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Oregon inmate dies at local hospital, state police notified

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — An Oregon Department of Corrections adult in custody, Gregory Leon Robinson, died on the morning of March 17, 2025. Robinson, who was 35 years old, was incarcerated at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras and passed away at a local hospital. The Oregon State Police...

Madras, OR · 2025-03-17
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Mt. Bachelor extends condolences in tree-well tragedy that killed Seattle man, urges caution in recent deep snow

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the wake of Monday's tragic death of a Seattle man who fell into a deep tree well while skiing at Mt. Bachelor, the resort issued a statement offering condolences to his family and friends while reminding all on the slopes to practice heightened safety measures due to the recent deep snowfall.

Seattle, WA · 2025-03-18
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Oregon's 'kicker' tax refund could be eliminated, altered as lawmakers seek reform

Oregon lawmakers are revisiting proposals that could eliminate or alter the state's unique surplus refund, better known as the "kicker." Passed by lawmakers in 1979 and approved by voters in 1980, the kicker returns money to Oregonians when the state's revenue is at least 2% higher than forecasted. Oregonians passed...

Oregon · 2025-03-17
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Secret Wagon Routes Of The Oregon Trail

Ever wondered about the hidden paths pioneers took on the Oregon Trail? This historic route, stretching from Missouri to Oregon, wasn't just a single road. Many travelers used secret wagon routes to avoid dangers or find better terrain. These lesser-known paths often provided safer, quicker journeys. Imagine the excitement of discovering a new trail that could lead to a better life in the West. Today, these routes offer a glimpse into the past, showing the determination and ingenuity of early settlers. Ready to learn about these hidden paths and the stories they hold? Let's dive into the secret wagon routes of the Oregon Trail.

Oregon · 2025-03-18
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Seattle man gets trapped, dies on Oregon mountain

A Seattle man has died after he got trapped and was injured on the steep terrain of Mount Bachelor in Oregon.

Seattle, WA · 2025-03-18

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Insect Invasion: 5 Oregon Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught

Oregon is grappling with a significant bed bug problem, with several cities experiencing notable infestations. The issue is exacerbated by factors such as climate, travel, and lack of awareness. Here, we explore five Oregon cities—Portland, Eugene-Springfield, Medford-Klamath Falls, Salem, and Ashland—facing this challenge and the strategies they employ to combat it.

Portland, OR · 2025-03-16

Portland Tribune

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Unsolved: The Michael Francke murder controversy

The lengthy, convoluted saga of the unsolved 1989 murder of Oregon Corrections Director Michael Francke took another twist in early March. That was when Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield offered nearly $2 million in compensation to Frank Gable, who was wrongly convicted of killing Francke and spent nearly 30 years in prison until his conviction was reversal in federal court. Until Rayfield’s offer, the Oregon Department of Justice had been fighting the reversal of Gable’s conviction and request for compensation, as allowed by state law. ODOJ appealed the reversal all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. After the...

Oregon · 2025-03-18

Statesman Journal

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Oregon Department of Emergency Management activates level 3 response for flooding

(This story has been updated to include new information) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management on Monday activated the State Emergency Coordination Center to level three in response to widespread flooding in western Oregon that has led to one death. Heavy rain has caused flooding of small streams, creeks and rivers, particularly in the south Willamette Valley , an OEM news release said. The rain has caused urban flooding and increased risk of landslides in areas with steep terrain, the release said. Multiple flood warnings have been issued and a flood advisory remained in effect, according to the release....

Oregon · 2025-03-17

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Oregon corporate kicker may go to school maintenance

A public hearing on HB 3360 was held in Salem Monday to discuss the bill that proposes redirecting the corporate kicker from the state’s general fund for public education

Oregon · 2025-03-18

KOIN 6 News

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Oregon Senators Wyden, Merkley urge Trump admin to pause sale of federal buildings

Amid the Trump administration's efforts to slash federal spending, Oregon’s senators are asking the administration to pause plans to sell several federal buildings in Oregon.

Oregon · 2025-03-18

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Oregon, California, eight other states hit 2013 goal of getting 3.3 million electric vehicles on roads by 2025

The states have collectively registered 3.3 million new electric vehicles in the last 12 years, fulfilling a 2013 agreement to do so by 2025, according to a report shared Monday by the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management, a Boston-based nonprofit association of state air pollution control agencies. In...

Oregon · 2025-03-17

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Gun control hearing is today (Monday)

SALEM – The Oregon House of Representatives Judiciary Committee is holding a public hearing at 3 p.m. today (Monday) on House Bill 3075. It makes firearm permit provisions to Oregon Ballot Measure 114, which was passed in 2022. Until recently, that ballot measure has been prevented from going into...

Oregon · 2025-03-17

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Oregon colleges and universities are not wavering amid federal attacks on DEI

On any given day during the school year, Eastern Oregon University’s Center for Strategic Equity Initiatives could be assisting students in a variety of ways. The center’s staff may be helping an international student maintain their visa status. They could be explaining how federal financial aid works to a young person from a low-income background. Or they could be connecting students in unstable housing situations to rental assistance resources.

Oregon · 2025-03-17

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Storm causes flooding, landslides in Rogue Valley

NewsWatch 12's Rocky Walker spoke to the Oregon Department of Transportation about the best ways you can keep yourself safe.

Rogue Valley, OR · 2025-03-17

KOIN 6 News

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‘Everybody’s scared’: Wyden, Bynum get earful at town hall

More than 1000 people -- shoulder-to-shoulder in bleachers, on the ground and on folding chairs -- jammed the Clackamas Community College in Oregon City for a town hall with Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and US Rep. Janelle Bynum.

Oregon City, OR · 2025-03-16

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California man found dead in car at Keizer In-N-Out

The death of a 33-year-old man found in a car at the Keizer In-N-Out Burger was ruled to be a suicide, Keizer police said.

Keizer, OR · 2025-03-16

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Flooding prompts evacuation warnings, school closures

Heavy rain caused several rivers to rise to worrisome levels Sunday, as some school districts announced they would be closed Monday due to ongoing concerns. The rising waters prompted Lane County emergency officials to issue Level 1 "Get Ready" evacuation notices for a portion of western Cottage Grove, an RV park on the south end of Cottage Grove, as well as a rural area northeast of Springfield near the community of Mohawk.

Lane County, OR · 2025-03-17