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Oregon man convicted of cyberstalking, interstate stalking in Arizona case
KGUN - Arizona
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June 27, 2025
TUCSON — A federal jury has found an Oregon man guilty of cyberstalking and interstate stalking after a four-day trial, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. Prosecutors say Brian Thomas Balda, 52, harassed and...
Oregon lawmakers repeal wildfire hazard map
Daily Journal of Commerce - Oregon
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June 27, 2025
At a glance: Approved state legislation will go to Gov. Tina Kotek Map imposed stricter building codes in fire-prone areas Only one House member voted against the repeal State agencies to offer model codes for local adoption PORTLAND — Oregon...
Oregon ‘middle housing’ bill passes Legislature, expands 2019 reforms
OregonLive.com
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June 27, 2025
A signature housing bill for Gov. Tina Kotek has screeched past the finish line in the final days of the Oregon legislative session. House Bill 2138 builds on her “missing middle” housing reforms from 2019, allowing townhomes and triplexes in more...
Housing advocates raise red flags over cuts to rent assistance in Oregon
KATU - Oregon
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — On Tuesday, a massive housing and homelessness funding package worth roughly $2.6 billion passed out of the legislature and awaits the Governor's signature. Most of the money in the bill goes towards maintaining a long term...
Oregon Announces SBA Disaster Loans for Businesses and Homeowners Affected by March and April 2025 Storms
KTVZ - Oregon
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June 27, 2025
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Governor Tina Kotek's request for SBA Administrative Declarations following severe storms, flooding, landslides, and...
Nuclear energy push stalls out, but opponents sense a ‘shift’ in Oregon
KLCC - Oregon
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June 28, 2025
A renewed push to reintroduce nuclear energy facilities to Oregon is headed toward a quiet end as the 2025 session speeds through its final days. One of the bills that made it the furthest — House Bill 2410, which would have paved the way for...
Oregon psychiatric hospital spends thousands of taxpayers’ money on sex toys for patients — many of whom are criminals, report finds
The Independent
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June 27, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Birthright citizenship remains law of the land — for now — despite SCOTUS ruling
New York Post
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June 28, 2025
Birthright citizenship remains a fact of life in the US — for now — following the Supreme Court’s ruling Friday limiting judges’ ability to issue universal injunctions halting executive action. Moments after the 6-3 ruling, the Trump...
Oregon Legislature abandons attempt to postpone campaign finance limits
Oregon Capital Chronicle
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June 27, 2025
This is a developing story and will be updated. A last-minute effort to delay Oregon’s campaign contribution limits from taking effect for another four years won’t move forward, Secretary of State Tobias Read confirmed Friday. Lawmakers passed...
Tourist Attractions in Portland, Oregon
PlanetWare
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Written by Chloë Ernst and Brad Lane Updated Jun 27, 2025 Portland, the largest city in Oregon, straddles the Willamette River. It's a combination of creative culture and flourishing city attractions that brings flocks of tourists and many...
Senate rejects resolution to curb Trump's use of military in Iran
USA Today - Virginia
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WASHINGTON – The Senate voted against curbing President Donald Trump’s use of military force in Iran after the U.S. bombing of nuclear facilities and the fragile cease-fire that resulted. The 47 to 53 vote on June 27 killed the measure from Sen....
Creating an Oregon Where Every Child Belongs
My Oregon News
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June 27, 2025
“The hardest thing was trying to find the words to tell my son he couldn’t go back to his school or see his friends. It was devastating to our entire family,” said Sarah, who lives in Multnomah County. Today, her son still talks about missing his...
Oregon immigration attorney relinquishes law license after allegations of negligence, ‘excessive’ fees
OregonLive.com
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June 27, 2025
An Oregon immigration attorney has relinquished his law license after he allegedly charged “excessive” fees to several immigrants but failed to deliver services and harmed others due to negligence, according to Oregon State Bar records and court...
SBA Relief Still Available to Oregon Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by the Microwave Tower Fire
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Oregon of the July 29, 2025 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses...
Legendary actress who lives in Oregon to be honored at Venice film festival
OregonLive.com
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June 27, 2025
Kim Novak, who became one of the most successful movie stars of the 1950s, demonstrated her independent spirit when she decided to leave Hollywood in the mid-1960s. Before retiring from acting, Novak made an indelible impression thanks to such...
Out-of-staters to pay more for Oregon State Park permits
KLCC - Oregon
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June 27, 2025
It will soon cost more for non-Oregonians to park their cars or pitch their tents in a state park in Oregon. Starting July 1, out-of-state visitors will pay $12 per day, or $37 for an annual parking permit. The change was recently approved by the...
Legislature passes Governor’s groundwater protection bill despite criticism it was watered down
Oregon Capital Chronicle
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June 27, 2025
A groundwater protection bill proposed by Gov. Tina Kotek passed its final vote in the Oregon House Friday and will now go to her desk for signing. The bill passed in the Senate earlier this month. Kotek said Senate Bill 1154 will provide long...
Report: More oversight needed for rising New Mexico election costs
Tri City Record - New Mexico
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June 27, 2025
Voters enter the Doña Ana County Government Center to cast their vote for the local 2023 elections on Nov. 7. Danielle Prokop/Source NM × Secretary of State Toulouse Oliver pushes back against some of report’s findings A new report issued by...
'Outdoor School for All' grant program becomes law in Minnesota
KAXE/KBXE - Minnesota
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June 27, 2025
Gov. Tim Walz signed the Minnesota Outdoor School For All act into law, establishing a statewide grant program to expand access to overnight outdoor education for students in fourth through 12th grades. The law allocates $848,000 to support...
Firefighters take on live-burn in fire school, Governor vows support
KVAL - Oregon
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It’s the culminating event today for the Mid-Willamette Valley Interagency Fire School. Firefighters took on their final challenge—a live fire exercise just outside of Sweet Home. About 200 wildland firefighters and instructors gathered near Sweet...