A federal judge will decide early next week whether to temporarily halt Measure 114 from going into effect on Dec. 8, as court challenges against it proceed.
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State legislator aims to get out of deposition in public records lawsuit
In legal filings, Greg Smith argued a lawsuit accusing him of illegally destroying and withholding public records as part of his economic development work in Malheur County should be dismissed.
Oregon pausing new applications for mortgage assistance program
State officials said they need time to process applications to avoid overcommitting available funding.
Sick children and adult patients jam Oregon’s hospitals
Hospital officials are coping with a trifecta of infections spreading throughout the community.
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.
Oregon food banks forced to tighten belts as hunger swells across the state
Rising prices and soaring demand show no sign of subsiding, impacting Marion Polk Food Share and other food banks across the state.
OSU professor awarded $3 million federal grant to produce a sustainable battery without scarce metals
An OSU professor wants to produce a long-lasting battery that doesn’t use lithium, cobalt or nickel and that might store more energy than current batteries like those used in electric vehicles.
Oregon gun group sues over gun-control law as sheriffs vow not to enforce it
Measure 114 is set to take effect on Dec. 8.
Gun shop owners face brisk sales amid questions about Oregon’s gun control law
Measure 114, which passed by a narrow margin, will require safety training that’s yet to be defined.
Gov. Brown to pardon prior offenses for possessing marijuana
The governor’s office announced Monday that Brown will remove over 47,144 convictions for possessing small amounts of marijuana and forgive over $14 million in related fines and fees.