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Oregon gun control law deemed constitutional by Appeals Court

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A voter-approved gun control law, Measure 114, is constitutional, according to a ruling by the Oregon Court of Appeals. In its ruling released on March 12, the court said the measure is “constitutional on its face” and reversed the circuit court’s general judgment.

Oregon · 2025-03-12

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Deschutes County sheriff under review by Oregon police certification board

Oregon public safety regulators are reviewing whether Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp violated “moral fitness standards,” according to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. Van der Kamp’s certifications to be a law enforcement officer could be at risk. Depending on how the state process...

Deschutes County, OR · 2025-03-12

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A series of winter storms will impact our region through the rest of the week, bringing travel concerns. The StormTracker 12 weather team will keep you updated on air and online.

SOUTHERN OREGON & NORTHERN CALIFORNIA -- Another winter storm will arrive late tonight into Friday morning with snow levels dropping down to 1,000' overnight as precipitation arrives early Friday morning. Expect snowfall accumulations mainly above 1,500' with upwards of a coating to a couple inches for most lower westside passes. Snowfall amounts will be higher in our higher elevations. Plan on a slow and snowy morning across much of the region. Snow will change to rain in our westside valleys as snow levels get up to about 3,500' or so in the afternoon Friday. Along with rain and snow, we'll also see more gusty winds with this storm system.

Southern Oregon, OR · 2025-03-12

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Executive Order Could Affect Oregon Logging; Bears are Out and About; Women Build; Body of Missing Child Found

The Trump administration’s recent executive order, entitled “Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production,” calls on federal land managers to ramp up timber production to protect the country’s national and economic security. Oregon is the top producer of softwood lumber in the country, so the order could have serious implications for the state. Nick Cady is the legal director of Cascadia Wildlands in Eugene. He says the order’s claim that onerous federal policies have forced the country to rely on imported lumber is incorrect. In fact, he says the U-S is one of the world’s leading timber exporters.

Oregon · 2025-03-12

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Public comment: Anger at the decline of a great city

Scott Oakley: "My perception of Eugene has not gotten better over time, it has actually gotten worse...For years now, our community has been in somewhat of a state of decline." Presenter: The City Council heard public comment March 10 on the budget gap, tax breaks, and the attempt to clean...

Eugene, OR · 2025-03-11

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Oregon Senate Approves Sweeping Ban on Single-Use Shopping Bags, Utensils, and Hotel Toiletries

The Oregon State Senate passed SB511 yesterday to ban single-use checkout bags statewide. If the bill passes the House of Representatives, Oregonians will only be able to use recycled paper bags, and they will cost at least five cents per bag. SB511: Oregon Single-Use Checkout Ban Passes Senate. Currently, stores...

Oregon · 2025-03-12

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Soldier from Hillsboro allegedly recruited others in scheme to sell military secrets to China

Three U.S. soldiers from Oregon and Washington have been arrested and are facing federal charges after being accused of selling military secrets to China.

Hillsboro, OR · 2025-03-12

Apple Valley News Now

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Search for missing Oregon toddler ends after diver recovers body

LINCOLN CO., Ore. -- The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said the body of a missing toddler was found in the Siletz River Tuesday afternoon.

Lincoln County, OR · 2025-03-11

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Restrictions Galore: Oregon Democrats Push Myriad Gun Controls

Democrat lawmakers in Oregon are pushing myriad new gun controls this legislative session, including a ban on the possession of firearms by persons under the age of 21. The Statesman Journal noted that Oregon has pivoted from its previous reputation of being a pro-gun, or at least gun-control neutral, state, to being ranked highly for gun control under Democrat governance.

Oregon · 2025-03-11

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‘This retribution is not okay’: Car vandalized in Oswego Lake parking lot

LAKE OSWEGO Ore. (KPTV) - One of the plaintiffs in the 2024 Oswego Lake case was kayaking on the now public lake Saturday afternoon and returned to a vandalized car. Mark Kramer, one of the plaintiffs in the case, said he had gone kayaking in the lake with fellow plaintiff, Todd Prager.

Lake Oswego, OR · 2025-03-11

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U.S. Education Dept. Escalates Crackdown on University Protests – Warns Portland State & Other Oregon Colleges

U.S. Education Department escalates crackdown on Gaza protests with warning to Portland State, other colleges. Portland State University, where students occupied a campus library for several days in 2024 as part of a pro-Palestine protest, is on the list of colleges warned by the U.S. Education Department. The department launched an investigation into the school earlier this year.

Portland, OR · 2025-03-11

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Oregon governor declares March 10 'Abortion Provider Appreciation Day': 'Continue to have your back'

Oregon’s governor has signed a proclamation that will make March 10 “Abortion Provider Appreciation Day,” in an effort to reaffirm her administration’s commitment to “maintaining access to abortion care across the state.”. “Here in Oregon, we understand that abortion is healthcare, and providers are appreciated...

Oregon · 2025-03-11

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‘Not sustainable’: OHSU, UnitedHealthcare near end of contract amid ongoing negotiations

OHSU said it has notified the 74,000 patients who would be affected by the terminated contract.

Portland, OR · 2025-03-11

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Man killed in crash on I-5 identified by Portland police

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - A man killed in a crash on Interstate 5 last month has been identified. The crash happened just after 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, on I-5 at Northeast Marine Drive. Police say Mitchell B. Ferebee was hit by a 1991 Honda Accord and died at the scene.

Portland, OR · 2025-03-11

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Oregon Winter Weather Alert: Up to 11 Inches of Snow in Cascades by Thursday Night

Portland, OR – A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon, with heavy snowfall expected from Wednesday evening through late Thursday night. According to the National Weather Service in Portland, snow is forecasted to begin around 5...

Oregon · 2025-03-11