Oregon DMV Invites Public To Offer Input

A month-long online open house hosted by the state's Driver & Motor Vehicle Services seeks community insight for future offerings.

Statewide Historic Preservation Plan Released

The State Historic Preservation Office releases an update to its planned preservation goals every five years.

Governor Approves College Tuition Assistance Bill For Nat'l Guard

The bill allows National Guard service members to use 90 credit hours at a community college and 180 hours at a public university.

OR Veteran Services Awards $550K In Grants To 10 Organizations

The organizations represent nonprofit, governmental, and community interests across the state, all hoping to improve services for veterans.

Officials Support ANY Size Metro Housing Bond with NO DATA?

These 254 Elected Officials Support ANY Size Metro Public Housing Bond WITHOUT Data, Strategy And Accountability.

Tax Deadline Looms; State Officials Expect 2.2 Million Returns

Even though the deadline to file your taxes is April 17, the Oregon Department of Revenue still expects to receive thousands of returns.

Planned Parenthood Honors OR Senator As 2018 Pro-Choice Champion

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will be recognized at the 2018 Courageous Voice Breakfast in Portland May 30.

Elected Democrats Join Republicans In 2nd Amendment Moral Swamp

Oregon Democrats in the state legislature have joined the perversely disingenuous performers of the “thoughts and prayers” show.

Oregon Senators Secure Funding For Rural Counties Nationwide

Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, and Greg Walden added a 2-year Secure Rural Schools program extension to legislation Congress must pass by Friday.

$3.4 Million Recovered After Insurance Complaint Investigation

The state Division of Financial Regulation investigated more than 4,000 insurance complaint cases filed by Oregonians in 2017.

Should Threatening A School Be A Felony? Oregon Senator Says Yes

Sen. Tim Knopp introduced to a public safety bill an amendment that would make threats of violence against a school a felony crime.

Net Neutrality Protection Bill Passes House, Heads To Senate

State legislators from the House of Representatives voted Monday to protect a free and open internet for Oregon residents.

Oregon Senate Steers State Away From Trump Tax Plan

Trump's tax bill would provide increased breaks for pass-through business owners, which state officials say they already get in Oregon.

Klamath Falls, Air Force Reach New Lease Agreement

The new lease at Kingsley Field will now extend to 2095, making it the longest lease currently provided to the U.S. Air Force.

Oregon Legislators Vote To Close Gun-Purchase Loophole

State representatives voted to end a loophole that allowed convicted domestic abusers and stalkers to still own firearms.

$8.8 Million Earmarked For Affordable Veteran Housing

Plans to develop 71 homes in North Bend, Klamath Falls, Oregon City, and NE Portland are now underway.

State Restores Some Severed Services For Aging/Disabled People

Some of the state services cut in 2017, like live-in and in-home care, will be restored thanks to a far-reaching interagency agreement.

Oregon Senator Resigns Amid Accusations Of Sexual Harassment

For months, Sen. Jeff Kruse denied accusations he behaved inappropriately with female colleagues at the capitol building in Salem.

State Pot Information Systems Could Use Improvement, Audit Shows

The OLCC assured state officials it would do what needs to be done to shore up any weaknesses exposed by state secretary's recent audit.

Workers Will Lose Billions In Tips Under Trump Proposal: OR AG

Employers would be able to pocket their workers' tips under a new proposal, said 17 attorney generals, including Oregon's Ellen Rosenblum.

Tax Season Info Oregonians Should Know By January 29

Kickers, W-2 due dates, IRS deadlines, and income tax deductions all taxpayers should be aware before the beginning of the 2018 tax season.

Oregon Net Neutrality Initiative Filed With State Secretary

Oregonians for Net Neutrality will need nearly 90,000 signatures to get their initiative on the November 2018 ballot.

$4.4M To Fund Wildfire Prevention In Oregon

Deschutes, Lake, and Tillamook counties will benefit from the a $32M nationwide investment by the US Department of Agriculture.

Bill Gives Ability To Protect Homeowners From Mortgage Companies

The Oregon Dept. of Consumer and Business Service's Division of Financial Regulation will begin licensing mortgage companies this year.

Wyden Blasts Sessions' Cole Memo Rescission Decision

The Oregon Senator and top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee had strong words for the Attorney General after Thursday's announcement.

Improved Veteran Services Coming Thanks To State Grant Program

The new grant will help support mental and physical healthcare, housing, employment opportunities and stability, and more, officials say.

OR Governor Appoints First African American To State's High Court

Adrienne Nelson served as a judge for the Multnomah County Circuit Court.

State’s Aging Bridge Problem Remedied With Transportation Funds

While only one-quarter of the 2,742 bridges on the OR highway system are rated as distressed, their ages are beginning to show, ODOT says.

Bottle Bill Deposit Increase, Expansion Now In Effect

As of Jan 1, Oregonians will get 10-cents for every bottle or can deposit — which now covers almost everything you can drink or pour.

Oregon Vehicle And Bike Fee Increases Now In Effect

Several new fees and taxes will fund the state’s ambitious transportation package.

Oregonians Can Affirm Gender Identity Without Court Order Jan 1

Along with the option to modify traditional gender identities, non-binary residents will be allowed to put an X on their birth certificates.

100 Acres On Mt Hood Could Be Developed With Trump’s Signature

The bipartisan legislation clarifies who has what rights to land on Mt. Hood, giving the state 100 acres to develop and preserving 700 more.

Anglers Remove 191K Predatory Fish From Columbia, Snake Rivers

More than 1,000 anglers were paid $1.5M to remove the predatory pikeminnows, which preyed upon young salmon and steelhead populations.

3 Organizations Receive More Than $100K From Oregon OSHA

The Northwest Forest Worker Center, Oregon State University, and SafeBuild Alliance will split the $103,000 in training grants.

OR Children Could Lose Health Insurance Soon

Oregon is one of 16 states to run out of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program.

New Transportation Taxes Hitting Oregon Commuters In 2018

Four new tax programs designed to help fund the statewide transportation package will take effect the first of the new year.

New Laws For Oregon Drivers In 2018

License plate fees, testing changes, and crash reporting are among the new changes coming from the Oregon Department of Transportation.

$1.1 Billion Earned At Oregon’s Parks In 2016, Report Shows

Along with the incredible boost to Oregon's economy, state park visitors also helped support more than 16,000 full and part-time jobs.

Oil Train Safety Rule Rolled Back That Targeted Fiery Derailments

The rule was meant to help prevent fiery train wrecks, such as the derailment in Mosier, Oregon last year.

Statewide Special Election Scheduled For Jan. 23

The vote will determine whether healthcare for low-income individuals and families and individuals with disabilities are funded or not.