Category OREGON NEWS
Oregon lawmakers search for Measure 110 fixes for next year’s session
Oregon officials want to change the state's addiction treatment system system to motivate people to get help.
Kotek directs Oregon State Police to crack down on fentanyl, shares few details
The governor is asking state police to lend their expertise to help Portland and Multnomah County seize drugs and go after fentanyl dealers.
Oregon rent increases will be capped at 10% in 2024
Oregon landlords subject to the state's rent control law can raise rent at most 10% in 2024.
Advocacy group seeks court order to limit use of solitary confinement
The Oregon Court of Appeals in Salem will decide whether prisoners can be held for longer than 15 days in solitary confinement.
Health officials urge Oregonians to get vaccinated against Covid, flu, RSV
State officials said Covid infections are increasing in Oregon as they urge a new round of vaccinations. Free Covid testing kits are again available.
Oregon auditors flag millions in misspent money in state agencies
A Secretary of State audit found $35.2 million of questionable expenses in 10 state programs that provide social services, mental health care and emergency rental assistance
Oregon State Hospital will keep vehicle keys secure, add barriers to prevent escapes
Changes to the state hospital's operations follow an order by federal officials to fix its transportation protocols so no more patients escape.
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.