A federal lawsuit seeks to overturn a voter-approved law that would require permits to purchase firearms and ban large-capacity magazines with more than 10 rounds.
OREGON NEWS
After more than a decade, state issues new recommendations for how reading should be taught
Oregon’s new Early Literacy Framework recommends that instruction be based on years of research and evidence-based instruction rooted in the “science of reading.”
Public to guide design of Vietnam War Memorial on Oregon State Capitol grounds
The new Vietnam War Memorial on the Oregon State Capitol grounds is intended to recognize a dwindling generation of soldiers who were rejected after returning home from the war.
Malheur County settles public records lawsuit with newspaper, promising more transparency
Officials with Malheur County and the public company overseeing the Treasure Valley Reload Center in Nyssa acknowledged the troubled project could have been “better structured to promote transparency” in a settlement with the Malheur Enterprise.
Gov. Kotek calls Senate Republicans ‘disrespectful’ after closed-door meetings
Kotek met with Republicans and Democrats on Monday, but neither side reported progress with the GOP-led Senate walkout.
Over 300 Salem-area taxpayers each owe $50,000-plus to state
The state Revenue Department hopes to make people pay up by publishing a list of delinquent taxpayers on its website starting July 14. Residents of Marion and Polk counties recorded liens totaling nearly $48 million
Oregon economic forecast: More money for Legislature to spend, bigger ‘kicker’ tax rebate
The ongoing Republican Senate walkout leaves logistics of passing a budget an open question.
Oregon will require marijuana dispensaries to prove they paid taxes
New rules requested by Gov. Tina Kotek will take effect later this summer.
Oregon lifts COVID-19 vaccine requirements, other health measures as federal emergency ends
The state is asking people with COVID-19 to wait until one day after their fever breaks to be around other people instead of self-isolating for five days.
Oregon Gov. Kotek, fire officials say wet winter could delay wildfires, but drought persists
A heat wave will bring temperatures in the 90s to the Willamette Valley and other parts of the state later this week.
