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ODOT urges travelers to avoid SW Oregon mountain passes due to hazardous weather

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is advising travelers to avoid mountain passes in southwestern Oregon through the weekend as hazardous weather conditions persist. In particular, ODOT warns that conditions are especially dangerous in the High Cascades near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake, including on OR 230 north of Union...

Oregon · 2025-03-15
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Nation should take inspiration from Oregon’s reformed Medicaid system, former Gov. John Kitzhaber says

In the late 1980s, former Gov. John Kitzhaber was a chief architect of the Oregon Health Plan, the state’s reformulation of Medicaid. In 2012, he was the driving force behind another huge transformation: the creation of coordinated care organizations or CCOs, which became the way low-income Oregonians get their health care.

Oregon · 2025-03-15
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Small Town Officials Approve 8th Dollar General, Say ‘We’re Just Gonna Keep Going’

Residents of Pine Hollow, Oregon, barely had time to recover from the ribbon-cutting of their 7th Dollar General before town officials announced the construction of store #8—directly across the street. The decision, described by Mayor Tom Wilkins as “inevitable,” was met with mixed reactions, ranging from shrugs of acceptance to mild confusion.

Oregon · 2025-03-15
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University of Oregon among colleges under investigation by Trump administration for alleged 'race-exclusionary practices'

EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Oregon is among 45 universities nationwide being investigated allegedly violating students' civil rights via "race-exclusionary practices." On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights said it has opened investigations regarding the universities' partnership with The Ph.D. Project, a more than 30-year-old nonprofit organization that seeks to increase diversity in business education.

Eugene, OR · 2025-03-15
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ODOT installs fences to curb homeless camping at I-5 overpass in Salem

Homeless campers have long sought shelter at the Interstate 5 overpass on Market Street in Salem. New fencing installed by the Oregon Department of Transportation aims to end that. "It is permanent fencing to help to discourage illegal camping activities in the area," ODOT officials said. "It is unsafe for people to be so close to traffic." Encampments regularly appear on Market Street under the overpass, which offers a large swath of covered, flat land. During the COVID-19 pandemic freeze on sweeps for homeless camps, dozens gathered on the north and south sides of Market Street. Advocates, campers and...

Salem, OR · 2025-03-15

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Oregon and Northern California Weather Alert: High Winds Up to 75 MPH Through Sunday

Medford, OR – A High Wind Warning has been issued for Modoc County, California, and Central and Eastern Lake County, Oregon, as strong winds are expected to impact the region from Saturday evening through Sunday night. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Medford, southwest winds of 40...

Modoc County, CA · 2025-03-15

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Oregon’s Court of Appeals Just Made Gun Owners Criminals Overnight

Yesterday’s Court of Appeals decision makes Oregon the first state to outlaw buying guns, turning many citizens into outlaws. The judges bizarrely ruled that Measure 114 does NOT violate the state Constitution—even though Oregon’s gun rights are even more explicit than the Second Amendment: “The people shall have the right to bear arms for the defense of themselves and the State…”

Oregon · 2025-03-13

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Champion Skier’s Tragic Death in Mt. Bailey Avalanche Marks Oregon’s Second Fatal Slide in Weeks

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — Skiing on Mt. Bailey in a remote area of the Diamond Lake resort turned into a nightmare for a group of skiers when an avalanche buried 50-year-old Brian Thomas Roberts of Bend, who died from his injuries. Roberts, a resident of Bend, was a champion...

Douglas County, OR · 2025-03-15

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Flood watch and winter storm warnings issued for Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch and Winter Storm Warnings across parts of Oregon as widespread rain and heavy snow in the Cascades are expected to continue through the weekend. The Flood Watch is in effect for Lincoln, Benton, Linn, and Lane...

Oregon · 2025-03-16

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Where some see roadkill in Oregon, others find a feast

Note: This story contains graphic details about dead animals. Anne Christmas moved to a five-acre farm near Sisters, Oregon, in 2017, seeking a different life. “I grew up in Palos Verdes, California, and it was beautiful and wonderful,” said the retired teacher, “I felt like we had fresh air and land there. But nothing like Central Oregon fresh air.”

Oregon · 2025-03-15

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University of Oregon under investigation by Department of Education for alleged Title VI violation

EUGENE, Ore. - The University of Oregon is one of 45 universities across the country under investigation by the U.S Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for alleged Title VI violations. The Department of Education stated in a press release on March 14 that the investigation was launched...

Eugene, OR · 2025-03-15

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The death of Dane Paulsen: New details of body found in Siletz River

Dane Paulsen's body was found in the Siletz River three days after he was last seen in his yard, and search efforts have shifted from land to water, with no evidence of criminal actions.

Siletz, OR · 2025-03-13

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Tribe Withdraws from Purchase of Washington Golf Course

The Cowlitz Tribe has decided not to move forward with purchasing the Tri-Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield, Wash., leaving Clark County to decide the course’s future. Michelle Schuster, the Director of Internal Services, informed the Clark County Council that the tribe had pulled out of the deal. As a result, the council voted unanimously to keep the course open as a public facility, at least for the time being.

Ridgefield, WA · 2025-03-14

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​Patients left in limbo as OHSU and United Healthcare stall on deal

“To start from scratch somewhere could probably kill me.”

Portland, OR · 2025-03-15

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Washington state imposes 20-minutes lunchtime for elementary students

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction has approved a rule requiring districts to give kindergarten through fifth-grade students “…the opportunity to eat lunch for a minimum of 20 minutes, once the students have received their food” from the lunch line. The rule...

Washington · 2025-03-14

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No more waiting – Schools must notify parents immediately under reworked House bill

Editor’s Note: This article compares the original bill introduced by Democrats to the legislative changes made during debate. However, it should be noted that House Bill 1296 rewrites the original legislation passed as a result of the Parents’ Bill of Rights–Initiative 2081. Under the initiative, which became...

Washington · 2025-03-13