Coastal residents targeted by ‘fake IRS agent’ scams
A phone scam involving con-artists who pose as tax-collectors is getting more common during tax season.
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Oregon refuges: Rehab work is a bear of a job
At Alaska wildlife biologists’ behest, Yak and her brother, Kodi, were flown in to Wildlife I
Boston area hit by howling blizzard; New York gets off easy
In New England, the storm that arrived Monday evening was a bitter, paralyzing blast, while in the N
NY servers seek raise as restaurant owners defend tip system
Like most states, New York allows restaurants and hotels to pay servers, busboys and other tipped wo
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At Westminster show, 2 new breeds, bigger agility contest
There’s plenty of variety among the people, as well as the dogs, participating in American dogdom’s most prestigious event next month.
Obama’s speech draws unsparing reviews from Republicans
Obama's first State of the Union address with Congress under Republican control was studded with veto threats.
Obama aims to influence 2016 debate with State of the Union
The key elements of Obama’s State of the Union address face long odds on Capitol Hill.
Watching Obama speech? Check out tone, theatrics, loudmouths
What’s left to watch for during Tuesday night’s speech? Plenty. The event is as much about the theatrics and accoutrements of the evening as about the meat of the president’s proposals.
MLK play debuts in Dallas, salute to civil rights leader
Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is at the center of a play, “The 67th Book of the Bible,” which debuts tonight at Dallas City Performance Hall.
State lawmakers mull limits for drone use in Connecticut
“We are specifying what cannot be done by a citizen,” she said. “A citizen would not be able to spy on their ex-husband or carry a weapon or deliver a drug deal with a drone. A lot of these offenses are in statute now, but we just...
Oregon’s ACLU director: State’s not so liberal as some think
Fidanque held the reins when the country faced major decisions on marriage and racial equality. Oregon also took steps toward prison sentencing reforms.
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Conservationists, loggers team up on forest health
John Day, a town of 1,700, nearly died two years ago. Its lifeblood, the sawmill, was about to close. So few logs were coming off the nearby Malheur National Forest, the mill’s owners decided it was time to shut down.
Wellville kickoff No. 2 draws huge crowd
WARRENTON — Interest in “The Way to Wellville,” the national five-year challenge to promote health across Clatsop County, grew Wednesday night as about 100 people gathered in the Warrenton High School cafeteria for the second town...
Heisman winner Marcus Mariota says he’s going to the NFL
Mariota announced his long-awaited decision to forgo his senior season on Oregon’s website.
‘Wellville’ journey begins: Crowd gathers to kickoff 5-year, $5 million health challenge
New York City-based venture capitalist Esther Dyson, the founder of the Health Initiative Coordinating Council (HICCUP), which sponsors the “Way to Wellville,” encouraged the community to focus on itself and on how it can become the...
Homeless Connect offers help in Clatsop County
The sixth annual Project Homeless Connect Jessica Maclay Memorial will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center.
Avian flu outbreak in Tri-Cities prompts warning
About 700 chickens, turkeys, ducks and guinea fowl in two backyard flocks were affected by the outbreak earlier this month.
Source: WR Carrington suspended for positive pot test
Carrington’s absence was first reported by CSNNW.com. The Ducks play Ohio State for the national championship on Monday.
Charlie Hebdo suspects killed, hostage freed
Three terrorists who seized hostages at separate locations and ignited fear across Paris were killed Friday along with three of their hostages as the gunmen clashed with thousands of French security forces.
Fast-food resolution: Transform junk food image
“This demand for fresh and real is on the rise,” said Greg Creed, CEO of Yum Brands, which owns Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut.
Repairing highway damage could take ‘days or longer’
Flood Watch expired at 6 p.m. Monday in Pacific County; Grays River remains under Flood Warning
Medical assistance requested after arrest
Clatsop County Sheriff deputies requested medical assistance for a subject this morning.
Ducks to duke it out with Buckeyes
Pac-12 champion Oregon and Big Ten champion Ohio State will meet in Arlington, Texas, at the home of the Cowboys on Jan. 12 in the first College Football Playoff championship game.