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Three 9-year-olds were shot and killed while at school this morning in Nashville, along with three adult employees. As of today, Gun Violence Archive has logged 129 mass shootings in the U.S. so far this year. It's March 27.
The 6 victims fatally shot by the active shooter at Covenant School are identified as: Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs, and William Kinney, all age 9, Cynthia Peak, age 61, Katherine Koonce, age 60, and Mike Hill, age 61.
@PBOTinfo@OregonDOT I was just in a car that had to swerve to not hit a chair in the second to the right lane of the Fremont Bridge heading west toward downtown Portland at the split to Hwy 30. It felt very dangerous and hoping either of you can address its removal for safety.
Oregon's voter-approved gun laws remain blocked. The state Supreme Court has denied a petition to overturn a lower court ruling putting Measure 114 on hold. https://t.co/lM5LkBb7ON
Standin' like a statue, becomin' part of the machine,
Feelin' all the bumpers, always playin' clean,
At the state championship, contestants will convene,
On Saturday, spectators can watch the scene,
When pinball wizards descend upon Eugene. https://t.co/aaoIChd8vS
It's #NationalStrawberryIceCreamDay. While Oregon isn't the top strawberry growing state, it is famous for its processing varieties of strawberries, which have intense color, flavor and acidity perfect for jams, yogurt, and, you guessed it, ice cream. 🍓🍦 https://t.co/ZxzO9F9Geg
Just in: Democrat Tina Kotek holds a slight edge over Republican Christine Drazan in a tight race for Oregon governor that may not be finalized for days, according to early election results. https://t.co/s4mN4jhccZ
On Sunday, clocks will "fall back" for the annual gain of an hour. But Oregon wishes it wasn't so — the state has been trying for years to move to permanent daylight saving time. What's ticking behind why we're still changing our clocks, by @mmcuthill: https://t.co/sUrr92keIH
🔊 Job alert: We're hiring a reporter to cover Portland city government as part of our politics team. This is a high-profile competitive beat covering Oregon’s largest city for an audience that spans Oregon and SW Washington. Apply: https://t.co/Gem8AwyN9m
At 8:01, the news is next. As for what’s next for me — I’m @OPB’s new deputy digital editor! Ecstatic to be promoted to help boost our digital storytelling efforts in reporting, science, environment, arts and culture!
Oregon is home to a single national park: Crater Lake. With deep blue water that wows visitors, it's one of the clearest lakes in the world. These scientists are working to make sure it stays that way. https://t.co/jFe1TySCAg