Oregon

SNAP Benefits 2022 Update: California, Texas, Oregon Payments Extending in May, Florida Not yet on the List

Twenty-three states, including California, are still offering SNAP benefits through the emergency allotment program for their residents this May.
Last Minute Taxpayers File Just Before April 17 Deadline

Florida Man Faces Sentence to Prison After Receiving $130,000 Fraudulent Tax Refunds in Oregon

After filing hundreds of fake returns in several states, prosecutors said Monday that a Florida man was sentenced to not less than four years of federal imprisonment.
Oregon Wildfire Continues To Grow, Destroying Homes Along the Way

Oregon Wildfire Continues To Grow, Destroying Homes Along the Way

A wildfire had spread in southeastern Oregon miles a day in windy conditions. This is just one of the several wildfires across the U.S. sources that are burning properties as firefighters struggle to control the spread of the wildfires.

Oregon: 2 Dead, 6 Others Injured in Separate Portland Shootings

Separate Portland shootings left two dead and several others injured on Saturday, as the city experiences a surge in gun violence.
Oregon Wildfire: Bootleg Fire Burns Over 200K Acres, Becomes Biggest Blaze in U.S.

Oregon Wildfire: Bootleg Fire Burns Over 200K Acres, Becomes Biggest Blaze in U.S.

Oregon's Bootleg Fire continued to grow as it already charred roughly 201,923 acres, an area that is even larger than the size of New York City.
Western Wildfires Burn More Than 300,000 Acres; Oregon's Bootleg and California's Beckwourth Complex Fires Still Growing

Western Wildfires Burn More Than 300,000 Acres; Oregon's Bootleg and California's Beckwourth Complex Fires Still Growing

Western wildfires burned more than 300,000 acres of land in the region, with Beckwourth Complex and Bootleg fires continue to burn in California and Oregon.
Heat Wave in Oregon Leaves More Than 60 Dead, Including 45 in Multnomah County

Heat Wave in Oregon Leaves More Than 60 Dead, Including 45 in Multnomah County

The state of Oregon recorded more than 60 deaths amid the historic heat wave in the western region of the United States.

Oregon to Experience 3-Day Heat Wave; Excessive Heat Warning, Issued

An excessive heat warning was issued to areas in Oregon as the state would experience a three-day heat wave.
California Warns Possible Power Outage Amid Searing Heatwave, Urges Households to Conserve Energy

Utilities Warn of High Power Consumption During Heat Wave; Portland General Electric Prepared, Not Planning Any Blackouts

The Northwest utilities revealed that the region had a higher power consumption during summer compared to winter, but Portland General Electric (PGE) stated that their power grid is prepared and there will be no planned blackouts.
Missing Oregon Fisherman Found After 17 Days in Wilderness

Missing Oregon Fisherman Found After 17 Days in Wilderness

An Oregon fisherman was located and rescued by the authorities weeks after he went missing in the wilderness.
Oregon Woman Shot in the Head After Heated Argument Over Laundry

Oregon Woman Shot in the Head After Heated Argument Over Laundry

An Oregon woman lost her life due to a shooting incident that stemmed from an argument over laundry.
Oregon Mom Sues Snapchat After Cyberbullied Son Takes Own Life

Oregon Mom Sues Snapchat After Cyberbullied Son Takes Own Life

An Oregon mom sued the Snapchat app after her 16-year-old son committed suicide following months of being bullied online.
Oregon Just Decriminalizes All 'Illegal' Drugs as Measure 110 Kicks In

Oregon Becomes First State to Decriminalize All 'Illegal' Drugs as Measure 110 Kicks In

A ballot measure that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of illegal drugs in Oregon took effect on Monday.
Mink

Oregon Farm Put Under Quarantine After Mink Tests Positive for COVID-19

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Service Laboratory confirmed that 10 samples of mink tested positive for COVID-19.

Oregon Teen Shot to Death in Hotel Parking Lot Over Loud Music

A Black teenager was shot in a hotel parking lot days before Thanksgiving because of a dispute over loud music, according to police.

Man Killed Girlfriend, Her Two Family Members After She Refused to Cook and Braid His Hair

An Oregon man killed his girlfriend and two members of her family after she refused to cook for him and braid his hair.
Cocaine

Oregon Becomes First State to Decriminalize Hard Drugs

Oregon will be the first state in the United States to decriminalize possession of small amounts of heroin, cocaine, LSD, and other hard drugs under a ballot measure.

Death Toll Rises to 9 as Oregon Wildfires Continue to Burn

Oregon wildfires fatalities have increased to nine people, as confirmed by the state's Office of Emergency Management Monday.

Oregon Wildfires: 6 Charged for Allegedly Starting Fires on Purpose

At least six men have been sued for reportedly starting fires in Oregon on purpose. At least six men have been sued for reportedly starting fires in Oregon on purpose.

Oregon Wildfires: Rain Brings Relief, Worries Turn to Mudslides

A change in weather in Oregon on Friday morning has provided some relief to one of the states most affected by wildfires.
Wildfires In Oregon Force Mass Evacuations And Threaten Hundreds Of Structures

California, Oregon Wildfires Nearly 100% Contained

California and Oregon residents who suffered greatly from the dangerous wildfires are starting to get good news - some blazes are nearly contained.
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