Lawmakers consider permanent funding for helpline for farmers, loggers and fishermen

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know who works in agriculture, forestry or the fishing industry is struggling, call or text 833-897-2474 for help. Help is also available to everyone through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline…
New state senator champions bills targeting childhood poverty, trauma

Sen. Lisa Reynolds, D-Portland, has taken a leave of absence from her practice in hopes of passing bills aimed at the perinatal and postpartum periods.
Oregon joins other states in two gun rights cases in Texas

Attorney General Dan Rayfield is supporting Biden administration rules requiring background checks and banning conversion devices that turn handguns into rapid-fire weapons.
Strong earthquake strikes off California coast, triggering tsunami warning in southern Oregon

A strong earthquake struck off the northern California coast this morning, triggering an unusual tsunami warning for northern California and southern Oregon and an evacuation of local residents and visitors. The National Tsunami Warning Center, which is based in Alaska,…
Hunger rates in Oregon are on the upswing

Over half a million Oregonians struggled to put food on the table last year, a new OSU study found.
Oregon House Republican leader Helfrich won’t seek reelection

State Rep. Jeff Helfrich will not seek reelection as minority leader in the Oregon House. The Hood River Republican represents the 52nd House District in the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood.
Oregon Democrat Bynum declares victory in 5th Congressional District

CLACKAMAS — Surrounded by a hastily assembled group of campaign volunteers, Democrat Janelle Bynum declared victory in Oregon’s closest congressional race. The Associated Press has not yet called the district, but Bynum has led since Tuesday night and The Oregonian/OregonLive…
Despite sluggish early voting, pollsters expect high turnout in Oregon

Analysts are predicting 90% among Republicans and Democrats in Oregon, with about 65% for nonaffiliated voters.
Feds grant more than $9 million to Oregon for wildfire prevention

The federal government has announced millions in new funding to prevent the blazes that have blackened a record amount of acreage.
Firefighters battle 25 large fires in Oregon as record season blazes on

Crews are fighting three new blazes that flared up over the weekend and are focused on about six fires where evacuation orders are in place.