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Willamette Valley under multiple heat, smoke and pollution warnings

A smog advisory has been extended through Thursday morning. The area also is under smoke and heat advisories.

 

Entire police department in small Minnesota city resigns, citing low pay

The police chief and officers in
Goodhue, Minnesota, a small town about 65 miles southeast of Minneapolis, resigned together citing low salaries.

 

What is 'rush week'? Terms to know about sororities, fraternities and Greek life

We have a breakdown of some of the popular terms you may hear as rush week goes on at different schools over the next few weeks.

 

Body of strangled 11-year-old Texas girl found hidden under bed after sex assault, police say

Police said Maria Gonzalez dies as a result of strangulation and was raped before being shoved under her bed, at her Pasadena apartment near Houston.

 

Oregon winery sues Iowa, claims laws there are discriminatory to out-of-state producers

Pheasant Court Winery in Oregon says Iowa law requiring it to sell through third-party wholesalers violates Constitution's commerce clause.

 

Amid devastating Maui wildfires, a vacationing Denver pilot steps in to fly hundreds home

As wildfire burned through Maui, Captain Vince Eckelkamp, who was vacationing on the island, stepped in to help 300+ passengers evacuate.

 

Amid record-breaking heat, Arizona wildlife relies on trucked-in water to survive summer

About 3,000 catchments across Arizona provide a steady water supply to wildlife, ensuring that the animals don't die of dehydration.

 

Texas woman's arm healing after hawk-snake attack, but the nightmares linger

Texas resident Peggy Jones was injured after she said a hawk drop a snake on her before attacking her to recover its prey. Her recovery will be long.

 

Anna Hall gets 'chills' thinking about following in Jackie Joyner-Kersee's footsteps

The U.S. hasn't had a star in the heptathlon since Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Anna Hall already has the world-record holder rooting her on.

 

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek celebrates law protecting gender-affirming care, abortion

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Tuesday held a ceremonial signing of a bill protecting rights to gender-affirming care and abortion.

 

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