Oregon Fire Season Approaching, State Adopts Power Shut-Off Rules

Oregon's Public Utility Commission adopted rules governing how public utilities should communicate with the public during a power shut-off.

Oregon State Hospital Inquiries Find 'Range Of' Deficiencies

A federal inquiry into Oregon State Hospital's Junction City campus found deficiencies serious enough that it risks losing certification.

Oregon State House And Senate Primaries Are Set. Here's What You Need To Know

Nearly 200 people are vying for legislative seats, but only a handful have contested primaries.

State Republican Chair Steps Down, Cites 'Toxicity..Lies..Mutiny'

Dallas Heard said he's keeping his state Senate seat but can no longer lead a party with "a greater evil than the Democrats" among them.

Help For Homeless Students Drew Bipartisan Support, But Dies In Legislature

In the rush to consider more than 200 proposals during the short session, one that would grant seven school districts additional money f ...

Federal Judge Blocks Oregon's Ban On Real Estate ‘Love Letters'

Realtors can resume sharing letters with sellers while a court case continues.

Oregon Will Divest Russian Investments, Treasurer Read Says

About 1/10th of one percent of Oregon money is invested in Russian companies or the Russian government.

Oregon Legislature Ends 2022 Session With Big Spending, Policy Changes, Little Political Rancor

Money will move to just about every part of life in Oregon to aid individuals, families and communities

Oregon's Congressional Delegation Backs Russian Sanctions While Condemning Attack On Ukraine

Oregonians told to brace for economic impacts while Russians warn against any interference in their moves.

Oregon Senate Democrats Vote To Remove Republican Who Wouldn't Wear Mask

As the Senate debated, protesters blared truck horns and played “God Bless the USA” outside the Capitol

Oregon Governor Race: Republican Primary Field Grows Again

Alsea School District Superintendent Marc Thielman resigned Wednesday and announced he's joining the Republican field running for Governor.

State Meteorologist Predicts Wet March, April But Oregon Is Still In A Drought

State Climatologist Larry O'Neill says that, "we're at a critical time now."

Kristof's Exit Leaves Two-Way Race In Democratic Primary For Oregon Governor

What Kristof will do with campaign cash of about $1.6 million remains a question

Harassing Election Officials Could Mean Prison Time Under Oregon Proposal

Plan from Secretary of State Shemia Fagan would let election workers keep their addresses secret

As Nursing Shortage In Oregon Continues, Legislators Plan A Remedy

Health care systems in Oregon have been unable to hire enough nurses, who are critical to providing care in hospitals and clinics.

Callers Face Long Waits On Oregon's Child Abuse Hotline

Child safety experts worry that some children in danger may be falling through the cracks

Oregon Health Authority Has Stockpiled More Than 2 Million Rapid Antigen Tests

Millions of dollars have been spent on rapid antigen tests to detect COVid-19.

Lawmakers Hear Testimony On Ways To Provide Relief From Extreme Heat, Cold

Proposals before the state legislature would assist low-income households deal with extreme weather conditions.

Will South Sister Erupt? USGS Says Not Soon But They're Watching

The United States Geologic Survey says that rising ground by South Sister Volcano isn't new but they are keeping a close eye on it.

Yamhill Commissioners Back Off Threat To Health Department

The county health department faced a threat to its accreditation status before a commissioner finally backed off.

Hospitals Head Toward ‘Breaking Point' With Covid-19 Patients, Association Chief Says

More than 1,000 patients with Covid-19 are hospitalized but state numbers don't yet indicate that hospitals are in crisis

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer Joins Other Lawmakers In Pressing DEA To Allow Terminally Ill To Use Psilocybin

Studies show that psilocybin can help treat depression and anxiety. Earl Blumenauer wants its availability expanded to the terminally ill.

Democrats In Oregon's Congressional Delegation Mark Jan. 6 Insurrection

Oregon's Democratic U.S. senators and representatives issued statements; the sole Republican, Rep. Cliff Bentz, did not comment

Oregon Reaches Dire Stage In Pandemic As State Issues Guidelines For Rationing Care

State health officials warn that infections will be so widespread that they'll affect everyone's life

Oregon Faces Short Staffing And Not Enough Customers To Inject 1 Million Booster Shots

The Oregon Health Authority made vaccination boosters a high priority but it is still trying to tie pieces together to guard against omicron

Oregon Election Officials Want Kristof To Prove Residency

Kristof campaign says he considered Oregon home even when he lived in New York

In Race To Succeed DeFazio In Congress, Airbnb Executive In, Oregon Legislators Out

Eugene's Andrew Kalloch filed to run for Congress on Tuesday, while state Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin decided to stay in the Senate

Oregon To Get More Than $400 Million To Rebuild From 2020 Wildfires

Oregon is getting $422 million in relief funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for wildlife recovery.

Oregon scored an 81 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report released by Truth in Accounting

SUNDAY READ: A Year After The 2020 Election, Oregon County Clerks Still Fighting Back Fraud Allegations

Several legislators have added their voices to the chorus calling to investigate the 2020 election

Advocates Craft Bills On Bolstering Children's Mental Health Services In Oregon

The simmering crisis in behavioral health for children could get fresh legislative attention in February.

Some Of Oregon's Most Powerful State Boards Getting New Members

Everything from deer season to lobbyist reports is handled by state commissions as Gov. Kate Brown appoints new members

CHILDREN IN CRISIS: Mental Health, Addiction Care Falling Short For Distressed Children

Mental health providers and insurers who administer Medicaid warned the state this summer that something needs to be done immediately to ...

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Receives Covid Booster, Urges Oregonians To Get Theirs

Brown used the opportunity to remind people of the importance of getting their flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine and booster.

Two Lawsuits Challenge Oregon's New Legislative Boundaries

One suit asks the Supreme Court to get rid of the Legislature's plan entirely, while the other alleges Democrats punished one of their own.

Oregon Illegal Pot Grows: More Calls To Send National Guard

Police raided a site with about 2 tons of processed pot and 17,500 plants, illustrating the proliferation of industrial-scale farms.

Once A Hero, Oregon Congressional Candidate Funds Questioned

GOP candidate Alek Skarlatos gained fame when he helped stop a gunman on a Paris-bound train. He now faces campaign finance questions.

Oregon received ‘B’ for fiscal health

According to Truth in Accounting's new Financial State of the States report

Tax-Funded Forest Institute In Oregon Misled Public

Audit finds institute may have broken state law.

Lawmaker Hand Companies Unexpected Gift — Another Tax Break

Oregon lawmakers set out to increase the timber industry's tax bill, but instead they cut it again.