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2023 is on track for more ballot measures than previous odd years

Welcome to the Friday, June 16, Brew.

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Republicans in Oregon Senate end six-week walkout that blocked bills on abortion, trans health care

Enough Republican members showed up in the Oregon Senate to end a six-week walkout that halted the work of the Legislature and blocked hundreds of bills, including some on abortion, transgender health care and gun safety

The Independent UK

Jury: PacifiCorp must pay punitive damages for wildfires, plus award that could reach billions

A jury in Oregon says the electric utility PacifiCorp must pay punitive damages for causing devastating wildfires in 2020

The Independent UK

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Annular solar eclipse October 2023: Plan your trip to see the amazing 'ring of fire' eclipse with these top tips

Here's how to get organized for the annular solar eclipse visible across North American in October 2023.

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Twelve Oregon counties have approved ballot measures related to joining Idaho

In eastern Oregon, voters in 12 counties have approved ballot measures between 2020 and 2023 that propose seceding from the state and joining neighboring Idaho. Supporters refer to this effort as Greater Idaho.

Ballotpedia

Oregon’s longest state legislative walkout enters sixth week

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 14, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Where to photograph 2023’s ‘ring of fire’ annular solar eclipse in America

A 5-minute annular solar eclipse will be visible from Oregon to Texas. Here’s when and where to go

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Jury finds electric utility PacifiCorp liable in devastating Oregon wildfires; company to appeal

A jury in Oregon has found electric utility PacifiCorp responsible for causing devastating fires during Labor Day 2020 in a civil lawsuit

The Independent UK

Man rigged home with 'Indiana Jones' booby traps and wheelchair that shot FBI officer

Gregory Lee Rodvelt, from Oregon, US, confessed to the FBI ahead of his home raid that "fishing line and a tripwire" were deliberately placed "across the property gate", according to police

Daily Mirror

Oregon to crack down on illegal pot growers by holding landowners responsible

Oregon has long been known as a mecca for high-quality marijuana, but that reputation has come with a downside

The Independent UK

MADE Bike Show outgrows original venue; opens ticket sales

A new handmade bike show is coming to Portland, Oregon, this fall with 200+ builders and brands from the globe over displaying their goods.

Cycling Weekly

Democrats: Lives could be lost due to Republican walkout in Oregon Legislature

Oregon Democratic lawmakers stood on the steps of the state Capitol and implored Republicans, who have been boycotting the Senate for over a month, to return and vote on bills

The Independent UK

Oregon HS softball team wins state championship game without a hit

Here's how it happened.

USA Today Sports Media Group

An Oregon city hoped Google would save its economy. Years later, some residents call the tech giant 'Voldemort'

Google's tax dollars and jobs have boosted The Dalles. But the company’s insistence on secrecy is making residents uneasy.

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Oregon is invested in Fox Corp. and is investigating its board over bogus election fraud claims

Oregon’s attorney general has announced she has begun investigating the board of directors of Fox Corp. for breaching its fiduciary duties by allowing Fox News to broadcast false claims about the 2020 presidential election

The Independent UK

Police probe possible connection between deaths of six women in Oregon

Since February six women have been found dead on the sides of roads or in wooded areas near Portland

The Independent UK

Federal trial set to begin over Oregon's tough gun control measure approved by voters

The federal trial over Oregon's voter-approved gun control measure is set to start Monday in Portland

The Hindu

Portland Track Festival | Sanjivani Jadhav bags silver

Sanjivani Jadhav won the women’s 10,000m silver medal at the Portland Track Festival in Oregon (USA)

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Daily Mirror

Teen thinks up business idea during New Zealand trip - and it now makes $650,000 a year

Inspired by a trip to New Zealand, Nico Vergara transformed his savings into a thriving ice cream business, expanding from a single cart to multiple locations in Portland, Oregon

The Independent UK

Oregon Democrats vote to fine absent senators amid GOP walkout

Oregon Senate Democrats plan to start fining their absent colleagues amid a month-long Republican walkout

The Independent UK

Oregon youths’ climate lawsuit against US government can proceed to trial, judge rules

A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit brought by young Oregon-based climate activists can proceed to trial

The Independent UK

Portland mulls ban on daytime camping amid sharp rise in homelessness

Portland, Oregon, will decide whether to ban homeless camping during daytime hours in most public places

The Independent UK

GOP walkout in Oregon Senate hits 4th week; uncertain if boycotters will be sanctioned

A ballot measure approved by Oregon voters last November was supposed to disqualify state lawmakers who carry out extensive walkouts from being reelected for the following term

USA Today Sports Media Group

2024 NFL draft prospect: Oregon QB Bo Nix

Bo Nix found instant success after transferring to Oregon. Heading into his senior season, how does Nix look as an NFL Draft prospect?

Daily Mirror

Man left with claw marks on head after 'wrestling' giant bear for harassing his chickens

Craig Lankford, from Oregon, US, first shot the large male adult black bear on Tuesday evening after he saw it terrorising his chickens. However, the next day the animal came back

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