Portland, OR|News|
Where Does Oregon Rank Among Healthiest States For Seniors?
An annual report ranked states based on four determinants: behaviors, community and environment, policy and clinical care.
Dan Shalin, Patch Staff
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Portland, OR|News|
5 Planets Will Align Over Oregon: Forecast, How To Watch
The procession of planets will be visible through the end of June. Early Friday morning, a crescent moon joins the planetary parade.
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Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Man Sentenced For Illegally Importing And Exporting Scorpions
Darren Dennis Drake, from Eugene, got two years of federal probation, 250 hours of community service and a $5K fine.
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Beaverton, OR|News|
Nike Announces It Will Fully Exit Russia
The Beaverton-based company had suspended many operations in the country in recent months after Russia launched a war in Ukraine.
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Portland, OR|News|
Blazers Acquire Forward Jerami Grant In Trade With Pistons
The 8-year-veteran was an Olympic teammate of Damian Lillard and is the son of former Blazer Harvey Grant.
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Portland, OR|News|
Timbers, Thorns Announce Details For Stand Together Week
The 11th annual charity event will be from July 11-17 and feature 28 volunteer projects benefitting Portland-area nonprofits.
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Portland, OR|News|
Biden’s 3-Month Federal Gas Tax Holiday: Would It Help Or Hurt Oregon?
The federal gas tax is about 3 percent of a $5 gallon of gas. Americans would save about $10 per month on gas, according to experts.
Dan Shalin, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Oregon City Mayoral Candidate Clarifies Comments About Japanese
Leslie Wright got criticized when he said Japanese living in "small, compact areas" could be a model for dealing with homelessness.
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Portland, OR|News|
Wyden Introduces Bill To Protect Personal Reproductive Health Data
The legislation would prevent the information from being disclosed or misused and is a response to the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Portland, OR|News|
8 Oregon Counties Among Healthiest Communities In 2022: U.S. News
To rank the counties, U.S. News looked at how nearly 3,000 U.S. counties performed in 89 metrics across 10 health-related categories.
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Beaverton, OR|News|
Beaverton, Hillsboro Students Eligible For Congressional App Challenge
The annual contest gives individuals or teams a chance to submit an original app. Winning apps could be put on display in the U.S. Capitol.
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Portland, OR|News|
Indiana Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Role In 2020 Portland Protests
Malik Fard Muhammad pleaded guilty in federal court to having destructive devices. He also pleaded guilty to 14 felonies in state court.
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Seattle, WA|News|
Seattle Traffic Deaths Hit 16-Year High: Report
A citywide effort to eliminate serious crashes in 2015 didn't stop Seattle from hitting a 16-year-high in traffic deaths in 2021.
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Seattle, WA|News|
Kid Cudi World Tour To Make Stop In Seattle
The singer and rapper's 27-date "To the Moon 2022 World Tour" includes a show at Climate Pledge Arena. Find out when he will come to town.
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Seattle, WA|News|
Former Seattle Tech Worker Guilty In Scheme To Steal Data, Mine Crypto
Paige A. Thompson, aka "erratic," was convicted of seven federal crimes. Authorities said Thompson bragged about the scheme online.
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Renton, WA|News|
Renton Crews Rescue Person Who Ended Up In Lake Washington With Car
The rescue took place Tuesday morning near Gene Coulson Park. The person, who was treading water, was taken to a local hospital.
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Kirkland, WA|News|
Kirkland Accepting Grant Applications For Events That Boost Tourism
The funding is for 2023 events and festivals that attract visitors from over 50 miles away and generate overnight stays.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Native And MLS Veteran Donny Toia Re-Signs With FC Tucson
The former Canyon del Oro High star scored the first goal in club history in 2012 before going on to play 172 games in MLS.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale Observes Juneteenth On Monday
In April, the Scottsdale City Council established Juneteenth as a designated city holiday. Here is what you need to know.
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Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Observes Juneteenth On Monday
In March, the City of Tempe voted unanimously to make Juneteenth an official annual city holiday. Here is what you need to know.
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