Claire RushAssociated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A voter-approved Oregon gun control law violates the state constitution, a judge ruled Tuesday, continuing to block it from taking effect and casting fresh doubt over the future of the embattled measure.The law, one of the toughest in the nation, was[Read More…]
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Today is Wednesday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2023. There are 32 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On Nov. 29, 1981, film star Natalie Wood drowned at age 43 while boating off California’s Santa Catalina Island with her her actor husband Robert Wagner and actor Christopher Walken.On[Read More…]
Oregon defeats Oregon State 31-7 in final “Civil War” game for now
Anne M. PetersonAP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Ducks are relishing a second chance against Washington.Sixth-ranked Oregon secured a spot in the Pac-12 championship game with a 31-7 victory Friday night over No. 15 Oregon State in the final scheduled matchup between the in-state rivals.The Ducks (11-1,[Read More…]
First-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law faces growing pushback
Claire RushAssociated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s first-in-the-nation law that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of heroin, cocaine and other illicit drugs in favor of an emphasis on addiction treatment is facing strong headwinds in the progressive state after an explosion of public drug use fueled[Read More…]
Nix throws for 404 yards, 6 TDs as No. 6 Oregon rolls over ASU
David BrandtAP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Coach Dan Lanning watched with pride as his veteran quarterback threw touchdowns all over the field, admired his playmakers as they made tough catches and marveled as his defense adjusted to anything and everything Arizona State tried to run.For two glorious quarters[Read More…]
How are people supposed to rebuild Paradise, California, when nobody can afford home insurance?
Janie HarAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Heidi Lange was among the first to rebuild after the deadliest wildfire in California history destroyed her home in 2018 along with much of the town of Paradise.After the fire, she got divorced, which left her with only half the money paid out[Read More…]
Today in history
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2023. There are 46 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On Nov. 15, 1864, late in the U.S. Civil War, Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh (teh-KUM’-seh) Sherman began their “March to the Sea” from Atlanta; the campaign[Read More…]
Oregon GOP senators who boycotted Legislature file federal lawsuit in new effort to seek reelection
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Republican state senators in Oregon who boycotted the Legislature for a record six weeks earlier this year have filed a federal lawsuit as part of their efforts to seek reelection despite a recent voter-approved measure aimed at preventing walkouts.The senators are challenging an amendment to the[Read More…]
Nix has 4 TDs and No. 6 Ducks get closer to the Pac-12 title game
Anne M. PetersonAP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — While quarterback Bo Nix believes No. 6 Oregon’s offense is among the nation’s best, he’s still wary of this final stretch of the season.Nix threw for 412 yards and four touchdowns and No. 6 Oregon held off a late USC rally[Read More…]
Martinez runs for 146 yards, 4 touchdowns,and Oregon State routs Stanford 62-17
Gary HorowitAP Sports Writer CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Damien Martinez ran for 146 yards and a career-high four touchdowns to lead No. 12 Oregon State to a 62-17 victory over Stanford on Saturday.Martinez, the Pac-12 freshman Offensive Player of the Year last year, surpassed 1,000 yards for the season and[Read More…]