Oregon Unemployment Rate Ticked Up To 4.4% In November, Higher Than National Average

Oregon’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly from November to December, and it remains higher than the rest of the country.

Oregon Independent Redistricting Proposal Clears Key Hurdle In Path To 2024 Ballot

If approved by voters, a measure would require a new round of redistricting in 2025.

Oregon Supreme Court Declines To Intervene In Measure 114 Ruling

The state Supreme Court lets stand a Harney County judge's order that temporarily blocks the firearms measure from taking effect.

Oregon's Top Election Official Seeks More Money To Combat Election Misinformation

Secretary of State Shemia Fagan also wants money to begin replacing the state's outdated campaign finance database.

Neighborhood Wildfire Prevention Could Get Help From State, Insurers Under Proposed Legislation

Sen. Jeff Golden discussed his plans for a Neighborhood Wildfire Protection Act that would support neighborhood fire prevention efforts.

Oregon State Hospital Faces Challenges In Push To Discharge Patients Sooner

For Oregon, it’s a mounting crisis that impacts people in the system and the communities they will return to.

Oregon Workgroup Recommends Stronger Legal Protections For Abortion Doctors

The workgroup spent the summer analyzing state laws and resources for abortion and gender-affirming care.

Attempt To Help States Ease Banking For Marijuana Businesses Stumbles In Congress

There are few avenues to pass marijuana measures seen as boons to states where the drug is legal before Congress adjourns for the year.

Oregon Department Of Justice Asks Oregon Supreme Court To Immediately Review Firearm Law Ruling

If left unchanged by the court, Measure 114 will ban the sale of high-capacity firearms magazines with more than 10 rounds.

Oregon Hospitals Face ‘Dire' Situation Involving Large Numbers Of Sick Children And Adults

OHSU has stopped all non-emergency pediatric procedures, added overflow capacity by putting beds in hallways and conference rooms.

Oregon Company Pitches Plan To Create Northwest Hydrogen Hub Outside State Agencies

Lake Oswego-based Obsidian Renewables would like to be the largest green hydrogen producer in the Northwest.

Oregon Department Of Justice Asks Court To Postpone Some Firearm Controls

Measure 114 is set to go into effect on Thursday, but the state says the requirements for in-person training aren't ready.

Port Of Morrow Agrees To New State Regulations Limiting Nitrogen Pollution

Under its new permit, port officials said Friday they will invest at least $150 million in a system to treat most wastewater by 2023.

Construction Of Largest Alternative Diesel Refinery In U.S. Faces Permitting Challenges

The refinery being built on the Columbia River lost a land-use permit to build a rail yard to receive and distribute supplies.

Some Oregon Gun Shops Selling Weapons To Customers Who Might Fail A Background Check

The owner of a gun store in Tigard said he’s no longer waiting for a background check to clear. He spoke on condition of anonymity.

Oregon Health Authority Bringing In Dozens Of Contract Nurses For Children's Hospitals

Dozens of children are in Oregon hospitals with RSV, including some in intensive care.

Federal Court Weighs Arguments On Oregon Firearms Measure

Measure 114 would will limit sales of some high-capacity ammunition magazines and require safety training before purchasing a gun.

Three Of Four Oregon Legislative Caucuses Select Leaders

Sen. Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, will be the Senate's first new president in 20 years.

Long-Running Case Involving Defendants And The Oregon State Hospital Back In Court

District attorneys and hospitals are unhappy with a Sept. 1 federal order.

Two Affordable Housing Projects Will Add Dozens Of Homes In Oregon

Two projects in Eugene and Lincoln City aim to help Oregon’s housing crisis by building dozens of homes for low-income residents.

Oregon Economists Expect A ‘Mild' Recession Beginning In 2023

After months of record revenue growth, Oregon economists now expect the state to enter a “mild” recession next summer.

Oregon Voters Approve Ballot Measure That Will Tighten Gun Laws

Measure 114 passed thanks to urban support but it could be months before it goes into effect.

Federal Energy Agency Approves Plan To Remove Klamath River's Dams

The removal of four dams on the lower Klamath River will be the largest such removal project in the world.

Oregon Health Authority Director, Behavioral Health Director Are Stepping Down

Allen noted that Medicaid coverage had expanded under his leadership and that now nearly 95% of Oregonians have health insurance.

Oregon Poised To Continue Drug Decriminalization, Treatment Measure

Accusations that it's led to higher crime rates appear to be unfounded.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Welcomes New House Members, Reflects On Latino Vote

Representative-elect Andrea Salinas of Oregon was among nine Latino Democrats to join the caucus.

Oregon Man Accused Of Killing Teens In 1974 Indicted

Despite Stephen Criss being called a potential suspect around the time of the murders, Joseph Amir Wilson was ultimately charged.

State Republicans Bank On Winning On Education Wedge Issues: School Choice, ‘Parents' Rights'

Republicans hope ongoing frustration from pandemic school closures will win over undecided voters in November.

VOTE 2022: Governor Candidates Weigh In: How Green Oregon Should Go?

The next governor will inherit aggressive climate rules and target reductions for emissions enacted by Gov. Kate Brown in 2020.

Obama Records Kotek Campaign Ad In Tight Oregon Governor Race

“Tina knows things are broken, but she’s a fixer. Always has been, always will be,” Obama said. “And she’s the leader we need now."

Jan. 6 Panel Issues Subpoena To Trump Demanding His Testimony

The panel demanded documents and testimony and set a Nov. 4 deadline for documents.

Oregon Health Officials Expect A Winter Surge Of Covid, Flu Cases

Hospitals are still straining under disruptions to care during the pandemic and health care workforce shortages.

Oregon Governor Race Tightens As Biden Heads To Portland

A poll released Wednesday by a GOP firm showed Republican Christine Drazan leading Democrat Tina Kotek by 6 points.

Judge Rules Two Colstrip Bills Passed By State Lawmakers In 2021 Violate The U.S. Constitution

Law threatened power companies in Washington and Oregon with $100K per day penalty.

Mike Erickson Gains Ground In 6th Congressional District Race, Report Says

Pollsters across the country are largely predicting that Republicans will take control of the U.S. House this year.

Abortion Bans Are Motivating Midterm Voters, Poll Shows

The survey found that most voters, regardless of their party, don’t think abortion should be banned in cases of rape or incest.

Biden To Pardon All Federal Offenses For Simple Marijuana Possession, Review Criminalization

Biden’s executive order to pardon simple possession includes the District of Columbia and people convicted in the federal court system.

Electric Vehicle Charging Company Appeals Record Fine From DEQ For Fraud

The owner of TTS Charging said he was mistaken about how DEQ's advanced carbon credits program works. The agency said he acted recklessly.

Oregon Governor Signs Pact With West Coast Leaders To Transition Region To 100% Clean Electricity

“We know that growing our economy and protecting our planet are not mutually exclusive goals,” Brown said. "They are moral imperatives."

DACA Ruled Unlawful By Federal Appeals Court, But Program Continues For Now

The future of DACA is up in the air pending the next judicial step while no new participants are being enrolled.