Wyden says his bill would ensure wealthy investors pay their fair share in taxes
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation Thursday that he said would close loopholes that allow wealthy investors to…
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Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 related deaths, 1,213 new cases; big increases over past week
There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,877, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday as…
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State agency hires outside vendor in effort to clear emergency rental assistance processing backlog
Concerned with the speed at which rental assistance is getting in the hands of Oregonians, Oregon Housing and Community Services said Wednesday it is…
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Gov. Brown: Oregon health care workers must get COVID-19 vaccination or weekly testing
Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday that she has directed the Oregon Health Authority to issue a rule outlining new, required health and safety…
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Brown supports Portland I-5 expansion proposal
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown supports moving forward with a plan that would expand Interstate 5 through Portland’s Rose Quarter…
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Portland mayor: Police should prepare for body cameras
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is directing the police bureau to prepare for a body-worn camera program, in anticipation of the U.S. Department of…
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Gilchrist man killed in Hwy. 58 head-on crash near Willamette Pass
A Gilchrist man was killed in a head-on crash on state Highway 58 near Willamette Pass Tuesday afternoon, Oregon State Police…
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Oregon reports 9 more COVID-19 related deaths, 1,575 new cases; highest case tally since January
There are nine new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,872, along with 1,575 new cases, the highest daily total…
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Numerous new lightning-sparked fires fought across Oregon as crews still tackle older ones
Dozens of new lightning-sparked wildfires are being tackled by thousands of firefighters across Oregon as large fires up to a month old still have…
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BLM plans 50% more wild horse roundups amid Western drought
Federal land managers have begun efforts to capture about 50% more wild horses than originally planned this year because of severe drought across the…
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It’s still the OLCC — but now, ‘control’ has been swapped for ‘cannabis’
The OLCC on Monday officially became the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, dropping the word “Control” that had defined the agency’s…
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Sierra Nevada red fox population gains endangered species status
In response to a petition and lawsuits from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Monday granted endangered…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 5 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2,056 new cases over past three days
There were five new COVID-19 related deaths reported in Oregon over the past three days, raising the state’s death toll to 2,863, the Oregon…
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Oregon announces sexual harassment settlement with Victoria’s Secret owner
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and Treasurer Tobias Read announced Monday a settlement with L Brands, Inc., owner of Victoria’s Secret,…
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Bootleg Fire holds as progress continues; largest blaze in US now 84% contained
There are still nearly 1,800 firefighters and support personnel battling the 413,762-acre Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon — and they made big…
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Clouds, rain help Bootleg Fire crews bring nation’s largest blaze to 74% containment
The long fight to contain the more than 413,00-acre Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon has made major progress in better weather conditions, reaching…
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Gov. Brown plans to veto bills on Medicaid oversight, youth kratom purchase ban
Gov. Kate Brown provided notice Sunday that she intends to veto two bills passed during the 2021 Legislative Session.…
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Dozens of Seattle bars/restaurants require vaccination proof
SEATTLE (AP) — At least 60 Seattle bars and restaurants as of Friday began requiring customers to prove they have been vaccinated as a requirement…
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Bootleg Fire update: Crews complete line around perimeter; containment rises to 56%
A higher containment figure for the first time in days and another day of little fire growth shows progress on the nation’s largest wildfire, the…
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ODOT, Deschutes County react to Gov. Brown’s order directing masks at state offices
Masks are back — but as a requirement, only for state agencies. Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday a new rule requiring that all employees and…
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