Claire Withycombe — Oregon Capital Bureau

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With a $3.5 million consulting job done, state officials turn to fixing the troubled foster care system

Consultants hired to lift Oregon’s foster care system out of dysfunction were expected to close up shop Friday. All told, they are expected to walk away with $3.5 million after eight months of work. While about 60 foster children sent to facilities in other states have come back to Oregon[Read More…]

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Six Oregon cities vote to allow marijuana business

SALEM — Voters in six Oregon cities appear to have lifted or rejected bans on recreational marijuana businesses. Ontario, Joseph, Klamath Falls, Gates, Sumpter and Clatskanie voted to allow recreational marijuana businesses within city limits, according to unofficial election results from the state Elections Division. Voters in Joseph, Clatskanie, Ontario[Read More…]