronger Safeguards
The drone takeoff and landing policies initiated by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) in 2022, which have been subject to public scrutiny, reach the next…
Oregon Homeowners Could See Relief as New Bill Pushes Insurers to Reward Wildfire Defensible Space
Oregon State Senator Jeff Golden, representing Southern Oregon, is sponsoring a bill to require insurers to reassess insurance quotes to account for home hardening and…
Oregon’s Record Layoffs Deepen Fears That Trump’s Tariffs Could Push the State Into a Full Economic Downturn
After Oregon’s unemployment rate rose to 5.2% at the end of last year, predictions suggest layoffs will affect the state's economy.
Oregon Primate Research Center Faces Funding Risk as Animal Rights Groups Push for Shutdown
At the end of last year, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) submitted a response to budget concerns about the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) if…
PacifiCorp Forced to Rewrite Clean Energy Plan After Oregon Court Says It Fell Behind on 2030 Goals
An Oregon court ruled on Tuesday that the Public Utility Commission (PUC) has discretion over PacifiCorp's Clean Energy Plan, and that the utility will now have to…
