A coalition of conservation groups and activists have blocked a logging site and filed a legal complaint over another area with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
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After governor’s push for reforms, a new report details harsh conditions at women’s prison
Spokespeople for Gov. Tina Kotek and Oregon’s corrections agency declined to answer questions about the allegations of abuse and poor conditions at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville.
Tillamook police chief convicted for misconduct, sent to jail for 10 days
AROUND OREGON: A state judge sentenced Ray Rau, Tillamook police chief on leave since last May, to 10 days in jail after convicting him of official misconduct in his duty as Tillamook police chief. Rau also had to surrender his police certification during a court proceeding on Wednesday, April 3, in Tillamook County Circuit Court.
Oregon DHS report admits missteps in foster kid care, but lawmaker says that’s not enough
Legislators raised concerns about Oregon’s oversight of contractors who look after foster children placed in hotel rooms after records revealed mistreatment by a Keizer-based provider.
Amid drought, Oregon’s new water ‘strategy’ is light on strategy
As wells run dry, Oregon officials say they need more time and money to crunch numbers.
Oregon governor signs sweeping drug addiction proposal into law
Gov. Tina Kotek said agencies will need to step up their efforts to avoid pitfalls when implementing new drug treatment programs in the law.
Oregon seafood industry calls on Gov. Tina Kotek to halt offshore wind energy development
A seafood industry coalition said Kotek is the last hope for delaying a federal plan to lease sites off Oregon’s south coast for floating wind turbines.
NW Natural linked to another Oregon lawmaker trip to tour Danish biogas facilities
Environmentalists criticized the trip, saying NW Natural is trying to persuade legislators of the viability of controversial fuels in Oregon.
Long-awaited Vietnam veteran memorial breaks ground at Oregon State Capitol
Over 100 attended the groundbreaking of the Vietnam War Memorial at Willson Park on Friday, a multi-million dollar effort to recognize the sacrifices of veterans with statues and educational information.
Oregon becomes fourth state with a “right to repair” law for technology
Oregon is now the fourth state in the country to enact a “right to repair” law to make it easier for consumers and independent shops to fix electronic gear.