Claire Withycombe — Oregon Capital Bureau
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…
Gov. Kate Brown recall effort fails to gather enough signatures
Oregon State Fair visitors sign a petition to recall Gov. Kate Brown at the booth organized by Flush Down Kate Brown. (Claire Withycombe/Oregon Capital Bureau) Supporters of a petition to recall Gov. Kate Brown came up short of the signatures…
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…