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The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has initiated a study of a segment of the South Umpqua River for possible inclusion in the State Scenic Waterways program. The 27-mile segment is in the southwest part of the Umpqua National Forest, running between Camp Comfort campground and Tiller. The agency anticipates […]
Republicans have forced a clerk in the Oregon Legislature to read aloud every word in nearly every piece of legislation as the minority party uses the stalling tactic to try to gain leverage. Democrats have supermajorities in both the state Senate and House, and Republicans are using the strategy to […]
Officials say accessing wilderness trails for the day in national forests in central Oregon will likely cost more than $10. The Bend Bulletin reported Sunday that a public comment period will open next month to review fees for the new trailhead permit system for the wilderness areas in the Deschutes and […]
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Portland, Oregon, say several people were injured and some arrests were made during violent protests Saturday. Police say four people were taken to hospitals, including one who suffered serious injuries. One officer was also hurt after being struck by a projectile. Clashes broke […]
DETROIT (AP) — Ben Gamel had an RBI single in the ninth inning to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Thursday. Kyle Seager doubled off Francisco Rodriguez (1-2) with one out, and Gamel followed with his hit to right-center field. Tony Zych (1-0) was the […]
MAY DAY PROTESTS Immigrants plan May Day rallies buoyed by Trump opposition CHICAGO (AP) — Immigrants and their allies are preparing for May 1 rallies nationwide and say there’s renewed momentum to fight back against President Donald Trump’s policies and more collaboration among different advocacy groups. Around the world, […]
DETROIT (AP) — James Paxton struck out nine in seven outstanding innings, and Nelson Cruz and Guillermo Heredia homered to lift the Seattle Mariners to an 8-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. Paxton (3-0) allowed four hits and a walk in a dominant performance against a […]
XGR-TAX-PROPOSAL Panel formed to come up with new Oregon business taxes SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Leaders in the Oregon Legislature are forming a temporary, bipartisan committee that’ll spend the next several weeks hashing out a business tax-overhaul plan that may go to voters for final approval in a special […]
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