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Oregon legislative employees’ historic union vote could pave way for nation

Tuesday, June 8 by ABC News

(SALEM, Ore.) -- Oregon's state legislative employees made history by becoming the first in the nation to unionize, and labor experts are predicting it will have major ripple effects across the country. With a vote of 75-31 on May 28, staffers for state legislators, employees... Read More.

Heat wave pounds the West: Over 100 degrees forecast for California, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada

Tuesday, June 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A heat wave is pounding the West where scorching temperatures will reach Washington state, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona on Tuesday. Sacramento, California smashed a record high on Memorial Day, reaching 104 degrees. Redding, also in Northern California, reached a sweltering 109... Read More.

Missing man found alive in Oregon wilderness after 17 days

Monday, May 24 by ABC News

(ROSEBURG, Ore.) -- After 17 days of combing the Oregon wilderness, search and rescue teams found a missing 69-year-old man safe and sound. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office announced early Monday morning that Harry Burleigh was recuperating at an area hospital after rescuers airlifted him... Read More.

Missing 71-year-old Oregon hiker found safe two days later

Tuesday, May 11 by ABC News

(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- A 71-year-old hiker who went missing in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon on Saturday has been found safe after spending two nights in the wilderness. Joseph Dean of Portland was reported missing around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. He texted his wife in... Read More.

Oregon church won’t close after COVID-19 outbreak infected 74 members, pastor says

Monday, May 10 by ABC News

(SALEM, Ore.) -- Returning to the pulpit after a COVID-19 outbreak infected him, his wife and 72 members of their congregation, the senior pastor of an Oregon church said Sunday that he will not kowtow to pressure to close the doors to the house... Read More.

State lawmaker faces charges for allegedly allowing protesters into Oregon Capitol

Saturday, May 1 by ABC News

(SALEM, Ore.) -- A Republican state lawmaker faces charges over allegedly allowing a group of protesters into the Oregon Capitol last year. Rep. Mike Nearman was charged with official misconduct and criminal trespass, both misdemeanors, by the Marion County district attorney on Friday, after an... Read More.

Oregon basketball star sheds light on renewed support for women’s athletics

Monday, April 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The NCAA has again come under fire for inequities in women's athletics following a viral TikTok video from Oregon basketball star Sedona Prince that highlighted the stark differences in training facilities for the men's and women's teams. Prince joined Good Morning America... Read More.

Oregon State University president submits resignation over role in Les Miles scandal

Tuesday, March 23 by ABC News

By Louis Milman, ABC News (CORVALLIS, Ore.) -- Oregon State University president F. King Alexander has submitted his resignation, effective April 1 if accepted, over his role in a sexual misconduct scandal at Louisiana State University.Alexander had been placed on... Read More.

One dead after car strikes multiple pedestrians in Portland, Oregon

Tuesday, January 26 by ABC News

By WILLIAM MANSELL, ABC News (PORTLAND, Ore.) -- One person is dead after a vehicle struck several pedestrians during multiple hit and runs across several blocks in Portland, Oregon, Monday, according to the Portland Police Bureau.Five other people were transported to... Read More.

Oregon replaces Washington in Pac-12 championship

Monday, December 14 by ABC News

BY: LEIGHTON SCHNEIDER, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) -- Oregon is replacing Washington in the Pac-12 championship game against USC, the conference announced on Monday. The Pac-12 Championship game will be played on Friday at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles. Washington... Read More.

Decriminalizing drugs in Oregon a ‘victory for common sense and for science’

Thursday, November 5 by ABC News

By ERIN SCHUMAKER, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Oregon became the first U.S. state to decriminalize all drugs, with voters overwhelmingly supporting a ballot measure on Tuesday intended to reduce arrests and improve access to addiction treatments.Passing Measure 110... Read More.

Portland, Oregon, and Oakland, California sue over federal law enforcement presence for protests

Friday, October 16 by ABC News

By LUKE BARR, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Portland, Oregon, and Oakland, California, sued the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security over the use of federal agents and officers in their cities during unrest and protests.The 50-page lawsuit... Read More.

Stories tagged with: oregon

Oregon legislative employees’ historic union vote could pave way for nation

Heat wave pounds the West: Over 100 degrees forecast for California, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada

Missing man found alive in Oregon wilderness after 17 days

Missing 71-year-old Oregon hiker found safe two days later

Oregon church won’t close after COVID-19 outbreak infected 74 members, pastor says

State lawmaker faces charges for allegedly allowing protesters into Oregon Capitol

Oregon basketball star sheds light on renewed support for women’s athletics

Oregon State University president submits resignation over role in Les Miles scandal

One dead after car strikes multiple pedestrians in Portland, Oregon

Oregon replaces Washington in Pac-12 championship

Decriminalizing drugs in Oregon a ‘victory for common sense and for science’

Portland, Oregon, and Oakland, California sue over federal law enforcement presence for protests

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