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Governor Declares February Tsunami and Earthquake Awareness Month in Oregon
Salem, Ore – In recent history, Oregon has experienced considerable damage from moderate earthquakes, including the Scotts Mills and Klamath Falls earthquakes in 1993. There was also a deadly tsunami that originated in Alaska back in 1964. Scientists say there’s plenty of evidence to suggest Oregon is at risk for a much larger earthquake associated with the Cascadia Subduction Zone.
Oregon Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Protect Women’s Sports On National Girls And Women In Sports Day
SALEM, Ore. – On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, House Republican Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby) introduced new legislation aimed at restoring safety and fairness for female athletes in Oregon’s K-12 schools. The proposed legislation, LC 3895, would require schools to designate athletic competitions and extracurricular sports based on biological sex, preventing biological males from participating in sports designated for females.
Oregon Senator Leads Senate Floor Protest Original
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democrats are “holding the floor” to protest one of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks. Democrats don’t have the votes to stop the confirmation of President Trump’s nominees, but Senator Jeff Merkley says the nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget is so unfit, they had to do something. “Russel Vought is the mastermind of Project 2025, and all of the chaos and the lawlessness that Trump has unleashed across our country,” the Oregon Democrat said Wednesday.
NFL Expanding International Footprint To Australia
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NFL is expanding its international footprint to Australia. The league announced Wednesday that it will be playing a game in 2026 in Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a venue that holds about 100,000 spectators. The Los Angeles Rams will be the home team for that game, part of a multi-year commitment to play in Melbourne. As of the 2025 season, the NFL can schedule up to eight league-operated regular-season games internationally.
Parked Delta Plane Apparently Struck By Japan Airlines Plane That Was Taxiing At Seattle Airport
SEATTLE (AP) — A Japan Airlines plane that was taxiing on the tarmac of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport apparently struck the tail of a parked Delta aircraft on Wednesday morning, airport authorities said. Authorities responded to the incident around 10:17 a.m., the airport said on X. There were no injuries, and airport authorities were working to get the passengers off the airplane and bring them back to the terminal.
Oregon Lottery Offers Super Bowl Bets With Super Star Options
SALEM, Ore. – Football fans and Swifties alike have something to wager on this Super Bowl, as the Oregon Lottery’s DraftKings Sportsbook rolls out a fresh batch of themed bets, some inspired by Taylor Swift. With the Kansas City Chiefs set to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles, bettors can place wagers on outcomes tied to Swift’s songs. The “Shake It Off” bet predicts the Eagles will score first but the Chiefs will win.
Super Bowl Secondary-Ticket Prices High But Much Less Than Last Year's Game
(Associated Press) – Prices on the secondary-ticket market for Sunday’s Super Bowl in New Orleans are much less than last year’s big game and declining. But they are still high by historical standards. The average price for the Kansas City Chiefs-Philadelphia Eagles game at TickPick was $6,552 as of Tuesday. If that amount holds, it would be that website’s third highest for a Super Bowl.
Racial Gap Widened In Deaths Among US Moms Around The Time Of Childbirth
NEW YORK (AP) — Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher white women around the time of childbirth in 2023. That’s according to federal health data released Wednesday. The new report shows maternal mortality fell below pre-pandemic levels overall but racial gaps widened. In 2021 and 2022, the maternal death rate for Black women was about 2.6 times higher than white women.
Oregon Anti-Poaching Program Expands
Salem, Ore. – Oregon’s Department of Fish and Wildlife is expanding its Turn In Poachers program.
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KXL Tech Expert Says Trade War Could Lead to Delayed Tech Deliveries
CUPERTINO, Cal. – If you’re in the market for a new iPhone, Android phone, tablet or any other brand or style of tech goodie, our tech expert Brian Westbrook recommends consider maybe pulling the trigger sooner than later because of what’s happening with a budding trade war between the U.S. & China. Westbrook says President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China were followed by a retaliation.
Overturned Big Rig Closes Downtown Portland Freeway
Portland, Ore. – A double tractor-trailer overturned on I-405 early Wednesday, causing a ripple effect of backups across the Portland Metro area. Emergency crews responded to the overpass at Naito Parkway just after 5:45 a.m., shutting down both southbound and northbound ramps from I-5 to I-405. Portland is under a winter weather advisory until noon. However, Portland Police say the roads in the area of the wreck were only wet, without snow or ice. No injuries were reported.
Portland Public Schools Parents Organizing Meetings about Budget Cuts
PORTLAND, Ore.– Tuesday night, Portland Public Schools Board members heard from Suzanne Clark, the mother of a Roosevelt High School student.
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Tulsi Gabbard, President's Pick To Oversee US Spy Agencies, Clears Senate Committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, has moved a step closer to Senate confirmation. The Senate Intelligence Committee voted behind closed doors Tuesday to advance Gabbard’s nomination to the full Senate for a vote.
Portland's Middle Housing Initiative Expands Affordable Homeownership Options
PORTLAND, Ore. – A new report reveals that Portland’s residential zoning regulations, known as the Residential Infill Project (RIP) and its expansion RIP2, have significantly increased the production of affordable and diverse housing options in the city’s single-dwelling residential zones. From August 2021 through June 2024, over 1,400 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and middle-housing units—such as duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes—have been permitted in these zones.
President Trump To Become First Sitting President To Attend A Super Bowl
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is going to the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, the first sitting president to do so. The U.S. Secret Service, which is responsible for protecting the president, said in a statement Tuesday that it has had staff on the ground for days preparing for his visit. Trump will watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles.
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With Severe Weather In The Forecast, Multnomah County Declares State Of Emergency And Opens Shelters
PORTLAND, Ore. – With winter weather in the forecast, Multnomah County has declared a state of emergency and is opening its severe weather shelters. The shelters will open at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night and will remain open until at least noon on Wednesday. Shelters will be available for anyone in need of protection from the extreme cold, with no one turned away. “We are committed to ensuring that everyone has a warm, safe, and dry place to sleep during this storm,” Chair Jessica Vega Pederson stated.
Oregon Maintains Strong Snowpack After Dry January
Portland, Ore. – While Washington continues to experience areas of snow drought this winter, Oregon is benefitting from recent storms. Snow over the last several days is a welcomed sight for Oregon’s mountains, especially following a very dry January.
How An Ancient Asteroid Strike Carved Out 2 Grand Canyons On The Moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved out a pair of grand canyons on the far side. That’s good news for NASA, which is looking to land astronauts at the south pole on the near, Earth-facing side later this decade. Because the debris went elsewhere, the moon’s south pole contains older rocks that could be collected by moonwalkers.
Trump Administration Opens Antisemitism Inquiries At Five Colleges Including Portland State
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is opening new investigations into allegations of antisemitism at five U.S. universities including Columbia and the University of California, Berkeley, the Education Department announced Monday. It’s part of President Donald Trump’s promise to take a tougher stance against campus antisemitism and deal out harsher penalties than former President Joe Biden’s administration, which settled a flurry of cases with universities in its final weeks.
Oregon Senator Joins Effort To Block Tariffs, Even After Pause
Breaking News | Weather Related Closures & Delays Washington, D.C. – U.S. tariffs on goods from both Mexico and Canada are on hold, but an Oregon Senator says the fight isn’t over. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) says the 30-day pause agreed upon by Mexico and Canada isn’t enough.
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Umpire Pat Hoberg Fired By MLB For Sharing Sports Gambling Accounts With Friend Who Bet On Baseball
Breaking News | Weather Related Closures & Delays NEW YORK (AP) — Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by Major League Baseball for sharing his legal sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet on baseball games and for intentionally deleting electronic messages pertinent to the league’s investigation. MLB opened the investigation last February when it was brought to its attention by the sportsbook, and Hoberg did not umpire last season.
Criminal Alien of the Week Report February, 03 2025
Lars Larson Show: Criminal Alien of the Week Report By David Olen Cross February 3, 2025 The “Lars Larson Show: Criminal Alien of the Week Report” in the first full week of February 2025 has for northwest regional and national radio listeners and webpage followers a report on the number of criminal aliens incarcerated in the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) prison system.
Portland Mayor Announces 50 New Beds To Combat Homelessness And Aid Addiction Recovery
Portland, OR – In a significant step toward addressing the city’s homelessness crisis, Mayor Keith Wilson today unveiled plans to add 50 new beds to the Bybee Lakes Hope Center, a key resource in the fight against unsheltered homelessness. These new beds will be dedicated to individuals recovering from substance use disorders, with a focus on those recovering from opioid addiction, and will offer round-the-clock shelter along with comprehensive support services, including transportation.
Elon Musk Says President Trump Has 'Agreed' USAID Should Be Shut Down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Early Monday, billionaire Trump advisor Elon Musk held a live session on X Spaces, previously known as Twitter Spaces, and said that he spoke in detail about USAID with the president. The Trump administration has already placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they refused to turn over classified material in restricted areas to Musk’s government-inspection teams.
Protest Over Immigration Enforcement Leads to Street Takeover, Arrests in Salem
SALEM, Ore. — A protest against national immigration enforcement escalated into a street takeover Saturday night, leading to multiple arrests and the temporary shutdown of a major Salem intersection. The demonstration began around noon as a crowd gathered in business parking lots at Lancaster Drive and Market Street NE. By 2 p.m., an estimated 300 people had joined, initially remaining peaceful but causing significant traffic congestion.
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Plane With Six Aboard Crashes In Philadelphia, Setting Homes Ablaze And Unleashing A Fireball
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A medical transport jet with a child patient and five others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff Friday evening, exploding in a fireball that engulfed several homes. Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said the patient and another passenger were on board along with four crew members. “We cannot confirm any survivors,” the company said in a statement.
White House Says Trump Tariffs On Canada, Mexico, And China Will Come Saturday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective on Saturday. The White House provided no word on whether there would be any exemptions to the measures that could result in swift price increases to U.S. consumers. Trump had been threatening the tariffs to ensure greater cooperation on stopping illegal immigration and the smuggling of chemicals used for fentanyl.
Apple's iPhone Sales During The Holiday Season Slipped Despite A Highly Anticipated AI Rollout Original
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple on Thursday disclosed its iPhone sales dipped slightly during the holiday-season quarter, signaling a sluggish start to the trendsetting company’s effort to catch up to the rest of Big Tech in the race to bring artificial intelligence to the masses.
NBA Hall Of Famer Dwyane Wade Reveals 2023 Kidney Surgery To Remove Tumor Later Found To Be Cancerous
(Associated Press) – Hall of Fame player Dwyane Wade says doctors performed a December 2023 surgery on his kidney to remove a tumor later determined to be cancerous. Wade discussed the surgery on his “The Why With Dwyane Wade” podcast episode released Thursday. Wade said he had not had regular physical exams in a few years before seeing a doctor due to stomach and urinary issues. A full body scan led to doctors removing 40% of his right kidney. Wade retired in 2019 after 16 seasons in the NBA.
PPB Chief Apologizes for Wrongful Shooting 3 Years Ago, Watchdog Group Not Impressed
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Police Bureau is apologizing for a deadly shooting from February 19, 2022 in Normandale Park. PPB Chief Bob Day put out a video this week. He said in a video and release in part that officers mistook Benjamin Smith was a homeowner. They also wrongly identified victims as armed protestors. Groups like the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing have put out statements saying in part the apologies were too little too late.
Marianne Faithfull, Singer And Pop Icon, Dies At 78
NEW YORK (AP) — The pop icon and celebrated torch singer Marianne Faithfull has died.
Amazon Sues State Agency To Block Release Of Company Records To Bezos-Owned Washington Post
AP – Amazon is suing a Washington state agency to prevent the release of some company materials to The Washington Post, the newspaper which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. In a lawsuit filed this week in King County Superior Court, the Seattle-based company asked the court to step in and block the release of documents that include “trade secrets” about Project Kuiper, an Amazon initiative to provide internet through satellites in space.
Fresh Lawsuit Hits City In Oregon At The Heart Of Supreme Court Ruling On Homeless Encampments
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The small Oregon city at the heart of a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that allowed cities across the country to enforce homeless camping bans is facing a fresh lawsuit over its camping rules, as advocates find new ways to challenge them in a legal landscape shifted by the high court’s decision.
Criminal Alien of the Week Report January, 30 2025
Lars Larson Show: Criminal Alien of the Week Report January 30, 2025 By David Olen Cross The “Lars Larson Show: Criminal Alien of the Week Report” in the last week of January 2025 has for northwest regional and national radio listeners and webpage followers a report on a federal law enforcement identified Honduran national who has been charged with drug trafficking crimes in a U.S. District Court in the state of California.
Oregon Records Second Highest High School Graduation Rate In State's History
SALEM, Ore. – Despite beginning their high school journey amid the challenges of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon’s Class of 2024 has achieved an on-time graduation rate of 81.8%. This marks the second-highest graduation rate ever reported in the state. The class faced a unique set of challenges, with the majority starting high school in 2020 when schools shifted to distance learning to curb the spread of the virus.
Newly Spotted Asteroid Has A Tiny Chance Of Hitting Earth In 2032
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A newly discovered asteroid has a tiny chance of striking Earth in 2032. NASA and the European Space Agency said Wednesday the chance of impact is slightly more than 1%. The asteroid was first spotted last month. It’s estimated to be 130 to 330 feet across. It’s much too soon to know where on Earth it might strike. Scientists are keeping close watch on the space rock, which is currently heading away from Earth.
President Trump Signs Laken Riley Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — At the signing of the Laken Riley Act, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold up to 30,000 migrants who are living illegally in the United States and cannot be deported to their home countries. Trump made the announcement just before he signed the immigrant detention measure, the first law of his new administration.
Communities In Washington State Wade Into Debate Over Adding Fluoride To Drinking Water
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Three cities in southwest Washington have joined the list of communities nationally that have revisited the issue of adding cavity-preventing fluoride to drinking water. City council members in Longview plan to discuss the issue Thursday during a public debate-style workshop, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. Battle Ground waded into the debate earlier this month, and the Camas City Council plans to hold a hearing in March.
Inmate Dragged Backward Across Cell Floor By A Rope Sues Washington State Sheriff’s Office
A Black jail inmate who was slammed into bunkbeds, thrown facedown and then dragged backward across the concrete floor by a rope clipped to his handcuffed wrists is suing a Washington state sheriff’s office. The lawsuit in federal court alleges deputies used excessive force during the 2021 encounter in the Clark County Jail, which was captured on three security cameras and left prisoner O’Neal Payne with what it described as cuts, bruises and emotional distress.
Study Says Climate Change Made Conditions That Fed California Wildfires More Likely, More Intense
WASHINGTON (AP) — Human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the hot, dry and windy conditions that fanned the flames of the recent devastating Southern California wildfires, a scientific study found.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration Freeze On Federal Grants And Loans
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars. U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan blocked the action Tuesday afternoon, minutes before it was set to go into effect. The administrative stay pauses the freeze until Monday. The White House had planned to start the pause as they begin an across-the-board ideological review of federal spending.
Starbucks Beats Wall Street Expectations
SEATTLE (AP) — Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $780.8 million. On a per-share basis, the Seattle-based company said it had profit of 69 cents. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 66 cents per share. The coffee chain posted revenue of $9.4 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Ten analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $9.3 billion.
Justice Department Says It Has Fired Employees Involved In Prosecutions Of President Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump Justice Department says it has fired more than a dozen employees who worked on criminal investigations into President Donald Trump. The abrupt action targeting career prosecutors who worked on special counsel Jack Smith’s team is the latest sign of upheaval inside the Justice Department. It reflects the administration’s determination to purge the government of workers it perceives as disloyal to the president.
CDC Ordered To Stop Working With WHO Immediately, Upending Expectations Of An Extended Withdrawal
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately.
Downtown Portland Sees Strong Foot Traffic Growth In 2024
PORTLAND, Ore. -Downtown Portland is showing encouraging signs of recovery, with foot traffic rising steadily in 2024, according to new data released by Downtown Portland Clean & Safe. The area experienced an 8% increase in worker presence compared to the previous year, signaling a positive trend for the city’s recovery following the pandemic. Overall, foot traffic in the downtown district saw a 3% increase in 2024 compared to 2023.
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