Secretary of State Fagan ends cannabis consulting … Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced she has ended her paid consulting contract with Veriede Holdings LLC. after raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest and a call from the governor for an investigation the secretary’s recusal from a state audit on the cannabis industry.
OHSU doctor talks daylight saving time’s impact on … With daylight saving time approaching on Sunday, the extra time for sunlight also means losing an hour of sleep.
Gov. Kotek announces plans to protect access to abortion … With a SCOTUS lower-court ruling regarding abortion medication still up in the air, Oregon Gov. Kotek announced Thursday that she would be taking further steps to protect abortion and miscarriage management throughout the state.
Poetic politician: Maine governor’s skills include … AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Many Mainers know Democratic Gov. Janet Mills as a level-headed leader, a pragmatic politician or even a former tough-minded prosecutor. But there’s another side to the governor — she’s a poet. “If more politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics, I am convinced the world would be a little better […]
Homeless, tech, guns and abortion rights top priorities … Four months into the 2023 Oregon legislative session, lawmakers have prioritized addressing the homelessness and affordable housing crises with a $200 million package and are on the hunt for an economic boost after passing the $210 million Oregon CHIPS Act. With these bills signed into law, the legislature is setting its sights on tackling gun violence and enshrining abortion rights.
Woodburn’s Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm hosts postal service … The U.S. Postal Service has new, brightly colored stamps showing tulip petals.
LeBron James’ son Bronny commits to play basketball … LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James’ oldest son, Bronny, says he will play basketball at the University of Southern California in the fall. Bronny James abruptly announced his much-anticipated decision on social media Saturday, about two hours before his father’s Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of their second-round playoff […]
Fourth dead whale washes up along Oregon coast this … A dead whale washed ashore on Oregon’s Cannon Beach Saturday afternoon – marking it the fourth whale to wash up along Oregon’s coastline in recent weeks, according to Seaside Aquarium.
Fourth dead whale to wash ashore along Oregon Coast … PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A dead whale washed ashore in Cannon Beach on Saturday afternoon — marking the fourth whale to wash ashore along the Oregon coast in recent weeks, according to Seaside Aquarium. A few days prior, the Coast Guard reported the whale was floating about a mile offshore before reaching the Crescent Beach […]
Legal sizes for lobsters could change to protect … PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The rules about the minimum and maximum sizes of lobsters that can be trapped off New England could soon become stricter, potentially bringing big changes to one of the most valuable seafood industries in the country. Fishers are required to measure lobsters from eyes to tail and must throw back the […]
