Category OREGON NEWS
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.
New Oregon behavioral health director wants collaboration among state, advocates, patients
Ebony Clarke spoke at gathering of more than 1,000 for workers involved in behavioral health
Wyden aims to pursue federal legislation to curb gun violence
Oregon’s senior senator met Friday with gun violence experts during a roundtable discussion at OHSU.
Oregon Senate Republican walkout hits day 5, Knopp acknowledges ‘partisan’ bills as factor
AT THE CAPITOL: Senate Republicans continue to stop action over what they say is illegal language in summaries of legislation. The Republican leader expanded demands on Sunday.
Safeguarding rangeland through a cooperative effort remain key goal for Ontario extension agent
Houston native Sergio Arispe tracks fuel loads on rangeland in eastern Oregon, helping land managers mitigate wildfire danger.
Bill to allow self-serve at gas stations advances
Oregon and New Jersey are the only states with self-service restrictions.