Updated 4:00 pm PST, Wednesday, December 31, 1969 Gary S. Chapman / Getty Images Gary S. Chapman / Getty Images Photo: Gary S Chapman, Getty Images Photo: Gary S Chapman, Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Gary S. Chapman / Getty Images Gary S. Chapman / Getty Images Photo: Gary S Chapman, Getty Images Magnitude 4.1 quake strikes near Gold Beach, Oregon 1 / 1 Back to Gallery The United States Geological Survey reports a preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Gold Beach, Oregon on Thursday. The quake hit at 9:19 PM local time at a depth of 10 kilometers. There was no initial word on damage or injury resulting from the quake. More … [Read more...] about Magnitude 4.1 quake strikes near Gold Beach, Oregon
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Stillwater pitchers will stay together with NCAA champ Oregon State
Stillwater seniors Drew Gilbert and Will Frisch have been through a lot together. From youth baseball to a high school state tournament championship, their bond over baseball has been a large part of their lives. Now they will take on college together. The pitchers symbolically signed their national letters of intent to play for defending NCAA Division I national champion Oregon State on Wednesday alongside 11 other Stillwater student-athletes who will continue their careers at the next level. “They’re two of our hardest working guys, and what it means to us is that we’re setting a tone for down the road with these two guys because their showing the other players that if you work really hard, if you’re the hardest working guy in the weight room, really your possibilities are endless,” said Stillwater head coach Mike Parker. Frisch, a right-hander, was committed to Texas Christian University before switching his commitment to the Beavers. Gilbert was … [Read more...] about Stillwater pitchers will stay together with NCAA champ Oregon State
Jeff Merkley pushes for Oregon law change to run for both Senate and president in 2020: report
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., is reportedly looking into changing state law so he could run for re-election and president in 2020. (Reuters/Jim Young) Longtime Sen. Jeff Merkley is reportedly seeking a change to Oregon’s laws that would allow him to simultaneously run for president and re-election to the Senate in 2020. “Sen. Merkley has been approached by Oregonians who have expressed interest in changing the law,” spokesman Ray Zaccaro told the Willamette Week. “He agrees this is something that should be addressed.” The Oregon Democrat has approached state lawmakers in his bid to change the law, sources told the newspaper. A Merkley spokeswoman did not immediately return Fox News’ request for comment Wednesday. Rules about running in multiple elections differ by state, but in Oregon, the law states: “A person may not be a candidate for more than one lucrative office to be filled at the same election.” Earlier this month, New Jersey … [Read more...] about Jeff Merkley pushes for Oregon law change to run for both Senate and president in 2020: report
Oregon hospital removes gender identification from bracelets
Updated 2:15 pm PST, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 FILE - This 2014 file photo shows the main entrance to St. Charles hospital in Bend, Ore. The hospital in central Oregon has removed the gender designation from patient identification bracelets, a small change that represents a huge difference for its transgender patients. (Andy Tullis/The Bulletin via AP, File) less FILE - This 2014 file photo shows the main entrance to St. Charles hospital in Bend, Ore. The hospital in central Oregon has removed the gender designation from patient identification bracelets, a small change ... more Photo: Andy Tullis, AP Photo: Andy Tullis, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - This 2014 file photo shows the main entrance to St. Charles hospital in Bend, Ore. The hospital in central … [Read more...] about Oregon hospital removes gender identification from bracelets
Oregon man tries to trade cannabis for a car, lands in jail
Updated 1:57 pm PST, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 This undated photo provided by the Linn County Jail shows Matthew Franks. Franks, who allegedly attempted to trade over 5 pounds (2.27 kilograms) of marijuana to an auto dealer for a car, wound up in jail after the car seller notified police about the attempted trade. (Linn County Jail via AP) less This undated photo provided by the Linn County Jail shows Matthew Franks. Franks, who allegedly attempted to trade over 5 pounds (2.27 kilograms) of marijuana to an auto dealer for a car, wound up in jail after ... more Photo: Uncredited, AP Photo: Uncredited, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 This undated photo provided by the Linn County Jail shows Matthew Franks. Franks, who allegedly attempted to trade over 5 pounds (2.27 … [Read more...] about Oregon man tries to trade cannabis for a car, lands in jail