An athlete will aim to be the first person to swim around Martha's Vineyard to educate the public on sharks.

Environmental groups say the two-year delay will cost millions in health care costs.

The broader standard -- considering not just the split seconds before an officer opens fire -- is likely to make it easier for victims to prove allegations of excessive force in court.

The pending increase would bring a typical Portland household's bill to $1,900 a year.

Higher prices began to appear in late April and accelerated this month, Walmart executives said Thursday. A larger sting will start to be felt in June and July with the back-to-school shopping season.

More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas at 75 U.S. stores have gone on strike since Sunday, protesting the coffee giant’s new dress code.

Affected products were distributed to stores nationwide and have an expiration date of May 5.

Coinbase did not specify how many customers had their data stolen or fell prey to scams. But the company did pledge to reimburse any who did.

Nearly 10% of Oregon kindergartners aren’t fully vaccinated because they have nonmedical exemptions.

USDA inspectors reported safety issues to people and animals, including an incident in 2016 when zoo staff shot two of their own bears.

Former Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt plans to promote Portland’s positive side.

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