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House GOP passes parents' rights bill in clash over schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Friday narrowly passed legislation that would fulfill a campaign promise to give parents a role in what's taught in public schools. It has little chance in the Democrat-run Senate and critics said it would propel a far-right movement that has led to book...
Much of West Coast faces ban to fish salmon amid low stocks
SAN DIEGO (AP) — As drought dried up rivers that carry California’s newly hatched Chinook salmon to the ocean, state officials in recent years resorted to loading up the fish by the millions onto trucks and barges to take them to the Pacific. The surreal and desperate scramble...
Outside linebacker Justin Hollins staying with Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers re-signed outside linebacker Justin Hollins on Thursday. Hollins recorded 2½ sacks in six games for the Packers last season after they claimed him off waivers from the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 24. The 27-year-old Hollins...
March Madness: Colorado's resurgence relies on grit, no fear
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Senior Jaylyn Sherrod's emotion-filled post-game interview after Colorado upset Duke reminded Buffaloes coach JR Payne of the time her point guard was interviewed after a 104-46 blowout at Oregon in Sherrod's freshman year. Undaunted, Sherrod narrowed her eyes...
Water contamination in Oregon could prompt EPA to step in
BOARDMAN, Ore. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is urging Oregon to clean up water contamination from nitrates in the eastern part of the state, warning it could step in under the Safe Drinking Water Act in the absence of sufficient local action. It's been three decades...
Oregon issues first license under psilocybin program
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has issued its first license under its new system that offers controlled use of psilocybin to the public. The Oregon Health Authority announced Wednesday that it had issued a manufacturer license to Satori Farms PDX LLC, owned by Tori Armbrust. Oregon...
Oregon lawmakers approve $200M for housing, homelessness
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers passed a sweeping $200 million housing and homelessness package on Tuesday, displaying a bipartisan will to tackle two of the state's most pressing crises. The vast majority of the funding — about $157 million — is aimed at boosting...
Klesmit, Hepburn lead Wisconsin past Oregon in NIT 61-58
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Max Klesmit scored 18 points, Chucky Hepburn made a 3-pointer with 55.4 seconds remaining and Wisconsin defeated Oregon 61-58 on Tuesday night in the NIT. Wisconsin (20-14) advances to the semifinals in Las Vegas against North Texas on March 28. ...
Campbell new TCU women's coach after taking Sac St to NCAA
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mark Campbell was hired as TCU's women's basketball coach Tuesday after the former Oregon assistant took Sacramento State to its first NCAA Tournament in an impressive and quick turnaround. Sacramento State was coming off a 3-22 season when Campbell was...
Steelers sign former Eagles guard Seumalo to 3-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed longtime Philadelphia Eagles guard Isaac Seumalo to a three-year, $24 million contract. The deal, announced Tuesday, fortifies the interior of the Steelers offensive line as Pittsburgh builds around second-year quarterback Kenny...
