Oregon

Wildfire Smoke from Oregon, California Drifts to East Coast

Wildfire smoke from the West Coast has now drifted as far as the East Coast, giving residents hazy skies and unusual sunrises.
Wildfires In Oregon Force Mass Evacuations And Threaten Hundreds Of Structures

West Coast Winds Seen to Fuel the Spread of Wildfires

Some areas in the West Coast were issued a "red flag warning" by the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), as high winds threaten to spread scorching wildfires further.
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Oregon Wildfires Burned 1,400 Square Miles, Forced 500,000 People to Flee

Wildfires ravaging Oregon have at least scorched 1,400 miles of the state with more than 500,000 people statewide ordered to evacuate, according to officials.

Oregon Funds for One-Time $500 State Stimulus Check Now Exhausted

The funds available for the one-time $500 stimulus check of unemployed Oregonians in need of financial aid amid the COVID-19 pandemic have already been exhausted on the third day of distribution.
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Here's How to Qualify for the Stimulus Check

Residents in this state who are facing financial hardships during the global pandemic can get another stimulus check if they get qualified and eligible for the relief aid.

The Mariana Trench is a Haven of Sounds [Hear Audio]

The depths of outer space are filled with silence. It might be tempting to believe that the depth of the ocean is similar. However, new reports suggest otherwise.

Healthiest States, Cities in the US for 2016 Revealed

It's the second year the cities are ranked by SmartAsset. A healthy lifestyle is one of the goals people make every year. However, not everyone can maintain their fitness and wellness routines properly.

Oregon Militia to Announce Plans to End Occupation

After taking hold of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon more than a week ago, a group of armed militia men plan to hold a community meeting on Friday to explain their mission and announce when they will leave.

‘The Daily Show’ Gives Oregon Occupiers a ‘Star Wars’ Segment [Watch]

Trevor Noah and "The Daily Show" never seem to run out of comical fodder when it comes to right wing politicians and extremists. This time, they decided to take on Ammon Bundy and his white posse of armed militants. Watch the videos here.

Oregon Militia Leader Compares Himself to Rosa Parks, Claims Holy Mission

Ammon Bundy, the man spearheading an armed occupation of a federal building in Oregon, caused a stirred on Wednesday when he reportedly compared himself to civil rights icon Rosa Parks.

Oregon Militia Groups Continue Standoff in Federal Building

Tuesday marked the fourth day that a group known as Citizens for Constitutional Freedom continued an armed occupation of a federal building in Oregon.

FBI Hopes to End Oregon Standoff 'Peacefully'

The FBI is hoping to "peacefully" resolve the standoff with armed protesters who are occupying a federal building in a remote area of Oregon to try to draw attention to ranchers' rights.

Armed Right Wing Militia Members Take Over Federal Wildlife Building in Oregon

In an apparent move to stand with Harney County ranchers Dwight Hammond Jr and Steven Hammond, an armed militia group headed by Ammon Bundy and brother Ryan Bundy have occupied a federal wildlife refuge building. See the details here.

States Implement New Laws for New Year

A number of states are slated to usher in a slew of new laws to welcome in the new year. Some will provide workers with much needed relief and extra pay, while others will loosen or tighten gun regulations.

Oregon Bakers Pay Over $135,000 in Damages for Refusing to Service Gay Wedding

The owners of an Oregon bakery coughed up more than $135,000 in state-ordered fees on Monday for refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding back in 2013.

Voters in Ohio Deciding Whether to Legalize Marijuana in the State

Issue No. 3 in Ohio has been gaining a lot of attention recently as it is also known as the legalization of recreational use of marijuana. Tuesday's vote resulted in rejecting the ballot measure that would have finally permitted marijuana to be sold in stores and used personally even without medical issues.

Bubonic Plague Found in Teenage Girl in Oregon

Oregon health officials have confirmed that a teenage girl in Crook County has contracted the bubonic plague during a recent hunting trip.

Charlotte Hornets' Nicolas Batum Parting With Oregon Home

NBA player Nicolas Batum, now with the Charlotte Hornets, is ready to say goodbye to his Oregon home where he lived for seven years as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Gun Control Laws: Senate Democrats Introduce Renewed Push for Stronger Regulation

In response to last week's mass shooting at a community college in Oregon, Senate Democrats have launched a renewed effort to pass gun control reform.

Ben Carson on School Shooting: Backlash Over Oregon School Shooting Comments

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson is under fire over the controversial comments he made in response to last week's mass shooting in Oregon.

2016 Presidential Race: Ben Carson Suggests Arming Teachers to Combat Gun Violence

Republican candidate Ben Carson appeared in an interview with USA Today's "Capital Download," in which he suggested it would make sense to arm teachers with guns.
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