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The U.S. Coast Guard must immediately return a rescue helicopter to the city of Newport as a court case challenging the aircraft’s removal gets underway, a federal judge has ruled.
US Coast Guard must return rescue helicopter to Newport, judge rules
The temporary order comes just three days after a lawsuit challenging the removal. The U.S. Coast Guard has stationed a rescue helicopter in Newport since 1987, not long after three fishermen died when their boat capsized roughly 20 miles off the central coast.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The U.S. Coast Guard must immediately return a rescue helicopter to the city of Newport as a court case challenging the aircraft’s removal gets underway, a federal judge has ruled.
Eugene’s White Bird Clinic is suing a rival nonprofit, Willamette Valley Crisis Care, over copyright infringement and the stealing of trade secrets.
White Bird Clinic sues Willamette Valley Crisis Care over misuse of trade secrets, copyright infringement
Eugene’s White Bird Clinic is suing a rival nonprofit, Willamette Valley Crisis Care, over copyright infringement and the stealing of trade secrets.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Eugene’s White Bird Clinic is suing a rival nonprofit, Willamette Valley Crisis Care, over copyright infringement and the stealing of trade secrets.
This summer, young Indigenous kayakers made history on the first source-to-sea descent of the Klamath River since the removal of four dams. But this isn’t just a kayak adventure story.
‘The Evergreen’: Indigenous youth make history on a changed Klamath River
This week, we hear how the removal of four dams has changed the Klamath River, and what the journey meant to the Indigenous youth carrying on their ancestors’ work.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This summer, young Indigenous kayakers made history on the first source-to-sea descent of the Klamath River since the removal of four dams. But this isn’t just a kayak adventure story.
Oregonians have a little over a month to take advantage of federal tax credits helping to offset costs of home energy upgrades like heat pumps and solar panels.
Oregonians have 5 weeks to secure expiring federal home energy tax credits
The nonprofit Energy Trust of Oregon is encouraging residents to invest in heating and cooling pumps and solar panels, before federal money goes away.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Oregonians have a little over a month to take advantage of federal tax credits helping to offset costs of home energy upgrades like heat pumps and solar panels.
Worry has been swirling in Newport this month as a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter has disappeared from the coastal community's airport with crabbing season around the corner. And recent evidence suggests an ICE detention facility may take its place.
With ICE (maybe) waiting in the wings, Newport sits in limbo
A missing helicopter and a possible immigrant detention center have roiled the coastal city.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Worry has been swirling in Newport this month as a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter has disappeared from the coastal community's airport with crabbing season around the corner. And recent evidence suggests an ICE detention facility may take its place.
The five-time All Star, who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, was arraigned in a federal court in New York City on money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges, both of which carry a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player. The Hall of Famer was arraigned Monday in a federal court in New York City.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The five-time All Star, who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, was arraigned in a federal court in New York City on money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges, both of which carry a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison.
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A missing Coast Guard helicopter and a rumored immigration detention center cause concern on the Oregon Coast. Chauncey Billups goes to court. PSU researchers home in on microplastics. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2025...
OPB’s First Look: Missing helicopter, ICE rumors roil Newport
The removal of a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter and rumors that an immigration detention center could take its place have caused concern on the Oregon Coast. Here's your First Look at Monday's news.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A missing Coast Guard helicopter and a rumored immigration detention center cause concern on the Oregon Coast. Chauncey Billups goes to court. PSU researchers home in on microplastics. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2025...
Experts predict a slight uptick in Americans traveling this year for Thanksgiving. In Oregon, it's estimated nearly 1.2 million — more than a quarter of the state's population — will be on the road, rails or in the skies to see friends and family for the holiday weekend.
Record 1.17 million Oregonians expected to travel for Thanksgiving
About 24% of Americans are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. Top destinations for Oregonians include Bend, Seattle and Portland.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Experts predict a slight uptick in Americans traveling this year for Thanksgiving. In Oregon, it's estimated nearly 1.2 million — more than a quarter of the state's population — will be on the road, rails or in the skies to see friends and family for the holiday weekend.
Oregon jumped over idle Mississippi to No. 5, its highest ranking since it was No. 3 in the Oct. 5 poll.
Oregon is back in the top five of the AP Top 25 poll, Miami leads pack of 5 ranked ACC teams
Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M remained the top three teams for a sixth straight week, and Georgia was No. 4 for the second week in a row.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Oregon jumped over idle Mississippi to No. 5, its highest ranking since it was No. 3 in the Oct. 5 poll.
Many of the nation’s commercial turkey farms are in California, the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic. But the Northwest does have a handful of specialty turkey farms and butchering operations.
Cranberries, turkeys and spuds: A Northwest holiday ingredient spectacular
Farmers in Washington and Oregon grow cranberries, turkeys and potatoes for Thanksgiving, sustaining family agriculture despite challenges.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Many of the nation’s commercial turkey farms are in California, the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic. But the Northwest does have a handful of specialty turkey farms and butchering operations.
In 11 seasons at Portland State, the 61-year-old Barnum was 39-75 overall and 29-51 in the conference. He had his only winning season in 2015, going 9-3 overall and 6-2 in the Big Sky.
Portland State fires football coach Bruce Barnum and his staff after season-ending loss
The Vikings lost their last three games to finish 1-11 overall and 1-7 in the Big Sky Conference.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In 11 seasons at Portland State, the 61-year-old Barnum was 39-75 overall and 29-51 in the conference. He had his only winning season in 2015, going 9-3 overall and 6-2 in the Big Sky.
In the season finale for both teams, Guin’s 44-yard touchdown run and Brandon Johnson’s 1-yard run gave the Bears (4-8, 2-6) a 14-7 halftime lead.
Northern Colorado snaps 5-game losing streak with 24-13 victory over Portland State
Justin Guin ran for 115 yards and one of three Northern Colorado rushing touchdowns, helping the Bears snap a five-game losing streak with a 24-13 victory over Portland State on Saturday.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In the season finale for both teams, Guin’s 44-yard touchdown run and Brandon Johnson’s 1-yard run gave the Bears (4-8, 2-6) a 14-7 halftime lead.
Zevi Eckhaus completed 19 of 31 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another score to lead Washington State (5-6). Kirby Vorhees rushed for 61 yards on 19 carries.
Knight scores on 58-yard run as No. 21 James Madison rallies to beat Washington State 24-20
Wayne Knight’s 58-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter put No. 21 James Madison ahead to stay and the Dukes beat Washington State 24-20 on Saturday.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Zevi Eckhaus completed 19 of 31 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another score to lead Washington State (5-6). Kirby Vorhees rushed for 61 yards on 19 carries.
The Huskies (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) won their second game in a row for the first time since early October. It was their second win at the Rose Bowl in 30 years, having gone 1-9 in their previous 10 games.
Washington routs UCLA 48-14 behind 4 TDs by Demond Williams Jr.
Demond Williams Jr. scored on two quarterback keepers and threw for two touchdowns, and Alex McLaughlin returned a fumble for a 59-yard TD to help Washington rout UCLA 48-14 on Saturday night.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Huskies (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) won their second game in a row for the first time since early October. It was their second win at the Rose Bowl in 30 years, having gone 1-9 in their previous 10 games.
"Leave It on the Track" follows a grieving teen who moves to Portland and finds healing, queer community and maybe a little romance on the roller derby track.
Why Portland roller derby makes the perfect setting for a queer coming-of-age story in ‘Leave It on the Track’
Portland author writes about roller derby, trauma, and queer community in 'Leave it on the Track'
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November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"Leave It on the Track" follows a grieving teen who moves to Portland and finds healing, queer community and maybe a little romance on the roller derby track.
PSU’s study enlists 90 households from the Oregon Coast: Cannon Beach, Depoe Bay, Yachats and Pacific City. Researchers attached filters to participants’ washing machines and dryers to see how many microplastics they are releasing.
PSU study looks at curbing microplastic releases from washers and dryers
Residents from 90 homes on the Oregon Coast are taking part in a Portland State University study that looks at reducing the microplastics released from household appliances.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
PSU’s study enlists 90 households from the Oregon Coast: Cannon Beach, Depoe Bay, Yachats and Pacific City. Researchers attached filters to participants’ washing machines and dryers to see how many microplastics they are releasing.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained at least 15 people in Lane County on Wednesday, according to local advocates.
Lane County advocates report at least 15 new ICE detentions
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained at least 15 people in Lane County on Wednesday, according to local advocates.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained at least 15 people in Lane County on Wednesday, according to local advocates.
The country’s largest landlord would stop using algorithmic software to artificially inflate rent prices under a $7 million settlement offer Oregon and eight other states proposed.
Oregon proposes settlement to stop major landlord from hiking rent prices
The country’s largest landlord would stop using algorithmic software to artificially inflate rent prices under a $7 million settlement offer Oregon and eight other states proposed.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The country’s largest landlord would stop using algorithmic software to artificially inflate rent prices under a $7 million settlement offer Oregon and eight other states proposed.
Damage at the Washington State Capitol from vandalism last month could cost nearly $1 million.
Toll could be nearly $1M from vandalism in Washington state Capitol
Damage at the Washington state Capitol from vandalism last month could cost nearly $1 million.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Damage at the Washington State Capitol from vandalism last month could cost nearly $1 million.
Ashland is known for serious theater, but a new festival hopes to put the town on the map for something else — sarcasm. The Ashland Sarcasm Festival, a three-day celebration of all things comedy, debuts in December.
Ashland leans into its quirky side with new Sarcasm Festival
Ashland is known for serious theater, but a new festival hopes to put the town on the map for something else — sarcasm.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Ashland is known for serious theater, but a new festival hopes to put the town on the map for something else — sarcasm. The Ashland Sarcasm Festival, a three-day celebration of all things comedy, debuts in December.
Central Washington Resistance handed a petition to the Yakima City Council on Tuesday, asking the city to turn off its Flock cameras. They want the city to build a policy around how the cameras and the data collected from them are used. The petition has more than 550 signatures.
Yakima organization urging city leaders to turn off Flock traffic cameras
Concerns about the use of these surveillance cameras in immigration operations are growing across Washington state and nationwide.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Central Washington Resistance handed a petition to the Yakima City Council on Tuesday, asking the city to turn off its Flock cameras. They want the city to build a policy around how the cameras and the data collected from them are used. The petition has more than 550 signatures.
California public health officials confirmed late Friday that six babies in that state who consumed ByHeart formula were treated for botulism between November 2024 and June 2025, up to nine months before the outbreak that has sickened at least 31 babies in 15 states.
Babies who drank Portland-distributed formula got sick months before botulism outbreak, parents say
ByHeart produces formula powder at a plant in Allerton, Iowa, and then ships it to a site in Portland, Oregon, for canning and distribution.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
California public health officials confirmed late Friday that six babies in that state who consumed ByHeart formula were treated for botulism between November 2024 and June 2025, up to nine months before the outbreak that has sickened at least 31 babies in 15 states.
H5N5 is not believed to be a greater threat to human health than the H5N1 virus behind a wave of 70 reported human infections in the U.S. in 2024 and 2025. Most of those have been mild illnesses in workers on dairy and poultry farms.
Washington state resident believed to be the first to die from a rare strain of bird flu
The person, an older adult from Grays Harbor County with underlying health conditions, was being treated for a bird flu called H5N5 after becoming seemingly the first known human infected by the strain.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
H5N5 is not believed to be a greater threat to human health than the H5N1 virus behind a wave of 70 reported human infections in the U.S. in 2024 and 2025. Most of those have been mild illnesses in workers on dairy and poultry farms.
Transit “speedrunning” started in 1960 with the “Tube Challenge”, a Guinness world record on London’s underground system. In the 65 years since, it’s spread around the world to transit systems of all sizes, now generically called a “speedrun.”
Wilsonville math teacher rides to all 95 MAX stations for world record
Marty Valentine became the first person with an official record for a TriMet MAX "speedrun."
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Transit “speedrunning” started in 1960 with the “Tube Challenge”, a Guinness world record on London’s underground system. In the 65 years since, it’s spread around the world to transit systems of all sizes, now generically called a “speedrun.”
The Olympic Pipeline is the backbone of the region’s system for moving gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and other petroleum products from refineries near the Canadian border to distribution terminals in the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades.
Senator demands answers on Northwest fuel pipeline shutdown that could affect Thanksgiving travel
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., on Friday demanded answers from BP about a leak that has forced the shutdown of the Olympic Pipeline, threatening the fuel supply for jets at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Olympic Pipeline is the backbone of the region’s system for moving gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and other petroleum products from refineries near the Canadian border to distribution terminals in the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades.