New Oregon secretary of state to examine election system warnings
Oregon Secretary of State-elect Shemia Fagan, a Democrat, said she will examine the “critical warnings” that the state’s former elections…
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C.O. leaders don’t aim to make sweeping changes to reopen schools
The Bend-La Pine School Board met Tuesday evening with Mayor Sally Russell and Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone to discuss their vision…
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Merkley unveils ag bill that includes tens of millions for Oregon priorities
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., who serves as the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on agriculture, announced Tuesday that he has…
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Redmond PD to crack down, enforce off-leash dog laws after fatal attack
The Redmond Police Department said Thursday it will crack down on leash laws after receiving complaints regarding dogs being off-leash in public…
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Deschutes National Forest issues draft notice on cave rules to protect resources
The Deschutes National Forest released a draft decision notice Tuesday on a cave management forest order prohibiting specific activities in and…
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Audit: Oregon’s pioneering. 50-year-old Bottle Bill could use some updating
The Bottle Bill is one of the most visible pieces of legislation in Oregon’s history. The Legislature and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission have…
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Bend mayor calls emergency council meeting as school board urges COVID-19 rules crackdown
Bend Mayor Sally Russell has called an emergency city council meeting for noon Thursday to discuss new steps to curb the area’s spike in COVID-19…
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Judge lifts restriction on federal officers at Portland protests
A federal judge has removed a restriction he placed on federal officers’ actions in response to protests outside the federal courthouse in downtown…
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Oregon lawmakers OK $128 million in emergency funds for COVID-19 relief efforts
The legislative Emergency Board approved more than $128 million on Monday to help Oregonians impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It includes…
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Recent poaching incidents have C.O. hunters dismayed
Oregon State Police said Sunday they are seeking the public’s help in identifying whoever shot and killed three elk and left them to waste near…
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Secretary of State Clarno fires elections director after he detailed problems
Oregon’s elections director was abruptly fired in a text message by the secretary of state after he pointed out serious issues with the state’s…
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Gov. Brown adds four more counties to ‘Two-Week Pause’ over COVID-19 spread
Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday the addition of four counties — Baker, Clackamas, Union and Washington — to the Two-Week Pause on social…
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TSA offers RDM air travelers tips for smooth holiday check-in amid COVID-19
If you’re planning to fly during the Thanksgiving holiday period, here are some steps that you can take now, well ahead of Thanksgiving, to help…
Continue ReadingOregon mails millions in unclaimed funds to current, former Oregonians
The state said Monday it has mailed about $3.2 million in unclaimed funds to nearly 11,000 Oregonians, marking a distribution of unclaimed property…
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Groups urge greater transferability of college credits
Citing a pair of problems, higher education groups want institutions to make it easier for students to transfer course credits between…
Continue ReadingGov. Brown disbands joint Portland security command
Citing a weekend of mostly peaceful protests and demonstrations, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has rescinded an executive order that put state troopers,…
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Oregon senators, Gov. Brown cheer news of Biden election call
Oregon’s two Democratic senators and Gov. Kate Brown cheered news Saturday that news organizations have tallied electoral votes and made the call…
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Troutdale man charged with conspiring to aid Islamic State
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Troutdale man was indicted after authorities said he supported the Islamic State group by distributing articles on how to kill…
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Portland commissioner’s home vandalized after budget vote
Authorities say vandals in Portland threw flares and paint-filled balloons at the house of a Portland city commissioner after he cast the deciding…
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30-year Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan draws quick fire
Years of efforts have led to Friday’s announcement of the Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan, but critics say it does too little too late for…
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