Oregon dysentery outbreak: 7 new cases reported in February so far

FILE - Shigella dysenteriae, bacteria which causes bacillary dysentery or shigellosis, seen under a microscope. (Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images) Seven new cases of Shigella, which can cause dysentery, have been reported in Oregon, health officials …

ESPN’s Charlie Creme: ‘Nothing to worry about’ for Oregon making NCAA women’s tournament

Don’t expect the Oregon Ducks to be left out of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament bracket. With Selection Sunday on the horizon, ESPN women’s bracketology expert Charlie Creme says the Ducks (19-11, 10-9 Big Ten) have done enough to earn an at-large …

19-year-old sentenced to probation after girl taken from Idaho to Oregon for abortion

POCATELLO – A 19-year-old was sentenced to probation after he and his mother took a girl to Oregon to get an abortion without her parents’ consent. Sixth District Judge Rick Carnaroli sentenced Kadyn Leo Swainston in October to six years of probation after …

Snowy plovers are back on the Oregon coast. Here’s how to help keep the little birds safe

Snowy plover season is back. The tiny coastal birds are once again making their nests on the shores of the Oregon coast, requiring beachgoers to take a few extra precautions while out on the beach this spring and summer. The Oregon Parks and Recreation …

Oregon vs. Indiana: Who has the edge in Big Ten tourney? 

Defense down the stretch, a game-turning 3-pointer, and the backing of nearly 10,000 home fans sparked Oregon in its win against Indiana last week. The No. 8 Ducks (23-8) won’t have the crowd on its side Thursday when it opens the Big Ten men’s basketball …

Oregon appeals court rules in favor of voter-approved gun control law Measure 114

This is a developing story and will be updated Oregon’s second-highest court affirmed Wednesday that the voter-approved gun control law Measure 114 is constitutional, potentially clearing the way for the law to take effect after being on hold for years …

Five-star LB Tyler Atkinson ready for his first look at Oregon this weekend

Appeals court rules Oregon gun law is constitutional

(This story was updated to include new information) The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday Measure 114, the gun control law narrowly approved by voters in 2022, is constitutional. "We conclude that all of Measure 114 is facially constitutional …

Ban on single-use plastic passes in Oregon Senate

The bill would restrict single-use plastics at restaurants, stores and hotels. It would ban thicker plastic bags and require single-use utensils and condiments be provided only by request. New restrictions on single-use plastic could be coming to retail …

Winter weather advisory for East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades until Thursday night – up to 8 inches of snow

At 5:16 a.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service released a winter weather advisory valid from 5 p.m. until Thursday 11 p.m. for East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. The weather service adds to expect, "Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches …