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West Coast is now foam foodware free, thanks to bans in California, Washington and Oregon

SAN DIEGO — The entire West Coast is now foam foodware free, thanks to a ban that went into effect at the beginning of the year. The only thing better than fresh, local seafood is when its also sustainably caught with a focus on keeping the environment healthy, according to AnaLeesia Tripp, general manager at Mitch’s Seafood in Point Loma.

San Diego, CA · 2025-03-13
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8 Mom-And-Pop Diners In Oregon That Are Totally Worth The Drive

Ever notice how the best meals come with a side of authenticity?. Oregon’s landscape isn’t just about majestic mountains and rugged coastlines—it’s dotted with culinary treasures hiding in plain sight. These mom-and-pop diners aren’t just serving food; they’re dishing out experiences that chain restaurants can only...

Oregon · 2025-03-13
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Oregon Youth Authority investigator failed to review thousands of cases, report finds

(This story has been updated to include new information) The former top investigator at the Oregon Youth Authority failed to review and finalize more than 3,000 investigations into abuse complaints and almost a third of all cases opened since 2018 remain incomplete, according to records the agency released Thursday. An internal audit in January led by Ken Jeske, an Oregon Department of Corrections administrator, found "significant" issues with OYA's Professional Standards Office, which investigates youth reports of abuse. The report prompted OYA director Joe O'Leary to schedule a meeting with Raymond Byrd, PSO's chief investigator, with the intent to...

Oregon · 2025-03-13

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Oregon & Northern California Winter Storm: Up to 36 Inches of Snow, 50 MPH Winds Through Saturday

Medford, OR – A powerful winter storm is bringing heavy snow and strong winds to Northern California and Southern Oregon, making travel hazardous through Saturday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning and Winter Storm Watch for the region, with significant snowfall expected at higher elevations.

Northern California, CA · 2025-03-13
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One person seriously injured in high-speed rollover crash in Grants Pass

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – One person is in the hospital with serious injuries after a high-speed rollover in Grants Pass Wednesday night. According to Rural Metro Fire, the crash happened just before 9:30 p.m. near Leonard Road and Jenkins Avenue. Police say the vehicle rolled over, crashed through a fence, and came to rest in a nearby field.

Grants Pass, OR · 2025-03-13

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Guard Prepares for Southern Border Mission

MARCH 13, 2025 – The Oregon National Guard’s 1249th Engineer Battalion is preparing for a year-long mobilization to support security operations along the U.S. southern border. The mission will begin Oct. 1, according to Maj. Christopher Campbell, the battalion’s operations officer. “We’ll be providing a battalion or...

Oregon · 2025-03-13

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Red flag laws are increasingly being used to protect gun owners in crisis

Adriana Pentz’s brother could be alive today. In 2017, Luc-John Pentz was 30 years old and starting to struggle, burdened by life’s stressors and trying to cope by leaning heavily on alcohol. Adriana soon found out he had purchased a gun months earlier. Of her three siblings, she had the most in common with Luc […]

Indiana · 2025-03-13

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Winter Storm Warning for Oregon: Major Snowfall and High Winds Through the Weekend

Pendleton, OR – A major winter storm is set to bring heavy snowfall and hazardous travel conditions to parts of Oregon and Northern California through the weekend. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades from 5 p.m. Wednesday through 11 p.m. Thursday, with a Winter Storm Watch extending into Saturday afternoon.

Oregon · 2025-03-12

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Oregon appeals court says voter-approved gun law is constitutional, reversing lower court ruling

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon appeals court on Wednesday found that a gun control law approved by voters over two years ago is constitutional, reversing a lower court ruling from a state judge who had kept it on hold. The law, one of the toughest in the nation, requires people to undergo a criminal background check and complete a gun safety training course in order to obtain a permit to buy a firearm. It also bans high-capacity magazines holding more than 10 rounds. Measure 114 has been tied up in state and federal court since it was narrowly approved...

Oregon · 2025-03-12

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Diver explains how he found body of Oregon toddler Dane Paulsen

Skamania County sees record number of rescue calls to start 2025. Typically this time of year is quiet in terms of search and rescue efforts in Skamania County, but not this year. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is one of many Democratic AGs nationwide who...

Skamania County, WA · 2025-03-12

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Senators push for California recreation area’s expansion to Oregon

Wyden and Merkley argued that extending the area would protect wildlife and benefit fishing and recreation industries.

Oregon · 2025-03-13

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Motorcyclist killed after crashing, hitting several trees in Grants Pass

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – A 22-year-old was killed after his motorcycle went off the road and crashed into several trees Monday morning. That’s according to a press release from the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. Members of the sheriff’s office, Oregon State Police, Rural Metro Fire, and American...

Grants Pass, OR · 2025-03-12

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Oregon dysentery outbreak: 7 new cases reported in February so far

Another seven cases of Shigella, which can cause dysentery, have been reported in Oregon, health officials said. Though data for February has yet to be finalized, health officials said the trend shows a decline compared to the number of cases in January. Seven new cases of Shigella, which can cause...

Oregon · 2025-03-12

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Oregon Secretary of State pulls cannabis audit after ethics concerns surrounding Fagan, La Mota

Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read announced his decision on Wednesday to remove a 2023 audit of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission from a public database following ethics concerns under former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan.

Oregon · 2025-03-13

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Oregon National Guard to deploy at US-Mexico border for ‘security operations’

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - The Oregon National Guard’s 1249th Engineer Battalion will be sent for a year, starting in October, to “support security operations” along the U.S. and Mexico border, ONG announced Wednesday. ”We’ll be providing a battalion or sector headquarters of about 50 people with specialized...

Oregon · 2025-03-12

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Spring Whale Watch Week returns to Oregon Coast with expert guidance

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon State Parks is set to host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast from Saturday, March 22, through Sunday, March 30. Trained volunteers and park rangers will be available at 14 designated sites to assist visitors in spotting whales and their calves, as well as to answer questions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.

Oregon · 2025-03-13

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Hochul should scrap New York’s gas car ban

New York has a 10-year plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles and require automakers to sell only electric vehicles by 2035. (It’s not even really a New York plan, but a program originally hatched in California.) The gas vehicle ban has been on the books since...

New York · 2025-03-13