A group of state and federal agencies are responding to reports of an unknown tar-like substance washing up along Oregon's North Coast, extending southward to areas as far as the Salishan Spit, and also along Washington's southern coast.
Voters had their say in Tuesday night's primary, selecting candidates for their party's nomination to statewide, congressional and statewide offices, while also making decisions on local ballot measures and county races. We spoke to candidates, officials and others to find out what's next.
Oregon voters decided to give a slate of state legislators a chance to prove themselves worthy of a promotion to statewide office in the November elections.
As of 8 p.m., Darcey Edwards had what appears to be an insurmountable lead over Aaron Hall, with the Banks-area Edwards leading in initial results published just after 8 p.m. with 80.85% of the vote to North Plains resident Hall's 18.29%.
A bond to replace much of the Banks High School held a commanding 60% of the vote in the first election results, and the Banks Fire District levy renewal was on track to win.
Those looking to cast a vote must either drop their signed ballot in one of numerous ballot drop boxes scattered across the county or mail it, as long as it is postmarked by 8 p.m. Tuesday night.
The Oregon Department of Justice concluded that no criminal charges are warranted for the six former Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission employees who set aside bottles of in-demand bourbon for their personal use.
