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California’s ban on masked immigration agents struck down by federal appeals court
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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Trump administration in striking down a California law banning immigration agents from wearing masks.
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One school, nine students. CA pays over $100,000 per kid to keep small schools open
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FILE - Two gray wolves were accidentally killed by federal officials last summer, according to a report issued Friday. This February 2021 photo, provided by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, shows a different Oregon-born gray wolf.
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Federal agency accidentally killed 2 protected Oregon wolves last year, state report reveals
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Candidates competing in the Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 3 participated in a candidates forum in the JPR studio on April 22, 2026. Clockwise from left: Jefferson Exchange host Mike Green, Jim Crary, Denise Krause, Tonia Moro, Cristian Mendoza Ruvalcaba and Kevin Stine.
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Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
Wildlife
Bandon zoo owner pleads guilty to 47 animal neglect, drug and weapons charges
Justin Higginbottom
The owner of a roadside zoo in Coos County has pleaded guilty to dozens of charges after police raided his business last year.
FILE - The rainbow flag, also known as the gay pride flag, is a symbol of LGBT and queer pride, left, along with the transgender flag, right, pictured in 2022.
Kristyna Wentz-Graff
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OPB
Law and Justice
Federal judge in Oregon voids RFK Jr.’s ‘unlawful’ directive banning gender-affirming care
Steve Crane
Wind River Middle School, in Carson, Wash., closed in the fall of 2025 after Secure Rural Schools Act funding lapsed.
Photo courtesy of Stevenson-Carson School District
Education
After almost two-year lapse, Oregon counties get nearly $100 million from Secure Rural Schools
Alex Baumhardt
In this provided image, a deceased 40-foot male Gray whale was found on the south end of Seaside Beach on April 14, 2026.
Courtesy of Tiffany Boothe
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Seaside Aquarium
Wildlife
Gray whales are starving. Some have died off the Oregon Coast
April Ehrlich
Candidates that have raised or spent more than $5,000 are required to report their campaign finances each quarter to the Federal Election Commission.
Tim Carpenter
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Politics & Government
Oregon’s U.S. House races bring in over $2.1 million since January
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Condor A0 or Ney-gem’ ‘Ne-chween-kah’ (She carries our prayers) soars above Redwood Creek.
Matt Mais
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Yurok Tribe
Wildlife
First Northern California condor egg laid in more than a century ‘appears to be unsuccessful’
Chris Felts, Sarit Laschinsky
In March, wildlife researchers and members of the Yurok Tribe celebrated a potential milestone in the California condor’s return to Northern California skies. But on Thursday biologists with the Northern California Condor Restoration Program announced this egg may have met an uncertain fate.
A fire destroyed seven buildings in Arcata's historic downtown on Jan. 2, 2026.
Arcata Fire District
Disasters and Accidents
Emergency declaration opens up state funding for Arcata fire recovery
Roman Battaglia
A KFF Health News analysis found Medi-Cal lost almost 100,000 immigrants without legal status in the second half of 2025.
Gabe Brison-Trezise
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KFF Health News
Immigration
Medi-Cal immigrant enrollment is dropping. Researchers point to Trump’s policies
Claudia Boyd-Barrett
A mother holds her child in her apartment in Redding on Sept. 20, 2022.
Larry Valenzuela
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Children and Family
A California lawmaker has a first-in-the-nation plan to boost child support payments
ChrisAnna Mink
From left, Betty Yee, Antonio Villaraigosa, Tony Thurmond, Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, Matt Mahan and Xavier Becerra participate in a gubernatorial candidate forum hosted by California Immigrant Policy Center, California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation, and ACLU California Action at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento on April 14, 2026.
Fred Greaves
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CalMatters
Politics & Government
California Democrats can’t decide on a governor. Don’t count on Newsom or Pelosi for help
Maya C. Miller
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