New Oregon law bans sale of fluorescent lights
An Oregon law that went into effect in 2025 bans the sale of new fluorescent light bulbs, which often contain toxic mercury.Story continues
Oregon gun laws receive A-, state ranks 11th in US for strongest firearm restrictions
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — A political organization striving to prevent gun violence has given Oregon an A- for its...
$130K offered for information in poaching of 8 Oregon wolves
Rewards totaling more than $130,000 are being offered for information about a spate of wolf poaching incidents in Oregon. Environmental groups said...
Oysters recalled in Washington and Oregon over potential norovirus contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recalling oysters harvested from Puget Sound in December, citing possible norovirus contamination. It's one of several recalls...
Winter Weather Advisory for portions of Central Oregon all weekend
There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place from 10pm tonight through 10pm Sunday. This is for the east slopes and crest of the...
Most snow in the US: Oregon starts year with mountain snowpack 166% of normal
Oregon is starting the year with more snow than normal. The state’s snowpack jumped to 166% of normal , compared...
The Snow Faucet Is On- 20+ Inches Forecasted for Oregon and Idaho
Precipitation will be most active from Friday, January 3, 2025 through the weekend, with additional waves into early next week. Across the Pacific...
California tribes celebrate historic dam removal: ‘More successful than we ever imagined’
Explosions roared through the canyons lining the Klamath River earlier this year, signaling a new chapter for the region that hugs the Oregon-California border....
Oregon Bans Sale of Fluorescent Light Bulbs
The sale of fluorescent light bulbs became illegal on January 1, 2025, to encourage Oregonians to switch to energy-efficient LED lighting. The Ban Will...
Providence says it is prepared for a major nurses strike, but asks doctors not...
In a brief statement Thursday, Providence says it is prepared to weather a major statewide strike by nurses next week, but wants to return...
