Category OREGON NEWS
Unusual coin toss determines outcome of 7-7 tie in Oregon House primary
AROUND OREGON: An obscure piece of state election law meant one Eugene primary was settled by coin flip, with elections workers standing in for candidates.
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Grants Pass, allows ban on homeless people sleeping outdoors
The U.S. Supreme Court said in a 6-3 decision on Friday, June 28, 2024, that the enforcement of local laws that regulate camping on public property, including by people without homes, does not constitute the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
A veteran police chief’s fall – how Ray Rau ended up in jail
Ray Rau left the job as Nyssa police chief with a reputation for innovation and strong policing. His new job in Tillamook left him convicted of criminal conduct, spending days in jail and giving up his badge.
Despite mild fire season forecast, agencies tell Oregon leaders they need to invest in workforce
Agency officials said firefighters are hard to hire and retain, and are often left to sleep in their trucks or camp on the job due to a lack of housing.
Oregon is first state to join free filing option for federal taxes
The state and federal free tax-filing software programs will be linked to make tax filing less of a painful experience.
Oregon launches new public defender division to stem constitutional crisis
Oregon has roughly 2,500 unrepresented defendants out of custody — an increase of about 500 from a year ago. Another 120 people sat in jail without a lawyer.
Oregon Congresswoman introduces bill to provide disaster relief to farmworkers
U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, says farm workers need a safety net when disasters strike.
Citing ‘unlawful lockout,’ Oregon nurses will continue to picket Providence hospitals
Providence will keep temporary nurses through Sunday, saying staff nurses only need to report for work if they are contacted.
Oregon U.S. senators, congresswoman urge VA to fund Roseburg veterans’ home
Three Oregon federal lawmakers are seeking to fund a new 154-bed long-term home for veterans in Douglas County.