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Wild weather in Oregon, Washington causes destruction and splits a massive redwood tree in Canby
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Jolene Neuberger was at work on Thursday afternoon when she received an unexpected call from her father.One of his parents' massive, tall redwood trees was struck by lightning, causing quite a mess on their property…
Ballot fiasco delays results in mail-in voting pioneer Oregon
Placeholder while loading article actionsOREGON CITY, Ore. – Thousands of ballots with fuzzy barcodes that cannot be read by vote-counting machines will delay results by weeks in a key U.S. race in The Oregon primary election, a shocking…
Red flags of toxic debt and how to avoid it
Select's editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles that we think our readers will find useful. We earn commission from affiliate partners on many offers, but not all offers on Select are from…
Beware of payday advance promises
High energy and food prices are particularly bad for people who live from payday to payday. In the UK, around 22% of adults have less than £100 in savings, according to a government-backed investigation. In the United States, about…
Fort Harrison Veterans’ Hospital Celebrates 100 Years | Montana News
Fort Harrison Veterans' Hospital will celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 20 with an outdoor event open…
Montana State baseball club season ends one game away from regional title game |…
BOISE, Idaho — The Montana State club baseball team opened the North Pacific Regional Tournament with an upset victory, but its season ended Saturday night at Memorial Stadium.In their first regional tournament in program…
Amtrak train from Seattle to Vancouver, BC, postponed
SEATTLE Amtrak will postpone the restoration of its Cascades passenger train service between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, until December due to staffing shortages. The service gap occurred despite the Biden…
Oregon federal prison escapee arrested in Nevada | Washington
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Hampton wins Pac-12 javelin title
EUGENE, Oregon – Freshman in red shirt Ty Hampton won the Pac-12 men's javelin title Friday night at the Pac-12 Championships, leading a 22-point collection for the Oregon men in the event. Oregon also recorded a second…
10 Ways To Stay Motivated While Paying Off Debt According To PaydayChampion’s Mirek Saunders…
When you're trying to pay off your debt, it can be hard to stay motivated. Especially if you've been struggling with it for a while. But don't worry, because you are not alone. Thousands of people are in the same situation as you,…
2 companies have offered $315 million to develop wind power off the Carolinas
WASHINGTON Two energy companies have bid $315 million in an auction for the rights to produce wind power in two regions off the coasts of North Carolina and South Carolina, the U.S. Department of Health said. Interior. The Bureau…
Who won the US Presidential Scholars award in Oregon, Washington?
Jenny Duan of Jesuit High School, Kyler Ye-Cheng Wang of Lincoln High School and Kelso Cosgrove of Kelso High School were among the 161 finalists nationwide.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Three high school students from Oregon and…
Tip recap: Nothing goes beyond money: Newly approved pilot program will provide $1,000 per month to…
City Council approved a pilot program at its May 5 meeting to provide monthly payments of $1,000 to 85 households for an entire year. Once…
Multnomah County urges everyone to wear masks indoors | Oregon News
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Multnomah County health officials in Portland, Ore., are asking people to wear masks indoors until new COVID-19 numbers and hospitalizations begin to decline .Health worker Dr Jennifer Vines said it was not a mandate…
Montana State men have even more to-do list and schedule | Men’s Basketball Bobcats
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Washington is the first state to require all-electric heating in new buildings
Dozens of cities and towns in California, Washington, Colorado and Oregon have already effectively banned gas in most new buildings. New York City did the same in December. At the state level, California also passed a landmark building…
Molotov cocktails thrown at office of Oregon anti-abortion group
MOlotov cocktails were thrown at the offices of an anti-abortion group in Oregon overnight Sunday, according to local authorities.
The Oregon Right to Life building in Keizer was the target of the attack, in which…
Few eligible families have applied for federal payment of COVID funeral expenses
On a wet August afternoon in 2020, two caskets - one silver, one white - sat near holes in the ground during a small funeral service in the town of Travelers Rest, SC
The family had just lost a mom…
Idaho State Police Investigate Fatal Crash on US-12 in Idaho County
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IDAHO COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police are investigating a crash on US-12 in Idaho County that resulted in…
Washington doctor at the forefront of abortion rights looks to the next frontier after Roe: Pills
Several years ago, an abortion rights activist reached out to Dr. Suzanne Poppema, a retired reproductive rights leader from her Seattle-area practice. As states passed abortion restrictions, plans were underway for an offshore…
‘Outsider’ appears to be winning in Oregon’s Democratic gubernatorial primary
PORTLAND — Months before Oregon's Democratic primary, many thought the race was up for former House Speaker Tina Kotek.
The progressive's political resume, leadership experience and support from his colleagues put the Portland…
QuickQuid and Pounds to Pocket borrowers receive payment news
Borrowers who were wrongly sold loans they couldn't afford by two companies that went bankrupt will get a little more back than they expected. Around 78,500 QuickQuid and Pounds to Pocket borrowers will be reimbursed some of the interest!-->…
Avian flu confirmed in 2 Pacific Northwest backyard flocks
PORTLAND, Oregon. Avian flu that is spreading rapidly across the United States has been detected in the Pacific Northwest in two flocks of backyard birds in rural Oregon and Washington. Several geese in a non-commercial flock of…
Class of 2024 WR David Washington takes over UCLA Football offer
The Bruins have added another skill position player to their next recruiting board.Class of 2024 wide receiver David Washington received a scholarship offer from UCLA football Thursday night, he announced via Twitter. It was the second!-->…
Prosecutors: Man shot dead, roommate dismembered | Oregon
SEATTLE (AP) — King County prosecutors say a suburban Seattle man has been charged with premeditated first-degree murder, charged with shooting and dismembering his roommate.Charging documents say Nicholas Van Cleave of…
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Strengthening Consumer Protections and Addressing Inequities in…
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that strengthens consumer protections and addresses inequities in the state's financial services system. The legislation (S.1684/A.8293) directs the Department of Financial Services to conduct…
Planned Parenthood in Oregon ‘prepared’ for increased demand for abortions
Planned Parenthood leaders in Oregon on Tuesday condemned the proposed U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade and pledged their organizations would be ready for an expected surge in…
Oregon lands four-star WR, Washington hopes to keep Tacoma QB at home, UCLA changes strategy
The foundations for recruiting success during the December signing window are often laid in the spring, when campus visits are conducted, shortlists created, and verbal commitments made.The Hotline is thrilled to provide Pac-12 fans with a…
Condors once again soar over the coastal redwoods of northern California
REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — The endangered Californian condor returned on Tuesday to soar above the state's northern coastal redwood forests for the first time in more than a century.
Two…
Lawmakers in 19 states, including Oregon and Washington, want legal refuge for trans youth
Democratic lawmakers in more than a dozen states are following California's lead in seeking to provide legal refuge for displaced transgender youth and their families.The coordinated effort announced Tuesday by the LGBTQ Victory Institute…
Generation X Debt and Retirement | On your debt
A recent study found that Gen Xers (42-57) are the generation least likely to know when they want to retire…
Washington is one of the worst US states for distracted driving, study finds
(NEXSTAR) - While driving fatalities declined in 2020 - which makes sense given we were stuck at home for much of the year - there was one category of dangerous driving that actually increased : distracted driving.
Even though…
WATCH: LA Rams Select Montana St. LB Daniel Hardy at No. 235 in the NFL Draft
On Saturday, the Los Angeles Rams had the 218th pick in the NFL Draft. But a surprise trade with the Buccaneers saw the pick head to Tampa Bay in exchange for the 235th and 261st picks. And with the 235th pick in the draft, LA selected!-->…
Tumwater’s History Shows Oregon Trail Extended to Washington
A local historian has set out to put Tumwater on the map for national trail buffs and history buffs. David Nicandri, a member of the Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission, presented a resolution to the group on April 21…
Former Montana WR Samori Toure drafted by Green Bay Packers | Grizzlies UM
MISSOULA — Former Montana wide receiver Samori Toure gets a shot in the National Football League.Toure was…
Giants make 2 trades, take Kentucky WR Robinson in 2nd round
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Wan'Dale Robinson was told for most of his football career that he wasn't big enough. On Friday, Robinson found an NFL team that agreed with him when the New York Giants surprised many by taking the 5-foot-8…
Washington State guard Tyrell Roberts enters NCAA transfer portal
PULLMAN — Tyrell Roberts, a precision guard who finished his first season at Washington state as the team's second scorer, has entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Verbal Commits reported Friday morning that Roberts will…
Oregon State at Oregon Live Stream: Watch Softball Online for Free – How to Watch &…
Oregon State has been in a slump and on Friday it will finally look to get out of it when it starts a series with rival Oregon.How to watch Oregon State at Oregon in Women's College Softball today:Date of the game: April 29, 2022Game time:!-->…
COVID woes prompt more states to require financial literacy courses
Studies have long shown that high school students are woefully misinformed about personal finances and how to manage them. But the COVID-19 pandemic, which has revealed how many American adults are living on the financial edge, has spurred…
Billings Senior Graduate Gabe Sulser Swaps Montana Maroon for Texas Burnt Orange | Montana…
BILLING — Gabe Sulser isn't quite sure how or when, but somewhere along the way he became a fan of the lore…
What the Nye County candidates had to say during the mayoral debate
In what were supposed to be debates with their main opponents in the election, Nye County Assessor Sheree Stringer and candidate for Treasurer Raelyn Powers ended up answering questions and answers during the candidates' debates held…
Congress expands Brown c. Board of Education Beyond Kansas
The U.S. House on Tuesday approved a bill that would expand the Kansas site respecting the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling overturning school segregation, adding National Park Service sites in other states…
Judge asks if Colstrip laws pass federal rally | Montana News
What-if questions came from all directions as a roomful of lawyers explained what the Montana Legislature…
Several Pac-12 schools face quarterback competition
Placeholder while loading article actionsArizona has two quarterbacks who split time last year, added a transfer from another Pac-12 school and has a freshman who turned heads."We're not going to release a depth chart after spring, but like…
Blue Devil track and field athletes compete in the Oregon Relays | High school sports
EUGENE, Ore. – Twenty-six Walla Walla High track and field athletes traveled to the University of Oregon on…
The 3 Best Installment Loan Apps to Get You Started
Lending apps are gradually replacing traditional loan agencies or credit unions. Today, traditional lending institutions struggle to keep up with the convenience and transparent processes of these apps. Moreover, these applications and…
Former Billings Senior Brittanee Fisher great sets Montana State career home run record Billings |…
BURNABY, BC — Brittanee Fisher can crush a softball.The former Billings senior hitter has propelled so many…
April rainfall increased snowpack, but fire season in southwestern Washington unclear
By Katie Fairbanks / The Daily News
After a drier than normal start to the year, snow and rain in April helped increase snow accumulation and push back the start of the fire season, but the next…
Huge landscape changes in a popular Oregon coastal town over the decades
Huge landscape changes in a popular Oregon coastal town over the decades
Posted 4/23/22 10:52 PM PST By the staff of the Oregon Coast Beach Connection
(Seaside, Oregon) - Located fairly close to the northern tip of…
Montana’s Bitterroot Front Project More FS Snake Oil
The Bitterroot Mountains rise above the Bitterroot Valley in western Montana. Photo George Würthner
Montana's Bitterroot National Forest offers the Bitterroot Front Project (BFP), which covers 144,000 acres. This action will impact an…
Washington Men’s Tennis Reaches Pac-12 Championship Game
At just 17, Washington rookie Cesar Bouchelaghem may not know he's supposed to feel the pressure. For the second day in a row, he picked up the singles win to send the Husky men's tennis team to their first-ever Pac-12 Championship…
Oregon High School on probation after racist behavior investigation
CLATSKANIE, Ore. An investigator has determined that female basketball players at Clatskanie High School in northwest Oregon "more likely than not" used racist language against members of the De La Salle team during a match in…
MSU Extension Study: Montana Newcomers Seek Better Quality of Life, Outdoor Access | Montana State…
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Reclaim Idaho says it has signatures from 18 legislative districts for education initiative |…
Reclaim Idaho leaders say the organization has collected signatures from voters in 18 of Idaho's legislative…
Oregon, Utah and Washington State win first matches of 2022 Pac-12 Women’s Tennis Championship
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OJAI, California - Sixth-seeded Oregon, No.9-seeded Utah and No.10-seeded Washington State won the first round of the Pac-12 Women's Tennis Championship on Wednesday. 2022 at the Ojai…
Increase in COVID cases in Oregon and Washington; stable hospitalizations
Even with the end of mask mandates in most places, medical experts in Oregon and Washington have urged people to continue wearing masks to prevent infection.
OREGON, United States — Health officials in Oregon and…
Montana State Fund names new president and CEO
HELENA — The Montana State Fund announced Holly O'Dell as the new president and CEO of the workers' compensation insurance company.O'Dell will be the fourth president and CEO, and the first woman to hold the position, in the history of the…
Washington insurance chief Mike Kreidler apologizes for using racial slurs
Times Watchdog stories dig deep to hold power accountable, right wrongs and create change. This work is made possible by the Seattle Times Investigative Journalism Fund. Donate today to support watchdog journalism in our…
Former Oregon State Flemings WR champion commits to Arkansas State
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Butch Jones continues to dig into the transfer portal for new Red Wolves.Former Oregon State wide receiver Champ Flemings announced Sunday that he has committed to Arkansas State. The Pasadena, Calif. native…
Great Falls’ Reed Harris excited to play new position and ‘represent Montana’ at…
BOZEMAN - Reed Harris and the Great Falls football team will have a good problem in the fall.Harris is an…
Faulty toll project; action needed against roadside debris; The Truxtun bathroom must be…
Governor Larry Hogan is advancing a plan to build a massive public/private toll project in Maryland - the Capital Beltway (I-495) and I-270 expansion. The Maryland Department of Transportation has already solicited bids from developers and…
April showers increase snowpack in Washington, but cold weather offers hit some crops east of…
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A series of powerful, cold April storms amplified the region's snowpack, producing plentiful powder snow for skiers and helping to bolster water supplies to key…
Tigard’s Makenna Reid outscores Oregon City’s Lily Riley as Tigers edge Trailblazers in…
TIGARD — Tigard senior Makenna Reid and Oregon City sophomore Lily Riley both threw gems as Tigard beat Oregon City 1-0 in extra innings Friday afternoon at Tigard High School."It comes down to what the other team is trying to do and how…
Why Tax Refund Loans Are Bad: Fees, Interest, and Risk
Last-minute declarants endeavor to send their declarations to the Internal Revenue Service by the 2021 tax year deadline on Monday, April 18 — and are likely looking forward to a big check via their tax refund. Some tax firms or…
Montana ATH Reed Harris Commits to Boston College
Boston College has significantly expanded its recruiting footprint since Jeff Hafley took over as head coach in December 2019. Hafley and his coaching staff have searched far and wide to find…
Softball returns to action this week in Idaho in GNAC Play At Nighthawks
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NAMPA, Idaho- After last competing in California in the Tournament of Champions on…
Allyson Felix says she’s retiring after 2022 track season
Placeholder while loading article actionsAllyson Felix, who closed the Tokyo Games last year with more Olympic medals than any American track and field athlete in history, said she would retire after the 2022 season."This season is not…
New bilingual apps help Latinos get debit cards without bank accounts
Fintech companies are offering Latinos a way to get debit cards they otherwise couldn't get to conduct cashless transactions.
COLORADO, United States — Latino households are less likely than non-Hispanic whites to use…
Strong winds and snowfall hit western Montana | Local News
Increasingly strong winds and sub-freezing temperatures grip Missoula as winter maintains its grip on western Montana.Damaging winds swept through northwest Montana on Monday, starting in Missoula and winding their way to…
Developer pushes for Washington’s first floating offshore wind farm off the Olympic Peninsula
Nicholas Turner/The Seattle Times
Offshore wind power on the Pacific Ocean has long been considered a pipe dream due to the steep decline along the edges of its continental shelf.
But floating…
Strong wind warning on the south coast; Snow in the Oregon Coast Range, South Washington Coast,…
Strong wind warning on the south coast; Snow in the Oregon Coast Range, South Washington Coast, Valley Bottom
Posted 4/10/22 6:22 PM PST By the staff of the Oregon Coast Beach Connection
(Oregon Coast) - Those in…
Winter storm heading for parts of Montana
After record high temperatures on Friday, temperatures were around 20 to 30 degrees cooler on Saturday. The cooling trend continues on Sunday with highs in the 30's. A cold front from the north brings a series of snow showers Sunday…
Washington’s wolf population increased 16% last year, state says
SPOKANE, Wash. – Washington's wolf population increased in 2021 for the 13th consecutive year, posting a 16% increase from the previous year, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said Saturday.As of Dec. 31, 2021, the department said…
Idaho abortion ban temporarily stalled weeks before it goes into effect
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(BOISE, Idaho) — The Idaho Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a new law that bans nearly all abortions in the state while a legal challenge plays out in court.
The…
Elite offensive lineman Josh Conerly picks Oregon over USC
USC fans and national recruiting experts expected Lincoln Riley to do it again.
Having already landed several Oklahoma players in the transfer portal, having returned several commitments to Oklahoma on the recruiting track, and having…
How to Sell Bitcoin: 4 Ways to Liquidate Your Coins
Knowing the right time to sell an asset is an eternal question that you have to face in your career or life. Call it a strategic decision, but timing is a crucial characteristic of success. It becomes even more complex when trading with…
State Athlete Trey Leckner Commits to Washington State | Washington State University
Washington State's first commit in its 2023 recruiting class comes from one of the state's top prep…
The wait for a proof-of-vaccination app in Oregon just got a little longer
Oregon's long-awaited effort to roll out a digital evidence-of-vaccination app is delayed again and is now expected to debut in late April, about two months late, the Oregon Health Authority announced Thursday.
The…
How to cope with the rising cost of living
When the cost of living increases, you're probably looking for ways to better use your money. So we are going to cover some tips to help you achieve this.
Increases in the cost of living are quite expensive. So if…
Biden Administration, Tribes Talk Salmon, Rainbow Trout Recovery | wild montana
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The Biden administration reiterated its resolve to change course on the decades-long, $17 billion effort to recover wild salmon in the…
Idaho approves basketball shot clock as Oregon officials begin discussing potential change
Three of Oregon's four neighboring states either have a shot clock or may soon have a shot clock for high school basketball games.On Wednesday morning, the Idaho High School Activities Association approved a first reading of a new rule that…
Gigs to Catch in the DC Area April 8-14
If you couldn't make it to South by Southwest this year, Made Conference is a local alternative that brings together some of DC's brightest musicians, entrepreneurs and other creatives at the DC Dream Center in Southeast. The one-day…
Pamplin Media Group – OPINION: A New Threat to Oregon’s Legislative System
Richard Botteri: “State agencies can now drop policies they disapprove of even if mandated by legislation…” The Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Medical Board decided to temporarily repeal part of the Oregon law!-->…
Dangerous high wave warnings on the Washington Coast, Oregon Coast
Dangerous high wave warnings on the Washington Coast, Oregon Coast
Posted 4/4/22 6:07 PM PST By the staff of the Oregon Coast Beach Connection
(Long Beach, Wash.) - From the northern edges of the Olympic…
NCAA woes: More repairs needed for hoops, all college sports | Idaho College Sports
By EDDIE PELLS - AP National Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — If the nine months leading up to Monday night's national title game between Kansas and North Carolina has…
Source of the Oregon North Coast Beach Beeswax Exposed at Manzanita
Source of the Oregon North Coast Beach Beeswax Exposed at Manzanita
Posted 4/4/22 6:05 AM PST By the staff of the Oregon Coast Beach Connection
(Manzanita, Oregon) - Oregon's northern coast, along with much of the…
How FirstBank helps payroll account holders dream big.
Loans are intended to provide individuals or organizations with additional funds to cover expenses and other obligations. They are then repaid over an agreed period of time, with interest. Personal loans and…
Led by Morris win, Grizzlies set multiple lifetime records at Hayward | Montana grizzlies
EUGENE, Oregon — In athletics circles, historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon is considered by many to be…
Looking Back: This Week in Eastern Idaho History | smart life
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FIRST Washington Robotics Competition – April 2, 2022
FIRST Washington Robotics competition - April 2, 2022 | The Spokesperson's Review…
Lancetfish resembling a barracuda found on the southern coast of Oregon
Lancetfish resembling a barracuda found on the southern coast of Oregon
Posted 4/2/22 5:25 PM PST By the staff of the Oregon Coast Beach Connection
(Gold Beach, Oregon) - A beautiful spring day along the southern…
Passionate about flowers? Explore Schreiner’s Iris Gardens
By SUZANNE WARINGThe highlight of my travels in 2021 was a visit to Schreiner's Iris Gardens in Salem, Oregon. I had heard of the gardens, but what I had visualized before going there was insignificant compared to actually seeing them in…