Category OREGON NEWS
Effort backed by Mayor Hoy to make homeless camp sweeps easier advances
Oregon law requires homeless camp removal be “objectively reasonable.” An initiative petition seeking to change that got a step closer to the November 2026 ballot.
ICE contractor informs Oregon agency of incoming Newport action: ‘Something’s going on’
A federal contractor representing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told Oregon officials last week that they are preparing an analysis of an unspecified project that would have significant environmental ramifications for the coastal city of Newport.
Fuel leak in BP pipeline drives Oregon to state of emergency over fuel supply
Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency through Dec. 24 in light of potential disruptions and higher-than-expected gas prices.
Oregonians have five weeks to secure expiring federal home energy tax credits
The nonprofit Energy Trust of Oregon is encouraging residents to invest in heating and cooling pumps, solar panels, before federal money goes away.
State economist gives insight into Oregon’s slowing economic reality
Declining economic growth, population and rising unemployment put Oregon behind national rates.
Gov. Kotek orders state agencies to move faster on clean energy projects, electrification
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek issued an executive order meant to get agencies to identify barriers to clean energy projects and transmission and find solutions by 2027.
Pregnant Oregonians need more addiction and mental health support — but the state’s network is fragile
Substance use and mental health disorders are driving more maternal deaths in Oregon than any other cause.
Oregon labor bureau audit cites poor management for backlog of wage, civil rights claims
BOLI has historically served as a key resource for Oregonians who lack the resources for a lawyer, despite its struggle to clear a backlog of cases alleging civil rights violations and wage theft.
100 Oregon National Guard troops still mobilized despite Kotek hearing otherwise
The Oregon Military Department estimates that the deployment of Oregon Guard cost taxpayers $16 million.