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Scientists offer prize to stop invasive mussels
Statesman Journal - Oregon
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The invasive quagga and zebra mussels have a $100,000 bounty on their "heads." The U.S. government is offering the six-figure prize for the best suggestion on how to stop their relentless and destructive spread because...
Kalen DeBoer's Alabama joins Oregon & Texas A&M in top 3 as battle for five-star in-state recruit heats up
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
Alabama got off to a slow start with its 2026 recruiting class, but the Crimson Tide has gradually gained momentum by securing several commitments from multiple blue-chip prospects. They remain in contention for some of the nation’s best talent,...
E-Bikes Now Allowed on Oregon Coast Beaches, State Parks
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/02/25 at 6:25 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Reedsport, Oregon) – Oregon's state parks now allow e-bikes (electric-assist bikes) on trails as well as on sandy beaches of the coastline. Oregon State Parks and Recreation...
From Whales, Bioluminescent Waves to Low Tides, Oregon Coast is Cookin' This ...
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/01/25 at 6:55 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Cannon Beach, Oregon) – From resident gray whales to bioluminescent waves, the Oregon coast is offering an exceptional season for wildlife watchers. Several factors are...
New in Waldport: Bike 'n Blues Lineup Announced, Central Oregon Coast Will Ge...
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/01/25 at 3:55 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Waldport, Oregon) - The central coast town of Waldport is rolling out two major attractions this summer and early fall, promising fresh experiences for locals and tourists...
Nehalem Bay State Park Reopens Campgrounds in Time for Bustling Oregon Coast ...
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/02/25 at 6:25 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Manzanita, Oregon) – A major north Oregon coast favorite is just about fully back in action. (Photo courtesy OPRD) Oregon State Parks and Recreation (OPRD) said Nehalem Bay...
Oregon Schools To Ban Cellphones During The Entire School Day
105.3 KISS FM - Washington
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July 3, 2025
With the stroke of a pen, students in the Oregon Public School system will no longer be able to use cellphones at any point during the school day. Governor Tina Kotek picked up the ball that the State Legislature dropped when they chose not to...
Oregonians Reminded The Importance Of Defensible Space
PNW AG Network - Washington
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July 3, 2025
Homeowners across Oregon are being reminded to create defensible space to help protect their homes and property against wildfire. The Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office held a demonstration burn showing when houses catch fire, flames spread fast....
Oregon Awards Over $2M To Strengthen Food Supply Chain
PNW AG Network - Washington
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July 3, 2025
The Oregon Department of Agriculture announced this week that seven infrastructure projects will share $2.15 million to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain. The funds are made possible through the Resilient Food Systems...
Oregon police erred in use of aerial surveillance camera for marijuana bust, appeals court says
The Bulletin - Oregon
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July 3, 2025
Oregon police erred in use of aerial surveillance camera for marijuana bust, appeals court says Published 6:22 am Thursday, July 3, 2025 A drone flies above Eugene. Oregon’s Court of Appeals chided the Oregon State Police Wednesday for using...
Sitting in one unusual place can lower your blood pressure, researchers find
SurreyLive
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July 5, 2025
More than 14 million people in the UK are suffering from hypertension so finding ways to lower blood pressure is a key concern for many of us. However, it turns out sitting in one unusual place can be highly effective, according to new research....
Oregon lawmakers scale back or kill several bills opposed by ag lobby
Capital Press - Oregon
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July 3, 2025
Published 7:35 am Thursday, July 3, 2025 Several bills that concerned Oregon's farm lobby ended up being either killed or changed during the recently ended session. (Courtesy Oregon Department of Transportation) Several of the bills that most...
Teen anxiety and sleep: Why sleeping in on weekends helps, but only up to a point
The Times of India
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For teenagers, sleep is often the first thing sacrificed in busy weekday schedules filled with school, homework, and screens. But new research suggests there may be a way to catch up—at least a little—without disrupting their mental well-being.A...
This is a model for partnering with Indigenous groups for environmental...
Envirotech Online
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The removal of several dams as part of the Klamath River Restoration Project is the largest initiative of its kind in US history. This milestone has opened 420 miles of river habitat previously blocked to salmon, restoring a vital ecological...
Oregon's Dante Moore steps into spotlight with lessons learned, talents honed in Detroit
The Detroit News - Michigan
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Detroit — Everything has come full circle for University of Oregon quarterback Dante Moore. Right before the biggest season of Moore’s career, he was back in Detroit at places that helped him get to where he is today. In June, Moore handed out and...
Oregon may sue amidst new round of threatened federal funding cuts to public schools
KLCC - Oregon
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July 2, 2025
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has pledged to fight back against a new round of threats to withhold federal funding from public schools. The dollars the Trump Administration has threatened are called Title funding. The sections at risk pay for teacher...
Oregon housing production office opens
Daily Journal of Commerce - Oregon
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July 2, 2025
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has established a new state office to support housing production and enforce housing production laws. The Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPO) stems from legislation enacted in 2024. The office will bolster...
Will we know if the next plague is human-made?
Vox
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July 8, 2025
In October 1979, a top-secret CIA intelligence report featured the first inklings in the West that something unusual and disturbing had allegedly taken place in the Soviet Union several months earlier. In April of that year, patients started...
Oregon Governor Signs Executive Order Banning Student Cellphones In School
Freedom 970 - Oregon
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July 2, 2025
Governor Tina Kotek announced the establishment of the Behavioral Health Talent Council to formulate new strategies to address Oregon's behavioral health workforce shortage. PORTLAND, OR – On Wednesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed an...
Oregon awards $2.15M to boost local food supply infrastructure
KEZI - Oregon
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SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has announced $2.15 million in awards for seven projects to bolster food supply chain infrastructure, including sites in Corvallis and Cottage Grove. This funding comes from the Resilient...