An independent investigation determined Kotek’s actions didn’t violate legislative rules.
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Salem, here’s how to make your vote count on Election Day
From lost ballots to blank envelopes, officials share common issues that show up every Election Day, and tips on how to make sure your vote counts.
Student attendance, graduation rates down since pandemic, state analysis finds
New data released this week shows the number of Oregon high schoolers on track to graduate has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
VOTE 2022: Candidates for governor face economic challenges ahead
Oregon’s economy is challenged by the shift away from a natural resources base, flattening population, and persistent impacts from the pandemic. The top candidates for governor hash out the issues and how they would chart the state’s economic course.
Oregon Chief Justice Martha Walters to retire at year’s end
Oregon Chief Justice Martha Walters will retire on Dec. 31 after 16 years on the state’s Supreme Court and four years as its leader.
State’s first green hydrogen project could be among most expensive attempts to cut emissions
A large gap exists between the costs and benefits of NW Natural’s plan to produce and blend green hydrogen into natural gas for customers in Eugene.
PHOTO: Salem celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
Photographer Ron Cooper captured this image of a Klamath Modoc dancer performing at the end of Monday’s celebration in Riverfront Park.
Oregon congressional candidate Mike Erickson sues opponent Andrea Salinas over negative ad
Republican Mike Erickson wants $800,000 from opponent to cover costs of refuting allegations made by Democrat Andrea Salinas. The lawsuit comes two weeks before ballots go out for the November election.
Biden to pardon all federal offenses for simple marijuana possession
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced executive actions that would pardon thousands of people with prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. He will also direct U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Attorney General Merrick Garland to review how marijuana is classified under federal[Read More…]
Opponents file lawsuit against large chicken operation in Linn County
They hope a judge will require a more restrictive wastewater discharge permit; owner says they’re just trying to put him out of business.
