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Government and politicsNov 24, 2022

Air pollution monitoring to increase for Oregon communities

Two of Oregon’s most economically disadvantaged and racially diverse communities — one in Portland and the other along the coast — are getting a boost in their fight against air pollution

MediaNov 17, 2022

Man convicted of manslaughter in killing near Bend nightclub

A jury in central Oregon has acquitted a man of murder but found him guilty of manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of a Black man outside a nightclub in Bend

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General newsNov 16, 2022

Thousands of Portland mayor's texts were missing for years

Thousands of text messages sent from Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s city-issued iPhone went missing from the public record

MediaNov 12, 2022

Oregon university plans to develop new rechargeable battery

A research team led by Oregon State University is planning to develop a new rechargeable battery that could accelerate the clean energy transition

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MediaOct 29, 2022

US gathered intel on Oregon protesters, report shows

U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials under then-President Donald Trump compiled intelligence dossiers on people who were arrested at Black Lives Matter protests in Portland, Oregon

Social affairsOct 12, 2022

Oregon labor union gives added $1M to Dem governor candidate

Oregon’s largest labor union is contributing an additional $1 million to Democratic candidate for governor Tina Kotek as the race appears to be one of the closest in years

Social affairsOct 7, 2022

Nike co-founder now backs Republican in Oregon governor race

Nike co-founder Phil Knight has donated $1 million to Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan’s campaign, seemingly changing course after giving $3.75 million to an independent candidate

MediaOct 5, 2022

1 dead, several hurt in explosion at Oregon retirement home

One person was killed and several were hurt in an explosion at a retirement home in St. Helens, Oregon

Social affairsOct 5, 2022

$40K awarded to woman injured by Portland police at protests

A jury has awarded $40,000 to a woman who sued the city of Portland, Oregon, over police use of force at a 2020 protest, agreeing police used unreasonable force against her and committed battery