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Published on May 1, 2025Source: USA Today - Neutral
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Published on May 1, 2025
Emergency funding sought to reduce complaint backlog crisis at Oregon Youth Authority
The unit within the Oregon Youth Authority responsible for investigating complaints failed to adequately track them by type, triage them based on urgency or flag employees whose names appeared multiple times, agency leaders told lawmakers Thursday. Interim …
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Published on May 1, 2025
Oregon’s popular electric vehicles rebates program to reopen
Oregon residents hoping to lower the cost of buying or leasing electric vehicles can soon apply for a state rebate – but they should act fast, as the program will likely be suspended once it runs out of money. The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program will …
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Published on May 1, 2025
For this Oregon mother and daughter, a passion for flowers goes back generations
There are many ways to love flowers, even among family members. Joan Ewer Thorndike, an organic flower farmer and mom, carries delphiniums in her arms as she walks from one of her greenhouses into a warehouse at Le Mera Gardens in Northwest Medford. She …
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Published on May 1, 2025
Former All-American punter commits to transfer to Oregon
EUGENE — Oregon replaced its Australian punter with a former All-American Aussie punter. James Ferguson-Reynolds, who averaged 43.53 yards on 43 punts at Boise State last season, committed to transfer to the Ducks on Thursday. An AFCA second team and AP …
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Published on May 1, 2025
‘Huge Lights Out Alert’ for Oregon aims to help birds find their way home
People can help millions of migrating birds safely reach their nesting grounds by doing something simple starting tonight, May 1: Turn off outdoor lights. As hummingbirds to geese fly over cities at night, light pollution (skyglow) can block out the moon …
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Published on May 1, 2025
‘He was one of us:’ Oregon’s only Jesuit parish remembers Pope Francis
Standing in front of the nave filled with people at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Southeast Portland, the Rev. James Antonio, S.J., delivered the homily for a memorial Mass for Pope Francis on Wednesday night. As Oregon’s only Jesuit parish, St. Ignatius …
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Published on May 1, 2025
Jeld-Wen will close southern Oregon factory, lay off 128
Door and window manufacturer Jeld-Wen plans to close a factory in Klamath County by the end of the year and lay off all 128 people who work there. Jeld-Wen notified state employment officials of the pending closure in a notice Thursday. The company said …
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Published on May 1, 2025
Oregon senator proposes ditching the penny, making the nickel the smallest U.S. coin
At a cost of nearly four cents to produce each penny, Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley says the United State Mint is fulfilling the definition of government waste with every penny it makes. Merkley, a Democrat, and Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah are among a band …
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Published on May 1, 2025
3 Oregon hotels make Tripadvisor list of ‘Best of the Best’ for 2025
In addition to being known for good coffee, tasty microbrews and terrific restaurants, Oregon seems to be developing a reputation as a home for noteworthy hotels. The latest example? The Tripadvisor website has released its “Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best …
Source: OregonLive.com - Neutral