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Grand Jury: Hunter was shot in self-defense
A Wheeler County Grand Jury investigation has concluded that Howard Means was shot and killed in self-defense by two other hunters after an intoxicated Means brandished a handgun and accused them of trying to steal a deer Mr. Means had shot. A child was present at the time.
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Foam subsides, but not before 10,000 birds are killed
The killer foam on Oregon and Washington beaches has finally subsided but conservationists say it may be responsible for the deaths of more than 10,000 seaducks.
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Scientists look for Yellowstone's hidden species
Scientists searching for Yellowstone National Park's lesser-known life forms — beyond its famed bison, bears and wolves — found more than 1,200 species, including several never known before to exist in the park.
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Eugene woman injured in ATV crash on Oregon Dunes
Rescuers took an injured Eugene woman from the scene of an ATV accident on the Oregon Dunes to a nearby hospital Sunday morning. Sara Lawrence, 61, suffered a possible broken ankle in the crash in the Horsefall area of the Oregon Dunes.
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ODOT worker rescued from Clackamas River
It is unclear how the worker, who was driving a small maintenance truck, went off the road and ended up in the water. Fortunately, he was able to crawl on top of the vehicle and wait for rescue.
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Bear sightings on the rise on Oregon Coast
They're big, they look cuddly and now, they're wandering into coastal communities looking for food. Black bear sightings are on the rise in cities on the coast.
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PETA to Wildlife Safari: 'Stop washing cars with elephants'
The Wildlife Safari in Winston, Ore. has been thrust into the global spotlight with its elephant car wash. Now the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are calling for the park to stop this featured attraction.
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