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Oregon state workers picket as contract negotiation deadline nears

The union's bargaining team has proposed a 9.5% cost-of-living increase this year, and a 7.5% increase on July 1, 2024.

 

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek reflects on wins, losses during 2023 legislative session

Gov. Tina Kotek has hundreds of bills sitting on her desk awaiting her final signature. Kotek has less than 30 days to consider the measures.

 

A police officer jailed a 3-year-old for potty training trouble. He's under investigation.

"He was crying. I was getting the response I expected from him," Lt. Michael Schoenbrod told a caseworker, body-cam footage shows.

 

Photos show Titan submersible debris returning to land, first time since fatal implosion

Photos show debris from the Titan sub that came ashore for the first time, marking an end to a chapter in the fatal implosion.

 

Ancient painting of a pizza precursor found in Pompeii — and it's covered in fruit

Researchers discovered the 2,000-year-old painting at the Pompeii archaeological site. But it's probably not pizza, which was invented later.

 

Where to find fireworks and more at July 4 events around the Mid-Valley

Holiday events take place throughout the weekend at locations all over the Mid-Valley.

 

Gov. Tina Kotek names former Portland auditor as next secretary of state

LaVonne Griffin-Valade will serve the remaining 18 months of the current secretary of state term following the resignation of Shemia Fagan.

 

Lawyers to help 2020 wildfire survivors understand how class action lawsuit win affects them

Meetings this week are set to help survivors understand how the historic decision affects them and if they qualify for compensation.

 

'Tragedy': Kidnapped baby dies after suspect slams Camaro into Ohio home

"The male subject had indicated he was feeling homicidal and suicidal," the police chief said in a news release.

 

A man had 32 of his neighbor's trees cut down. Now he could face a huge fine.

The alleged violation in Kinnelon, New Jersey has since gone viral on Twitter and a public hearing via Zoom reached max capacity Tuesday.

 

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