Category OREGON NEWS
Little spring rain means much of Oregon now in severe drought
Between April and July, Oregon experienced its fourth driest period since record keeping began in 1895, according to the state’s climatologist.
Oregon leaders prepare court, legislative action after Trump floats National Guard in Portland
Oregon's attorney general pointed to a case of California National Guard deployment being blocked by a federal judge.
Oregon regulators fine polluting wood treater $1 million, allow it to keep operating
A penalty for wood treater Stella-Jones' Sheridan facility comes days after InvestigateWest found regulators investigating the pollution didn’t take steps to immediately stop it.
Oregon Gov. Kotek orders state buildings earthquake-proofed to prepare for ‘Big One’
New state buildings must be earthquake-proof and those owned or leased by the state will need to be upgraded by 2060.
Oregon child welfare agency plans more sleep safety training after infant’s death
Safe sleep training was part of a suggestion from a state review after a 4-month-old died in the care of foster parents who put the baby to sleep in a bassinet with foam pads.
Oregon House, Senate must convene during special session pause under state constitution
Democratic leadership in both chambers did not indicate plans for any legislation other than an awaited transportation package
Oregon, Washington, California form vaccine alliance while Florida tries to ban mandates
Gov. Tina Kotek is joining other West Coast governors to coordinate vaccine recommendations, saying the CDC has become politicized.
Here’s how much you’d pay in payroll tax under Oregon’s proposed transportation bill
An average Oregonian making $68,000 would pay $136 each year in payroll transit tax under transportation proposal.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s list of species at risk surpasses 300
A recently adopted state wildlife plan has added 27 species to the state's list of conservation priorities, including sea otters, porcupines and California condors.