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$6 million in grants will go to fire agencies across the state
The fire marshal has awarded $6 million in grants for staffing during the 2024 fire season. Learn more here.
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$1.3 billion Powerball winner from Portland
Portland Powerball winner takes home 4th largest purse in history at $1.326 billion. Find out more here.
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Central Oregon counties still the fastest-growing in the state
Between 2020 and 2023, Deschutes County saw 5.2% growth. Learn more here.
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Oregon public schools to receive $74.2 million
Oregon’s K-12 public schools are set to receive $74.2 million in funding this year. Learn more here.
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Oregon Health Authority reports a rise in use of lethal doses
The Oregon Health Authority has reported a rise in use of lethal doses by way of the Oregon Death with Dignity Act. Learn more here.
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Oregon is home to the world’s largest ‘dark sky sanctuary’
2.5 million acres in Lake County has become the largest ‘dark sky sanctuary’ in the world. Learn more here.
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Bill to end daylight saving time has been approved by Oregon Senate
The bill to end daylight saving time was narrowly approved in the Oregon Senate on a 16-14 vote. Find out more here.
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Warm temperatures are trending upward, snowpack low in the Cascades
Temperatures are trending upward and snowpack is below normal. Find out more here.
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Tuition will be free at a New York medical school
A $1 billion donation will make tuition free at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine. Learn more about it here.
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Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to prevent book bans
Last year, at least 93 book titles were challenged to be banned in Oregon. A new bill aims to prevent that. Learn more here.