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Arrests Disorderly conduct, unlawful use of a weapon — Jedediah Seth Burrell, 52, of the 900 block of…

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Environmentalists argue PacifiCorp’s wildfire liability burden is fueled by coal-protecting bills 

When Berkshire Hathaway bought PacifiCorp — Rocky Mountain Power’s parent company — in 2005, stakeholders didn’t consider the…

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Honey bee group requests USDA share info on colony losses

The Honey Bee Health Coalition has requested the USDA Agricultural Research Service authorize its scientists to share analysis…

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Former Oregon Secretary of State fine increased, ordered to pay $3,600 after ethics investigation

Former Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan must pay $3,600 in fines to the state over her decision…

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Oregon arts groups face crisis as NEA pulls funding amid broader financial struggles

“It’s been the most tumultuous week ever,” Brian Weaver said recently, days after being notified that the National Endowment for the…

Sports

Southern Oregon finishes with 12 All-CCC efforts, ties for fifth place

The Southern Oregon University track and field team tacked on three men's and three women's All-Cascade Conference performances…

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Le Bel repeats, Maciel and Stevens star on Day 1 of CCC Championships

Day 1 of the Cascade Collegiate Conference Track & Field Championships presented by U.S. Bank was lucrative business…

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Proponents file ballot initiatives to move hard liquor sales from state stores to grocers

Two men filed ballot initiatives last month for 2026 and 2028 that would allow grocers to sell hard liquor.

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UPDATE: Missing person Ellen Hill located, is safe, Sheriff’s Office says

Missing person Ellen Hill, 64, has been found and is safe, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said in…

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