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14 state legislative incumbents have lost in primaries so far

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Cartel-financed Oregon pot farms expand to growing indoors

Foreign drug cartels that established illegal outdoor marijuana farms in Oregon last year are expanding to large indoor grows

The Independent UK

Bitter feuds and crypto ties: Inside one of the most expensive Democratic primaries

The race in the newly created district has seen party infighting, mysterious ties to cryptocurrency and a complaint to the Federal Election Commission.

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Pro-choice states rush to pledge legal shield for out-of-state abortions

Impending end to legal abortion in half the states will strain capacity and resources in states preserving abortion access

The Guardian - US

Oregon fire district board member recalled with 51.1% of the vote

In Washington County, Oregon, Banks Fire District #13 board members Mark Schmidlin and Ed Ewing faced a recall election on April 12, 2022. Schmidlin was recalled with 51.1% of votes cast in favor of the recall. Ewing retained his seat with 52.4% of votes cast against the recall. Schmidlin’s seat…

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Pandemic pushes Oregon’s public defender system to the brink

Oregon’s public defender system has shown cracks for years, but a post-pandemic glut of delayed cases is exposing shocking constitutional landmines

The Independent UK

'Outsider' looks to prevail in OR Democratic gov primary

Oregon Treasurer Tobias Read hopes to capitalize on voter unrest and a seeming tack back to moderates when Democrats choose their candidate May 17 for the state’s highest office

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A New Report Explains How California Screwed Up Marijuana Legalization

Heavy regulation, high taxes, and local bans combined to cripple the legal cannabis industry, which accounts for just a third of the state's pot market.

Reason

Portland police shift resources to address rising homicides

As homicides in Portland, Oregon, continue to increase and with resources stretched “very thin”, Police Chief Chuck Lovell announced he is shifting detectives from other divisions to help investigate recent killings

The Independent UK

Acreage Sells Cannabis Facility In Oregon, Makes Changes To Dispensaries, Here Are The Details

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Benzinga

Commentary: Jesus said to pray in a ‘closet,’ not on the 50-yard line

In the 1990s, when Congress was embarking on yet another reckless attempt to legislate public prayer in public schools, the Republican senator from Oregon, Mark O. Hatfield, asked for the floor. Hatfield, an evangelical and lifelong Baptist, testified that he had frequently prayed in school — typically before math tests.

Los Angeles Times

Climate change is pushing toxic chemicals into drinking wells

PORTLAND, Ore. — Don Myron is probably best known as the guy who survived one of the deadliest fires in Oregon’s history by sheltering overnight in a river with a patio chair. So there was never any question that Myron would rebuild his home in Oregon’s Santiam Canyon after the…

Tribune News Service

See it: Kayvon Thibodeaux, Evan Neal get draft calls from Giants

Watch as Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal receive draft calls from the New York Giants.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Giants draft Oregon edge Kayvon Thibodeaux and Alabama OT Evan Neal

Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux, in his Dolce & Gabbana suit, said he manifested Thursday night’s No. 5 overall pick:

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At the Races: Signs of red ahead - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

The Independent UK

Democrats face progressive test in Oregon governor's race

Oregon's gubernatorial race will be another test of whether the progressive or moderate part of the Democratic party is ascendant

The Independent UK

Appeals court nixes $1.1 billion timber award against Oregon

The Oregon Court of Appeals has overturned a $1.1 billion verdict against the state over its forest management practices

Tribune News Service

In Central Oregon, a Prohibition lava cave tour — with cocktails

DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — We are in one of the darkest, quietest places on earth: an ancient subterranean cave in Central Oregon’s volcanic, sage-covered high desert. At this moment, 30 feet underground and about 3,000 feet deep, our naturalist guide has instructed us to turn off our headlamps and…

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Eight candidates running in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District Democratic primary election

Eight candidates are running in the Democratic Party primary for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District on May 17, 2022. Incumbent Peter DeFazio (D), who has represented the district since 1987, announced he would not seek re-election in 2022 on Dec. 1, 2021.

Benzinga

Chalice Brands To Acquire Two Retail Stores And Two Cultivation Assets In Oregon

Chalice Brands Ltd.

Sports Illustrated

Kayvon Thibodeaux Wants to Tell His Own Story

The explosive edge defender has been the target of draft season criticism—now, he wants to take back control of his story.

Roll Call

Biden heads to Oregon amid controversy over state's new House seat

Biden's trip to Oregon comes as a Washington super PAC's spending in a crowded House primary has made some Democrats angry with Washington.

The Independent UK

Report: Oregon has $5.3b invested in fossil fuel companies

The Oregon State Treasury has at least $5.3 billion invested in fossil fuel companies, a coalition of environmental groups says in a new report that blames the state for adding to global warming and urged divestment

The Independent UK

Biden set for first Pacific Northwest trip since election

President Joe Biden is stretching his legs this week with a rare overnight visit to the Pacific Northwest, heading to Portland, Oregon, and Seattle

Sports Illustrated

The Boogie Fland Blog: Starting Nike EYBL, Tik Tok, Recruiting and More

After a dominant start to the AAU season, Fland is already drawing interest from Oregon, Kansas, Louisville, Michigan and others.

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