WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * Advocates Meet with OR Legislators to Discuss Water Crisis * Yesterday, just weeks after the U.S. Drought Monitor revealed that nearly half of the Northwest was in a severe or extreme drought this summer, advocates with Food & Water Watch and the Stand Up to Factory Farm Coalition met with Oregon's legislators to discuss how they could tackle Oregon's ongoing water crisis. These meet  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service is issuing a final rule to amend Marketing Order No. 930, which governs the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. This action modifies several administrative aspects of the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to improve its operation and clarify existing regulations. The amendments focus on how the board is structured and adminis  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Attacks Media, Merkley Calls on U.S. Senate to Stand Up for Free Speech * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley introduced a resolution to support Americans' fundamental right to freedom of speech following the Trump Administration's escalating attacks on media, including broadcasters, journalists, public media, and the First Amendment itself. "Free speech isn't jus  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bonamici Announces Town Hall Meetings in Seaside, Beaverton * BEAVERTON, OR [10/01/25] - Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) announced that she will host town hall meetings in Seaside and Beaverton this weekend. Bonamici will answer questions from attendees and provide an update about her work in Congress. The town hall meeting in Seaside will be on Saturday and the town hall meeting in  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Bynum Slams Republican Shutdown * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) made the following statement after the government funding deadline expired, sending the federal government into a shutdown:  "Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency - they own this shutdown," said Rep. Bynum. "Now, our military will have to work without pay, you may fac  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter: Trump "is choosing authoritarianism over governance" * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement on the first government shutdown in seven years, caused by Trump and congressional Republicans' inability to govern. "Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House. They could be using that power to make life better for Oregonia  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden Urge State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined colleagues in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern and demanding an explanation for the State Department's recent decision to suspend the issuance of temporary medical and humanitarian visas for civi  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU researchers develop functional eggs from human skin cells Research develops proof of concept for treatment of infertility affecting millions By Erik Robinson Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have accomplished a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into eggs capable of producing early human embryos. The research published today in the  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 2 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU selected for NIH's nationwide autism research initiative Researchers at OHSU, collaborating institutions embark on three-year NIH-funded study focusing on health outcomes By Erik Robinson A new three-year research initiative will combine cutting-edge analytical research with direct outreach to the autism community to recommend ways to improve the health of people living with autism. Resea  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 2 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: * * * Loneliness in U.S. adults linked with amount, frequency of social media use TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and similar platforms are apparently no antidote for the global loneliness epidemic, according to Oregon State University research that linked increases in social media use with a greater likelihood of feeling alone. The study led by Jessica Gorman of the OSU College of Health, published today in   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 1 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Poll Power Surge: Cumberlands, Providence & OKWU Make History * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Only four teams remain at the same rank as the previous poll, with Eastern Oregon leading the charge in this week's edition of the NAIA Women's Volleyball Coaches' Top 25 Poll. Cumberlands (Ky.), Providence (Mont.) and Oklahoma Wesleyan are ranked higher than ever  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Republicans Shutting Down the Government * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement regarding President Trump and Congressional Republicans shutting down the government. "I do not want a government shutdown, but I refuse to be complicit in the Republicans' reckless plan to raise costs and strip people of   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hoyle Statement on Republican Government Shutdown * : October 1, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after Republicans forced a government shutdown at 12:01 am ET this morning: "This is a Republican shutdown, plain and simple. They control the House, the Senate, and the White House. They have all the political levers and votes to pass a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * October 01,2025 Wyden Unveils Investigation of Crypto Billionaire's Tax Scheme Involving Puerto Rico Residency Scam Wyden Opened Investigation of Pantera Capital Founder Dan Morehead's Tax Strategies with Private Inquiry in January; New Findings Indicate Morehead May Have Improperly Avoided More than $100 Million in Federal Taxes by Misrepr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Wyden, Warner, Schumer, Ossoff Lead Senate Resolution to Overturn Harmful Marketplace Rule that Will Drive Up Health Care Costs and Threaten Coverage for 1.8 Million Americans Sykes leads effort in the House to block rule that will raise premiums and out-of-pocket costs for working families by billions of dollars * Today, U.S. Sens. Finance  more