Category OREGON NEWS
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.
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.