Category OREGON NEWS
Kotek names interim director for the Oregon Health Authority
James Schroeder, CEO of Health Share of Oregon, has 20 years of clinical and executive health care experience.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown commutes 17 death sentences, ending death row
Brown has made clemency a main focus of her governorship, issuing pardons or commutations for nearly 50,000 people.
Lawmakers approve $10 million for public defender crisis
The state’s agency that oversees public defense services is required to report back to lawmakers in January with more details.
Kotek announces 36-county listening tour, framework for first year as governor
Gov.-elect Tina Kotek said housing, mental health, addiction and schools will lead her priority list.
Senate bids farewell to Peter Courtney, longest-serving president in Oregon history
Courtney urged his colleagues to care for each other as he ended his 20-year career as Senate president.
Oregon drug policy director pleads guilty to assaulting boy in Salem school program
Reginald Richardson pleaded guilty in October to a misdemeanor charge after prosecutors say he shoved a boy against a wall. It’s unclear whether he’s still employed in his governor-appointed role.
Oregon prepares for the launch of a new paid leave program for employees
The program, called Paid Leave Oregon, will give employees paid time off for a serious illness or injury, the birth or adoption of a child, caring for a seriously ill family member or dealing with the aftermath of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or harassment.
Oregon Supreme Court declines to intervene in Measure 114 ruling
The state Supreme Court lets stand a Harney County judge’s order that temporarily blocks the firearms measure from taking effect.
Harney County judge temporarily blocks Oregon firearms measure
The Oregon Department of Justice intends to dispute the ruling but for now sales will proceed.