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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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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Rep. Val Hoyle plans Lane County town halls, vows to fight Trump’s ‘chaos and corruption’

U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., has scheduled two town halls for Wednesday, one in Florence at noon and one in Springfield at 5:30 p.m. Tiffany Muller, the president of End Citizens United , a political action committee that supports campaign finance reform, is slated to join both. Hoyle's team announced the town halls Monday, saying she would "provide updates on what is happening at the federal level" and on what she and Muller are doing "to combat the chaos and corrupt policies of the President and his administration." Organizers said attendees would also be able to ask questions. The...

Springfield, OR · 2025-03-17

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Douglas County man accused of stabbing store employee arrested, police say

WINSTON, Ore. – A 30-year-old Douglas County man was arrested on Friday afternoon in connection with an alleged stabbing at a Winston building, according to the Winston Police Department. WPD officials said that they responded at about 1:30 p.m. on March 14 to an incident in which a person...

Winston, OR · 2025-03-17

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Grants Pass Prepares for Heavy Rainfall: A Look Back at Past Flooding and What to Expect This Week

Grants Pass and surrounding areas in Josephine County continue to receive heavy rainfall this week as an intense storm system settles over Southern Oregon. Forecasters predict that by the time the system moves out later this week, rainfall totals could reach record levels not seen in many years. Although widespread flooding like that of past historic events is not anticipated at this time, officials and residents are keeping a close watch on river levels and urban drainage systems as the rain continues to fall.

Grants Pass, OR · 2025-03-17