Category OREGON NEWS
Oregon spent millions to grow manufacturing, tech workforces. Educators say it’s their turn.
A new proposal being considered by the state Legislature would invest $20 million in early childhood educator workforce development.
NW Natural pushes back on bill that would require notifying customers about use of hydrogen
Representatives from the state’s largest gas utility claim that informing customers of its use of hydrogen in natural gas would be onerous and expensive.
Washington AG sues over Trump order seeking to restrict care for trans youth
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined a suit against an executive order seeking to end gender-affirming care for minors, calling it "federal overreach."
Large crowd opposes bill that would require farmers to report fertilizer use to protect water
Senate Bill 747 would require irrigated farms larger than 200 acres to report fertilizer use to help the state agriculture department curb pollution.
PacifiCorp was grossly negligent in Oregon’s 2020 wildfires. Now it’s asking lawmakers for protection.
PacifiCorp has waged a campaign, in the courts and now in the halls of the state Capitol, to reduce its financial obligation to wildfire survivors.
Amid mounting scrutiny, Oregon Department of Corrections shakes up health care division
The state corrections agency ousted two top health care officials, including its chief of medicine, and plans a comprehensive review.
Federal officials shut down Oregon agency funding over ‘concerns’ with Smith pay
Greg Smith, a Republican state representative from Heppner, ran a state business advising center for 20 years. The center closed recently as Smith's contract was terminated.
Oregon judge issues 14-day temporary order halting Grants Pass homeless ordinance
A judge blocked a Grants Pass law that restricts homeless people to pitching tents at one site in the city.
Oregon Appeals Court rules Salinas didn’t break law with anti-Erickson ad
The case dates back to U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas’ 2022 campaign against Republican Mike Erickson.