The Latest Breaking News from Oregon

Jeff Merkley Wants To Save Big Government From Donald Trump

The Oregon senator's "For Our Republic Act" would check many of the president's abuses while preserving the powerful federal state he commands.

Reason · Aug 14

Oregon veterinarian, 59, quit his $150,000 executive job for 'soft retirement'—now, he earns almost twice as much while working flexible shifts on his own terms, spending more time with family and escaping corporate burnout

At the age of 59, Oregon veterinarian Ron Titterington walked away from a stressful $150,000-a-year executive job and chose “soft retirement” instead. The risk paid off. By working flexible relief shifts on his own terms, he now earns almost twice as much while enjoying greater freedom, less stress, corporate burnout…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

A Flathead Valley Clinic Reports COPD and Asthma Flare Ups as Wildfire Smoke Settles Over Western Montana

Wildfire smoke from Oregon and Washington pushed Columbia Falls air to very unhealthy levels, and a Flathead Valley clinic reports COPD and asthma flare-ups.

Medical Daily · Aug 12

Montana Reports Unhealthy Air as Pacific Northwest Wildfire Smoke Pushes Particle Pollution Farther East

Montana DEQ issued air quality alerts across western counties as smoke from Oregon and Washington fires pushed particle levels to unhealthy.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

‘Wealth language barrier:’ Oregon officer pulls over an unregistered Lamborghini, and the Dubai tourist responds with a carnet

What is the craziest thing you blew your money on?

We Got This Covered · Aug 9

Aussie walking wizard Beacroft has world at his feat

Australian Isaac Beacroft has continued his personal gold rush with a record-breaking victory in the 5km race walk at the world athletics U20 championships.

AAP · Aug 8

‘We’ve done nothing wrong, and our house is getting buried’: $2.4 million beach house in Oregon is being swallowed by sand

IN FOCUS: ‘We've done nothing wrong, and our house is getting buried,’ homeowner Stacy Niedermeyer told Bruce Golding

The Independent UK · Aug 8

Protesters haul a guillotine to city council meeting about a potential AI data center, company rep cornered by protestors — ‘ it no longer felt safe to stay,’ developer escorted out by police

Some protesters brought a guillotine to public consultation for a potential data center in Salem, Oregon. Even though this was displayed outside the venue, it was a confrontation between the data center's representatives and some of the community members that led the latter to leave early.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 7

Nut butter distributed to Walmart recalled over potential salmonella contamination

A nut butter distributed to Walmart stores across 19 states is being recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said. Boticelli Foods is recalling a lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter 6.7oz. The product details are as follows: UPC 194346207961, Lot LB028ACP04, expiration…

The Independent UK · Aug 7

In 2014, Oregon netted and airlifted 61 California bighorns, releasing 26 in Klamath River Canyon, where hunting and livestock disease had helped erase them by the 1940s

In a groundbreaking initiative, wildlife biologists have successfully transplanted California bighorn sheep back into Oregon's Klamath River Canyon. Using helicopter capture teams, they carefully relocated these magnificent animals to suitable, restored habitats after their absence of over seventy years. This crucial step not only aids in revitalizing the local ecosystem…

The Times of India · Aug 7