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LATEST: Tsunami advisory canceled for Oregon Coast, but officials urge caution
The Rogue Valley Times - Oregon
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July 30, 2025
Published 9:25 am Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Update: 11:06 a.m.: The tsunami advisory is canceled for the coastal areas of Oregon and Washington from the Oregon California Border to the Washington border. However, (the Oregon Department of Emergency...
'Build things and blow things up' - Dani Audino combines US military service with civilian pursuits in pro peloton and footwear design
Cyclingnews
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July 31, 2025
Dani Audino uses the phrase "blow things up" to describe one of her jobs, but she was not referring to scenarios in the fast-paced peloton for criterium racing with Fount Cycling Guild. Among her past duties as a combat engineer in the US Marine...
Portland man accused by federal government of assaulting ICE officer
KMVU FOX26 - Oregon
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A 24-year-old Portland man has been arrested and accused of assaulting a federal officer during last month’s protests outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. Robert Jacob Hoopes, who was raised a Quaker and pacifist, pleaded...
Kotek appoints new director for Oregon Youth Authority amid lawsuits
FOX 12 - Oregon
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July 31, 2025
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - The Oregon Youth Authority will soon have a new leader, as it faces additional lawsuits. On Wednesday, Governor Kotek announced the appointment of Michael Tessean as OYA’s next director. In February, Kotek placed former...
Coinbase Sues Oregon Governor Over Document Access
DevX
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July 30, 2025
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has filed a lawsuit against Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, claiming her administration has blocked access to public records. The legal action centers on the company’s attempts to obtain documents related to previous...
Former PGE executive, top government aide tapped for new Oregon chief privacy officer role
OregonLive.com
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July 30, 2025
Nik Blosser, who once served as a top aide to former Gov. Kate Brown and has held various high-profile business and government positions, has been appointed as the state’s first Chief Privacy Officer. He will oversee the state’s data protection...
OSH Law Primer, Part XVI: OSHA-Approved State Plans
National Law Review
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July 30, 2025
Quick Hits OSHA-approved state plans have their own workplace safety and health regulations, which must be at least as effective as the corresponding federal OSHA regulations. Within the list of state plan programs, California, Oregon, and...
Washington State Workplace Law Roundup: Nearly 20 New Laws Taking Effect Within the Next Year – Starting Now
JD Supra - California
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July 31, 2025
Washington lawmakers were busy this year, and a wave of new laws will have a major impact on the workplace. Employers must be aware of significant workplace laws taking effect within the next year, including 11 new laws that kicked in this month....
Cities in Ogle County had no changes in number of lawyers practicing law in June
NW Illinois News
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July 30, 2025
John H. Simpson Vice Chairperson, Chicago | linkedin.com/in/john-simpsonJohn H. Simpson Vice Chairperson, Chicago | linkedin.com/in/john-simpson Cities within Ogle County had an unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses in June compared to...
Oregon joins California, other states, to sue Trump administration over Planned Parenthood cuts
Jefferson Public Radio - Oregon
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July 29, 2025
The Trump administration exceeded its authority and violated constitutional protections in attempting to defund Planned Parenthood, according to a lawsuit filed today by California Attorney General Rob Bonta along with Oregon, 21 other states and...
The Civil Commitment Executive Order: Mixed Messages for Behavioral Health Stakeholders, State, and Local Governments
National Law Review
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July 30, 2025
On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14321, titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets” (“the E.O.”). Although the E.O. has a number of elements, the one most notable for behavioral health stakeholders is a...
Gov. Kotek appoints new Oregon Youth Authority director amid child sexual abuse lawsuits
KGW 8 - Oregon
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July 30, 2025
The appointment is pending Senate confirmation and comes as Interim Director Jana McLellan retires, following former director Joseph O'Leary's exit. SALEM, Ore. — The next director of the Oregon Youth Authority will step into his role in August....
Tsunami advisory shows Oregon Coast vulnerability to natural disasters
Statesman Journal - Oregon
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A magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Russia triggered a tsunami advisory along the entire Oregon Coast. Small tsunami waves reached Oregon, but the impact was minimal with no reported damage or injuries. The event served as a valuable research...
Kotek appoints new director of Oregon Youth Authority
Statesman Journal - Oregon
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Gov. Tina Kotek on July 30 appointed the former director of the Colorado State Board of Parole as the new director of the Oregon Youth Authority, months after the agency's previous director was fired amid a series of lawsuits and reports that...
Tsunami advisory canceled for Oregon and Washington after Russia quake
KMTR - Oregon
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Oregon, Washington, and California have been upgraded from a tsunami watch to a tsunami advisory after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Peninsula in Russia. According to NOAA, an...
Tsunami advisory lifted for Oregon, Washington after 8.8 quake strikes off coast of Russia
KATU - Oregon
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The coasts of Oregon and Washington were put under a tsunami advisory Tuesday after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Peninsula in Russia. The northern coast of California was...
Oregon Attorney General joins lawsuit to maintain funding for Planned Parenthood
KLCC - Oregon
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July 29, 2025
Oregon’s top lawyer is joining 22 Democratic attorneys general suing the Trump administration on Tuesday over efforts to restrict Planned Parenthood clinics from receiving federal Medicaid dollars. The suit comes after President Trump signed into...
UPDATE: Tsunami advisory remains in effect for Oregon Coast, inundation not expected
The Bulletin - Oregon
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July 30, 2025
A tsunami sent waves into Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Russian Far East early Wednesday. It was one of the biggest temblor’s ever recorded. Several...
Kotek picks Colorado leader to usher in ‘new chapter’ for embattled Oregon Youth Authority
OregonLive.com
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July 30, 2025
Gov. Tina Kotek has appointed a new head of the Oregon Youth Authority months after firing its last leader. Michael Tessean, recent director of the Colorado State Board of Parole, will take over the agency in August, pending approval by Oregon...
Oregon gems: the state of our state parks
KLCC - Oregon
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July 29, 2025
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