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Oregon allocates $125M to replace Hood River-White Salmon Bridge
OregonLive.com
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July 8, 2025
The Oregon Legislature approved matching funds last month for Washington’s $125 million commitment to replacing the 100-year-old Hood River-White Salmon Bridge. Combined, the funding from the states covers about a quarter of the project’s...
Oregon State football early opponent preview: California
OregonLive.com
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July 8, 2025
With 53 days until kickoff, the Oregon State Beavers likely have redemption on the mind. If the cliché of “one game at a time” is indeed how the Beavers will approach fall camp, then one game from last season will be front of mind: a 44-7 drubbing...
Oregon Enacts Legislation Providing Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers
JD Supra - California
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July 7, 2025
Key Takeaways Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed SB 916, making Oregon the latest state to enact legislation permitting striking works to collect unemployment insurance (UI) during labor disputes, on June 24, 2025. The law repeals Oregon’s previous...
Oregon Ducks recruiting: More good news incoming?
Sporting News
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July 8, 2025
It's decision day for Panther Creek (Texas) four-star wide receiver Jalen Lott. The 6-foot, 176-pound pass-catcher, rated the nation's No. 49 overall prospect and No. 5 athlete, is formally down to a final five of Georgia, LSU, Oregon, Texas and...
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 prison guard who killed daughter was under misconduct investigation
OregonLive.com
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July 8, 2025
The Oregon Department of Corrections prison guard who fatally shot his teenage daughter and himself late last year was under investigation for allegations of misconduct involving women prisoners, records show. The corrections agency’s Special...
Oregon’s bias hotline sees first decline in reports since launch
KLCC - Oregon
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July 8, 2025
An Oregon hotline for people to report instances of hate and bias saw fewer reports last year, the first documented drop in its six-year history. The Bias Response Hotline received 2,726 tips in 2024 about bias, which can encompass incidents like...
"Oregon down bad," "He's a Wolverine" - CFB fans roast Dan Lanning as 2026 6'3" DL decommits from Ducks
Sportskeeda
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July 8, 2025
Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks have been building a strong 2026 recruiting class. On the 4th of July, they secured the commitments of four-star OT Tommy Tofi, four-star safety Devin Jackson and five-star OT Immanuel Iheanacho. However, during...
Longtime regional transportation leader John Vial cruises into retirement
The Rogue Valley Times - Oregon
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July 22, 2025
Published 4:00 pm Tuesday, July 22, 2025 By BUFFY POLLOCK / Rogue Valley Times 1/3 Swipe or click to see more Outgoing city of Medford Public Works Director John Vial planned on a career in natural resources management before he found a job with...
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 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...
Juniata pair grapple at Marine Corps Junior Nationals
The Lewistown Sentinel - Pennsylvania
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FARGO, N.D. – Two wrestlers from Juniata High School competed at the United States Marine Corps Junior Nationals, which was held from July 10-19, at the FargoDome in Fargo, N.D., and featured competition in men’s and women’s freestyle and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The White House's latest partisan accusation is inflammatory nonsense
MSNBC
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July 13, 2025
The White House on Wednesday posted an article to its official site, titled “Democrats Inspire Vicious, Escalating Attacks on ICE.” The Department of Homeland Security — which oversees Immigration and Customs Enforcement — has said attacks on ICE...
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...
Scouting Adventures at Camp McLoughlin for 100 Years
Cascade Business News - Oregon
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July 22, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Scouting America) Hundreds of Scouting America Cub Scouts and their parents/grandparents have participated in summer camp at Camp McLoughlin over the last two weeks, traveling from Nevada, northern California and all over...