Ethics watchdogs assess claims that Kotek’s office committed ‘minor’ spending violations
The governor's office told KOIN 6 some of the purchases were "consistent" with previous practices.
Lay’s potato chip recall classified at highest risk level, consumption ‘could cause death’
Federal health authorities have upgraded their recall of 13-ounce bags of Frito-Lay potato chips over fears that consuming the products, which may contain undeclared milk, could potentially be fatal. Last month, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Frito-Lay was...
13 Oregon restaurants make James Beard Award nominations
More than a dozen Oregon restaurants have been nominated for a prestigious award.
Rain, snow to return to Pacific Northwest after weeks of dryness
While no blockbuster storms are heading for the Northwest, some opportunities for rain and snow will return and storm travel issues may develop. Rounds of rain and snow will move into the Northwest later this week and could cause travel trouble typical for this time of year,...
Vast Aquifer Discovered in Oregon’s Cascades: Blessing for Water Supply, Risk for Volcanic Activity
University of Oregon scientists have discovered a huge aquifer beneath volcanic rocks in the Cascades that could favorably impact water supplies to consumers during drought and other extreme weather conditions. More Than Four Times the Size of Crater Lake. The UO scientists say...
Siletz Tribe Receives Major Grant to Aid Tribes in Returning Sea Otters to Oregon...
Tribal Chairman Delores Pigsley of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (CTSI) has announced that the Tribe has been awarded a three-year $1.56 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to support Tribal efforts to return sea otters to the Oregon...
Siletz Tribe gets $1.56 million to reintroduce sea otters to coastal waters
After centuries of overhunting by fur traders, sea otters have largely disappeared from the Oregon and Northern California coasts. But the Siletz Tribe is trying to bring them back with the help of a $1.56 million grant. The three-year grant comes from the National Fish and...
Hunger crisis in Oregon worst it’s been since the Great Depression
OREGON – New data highlights the hunger crisis in Oregon, underscoring an urgent need for bold action. The new information comes from the Oregon Food Bank and reveals that hunger in Oregon is at its worst since the Great Depression. According to the report, in 2024 community...
Millions Across Four States Told To Reduce Outside Activity
Forecasters are warning that air pollution may become trapped and adversely affect humans, due to weather conditions in the U.S.
The Three Best Burger Joints in Idaho, Oregon & Washington
If you rate restaurants & specifically cheeseburgers on Yelp, then thank you! You’ve had a hand in helping Yelp announce their 50 best Cheeseburgers in all 50 states in the Country. We now present the best place to grab a cheeseburger in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington!. Best...
