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Thousands of Oregonians face loss of heating as federal shutdown halts aid funding
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KATU - Oregon
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — As the winter months inch closer, thousands of Oregonians are at risk of losing federal heating and cooling assistance due to the ongoing government shutdown. In Oregon, more than 114,600 people receive help with their home...
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Red Cross of Idaho, East Oregon honors veterans, active-duty service members
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Big Country News Connection - Washington State
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BOISE - This Veterans Day, the Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon proudly celebrate all veterans and active-duty service members. From the moment service members join the military and for the rest of their lives, the Red Cross stands beside these...
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Oregon Right to Life wins appeal against state’s abortion insurance mandate
News Oregon Right to Life argued that covering abortions via health insurance was an attack on religious liberty. (LifeSiteNews) — Oregon Right to Life (ORTL) scored a victory for the unborn last Friday when a three-judge panel of the United...
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Oregon leads Supreme Court challenge to Trump's tariffs
The nation's top court heard arguments from the Trump administration and multiple plaintiffs as the debate over tariffs and presidential power continues. WASHINGTON — Oregon took the lead during oral argument at U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday in...
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Oregon Arts Commission makes more than $1.75 million in Sustaining Arts Program grants to over 350 organizations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Grant awards totaling more than $ 1.75 million will be distributed to 355 Oregon arts organizations through the Oregon Arts Commission’s Sustaining Arts Program for fiscal year 2026, the organization said Wednesday.. In 2025,...
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Contractors’ pay strategies hint at stabilizing job market
Dive Brief: Construction salary growth slowed in 2025 as contractors pulled back from aggressive compensation strategies amid market uncertainty, according to a report from accounting and tax advisory firm Baker Tilly. Nonetheless, wage growth...
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Oregon Leads Case Against Trump Tariffs Straight To Supreme Court
Oregon Attorney Dan Rayfield speaks to reporters during a virtual press conference Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 5, 2025. Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court will decide the fate of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Justices heard arguments...
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Oregon to pause electric vehicle rebates aimed for lower income households next month
Qualified Oregonians looking to buy a new or used electric vehicle have until next month to take advantage of state rebates before funding runs out this year. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced this week it will suspend its...
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Dramatic Rescue of Two Surfers at N. Oregon Coast's Cannon Beach
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Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 11/05/25 at 7:25 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Cannon Beach, Oregon) – Just hours ahead of the king tides on the Oregon coast, two surfers needed rescue early Tuesday at a Cannon Beach hotspot for surfers. (Photos / video...
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Oregon State Parks Plans Changes In 2026
As this year comes to a close, Oregon State Parks is looking back on 2025 and planning for the 2026 season. This year Oregon State Parks welcomed millions of visitors, maintained nearly 1,000 miles of trails, hosted hundreds of events including...
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Labor advocate appointed to serve remainder of Oregon Rep. Hòa Nguyễn’s term
County commissioners in Multnomah and Clackamas counties in a joint meeting on Wednesday appointed labor advocate Lamar Wise to finish the remainder of the late Rep. Hòa Nguyễn’s term. Nguyễn, a Democrat first elected in 2022, died Oct. 9 at age...
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Bank of Eastern Oregon’s Ed Rollins receives top honor
Published 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 5, 2025 HEPPNER — Ed Rollins, executive vice president and chief credit officer at Bank of Eastern Oregon, received the 2025 Oregon Bankers Association Presidential Award. Rollins, of Heppner, accepted the...
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Oregon State Parks face budget shortfall, plan fee and permit hikes to sustain operations, services
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As this year comes to a close, Oregon State Parks is looking back on 2025 and planning for the 2026 season, advising Wednesday of planned fee and permit increases and changes to deal with a budget shortfall. This year, Oregon...
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Oregon and UK sign deal to boost trade and clean energy efforts
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KDRV - Oregon
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SALEM, Ore. -- Gov. Tina Kotek has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Kingdom to enhance economic development and trade relations with Oregon. Gov. Kotek announced the agreement Wednesday morning, saying the agreement aims to...
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Supreme Court questions Trump administration, Oregon in tariff case
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Statesman Journal - Oregon
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(This story has been updated to include additional information) The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Nov. 5 from Oregon, businesses and the Trump administration over some of President Donald Trump's tariffs, with conservative Justices Amy...
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Governor Kotek signs economic cooperation, trade agreement between Oregon and the United Kingdom
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday with the United Kingdom to deepen economic development cooperation and trade relations between the State of Oregon and the UK. "While the federal...
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Perrysburg and Oregon mayors-elect discuss major concerns, future plans for their cities
Both Mark Weber of Perrysburg and Steven Salander of Oregon have served on city council. On Tuesday, Weber and Salander also became mayors-elect for their cities. OREGON CITY, Ore. — Two former city council members will now serve as mayors after...
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Triple your impact: Pacific Power will match your contribution to the Oregon Energy Fund 2-for-1
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power said Wednesday it's making it easy to help your neighbors and their families stay warm this season. For every dollar you donate, Pacific Power will match customer donations to the Oregon Energy Fund with $2...
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2025 ‘Central Oregon Gives’ campaign launches, supporting more than 80 local nonprofits
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon’s annual year-end giving campaign is back, and it comes at an important time for the community. Beginning Thursday, community members can visit centraloregongives.com to support more than 80 local nonprofit...
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Oregon's BottleDrop to match $35k in donations for food access
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KEZI - Oregon
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EUGENE, Ore. - The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative is stepping up to tackle rising food insecurity in the state. The cooperative, which operates the BottleDrop network, has activated its emergency fund, donating $30,000 to 12 nonprofits...
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