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PORTLAND, Ore.—Something as small as signs reading "men" and "women" on restrooms at a place of worship can close the door to trans people. "For me, as a non-binary person, I've been to so many…

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SALEM, Ore. — Some Oregon park officials say high demand for overcrowded campsites is leading to arguments, fights and even so-called “campground hijackers.”Brian Carroll of Linn County Parks and Recreation said park rangers have had to…

HILLSBORO, Ore. — A judge in Washington County, Oregon has ruled against the county's 2021 ban on flavored tobacco products, which means adults over 21 can still buy them .Circuit Judge Andrew Erwin wrote in his opinion this week that…

PORTLAND, Oregon. The math, reading and writing skills of Oregon students have plummeted as a result of the pandemic and accompanying school disruptions, state education officials said. Spring 2022 tests show students who were…

WHEN DAVID SHAW approached the Wake Forest coaches to inquire about the Demon Deacons' successful 'slow mesh' attack, he received a cryptic response. We can't tell you our secrets, they said, but we can give you some advice: Watch a movie.…

BOZEMAN — Montana State Athletics welcomed a dozen new staff members in August and September, MSU athletic…

History links Western Oregon (1-3-1) at Seattle Pacific (1-3-3) 4:30 p.m. Thursday | Interbay…

If you're asked to imagine a payday lender, you might think of a storefront in a strip mall with green dollar signs and neon slogans like "everyday payday." You probably wouldn't imagine a mobile app that advertises on TikTok and sports a…

(Editor's note: University of Montana press release)MISSOULA — Camellia Xu, who posted shutouts in both Boise State and North Dakota State as the Montana football team wrapped up its non-conference schedule, was named the defensive player…

The Idaho Supreme Court struck down a law allowing grandparents to seek visitation rights after finding it unconstitutionally violated the "fundamental right of parenthood."In Friday's ruling, the High Court said parents have a fundamental…

SALEM, Oregon — County clerks in Oregon are being inundated with requests for public records stemming from the “big lie” that the 2020 election was stolen, even as they are already busy preparing for the November election, the secretary of…

Invasive green crab conference examines its history on the southern Oregon coast in Coos Bay Published on 09/19/22 at 17:55By the staff of the Oregon Coast Beach Connection (Coos Bay, Oregon) — Oh, the lowly European green…

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Being a good, but certainly not great, quarterback can be a tough ride in college football.Good enough to start and succeed, but not enough to satisfy fans who only see a ceiling they wish were higher.That's the life Penn State's Sean…

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September 17, 2022 at 9:10 p.m.EDTLSU offense finds its wayLSU goes there at 4th and 3rd, and Daniels hits Nabers on a 27-yard fade.What a play call. What a trap. Daniels and Nabers come in like hell this drive, and LSU leads Mississippi!-->!-->…

Who playsState of Montana @ State of OregonCurrent records: Montana State 2-0; Oregon State 2-0What there is to knowThe Montana State Bobcats take on the…

Buyout season came early this year.Scott Frost became the latest example of why a fired football coach is one of the most enjoyable gigs around – beyond the whole “losing his job in a very public way” part – when the Nebraska ended his…

SPORTS MASTERY • What a weird weekend ahead. How's that for weird: The Seahawks are first in the NFC West. The Mariners are tied for first in the American League wildcard standings. The Cougars will live a season…

With Week 3 almost upon us, Pac-12 insider Jon Wilner gave his weekly picks. There are several draw games. BYU-Oregon, Michigan State-Washington and SDSU-Utah are the largest. Matchups between the Pac-12 and good Mountain West programs,…

"It's truly remarkable that someone is considering putting a heavy industrial facility on the coastline of the largest body of fresh water in the world,” said Dennis Ferraro, who lives about 3 miles from the selected site and leads the…

A wildfire in western Montana has spread over 1,000 acres, tearing through the Helena National Forest.The No Grass Creek Fire is located in the Helena Ranger District, an area that has experienced high tree mortality.The 1,003-acre blaze is…

PORTLAND, Oregon. Employees working for logging company Weyerhaeuser in Oregon and Washington are on strike, citing low wage increases and high health care premiums. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace…

LONGVIEW Washington (KPTV) — Hundreds of workers at Weyerhaeuser, one of the nation's largest logging companies, began a massive strike in the early hours of Tuesday in Washington and Oregon.Workers say the most recent contract talks have…

...Air Quality Alert from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality is in Effect... The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for…

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The new college football rankings have just been released, and while the Beavers haven't made it to the top 25, they're getting more attention. After receiving 5 voting points in last week's AP poll, Oregon State received 42 points in…

Maybe Idaho, not Washington, is where we got it wrong in Week 1. After the Cougars barely defeated the Vandals to kick off the season, they stormed back and scored a stunning victory over No. 19 Wisconsin – while Idaho scared Big Ten foe…

Jack Colletto scored on a 2-yard rush on the final play of the game and Oregon State rallied for a 35-32 victory over Fresno State on Saturday night.The Beavers (2-0) initially looked set to go for a game-tying field goal before coach…

These loans should be avoided..!? Do you know why?Many people think they shouldn't take out loans. But at the end of the month, we will be forced to take out loans. This will be unavoidable in middle-class families earning a monthly…

The Montana Grizzlies picked up a big win to kick off the season, and now they're looking to move to 2-0 when they host the South Dakota Coyotes in a Week 2 college football showdown. Saturday, September 10 at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET…

It was a little bittersweet for Scott Berger.The Skyline High School football coach's team won, but it came at the expense of his son, Michael Berger. The No. 1 Grizzlies defeated Class 5A Thunder Ridge, 34-27, Friday night in Idaho!-->…

Oregon (0-1) vs Eastern Washington (1-0)When: 5:30 p.m. PT Saturday, September 10Where: Autzen Stadium, EugeneCoaches: Dan Lanning, freshman (0-1); Aaron Best, 6th grade (42-17)Last line: Oregon by 21.5TV channel: Pac-12 networkOn air:…

Let's face it. Last Saturday wasn't just lousy. That embarrassing afternoon in Atlanta, Georgia was perhaps one of the worst outings in recent memory for the Ducks, and on paper it looks even worse.But that's no reason to lose faith in…

The financial wellness advantage can be critical, especially in times of high inflation, high gas prices and financial hardship. Nearly eight in 10 respondents say DailyPay helps them avoid expensive or predatory alternatives NEW YORK,…

Hands Across the Bridge is held annually in September PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) - Every September for the past 21 years, people have lined the Interstate Bridge holding hands and reciting the prayer of serenity. It's a great…

Greater Manchester constituencies have higher scores on the Financial Vulnerability Index than the UK and North West averages. Households are struggling with high levels of inflation and soaring bills as part of the cost of living crisis -…

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Comment this storyCommentOAKLAND, Calif. – California and the western United States are in the grip of a historically severe September heat wave that is expected to intensify early this week. Record temperatures are straining power grids,…

Air quality is taking a hit in parts of the state, according to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The Great Falls National Weather Service says a significant amount of smoke and haze, mostly from wildfires burning in Oregon…

Instant reaction to Pac-12 developments in the field… 1. Could have been worse On the surface, the first week was a success for the Pac-12. The conference went 9-3 and was perfect against the five-star group (5-0) and FCS competition (4-0).…

For Americans with less than stellar credit ratings, finding a loan online in the midst of a financial setback can seem impossible. You can find a seemingly "easy" solution by researching payday loans without credit checks online. These…

BUTTE — The Montana Western Bulldogs host the Eastern Oregon Mountaineers Saturday afternoon at Vigilante…

The news hit TJ Finley like a punch in the chest. The Auburn quarterback, who finished last season as a backup starter, earned the starting job on the field for Saturday night's opener against Mercer. But her dad, David Finley,…

Comment this storyCommentLOS ANGELES — The new era of Southern California football has been assembled like a big-budget Hollywood blockbuster.The Trojans tapped a young upstart with a stellar track record in former Oklahoma coach Lincoln…

Comment this storyCommentHere are some things to watch for this week at the Pac-12 conference:No. 11 Oregon against No. 3 Georgia on Saturday in Atlanta. As non-conference games go, it doesn't get much bigger in the Pac-12 than one of the…

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The momentum is building for Montana State, both on and off the court. Whether it's facilities, a NIL collective, or a talented team led by head coach Brent Vigen, the Bobcats have become a national contender. After a run to…

Comment this storyCommentPORTLAND, Ore. — A Safeway employee who previously served in the U.S. military for two decades attacked a gunman in the produce section of the Bend, Ore., supermarket, police said Monday, possibly avoiding further…

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MERLIN, Oré. A wildfire in southwestern Oregon continued its rapid spread in a rural area and destroyed several structures, authorities said Sunday, as the threat of new fires prompted the governor to sign a statement of statewide…

LA GRANDE, OR — The Montana Tech Orediggers played their 2022 season opener as they took on the Eastern…

Turn on the Lights, Reach the Heights: Concerts in the Barn in rural Beaverton. PHOTOGRAPHS by JOE CANTRELL HAVE CAMERA, WILL TRAVEL. Preferably outside. Photographer Joe Cantrell roamed the parks,…

LA GRANDE, OREGON — A road trip to kick off a season can be an opportunity for a team to bond.That's…

Abortion providers in Oregon have seen a recent increase in demand for abortions from women in states that have passed bans or are in the process of doing so, officials told a conference press Thursday.…

Comment this storyCommentFor months the Federal Reserve has been under increasing pressure to control inflation without pushing the economy into a recession. On Friday, President Jerome H. Powell will lay out his plan for how the central…

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Governor Jay Inslee said his state will follow California and ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035.Washington state-specific regulations have yet to be created and the public will have…

The CFPB recently submitted a complaint against a Texas-based payday lender in Texas federal court, alleging that the lender engaged in unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices by concealing free repayment plan options from eligible…

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon predicted a 234% increase in out-of-state patients coming to Oregon if the ban was allowed to go into effect. PORTLAND, Ore. — Reproductive rights leaders gathered in downtown…

Last season, the Montana Tech football team opened the 2021 season on home soil — it's the first game in nearly two years and the first for head coach Kyle Samson — with a narrow two-point loss. against one then no. 18 Eastern Oregon team.…

It's a bit of a quid pro quo situation. If you are a brewer located outside of Oregon, you can ship direct-to-consumer (DTC) malt beverages in Oregon only if you are licensed in a state that allows DTC licensees.…

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) - More than 100 northern leopard frogs raised at the Oregon Zoo are returning to the wild this month, thanks to a collaborative effort to save one of the last populations in the northwest this endangered…

This is sponsored content. All views and opinions are those of the advertiser and do not reflect the same as WXYZ Channel 7.The Americans face a very difficult situation. In our great country today, we face rising prices and an inability…

As many have heard, three members of the Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department were deployed to…

Boise State set the athletic department's all-time annual fundraising record with total support of $24.1 million in fiscal year 2022, the university announced Monday. Led by the Bronco Athletic Association, Boise State achieved…

Comment this storyCommentEAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux, the No. 5 overall draft pick, left the New York Giants preseason game in the second quarter Sunday night and was ruled out with a knee injury.The Giants also lost…

PACIFIC NORTHWEST-Wallethub has published its report on the best community college systems of 2022 in the…

The Boise State football team held its second scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday, and the Broncos offense had to overcome a little more adversity this time around, head coach Andy Avalos said. Unlike last weekend when the offense…

Comment this storyCommentORLANDO, Fla. — The ballots haven't even been printed yet, but already a group of Florida landlords and real estate agents want to stop voters from deciding on a measure that would implement rent control for a year…

Strange lights above: Starlink satellites visible over Washington, Oregon, coasts Posted 08/20/22 05:08 PST By the staff of the Oregon Coast Beach Connection (Portland, Oregon) – Nothing like strange lights in the sky to…

MISSOULA — Doug Fraley has been named director of athletics for Montana.During his 12-year college coaching…

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Temperatures across Montana ranged from the central and eastern 80s to the 90s in the west, approaching 100…

Comment this storyCommentSALEM, Ore. — Even as hundreds of people charged with crimes in Oregon remain without legal representation, a commission tasked with addressing the issue fired the effort's leader on Thursday.The Public Defense…

Seaside SandFest New to the North Oregon Coast, With More Than Sandcastles Posted 8/17/22 8:45 PM PST By the staff of the Oregon Coast Beach Connection (Seaside, Oregon) - "Master sand sculptors will create amazing…

No, consumers did not suddenly return to the mall. It was just a media joke. They shopped online more than ever. Department store sales have plummeted. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. The retail sales data, reported today by the…

BOZEMAN — One of Montana's top football recruits from the Class of 2023 plans to play for Montana…

PORTLAND, Oregon. A Multnomah County judge has ruled that a sweeping proposal to change the form of government and electoral system in Portland, Oregon should pass the November ballot, dismissing a legal challenge from a business…

The grim findings of a new survey reveal just how badly the people of Swindon are coping with the cost of living crisis. Conducted by Citizen's Advice Swindon, the survey asked residents how they felt about soaring…

Oregon Women's Soccer opens its 2022 season this week aiming to build on improvements in 2021. Coach Graeme Abel is entering his third season as head coach, having been hired in 2019 after her position as assistant coach of the 2019 FIFA…

MISSOULA — Montana's offensive players on the north sideline at Dornblaser Field erupted with an excited…

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Morgan Greco was crowned Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2023 Friday night in Dallas, Texas.Greco, who competed as Miss Washington's Outstanding Teenager, is from Camas, a town near Vancouver, about 22 miles from Portland, Oregon. She…

Betsy Johnson has relied on her "Betsy Brigades", groups of volunteers circulating petitions, to garner the nearly 24,000 signatures she needs as an unaffiliated gubernatorial candidate to qualify for…

How much do you buy for real estate financing? If you're looking to invest in a condo, make sure the lending company you deal with helps you have fun with a great doctor's home loan for that specific purpose. Really,…

Frontier Post LLC, Stevensville, Mt., added its own CCA processing plant to handle its own post and rail production, as well as agricultural products manufactured by others. Operating on six adjacent acres as Frontier Wood Preservers,…

PORTLAND, Oregon. Police in suburban Portland, Oregon, said Thursday they arrested a crime ring leader responsible for trafficking more than 44,000 stolen catalytic converters from vehicles on the West Coast since 2021. Detectives…

Placeholder while loading article actionsWe used to think that wine was steeped in tradition, with France at the center of the world. A classic restaurant or retail wine list would start with Bordeaux and Burgundy, then move on to…

When you're low on cash between paychecks or have an unexpected financial emergency, a payday loan can be a tempting option to help you make ends meet or access cash quickly. However, these short-term loans, which are usually due on the…

BEND, Ore. (AP) — The parents of a 9-year-old who died skiing at the Mt. Bachelor ski area in central Oregon last year have filed a $49 million wrongful death lawsuit dollars against the station and its parent company, Powdr Corp.Angela and…

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Comment this storyCommentThe minimum wage is making a comeback.President Joe Biden may have failed to push through Congress an increase to the federal salary floor, which remains stuck at $7.25. But last month, Connecticut, Nevada and…

DILLON — Montana Western Men's Basketball head coach Mike Larsen has signed five rookies for the 2022-23…

Sunday's vote on the Infrastructure Reduction Act (IRA) showed, once again, the differences between Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and the Democratic Party. Amendment after amendment, Sanders was the only one to support the publicly popular…

There's a new fishing guide in town, whose unorthodox methods have introduced countless anglers to "full…

MISSOULA — There's a budding sports team in Montana. It's been around for a while, but it's not an established powerhouse like the Montana Grizzlies or the Montana State Bobcats. Some are professionals, but they are not members of the…

Comment this storyCommentBIRMINGHAM, England — Australia's two-time world champion javelin thrower Kelsey-Lee Barber played the waiting game to perfection again at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.After adding the 2022 World Championship…

EUGENE — No Oregon Ducks position group has been more significantly and hugely improved this offseason than the inside defensive line.Starters Brandon Dorlus, Popo Aumavae and Keyon Ware-Hudson all missed the spring after winter surgeries…