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Terrence Hayes speaks about the Multnomah County district attorney’s new Justice Integrity Unit at the annual conference of the National Association of Sentencing Commissions on Aug. 8, 2022, in Portland, Ore.
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Justice

Multnomah County DA revisits past convictions under program to right previous wrongs

Revisiting claims of innocence and speeding up the expungement process was a cornerstone of Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt’s election platform in 2020. But after a first attempt in 2021 to get the program up and running sputtered, Schmidt’s vision might finally be coming into focus.

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Photo courtesy of Peter Marbach

Arts

Photography exhibit celebrates Oregon State Parks on its 100th anniversary

It’s essentially a road map of Oregon, featuring landscape photographer Peter Marbach’s photos of state parks, from the Wallowa Mountains in Eastern Oregon to the crashing waves at Shore Acres State Park in Coos Bay.

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Navigating the Columbia River through photography

Illustration of Dorothy English with a house on divided parcels of land in the background. The parcels are split by deep ravines. — Colleen Coover

standing her ground

How a ‘little old lady’ nearly gutted Oregon’s growth rules

Property rights activists nearly derailed Oregon's growth management system in the early 2000s. And no one was more prominent — or colorful — than Dorothy English.

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2 radiation incidents investigated at Salem Health

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued two “event notifications” for incidents involving Salem Hospital’s radiation oncology department earlier this year.

Politics

Oregon House candidate sues Woodburn massage parlor for inappropriate sexual contact

Anthony Medina says a masseuse at the spa propositioned him in February. He is suing to shut the business down.

science

High-altitude balloons over Oregon bring search for life on Mars one step closer

Oregon-based aerospace outfit tests equipment for space agencies around the world on the coast and in Central Oregon.

Central Oregon hospital overpaid employees by $2 million. Now, it wants that money back

Some St. Charles employees owe up to $3,000 after a hack left the hospital unable to access its payroll management system.

Illustration of Dorothy English with a house on divided parcels of land in the background. The parcels are split by deep ravines. — Colleen Coover

standing her ground

How a ‘little old lady’ nearly gutted Oregon’s growth rules

Property rights activists nearly derailed Oregon's growth management system in the early 2000s. And no one was more prominent — or colorful — than Dorothy English.

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An aerial image looking down at coastal waters that show a sheen of oil.

Thousands of gallons of oil, diesel fuel sink with fishing vessel near Washington’s San Juan Islands

About 2,600 gallons of oil and diesel sank along with a commercial fishing vessel near the San Juan Islands Saturday afternoon. The U.S. Coast Guard says it's monitoring the area to keep whales away.

The IRS just got $80 billion to beef up. A big goal? Going after rich tax dodgers

The big climate and health care bill passed by the House Friday includes billions in new funding for the IRS over the next decade. Most of that money is aimed at catching wealthy tax cheats.

Police: Man killed himself after ramming US Capitol barrier

Police say a man drove his car into a barricade near the U.S. Capitol and then began firing gunshots in the air before fatally shooting himself.

Author Salman Rushdie off ventilator and talking after attack, agent says

Salman Rushdie's agent says the author is “on the road to recovery” two days after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York.

Meet the teenager who helped push Florida toward cleaner energy

About 200 young people used Florida law to successfully petition the state to adopt renewable energy faster. One of them, Levi Draheim, is a veteran at suing the government to act on climate change.

Four men march in a small, open-air arena. One man carries an American flag while another carries an Eagle Staff — Antonio Sierra / OPB

The Nez Perce people build an ongoing story about return in Wallowa, Oregon

Nearly 150 years ago, the Wallowa Band of the Nez Perce people were exiled. For three decades, they’ve held the Tamkaliks Celebration to commemorate their return. Now, after missing two years due to COVID-19, the gathering has resumed.

Cruiser flees Arrow's aggression by running right towards observers who witness a moment rarely seen by humans.

Views differ on how best to manage Oregon’s wild horses

As the Bureau of Land Management proposes new contraception methods to manage wild horse populations, some advocates say the agency has allowed livestock and fossil fuel extraction to take precedence over protecting these animals.

Olivia Moultrie, the youngest NWSL player ever, wears her white Portland Thorns kit during a match.

Olivia Moultrie, teenage member of Portland Thorns, proud of stand she took to play in NWSL

Olivia Moultrie signed with the Portland Thorns a little more than a year ago after suing to join the National Women’s Soccer League at just 15 years old.

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Thousands of gallons of oil, diesel fuel sink with fishing vessel near Washington’s San Juan Islands

Police: Man killed himself after ramming US Capitol barrier

The IRS just got $80 billion to beef up. A big goal? Going after rich tax dodgers

Author Salman Rushdie off ventilator and talking after attack, agent says

Meet the teenager who helped push Florida toward cleaner energy

Photography exhibit celebrates Oregon State Parks on its 100th anniversary

Multnomah County DA revisits past convictions under program to right previous wrongs

Arizona parents arrested trying to get to locked-down school

Mexican border cities hit by gang violence

2 radiation incidents investigated at Salem Health

Politics

How a ‘little old lady’ nearly gutted Oregon’s growth rules

Growing Oregon: When property owners fought back — and almost won

Oregon House candidate sues Woodburn massage parlor for inappropriate sexual contact

Clackamas County clerk blames multiple election mistakes on outside businesses

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler concedes close congressional primary to challenger Joe Kent

Kent overtakes Herrera Beutler in Washington congressional race, leads by 960 votes

Drazan: Declare state of emergency for homeless crisis in Oregon

Trump says FBI conducting search of Mar-a-Lago estate

Arts & Culture

Monday Mix: Titus Andronicus, Indigo Sparke, M(h)aol

Monday Mix: Alvvays, Lava La Rue, Jesca Hoop

A teenager’s ‘I Voted’ sticker design hits a nerve, and now everyone wants one

Report reveals a surge in anti-Asian crimes in Oregon

Monday Mix: Steve Lacy, Stella Talpo, Madison Cunningham

At Hillsboro’s Library of Things, patrons can check out an experience

Effort underway to change Lane County to ‘Kalapuya County’

An immersive show celebrates bingo-loving Southern Oregon civil rights leader Dr. G

Science & Environment

Photography exhibit celebrates Oregon State Parks on its 100th anniversary

High-altitude balloons over Oregon bring search for life on Mars one step closer

Scientists say landfills release more planet-warming methane than previously thought

Oregon Democrats say landmark bill would help communities adapt to climate change

Police investigating Eastern Oregon wolf killing

Swamped by public outcry, Oregon withdraws controversial wildfire risk map

Yes, sea otters can be reintroduced to Oregon coast, but it must be done carefully, report says

Groups seek pause in long-running Columbia River Basin salmon dispute