Category OREGON NEWS
Oregon ethics commission will pause investigation into bourbon-hoarding as criminal probe continues
Six former Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission managers used their positions to divert rare bourbons for their own use.
DMV camera breakdown prevents issuing of IDs, driver’s licenses
About 7,000 Oregonians were unable to get an ID card or driver's license because of a camera system breakdown last week and Monday.
Oregon approves $100 million to build nearly 650 affordable homes
Recent state housing grants include millions for a 120 unit apartment building in northeast Salem, with 24 units for people making less than $17,000 per year.
Oregon gas company criticized for using ratepayer money to fight state climate program
Avista, Oregon’s second largest natural gas provider, spent ratepayer funds fighting state climate change regulations while simultaneously attempting to raise rates for customers.
Oregon expands free health insurance for low-income Oregonians – regardless of immigration status
Healthier Oregon is now open to immigrants who don't qualify for Oregon Health Plan because of immigration status.
Oregon congressional delegation urges faster passport processing
Average wait times for a U.S. passport are as long as 13 weeks, or as long as nine weeks for people who pay extra for expedited processing.
LaVonne Griffin-Valade takes over as Oregon secretary of state with pledge to rebuild trust
LaVonne, Griffin-Valade, an experienced auditor, sees herself as a ‘steady hand’ to guide the secretary of state's office for 18 months.
With legislative session over, Kotek eyes passed bills – and what remains
Gov. Tina Kotek failed to convince a majority of legislative Democrats to support extending city urban growth boundaries to allow more housing to be built.
Kotek names retired Portland-area auditor as new secretary of state after scandal forced Fagan out
LaVonne Griffin-Valade, who retired nine years ago, aims to restore confidence in the Secretary of State's office until a secretary is picked by voters in November 2024