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Randall Locke

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A lifelong Oregonian who appreciates the rich diversity of this great state—its people, politics, lifestyles, and natural grandeur.

Stories by Randall Locke

43 stories

  1. September 2026

    2 stories: 2 explainers

  2. Fri

    Explainer · Health · United States

    What older adults can do at home to reduce fall injuries

    Health agencies advise older adults to remove home hazards, review medications and build balance to prevent emergency department fall visits.

  3. Sun

    Explainer · Health · United States

    What to know about the recall of 2.3 million Ricky Joy sour candy bottles

  4. August 2026

    9 stories: 9 explainers

  5. Fri

    Explainer · Election · United States

    RNC gives New Jersey officials Sept. 15 deadline over noncitizen voter-roll records

  6. Thu

    Explainer · Health · United States

    Daily sugary drinks linked to higher stomach-cancer risk in U.S. study

    A U.S. study found that drinking at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily is associated with a higher risk of developing stomach cancer.

  7. Wed

    Explainer · Health · United States

    What a Harvard-led study says about cancer and airline jobs

  8. Sun

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    California Pizza Kitchen’s rise, bankruptcy and reported comeback, explained

  9. Thu

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    2027 Social Security COLA estimates range from 3.2% to 3.6% after July inflation data

    The Social Security Administration 2027 COLA is projected to range from 3.2% to 3.6% following the release of July CPI-W inflation data.

  10. Thu

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    Flock Safety shortens data retention as Los Angeles and other agencies question its surveillance system

  11. Sun

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    Santa Cruz City Council ends Flock camera contract over privacy concerns

  12. Mon

    Explainer · Health · United States

    FDA recalls nearly 12 million Rohto Cooling Eye Drop bottles over sterility concerns

    The FDA recalled nearly 12 million Rohto Cooling Eye Drops bottles distributed nationwide, including in Washington, D.C., over sterility concerns.

  13. Sat

    Explainer · Weather · United States

    El Niño is strengthening, but the Atlantic hurricane season remains unusually quiet

  14. July 2026

    12 stories: 9 explainers, 3 news stories

  15. Tue

    Explainer · Health · New York City, New York

    Skipping sleep may add pounds faster than you think, Columbia study finds

  16. Sat

    Explainer · Real Estate · California

    How a $10 million campaign moved Moon Camp from development site to protected land

    Friends of Big Bear Valley raised $10.5 million to buy the 62-acre Moon Camp property on Big Bear Lake, California, halting a housing project.

  17. Thu

    Explainer · Health · California

    What Jackie’s blood transfusion means for the Big Bear bald eagle’s recovery

  18. Thu

    Explainer · Politics · Washington DC

    House panel subpoenas 3 groups in probe of money tied to Neville Singham

  19. Thu

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    Chick-fil-A says some loyalty accounts may have exposed customer data. Here’s what the notices say

    Chick-fil-A reported unauthorized login activity that may have exposed personal data of Chick-fil-A One loyalty members in Oregon and other states.

  20. Thu

    Explainer · Health · United States

    Small Ohio State study found special tomato drink lowered inflammation markers

  21. Tue

    Explainer · Health · United States

    Why a brain tumor story is putting full-body MRI scans back in focus

  22. Sun

    Explainer · Health · World

    Could a tiny dental robot make crowns faster? Basel researchers think so

    Researchers at the University of Basel developed a prototype miniature robot that could eventually prepare teeth for crowns in a single visit.

  23. Sat

    Explainer · Health · United States

    What a resting heart rate above 100 can mean

  24. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    State Department updates Venezuela travel warning after earthquakes, violence concerns

  25. Tue

    News: Health · World

    Experimental E. coli vaccine shows promise for protecting young children from severe diarrhea

  26. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Former Olympian David Hearn indicted in Reflecting Pool vandalism case in Washington

  27. June 2026

    20 stories: 3 investigations, 1 explainer, 16 news stories

  28. Tue

    News: Travel · Oregon

    Kansas college student drowns at Oregon’s Blue Pool after jump into Tamolitch Falls

  29. Sun

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Florida fruit expert says green bananas can still be worth eating

    A University of Florida specialist explains why some bananas stay green, while dietitians highlight the health benefits of eating unripe fruit.

  30. Sun

    News: Travel · United States

    Duck boat overturns near Cambridge tourist area, injuring at least 6

  31. Sat

    News: Military · World

    Gulf states condemn Iranian drone strike on Bahrain as regional tensions rise

  32. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Judge declares mistrial in Palisades Fire arson case after jury deadlocks

  33. Sat

    News: Election · United States

    Newsom says he will vote no on California billionaire tax measure, pushes national levy instead

  34. Sat

    News: Travel · United States

    Alberta grizzly video renews bear-safety warning for hikers in Kananaskis Country

  35. June 2026 continues on page 2 with 13 more stories.