West Linn’s Jackson Shelstad gearing up to play in … PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Nike Hoop Summit tips off in Portland Saturday and when it does, there will be a local leading the way for Team USA. “It feels great,” said West Linn’s Jackson Shelstad. “Just out here competing with all these top players in the country and getting to represent USA is just […]
Oregon DOJ, law firms launch reproductive rights … Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced the new hotline on Monday morning.
University of Washington study highlights Dry January … A new Washington State University study is highlighting the health benefits of Dry January — the time of year in which people abstain from alcohol for the month.
VIDEOS: Beached whale, calf return to open ocean … A stranded mother gray whale and its calf were able to return to open water on May 11 after they became beached at Cape Meares near Bayocean Peninsula Park in Tillamook County.
House passes ‘historic’ $210M Oregon CHIPS Act to … The Oregon House on Thursday passed the bipartisan Oregon CHIPS Act — investing $210 million in the semiconductor and microchip manufacturing industry.
10 hard-to-pronounce Oregon words that even confuse … Pronouncing the Beaver State itself may seem simple to residents, but it’s not so straightforward for some out-of-towners like Bernie Sanders.
Skeleton of blue whale that washed ashore in Oregon … The skeleton of a blue whale that washed ashore on the Oregon coast eight years ago was recently sent to Canada for the final cleaning process before specialists prepare it for public display at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.
These are the worst U.S. states to drive in, report … Traffic, road conditions and the cost of vehicle maintenance are all things that can make drivers grip the steering wheel a bit tighter. These conditions vary across states for a variety of reasons including population, weather and government investments.
Becerra in Portland: Important to invest in youth … US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra was in Portland Monday as part of the Biden administration’s plans to strengthen mental health services for the youngest population.
Washington is the second-worst U.S. state to drive … Washington state is one of the worst states in the U.S. to drive in, according to a new report.
