Category OREGON NEWS
Governor, health experts brace Oregonians for a serious impact from Omicron by February
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown told Oregonians on Friday, Dec. 17, to expect a troubling surge with the Omicron variant of Covid. (Ron Cooper/Oregon Capital Chronicle) In the past week, the Covid-19 outlook for Oregon shifted dramatically, with the state now facing the prospect of having…
Oregon adopts new carbon emission caps on fuel suppliers, major polluters
Under new clean trucks rules passed on Thursday, Dec. 16, freight trucks will need to begin reducing emissions by 90% by 2027. (Salem Reporter) Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission voted Thursday for new regulations that require the state’s fuel companies to reduce their emissions by 90%…
As health officials expected, Omicron detected in Oregon but few details available
Public health officials urge everyone to get vaccinated to protect themselves against Omicron. (Getty Images) Omicron has come to Oregon. The Oregon Health Authority announced Monday evening that the highly infectious strain had been detected in three people in their 20s or 30s who have…
Oregon legislators extend eviction protection, approve $400 million for landlords, farmers
State Rep. Julie Fahey, D-Eugene, encourages her colleagues to vote for a bill to extend Oregon’s safe harbor protections from eviction during a special legislative session on Dec. 13, 2021. (Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle) SALEM – Thousands of Oregon renters who faced the threat of…
Legislators on Monday will decide millions to help Afghans resettle in Oregon
Volunteers with Salem for Refugees recently welcomed an Afghan family at the Portland International Airport. (Courtesy/ Salem for Refugees) Legislators on Monday will consider appropriating $18 million to aid Afghan refugee resettlement in Oregon with housing, legal services, language and job training programs. The enhanced…
With thousands facing eviction from their homes, Oregon Legislature coming to the rescue
Some Oregon tenants are losing protection against evictions as the state pauses applications for state help with rent. (Getty Images) Salem resident Christy Hernandez wants Oregon legislators to know the state failed her. In March, the mother of three young boys wrote to lawmakers urging…
Investments needed in higher ed, job training to recover from pandemic, Oregon leaders say
Ben Cannon, executive director of the state Higher Education Coordinating Commission, speaks on Monday, Dec. 6, about education needs in Oregon. (Ron Cooper/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Oregon can’t recover jobs lost during the pandemic and meet the needs of industry without new investments in training the…
Brown calls for $200 million in workforce spending, offers few details
Gov. Kate Brown speaks with Dutch Bros CEO Joth Ricci at the Oregon Business Plan summit in Portland on Monday, Dec. 6. (Ron Cooper/Oregon Capital Chronicle) PORTLAND – Gov. Kate Brown used an annual gathering of Oregon politicians and business leaders to push for a…
Oregonians can bid for lower taxes while funding scholarships through state auction
Chemeketa Community College in Salem. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) An upcoming auction for tax credits could save winners anywhere from $50 to $1.12 million on state taxes, all while funding Oregon’s largest needs-based scholarship program. The online auction is in its fourth year, and offers bidders…