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Portland State University protests just the latest in city's history

The protests over the Israel-Palestinian conflict on the campus of Portland State University are just the latest in a long history of protests in the city.

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Oregon Zoo red panda diagnosed with heart disease

Learn about Moshu, the beloved red panda at the Oregon Zoo, and the changes he's facing with a recent diagnosis of severe heart disease.

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Population stagnation will affect Oregon's future economy

Four years since the onset of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, Oregon’s population is either growing more slowly or actually declining, depending on the source.

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Oregon Rep. Blumenauer wants Congress to remove exception allowing uninspected imports

Before he leaves Congress, Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer wants officials to remove a loophole that has existed since the 1930s. Created in 1938, the de minimis exception allows foreign packages to be shipped into the U.S. uninspected and untaxed as long as they’re worth less than a certain amount. AP News reported that packages required inspection if they were worth more than $5 when the rule was first adopted.

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Tillamook police chief convicted in evidence locker theft case

Former Tillamook Police Chief Raymond Rau was convicted after controlled substances and money were taken from an evidence locker. Rau entered a no contest plea for official misconduct charges and theft charges were dropped.

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Oregon governor seeks guidance on 'First Spouse' role from ethics commission

On Wednesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced that she's formally asking the Oregon Ethics Commission for guidance on the role of the "First Spouse."

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PSU hopes Schnitzer $10M gift boosts their Keller Auditorium plan

The $10 million donation from Jordan Schnitzer to Portland State University for an art museum comes at the same time PSU is putting together a bid to replace Keller Auditorium.

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Oregon Zoo seeks upgraded habitat for Humboldt penguins

Metro is seeking a $380 million bond to upgrade parts of the zoo, including a new habitat to replace the aging penguinarium.

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Married Idaho couple identified as victims of deadly Madras small plane crash

Oregon authorities have identified a married couple from Idaho as the victims of a small plane crash Sunday that killed both people on board

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Oregon congressional candidate Susheela Jayapal endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders

Former Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal was endorsed by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to represent Oregon's Third Congressional District.

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