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Oregon launches statewide recycling system
KLCC - Oregon
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July 7, 2025
Oregon has become the first state to require paper and packaging producers to pay fees into a statewide recycling and waste prevention system. Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act went live on Tuesday. That’s when large companies that sell paper...
Oregon man sentenced to life in prison for murdering wife nearly 40 years ago
KGW 8 - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
A jury found Robert Atrops guilty for the 1988 murder of his wife, a case that hinged on new DNA evidence found by the county's new cold case unit. PORTLAND, Ore. — A judge sentenced Robert Atrops to life in prison on Tuesday morning for the 1988...
Oregon mayor discusses changes to Boomfest, cost of festival
WTVG - Ohio
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July 8, 2025
OREGON, Ohio (WTVG) - There has been some confusion among citizens in Oregon over one of the city’s biggest events, Boomfest. Normally the festival would happen around the July 4th holiday, but this year, Boomfest is happening Saturday, Aug. 9 due...
Oregon to lay off ODOT staff, close maintenance stations
Statesman Journal - Oregon
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced layoffs of 483 Oregon Department of Transportation employees, with more expected in 2026. The layoffs are due to the failure of a transportation funding package in the recent legislative session. ODOT employees...
Oregon Lottery Powerball, Pick 4 results for July 7
Statesman Journal - Oregon
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The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 7, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 7 drawing 33-35-58-61-69, Powerball: 25, Power Play: 5 Check Powerball payouts and...
Firefighters strengthen lines in Southwest Oregon despite extreme heat, officials urge public caution as fire risk increases
ODF Wildfire News - Oregon
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July 13, 2025
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (July 12, 2025)—Despite high temperatures and windy conditions, firefighters held the fires within their current footprints on all incidents across Jackson and Josephine counties. Crews strengthened lines around...
First Look: Leatherman Launches Top-Shelf Folding and Fixed-Blade Knives
GearJunkie - Minnesota
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July 8, 2025
Since 1983, Leatherman Tools has been making life easier with its ever-evolving line of multitools. What started as one man’s idea of having a toolbox in his pocket has turned into a brand that most of us can’t live without. In fact, Leatherman...
First Week in Ghana: Humidity and Humblings
The Chronicle News Online
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July 8, 2025
My time in Accra, Ghana is only beginning. I’ve been here for a little over a week, and have spent that time exploring Accra, along with visiting Cape Coast. Coming from the University of Oregon in the United States, with a cohort of students who...
Robin Williams' son gives emotional tribute on late actor's birthday
Oak Ridger - Tennessee
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Birthdays have become a bittersweet occasion for Zak Williams. The mental health advocate and entrepreneur, son of actor-comedian Robin Williams, paid tribute to the iconic performer on social media in honor of his birthday on Monday, July 21....
Oregon loses commitment from 3-star defensive lineman
OregonLive.com
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July 8, 2025
Oregon needs to find another nose tackle in its 2026 recruiting class. Viliami Moala, a three-star prospect who committed to UO in October, decommitted on Monday. The 6-foot-3, 340-pound Moala, who moved from Utah to Eugene, also announced he was...
Electric Semi-Trucks Pilot Program Launches At Seattle-Tacoma
The Quake 102.1 - Washington
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July 21, 2025
When you're trying to decide what the best job is for a class 8 Electric Semi, you only have to answer a few questions. What is the best job for a vehicle that only needs to travel a fixed distance before it needs to be refueled (Or charged.)?...
Oregon Prohibits Medical Debt in Credit Reports
JD Supra - California
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July 7, 2025
On June 23, Oregon enacted SB 605, barring medical-debt information from appearing in consumer credit reports. The measure, which amends the Oregon Unlawful Trade Practices Act, takes effect January 1, 2026. SB 605 defines “medical debt” to...
Oregon's Dakorien Moore sends 3-word message to Marcus Freeman's 4-star WR Brayden Robinson on Notre Dame commitment
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
Oregon’s freshman wide receiver Dakorien Moore shared a three-word message to Notre Dame’s new commit, four-star wide receiver Brayden Robinson. He committed to Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish on Sunday. Moore shared the news of Robinson's pledge...
Massive Oregon coast port project gets $100 million state grant
OregonLive.com
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July 12, 2025
Planning for the Port of Coos Bay’s massive Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project just got an equally massive amount of backing from the Oregon State Legislature in the form of a $100 million grant. The project has previously secured two large...
Oregon Department of Transportation lays off nearly 500 workers
OregonLive.com
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July 7, 2025
Nearly 500 workers at the Oregon Department of Transportation were told Monday that they will lose their jobs by the end of the month, Gov. Tina Kotek announced in a press release. The wave of layoffs, which will disproportionately impact rural...
Oregon Transportation Department says 10% of state road workers will be laid off by August
KLCC - Oregon
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July 7, 2025
Nearly 500 state transportation employees received layoff notices Monday, as the Oregon Department of Transportation warned that lawmakers’ recent failure to boost its budget would result in diminished services. All told, state transportation...
Oregon Football's Dante Moore Receives Surprising Big Ten QB Ranking
Yahoo Sports
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Oregon Football's Dante Moore Receives Surprising Big Ten QB Ranking originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rolling into the 2025 college football season, the Oregon Ducks are set to have a new starting quarterback. Advertisement Advertisement...
Oregon's bias hotline staff faced a 165% increase in harassment in 2024, report says
KGW 8 - Oregon
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July 7, 2025
The decline in reporting did not occur evenly across demographic groups, with certain groups showing more of a willingness to report bias incidents. PORTLAND, Ore. — Bias incidents in Oregon declined in 2024 for the first time in four years, but...
Oregon’s Boomfest to host a new headliner act
The Press - Ohio
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Omar Smaidy After announcing at the June 23 regular city council meeting that headliner Little River Band would be canceled due to cost concerns, Oregon mayor Michael Seferian told The Press on July 2 that Monsters of Yacht will now headline the...
Oregon recreation liability bills fall short in legislative session – yet again
OregonLive.com
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July 7, 2025
Proponents of new protections for Oregon recreation businesses will have to hold out hope – yet again – for another legislative session. This year’s House Bill 3140 and Senate Bill 1196 represented the third attempt in the last decade to settle...