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Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Near St. Paul

"Please remind your friends and family to slow down and drive responsibly." -Sgt. Don Parise

(SALEM, Ore.) - On Monday, May 31st, first responders were called to the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash on Arbor Grove Road NE at St. Paul Highway NE a few minutes before 6:00 pm.

The crash involved two vehicles, a Honda motorcycle and a Toyota Tacoma.

COVID-19 Challenges Facing the Nursing Workforce in Oregon

The demand for educated nurses will continue to rise.

(SALEM, Ore.) - For many aspects of our daily lives, the coronavirus pandemic has been a wake-up call. Nurse regulators had to respond quickly to the challenges that the nursing profession faced.

Some solutions represent a rational and appropriate response, which have also been formulated on sound evidence to what can be referred to as long-overdue change.

Five Arrests Following May 25 Protest turned Riot in Downtown Portland

A peaceful protest and march ended as a destructive event.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt filed charges against Jarrid Huber, Elizabeth Hall, Emery Hall and Jacob Myers.

These are four of the five individuals arrested by the Portland Police Bureau on May 25, 2021 downtown during an unlawful assembly and riot.

Peters and Arrambide Homicides Investigation Continues

Help solve the February 2021 homicides of William Peters and Adam David-Lawrence Arrambide.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Portland Police Bureau, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to solve the homicides of William Peters and Adam David-Lawrence Arrambide.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 cash for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous.

On the Anniversary of George Floyd`s Death

Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt released the following statement:

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - "One year ago, we witnessed an unconscionable act of police violence. The murder of George Floyd compelled a worldwide reckoning over race and social injustice.

"It conclusively demonstrated... that Black people, in particular Black men, are disproportionately the victims of police brutality..."

Oregon House Adds Civics Education to Oregon High School Curriculum

Senate Bill 513 A requires that Oregon high school students receive one half-credit in civics education prior to graduation.

(SALEM, Ore.) - “SB 513 A ... will open the door to a larger more strategic investment in lifelong public service experiences and community-based opportunities for learning how to improve a neighborhood, a school, a community, and a nation,” said Rep. Paul Evans.

SB 513 A passed with unanimous support and now heads to the Governor’s desk.

Missing Man Found Alive After 3 Days in Remote Yamhill County Woodlands

Helicopter pilot spots & rescues the missing man.

(YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore.) - Yesterday, around 3:45 PM, pilot Danchuck and his spotter, Rich Ashenbrenner helped save 73-year old Sang Kwon Sa, from Washington State.

Sa had gone missing Sunday evening around 5:30 PM while collecting plants with family members off Wind River Road in Yamhill County.

16 More Deaths from COVID-19 Reported in Oregon

Oregon reports 660 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - There are 16 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,549, and the Oregon Health Authority reported 660 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state total to 192,416.

This afternoon, Gov. Kate Brown and OHA Director Patrick Allen provided an update on the state's new vaccination targets for reopening the economy.

Oregon Boosts New Unemployment Benefit Amounts

Minimum and Maximum Weekly Benefit Amounts to Increase Nearly 9% for New UI and PUA Claims

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today the Oregon Employment Department announced the annual change to the minimum and maximum weekly benefit amounts (WBAs) for regular unemployment insurance (UI).

For new regular UI and new PUA claims filed in Oregon on or after July 4, 2021, minimum and maximum WBAs each will increase by approximately 9%.

Survey to Determine Impact of Oregon Wildfires on Private Drinking Water Systems

Answers will help assess damages caused by or related to the 2020 wildfires.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The September 2020 wildfires damaged many public and private water systems across Oregon. The Potable Water Resources Task Force has launched a survey to learn how the 2020 wildfires have impacted private drinking water wells and systems that divert surface water from streams or reservoirs.

This information will be used to help the state better support impacted Oregonians while also helping to inform statewide recovery efforts.