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As shutdown continues, Wyden says he’ll talk to anybody who ‘wants to do the right thing’
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, Oregon’s senior Democratic senator, said the federal government shutdown and rising health care costs are inflicting harm that is avoidable.
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8mFormer 4J psychologist gets 6 years in prison for helping sell drugs online
A judge denied a request for a lower sentence for Jennifer Blake. Her defense attorney said Blake “felt crushed under the pressure of financial ruin and medical debt.” Many former 4J co-workers wrote letters in her support.
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3mExpect busy highways, and record gas prices, this Labor Day weekend, AAA says
Thursday, Friday and Monday are expected to be the busiest travel days.
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7mSigns of fall: September foodie events include harvest fests and cider pressings
Plus, Ducks-themed beverages, free breakfast, a garlic-themed festival, a Hello Kitty pop-up and Springfield’s annual Block Party.
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4mLane County ignored concerns about CleanLane. Now we're all paying the price.
In the beginning, Lane County called the garbage haulers stakeholders. I felt that meant our legitimate concerns regarding cost and financial risk would be taken seriously. But they weren't.
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Pedestrian killed in nighttime collision near Veneta
A 52-year-old man died Tuesday, Sept. 1, when he was struck by a vehicle while walking at night on Highway 126 West in the Veneta area, Oregon State Police said.