Changes to the state hospital’s operations follow an order by federal officials to fix its transportation protocols so no more patients escape.
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State wildlife officials ban wildlife killing contests on public land
A new Oregon rule prohibiting contests to kill animals like coyotes could go into effect with days but will not prohibit the derbies on private land.
A discovery on a barb wire fence gives clue to woman missing in southeast Oregon
A father’s persistence in resolving his daughter’s disappearance in rural Oregon turned up the first clue in two months. Yet another search near Jordan Valley is planned for Saturday.
Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum won’t run for fourth term
Oregon’s attorney general announced she would not run for re-election. Her job as head of the Oregon Department of Justice is up for election in 2024.
Push to change Measure 110 gains momentum and money
A coalition has filed ballot initiatives to prohibit hard drug use in public places and has $700,000 lined up from donors, including Phil Knight.
Kotek recommends 11 Salemites to state boards, commissions
Gov. Tina Kotek’s latest appointment nominations for state boards and commissions includes 11 Salem residents, who would oversee statewide drug policy, education and issues including home care and social work.
State union leader steps down after performance complaint
Stacy Chamberlain will no longer lead Oregon AFSCME, a union representing more than 35,000 government workers after an internal complaint raised concerns about her leadership in June.
Federal officials order Oregon State Hospital to make ‘immediate’ changes following escape
Two weeks after an “extremely dangerous” man facing felony charges escaped from the Oregon State Hospital in a state-owned van, federal health authorities ordered immediate changes to ensure the secure transport of patients, especially those involved in the criminal justice system.
Oregon advocates call for state to follow ‘roadmap’ to address addiction crisis
Oregon Recovers, a Portland-based nonprofit, urged state leaders to change – but not eliminate – Measure 110, which decriminalized low-level drug possession.
Kotek announces details of $26 million to 26 rural counties to fight homelessness
Another slice of the more than $200 million allocated by the Legislature this session for homelessness is headed toward rural counties in Oregon. Gov. Tina Kotek announced Tuesday that 26 rural counties will receive a total of $26 million to get people off the street, out of their cars and[Read More…]
