Environmentalists criticized the trip, saying NW Natural is trying to persuade legislators of the viability of controversial fuels in Oregon.
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Where Oregon House races stand ahead of the primary
Salem will see one of the few competitive races for an Oregon House seat in 2024.
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.
Police raiding suspect’s home seized mail stolen from over 200 people
Salem police have created a webpage residents can use to request the return of stolen documents which investigators seized from the home of a man accused of mail theft.
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’s wife gets aide, office space as governor considers creating ‘Office of the First Spouse’
The move to create an office for the governor’s wife comes shortly after three top Kotek administration officials stepped down or took leave.
Most Oregonians keep their Medicaid benefits as state unwinds pandemic-era protections
More than 1 million low-income Oregonians will continue to receive free health care benefits through the Oregon Health Plan.
Library will not shut down, city says, but more cuts on the table
Salem city leaders are preparing a budget that would further cut services at the Salem Public Library and Center 50+ without closing either. The city’s budget committee will continue to debate the proposed cuts until May 8, when they will make a recommendation to the City Council.
With addiction bill passed, now Oregon faces biggest challenge
Oregon counties have to build new treatment facilities to deflect people away from the criminal justice system but they only have a few months before drug possession is recriminalized.
Kotek chief of staff abruptly leaving, another top aide on leave
Kotek’s office declined to say why the top officials are suddenly leaving.