A lucky player in Oregon won Saturday's Powerball jackpot, worth $328.5 million. Check here to see if it's your lucky day.

For the second straight night, a major lottery jackpot has been won. A lottery player in Oregon won the estimated $329 million Powerball jackpot on Saturday night, according to the Powerball website.

Public safety remains a top concern for Oregonians, particularly as gun-related violence has escalated across the state. Firearm homicide in Oregon has increased 172% over the past decade, a trend accompanied by a rise in the number of firearms associated with crime.

New Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Thursday that Oregon and more than a dozen other states are joining together to defend two federal rules aimed at reducing gun violence nationwide. Here's Rayfield's news release about the action,

Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined other states in Texas gun rights cases in support of Biden administration rules requiring background checks and banning conversion devices that turn handguns into rapid-fire weapons.

If no one wins $331 million Powerball lottery jackpot for Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, the next chance to win is Monday, Jan. 20, which is MLK Day holiday

The Powerball jackpot rose to $331 million ahead of Saturday night's drawing. Check here to see if it's your lucky day.

Gov. Phil Murphy​ declared a State of Emergency across 21 counties in New Jersey that will be in effect at 8 a.m. Sunday.

The lottery jackpot was an estimated $331 million with a cash option of $147.5 million for Saturday night's drawing, according to the Powerball website. The jackpot was last won on Dec. 7 when a New York lottery player won a $256 million Powerball jackpot.

Discover 10 charming towns in New Jersey, including this historic locale in Monmouth County, that offer a peaceful getaway from the crowds.

Ottawa Senators (23-18-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (26-16-6, in the Metropolitan Division) In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, hear from AP Washington radio correspondent,

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