Category OREGON NEWS
Amid drought, Oregon’s new water ‘strategy’ is light on strategy
As wells run dry, Oregon officials say they need more time and money to crunch numbers.
Oregon governor signs sweeping drug addiction proposal into law
Gov. Tina Kotek said agencies will need to step up their efforts to avoid pitfalls when implementing new drug treatment programs in the law.
Oregon seafood industry calls on Gov. Tina Kotek to halt offshore wind energy development
A seafood industry coalition said Kotek is the last hope for delaying a federal plan to lease sites off Oregon’s south coast for floating wind turbines.
NW Natural linked to another Oregon lawmaker trip to tour Danish biogas facilities
Environmentalists criticized the trip, saying NW Natural is trying to persuade legislators of the viability of controversial fuels in Oregon.
Long-awaited Vietnam veteran memorial breaks ground at Oregon State Capitol
Over 100 attended the groundbreaking of the Vietnam War Memorial at Willson Park on Friday, a multi-million dollar effort to recognize the sacrifices of veterans with statues and educational information.
Oregon becomes fourth state with a “right to repair” law for technology
Oregon is now the fourth state in the country to enact a “right to repair” law to make it easier for consumers and independent shops to fix electronic gear.
Inequity, mismanagement beleaguer Oregon’s early learning agency, employees say
Records allege a “racist environment” and reveal deep divisions over child care governance in Oregon.
Health authority launches website to ease abortion access as Supreme Court hears anti-abortion case
The Oregon Health Authority launched a website to make it easier for women to access an abortion on Tuesday.
Kotek chief of staff abruptly leaving, another top aide on leave
Kotek’s office declined to say why the top officials are suddenly leaving.