Meerah Powell
Stories
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Science
PETA Suing OHSU Over Monkey Experiment Videos
PETA is seeking footage of an experiment that includes lab workers staring aggressively at young monkeys to measure their fear and anxiety.
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Environment
Inslee Visits Portland Electrical Workers Union To Talk Green Jobs
Presidential hopeful and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's visit to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 48's training center was part of his Climate Mission Tour.
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Oregon, Washington Studded Tire Season Ends March 31
Studded tires cause about $8.5 million in damage each year to Oregon highways, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
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Health
Clark County Measles Outbreak Up To 70 Confirmed Cases
There are a total of 70 measles cases in the Vancouver area, one in the Seattle area and four in the Portland area.
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Report: Majority Of Oregon Women In Prison Faced Abuse Prior To Incarceration
Sixty-nine percent of women surveyed said past trauma led to their involvement in the criminal justice system.
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Oregon State Parks To Adjust Rates After Record-Setting Year
Oregon state parks had more than 2.8 million visitors last year. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is looking to adjust rates on some parks to persuade people to visit less-popular spots.
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Health
Clark County Measles Outbreak Reaches 64 Confirmed Cases
The Vancouver-area outbreak stands at 64 confirmed cases of measles and two suspected cases in Clark County.
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Weather Closes Sections Of I-84 In Eastern Oregon, Ramp Near Cascade Locks
Sections of Interstate 84 are closed in Eastern Oregon. A landslide closed an I-84 eastbound off ramp near Cascade Locks.
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Flood Waters Hit Northwest Oregon And Southwest Washington
The flood warning will be in effect until around 2 p.m. Tuesday.
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Environment
New Gray Whale License Plates Available In Oregon Feb. 1
A fraction of the license plate sales will go to Oregon State University's Marine Mammal Institute.