Category OREGON NEWS
3 leaders of Oregon police certification agency on leave while under investigation
Brian Henson, deputy director of operations, and Staci Yutzie, deputy director of the training division, were placed on leave in May, as well as defensive tactics coordinator Richard Daniel.
As fires smolder, eastern Oregon ranchers see years of recovery ahead
The Cow Valley Fire scorched tens of thousands of acres of rangeland in Malheur County, meaning an uncertain future for ranchers who depend on the land to graze their cattle.
Redo of Oregon program to cap greenhouse gas pollution ready for public review
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality reworked the state’s landmark Climate Protection Program after it was derailed by a gas company lawsuit.
Governor’s women’s prison committee members unhappy with lack of progress
Gov. Tina Kotek’s office declined to answer multiple questions about the group she created to improve poor conditions at the state's only women's prison.
Sens. Merkley and Wyden and Rep. Blumenauer urge VA to expand care to medical cannabis
Oregon's senators said a federal prohibition deprives veterans of a drug that’s legal in nearly 40 states and forces them go to outside the VA system for care.
Judge seeks perspective of 5,000 Oregon foster children as the state moves toward reforms
To settle a class-action lawsuit, Oregon Department of Human Services has agreed to follow the guidance of a neutral expert over the next decade to improve its care.
Climate change a growing public health threat in Oregon, but state adapting, report finds
More Oregonians are visiting emergency rooms because of the impacts of excessive heat and poor quality from wildfires. Rural and elderly Oregonians and Oregonains of color are hit hardest.
Peek inside the Oregon State Capitol as crews work to finish new foundation
The home to Oregon’s state Legislature, and perch for the Gold Man, will see major steps to finish its foundation this week. The multi-year project includes major seismic retrofitting on the historic building weighing 160 million pounds.
AROUND OREGON: Thunderstorms fuel growth of Malheur County mega fire
The Durkee Fire is on a rampage over eastern Oregon rangeland, covering more than 270 square miles of ground.