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Wow! What a photo. A cougar swimming in the water at one of Oregon's most iconic spots: Cannon Beach.
The Haystack Rock area reopened Monday after authorities concluded the cougar spotted on the rock on Sunday had left.
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Democrat Tina Kotek is projected to win the race for Oregon governor, defeating Republican Christine Drazan, The Oregonian reports. Unaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson conceded Tuesday evening.
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Measure 114 passes, The Oregonian reports. This measure strengthens rules relating to firearm safety. It is one of the nation's strictest gun control measures.
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Measure 112 has passed, The Oregonian reports. This measure removes slavery from the Oregon constitution and affirms that it is not an Oregon value.
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Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the projected winner of Oregon's 5th District Congressional race, defeating Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner, according to The Oregonian.
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Portland says bon voyage tonight to Darcelle XV, a city luminary and legend of the drag world. Darcelle XV Showplace announced the news Thursday evening, saying that Walter W. Cole, Sr. died at the age of 92 from natural causes.
JUST IN: Masks will no longer be required at Portland International Airport. A spokesperson tells KGW: "Local TSA just advised us they will no longer be enforcing the directive that requires masking in the airport."
BREAKING: Masks will once again be required in indoor public places in Multnomah County, including in businesses like grocery stores, restaurants and gyms. Health officials have announced the mandate will start on August 13 for everyone 5+, regardless of vaccination status.
Drone video shows the mess that I-5 northbound was near the 217 interchange Thursday morning as a winter storm brought record snow to the Portland metro area.
The power outage was caused by a beaver chewing through a tree that sent the tree through a transmission line, Pacific Power said. Power has been restored.
BREAKING: Measure 114 remains blocked after the Oregon Supreme Court denied a motion filed by the state that would have allowed the state's new gun law to go into effect. Story to come.
With more Americans living paycheck to paycheck, schools across the country are making financial literacy a part of the curriculum.
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BREAKING NEWS: Oregon and Washington have moved up their timelines to end mask requirements for indoor public places and schools. Both states will lift the mandates on March 12.
JUST IN: An Oregon DMV hack may have compromised the information of 3.5 million Oregonians. ODOT said anyone with an active Oregon ID or driver's license should assume that their info was part of the breach. It suggests monitoring personal credit reports.
In tonight’s presidential debate the President said the “Portland Sheriff” supports him. As the Multnomah County Sheriff I have never supported Donald Trump and will never support him.
Just In: The Associated Press is now also declaring Democrat Tina Kotek as the winner in the Oregon governor's race, joining The Oregonian's projection. The latest numbers show Kotek leading Republican Christine Drazan by about 68,000 votes.