Oregon
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In Oregon, debate continues after state’s 180 on drug decriminalizationOregon has walked back key parts of its decriminalization pilot program, but some advocates say the program was never given a chance to succeed.HealthApr 19
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‘We’ve had to make a 180’: What Oregonians say they got wrong with decriminalizationIn 2020, Oregon voters approved Measure 110, which replaced drug possession charges with a $100 citation that could be avoided by calling a state-funded hotline seeking treatment.HealthApr 18
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Are there lessons for B.C. as Oregon tempers its decriminalization program?Oregon is walking back parts of its pioneering drug decriminalization initiative, but B.C. says it is staying the course on its own program, which it says is different in key ways.CrimeDec 14, 2023
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‘Ring of fire’: Annular solar eclipse will be partially visible in CanadaA solar eclipse next week will start over he Pacific Ocean west of Vancouver Island, then will move southeast, travelling across eight U.S. states to Mexico and South America.ScienceOct 7, 2023
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Video shows plane falling from sky before crashing into Oregon homeTwo people are dead and another was seriously injured after a small plane crashed through the roof of a home in Oregon on Tuesday night.U.S. NewsOct 4, 2023
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Police identify newborn left at recycling centre 10 years ago, dad arrestedPortland police announced an update in the decade-old cold case of "Baby Precious," who was found dead in a recycling centre in Oregon.U.S. NewsSep 22, 2023
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Columbia River Treaty talks continue between Canada, U.S.In Kelowna this week during Columbia River Treaty talks, the two sides discussed, among other things, flood management and ecosystems with input from First Nations and U.S. Tribes.EnvironmentMay 19, 2023
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‘Freaky looking’ fanged fishes found on Oregon beachesLancetfish live mainly in tropical and subtropical waters but travel as far north as areas like Alaska’s Bering Sea to feed.U.S. NewsMay 5, 2023
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Suspect in standoff with police after ‘active shooter’ situation in OregonPolice in Oregon said Thursday that a suspect in what they had described as an active shooter situation was ``contained in his house,'' in the small city of Hood River.CrimeFeb 2, 2023
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U.S. kidnapping and torture suspect dead after hours-long standoff, report saysAs the manhunt for Benjamin Foster nears one week, police warn that the suspect may be active on dating apps to get help evading capture, or even find new victims.U.S. NewsJan 30, 2023
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