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Oregon voters to decide measures related to ranked-choice voting, impeachment

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Heat Wave Sweeps West, Pacific Northwest Gets Temporary Relief

Cool air from the Pacific Ocean will bring relief to parts of the west, but heat will persist in the Southwest.

Zenger

Astro-tourism – chasing eclipses, meteor showers and elusive dark skies from Earth

For years, small groups of astronomy enthusiasts have traveled the globe chasing the rare solar eclipse. They have embarked on cruises to the middle of the ocean, taken flights into the eclipse’s path and even traveled to Antarctica. In August 2017, millions across the U.S. witnessed a total solar eclipse…

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9th Cir. Invalidates Oregon's Ban on Surreptitious Recordings of Conversations

From Project Veritas v. Schmidt, decided Monday by a Ninth Circuit panel in an opinion by Judge Sandra Ikuta, joined by Judge Carlos Bea: Oregon law generally prohibits unannounced recordings of conversations, subject to several exceptions [including for recordings of law enforcement and for recording various crimes that endanger human…

Reason

Dad falls 200ft to his death from cliff in front of wife and five kids on family hike

The dad-of-five died after falling down the cliff on a popular trail near Multnomah Falls, which is Oregon's tallest waterfall. Police say alcohol could have been a contributing factor in the fall

Daily Mirror

Father-of-five plunges 150 feet to death from Oregon trail while hiking with family

‘Mom, dad, five kids all here enjoying a beautiful day at Multnomah Falls and unfortunately a tragic accident happened,’ authorities said

The Independent UK

Road trip! Catch October's annular solar eclipse with 5 iconic routes through the US

The annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, will be visible throughout the US. Our helpful guide tells you which road trips are best to take for the optimum eclipse viewing experience.

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‘This is the existential crisis’: A push for climate change education

When wildfires and smoke swept through Oregon in 2020, Lyra Johnson’s family made plans to evacuate their home near Portland. Johnson, then 14, was told she might have to quickly learn to drive — despite not having a license — in order to get her grandmother to safety.

Tribune News Service

New Jersey is about to be the only state where customers can’t pump their own gas, thanks to a new Oregon law

For years, New Jersey was basically the only state in the country that wouldn’t let customers pump their own gas. The exception was some parts of Oregon that were also holding out on a ban. But that’s about to change.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Update on this year’s and next year’s ballot measure certifications

As of June 27, 2023, 31 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in eight states for elections in 2023. That’s nine more measures than the average number (22) certified at this point in other odd-numbered years from 2011 to 2021. The number certified—31—also ties with 2021 for the highest…

Ballotpedia

Oregon Voters To Decide On Independent Commission For Public Official Salaries

Proposed ballot measure aims to take salary determinations out of the hands of politicians and establish an impartial commission.

Zenger

Oregon Voters To Decide On Constitutional Amendment To Allow Governor Impeachment

State Legislature unanimously supports amendment empowering impeachment and removal of elected state executives

Zenger

Oregon To Vote On Ranked-Choice Voting Measure For Federal And Statewide Offices

Oregon House and Senate passed House Bill 2004, sending the proposed change to the ballot for voters to decide on Nov. 5, 2024.

Zenger

Oregon Voters Will Decide Whether To Embrace Ranked-Choice Voting

Will the Beaver State join Maine and Alaska?

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Oregon voters to decide on establishing commission that would decide salaries of public officials in 2024

On Nov. 5, 2024, Oregon voters will decide on establishing a commission that would determine the salaries of certain public officials.

The Independent UK

As fuel taxes plummet, states weigh charging by the mile instead of the tank

U.S. states are facing a myriad of hurdles as they experiment with programs to eventually replace the motor fuel taxes that have paid for roads for more than a century

Reason

Oregon Partially Repeals Ban on Adults Fueling Their Own Cars

After many failed efforts at reform, the Oregon Legislature has passed a bill allowing gas stations to designate up to half their pumps as self-service.

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Oregon to decide on ranked-choice voting ballot measure in 2024, following measures in four other states

Oregon will be the fifth state to vote on a ranked-choice voting (RCV) ballot measure. On June 25, the Oregon House and Senate passed House Bill 2004 (HB 2004), sending the proposed change to the ballot for voters to decide on Nov. 5, 2024.

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Oregon is the only state where the legislature cannot impeach the governor. Voters will decide on an amendment to change that in 2024.

There’s one state where the legislature cannot impeach the governor — Oregon. That could change on Nov. 5, 2024, when voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to empower the Oregon State Legislature to impeach and remove elected state executives, including the governor. The constitutional amendment would require a two-thirds…

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State courts of last resort continue to have majority female justice membership

As of June 2023, 15 out of the 53 courts of last resort in the United States had a female justice majority membership. This is a net increase of one state since 2022, adding California, Illinois, and Utah, while Ohio and Oregon had decreases in their membership of female justices.…

The Denver Post

Wyndham Clark’s evolution into U.S. Open champion: His new mindset is unlocking a 'world-class player'

For Wyndham Clark to achieve his true golf potential, he had to re-wire himself.

Space

10 best events across the US to celebrate the Oct. 14 annular solar eclipse

Here are 10 dedicated solar eclipse viewing events to celebrate the Oct.14 'ring of fire' solar eclipse from locations across the U.S.

The Times of India

George Orwell's dystopian novel '1984' returned to the Oregon state US library after 65 years

After 65-years, a copy of George Orwell's dystopian masterpiece, "1984," has finally found its way back to the Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon. The book was accompanied by a heartfelt note from an 86-year-old man identified only as WP, who felt compelled to return it due to its enduring…

Autosport

Portland E-Prix: Cassidy wins tense energy-saving battle

Envision Racing driver Cassidy judged the energy-saving requirements of the high-speed Oregon venue to perfection as he beat Andretti man Jake Dennis at the end of the 32-lap contest by 0.294 seconds.

The Independent UK

Oregon county sues oil, coal companies for $51 billion over deadly heat dome

Oregon's most populous county is suing more than a dozen fossil fuel companies to recover costs related to extreme weather events

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