Sheriff’s Office seizes 57 dogs An Australian shepherd breeder faces charges of second-degree animal neglect A total of 57 dogs were seized and the owner of a dog-breeding business, Cora Gooding, 49, of Madras, was arrested and cited June 29, for animal neglect. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies executed a search warrant […]
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Both Sides Find Signs Of Victory In Gresham Bakery Supreme Court Decision The U.S. Supreme Court Monday threw out an Oregon court ruling that fined the Christian owners of a Gresham bakery $135,000 for refusing to make a wedding cake for a gay couple. But the court again chose to sidestep the issue of what […]
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Oregon’s Public Universities Contemplate Tuition Increases Oregon’s public universities are looking at one major way to stay solvent next year โ tuition increases. Some universities are contemplating double digit increases or waiting until May to make their decisions, hoping they may receive more state support. Portland State University is considering tuition increases of at least […]
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New charitable pharmacy ensures diabetes patients get their insulin With over 30 years in the pharmacy industry, Julie Dewsnup wanted to do more to help people living with diabetes. After opening a diabetes education care center and nonprofit pharmacy nine months ago, Dewsnup wanted to continue to make it easier for patients to receive their […]
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