The North Pacific gray whale population is down 46% in the last seven years, but healthier mothers and more calves could be signs of a rebound.
OREGON NEWS
No compliance issues with farmworker overtime law yet, but reporting could be delayed
Oregon authorities haven’t received wage complaints about overtime pay from farmworkers this summer, but advocates say many delay reporting for fear of retaliation
Key vote on expanding gas pipeline in Oregon delayed after public, political pressure
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission delayed a vote on the GTN Express pipeline following letters from environmentalists and Oregon senators.
Kotek celebrates new housing laws but says more work needs to be done
Gov. Tina Kotek stayed mum Thursday about her thoughts on Salem’s recently-approved payroll tax, which is currently the target of a petition to refer the measure to voters.
State seeking feedback from Oregonians about proposed health insurance rate increases
Insurers are seeking premium increases for 2024 averaging 6.2% for individual plans and 12.1% for small business plans.
Oregonians can start to apply for paid work leave next month
State officials are prepping for the rollout of Paid Leave Oregon program, which will give workers paid family and medical leave.
Oregon state caregivers ask Gov. Kotek to fire their boss
Department of Human Services workers who care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities say their workplaces are unsafe and that they’re burned out.
Nearly 12,000 Oregonians will have more than half a billion in college debt wiped out
Oregon borrowers who had been making payments for 20 or more years and should have had balances forgiven will finally see an end to their bills.
State ethics watchdogs launch investigation into former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan
A state ethics investigation into former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan is expected to take about six months, unless it’s delayed because of a pending federal investigation.
Oregon joins West Coast states seeking millions to create zero-emission truck fueling network
Oregon, Washington and California are planning to build a network of electric truck chargers and hydrogen fueling stations on the West Coast.
