Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 related deaths, 567 new cases
There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,446, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Seven Highway 97 bridges in Klamath Falls to get $32 million in seismic upgrades
Seven Highway 97 bridges in the Klamath Falls area will be the focus of a $32 million seismic retrofitting project that will begin this year and…
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Oregon adds more than 20,000 jobs in March; jobless rate ticks downward
Oregon’s unemployment rate edged down to 6.0% in March, from 6.1% in February, as the state gained more than 20,000 jobs, the Oregon Employment…
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OSU study: Flowers, pollinators have it made in the shade of solar panels
A new study by Oregon State University researchers found that shade provided by solar panels increased the abundance of flowers under the panels and…
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Portland police declare riot after Daunte Wright vigil erupts in violence
A riot was declared by Portland Police Monday night at the Penumbra Kelly building on East Burnside Avenue after protesters broke windows, threw…
Continue ReadingTensions rise in water battle along Oregon-California line
A historic drought in a massive agricultural region straddling Northern California and southern Oregon could mean steep cuts to the water provided to…
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Oregon House passes bill to ban online vape sales, close underage purchase loophole
The Oregon House advanced legislation Saturday that would close online loopholes used by underage Oregonians to purchase electronic inhalant delivery…
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Idaho lawmakers hear pitch to absorb three-fourths of Oregon
Idaho lawmakers appeared intrigued but skeptical when pitched a plan to lop off about three-fourths of Oregon and add it to Idaho to create what…
Continue ReadingOregon reports one more COVID-19 related death, 294 new cases
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,441, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon House passes bill barring police from buying some military equipment
House Democrats have voted to pass House Bill 2481, prohibiting Oregon law enforcement agencies from receiving certain types of military surplus…
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Fires burn during Portland protest at immigration building
At least two fires broke out at Portland’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement building during a demonstration Saturday night, but firefighters say…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 related deaths, 499 new cases
There are no new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, and the state’s death toll remains at 2,440, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue Reading Oregon reports no new COVID-19 related deaths; 761 new cases, most in 2 months
There are no new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, and the state’s death toll remains at 2,440, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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OSP seeks public’s tips in illegal killings of 2 tundra swans in Harney County
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division asked for the public’s help Friday to identify the person(s) responsible for the recent unlawful…
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After ‘spirited’ testimony, OLCC OKs disputed ‘floor pricing’ for distilled spirits
After listening to what it termed “spirited testimony,” the Oregon Liquor Control Commission on Thursday approved a disputed “floor pricing” proposal…
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Oregon House passes bill making Juneteenth official state holiday
Riccardo Waites, the founder of the Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly, said Friday the Oregon House recognizing Juneteenth as a formal state…
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Eugene police make 30th arrest in May 2020 rioting
Eugene police have now made 30 arrests of people suspected of rioting, breaking into businesses and setting fires on May 29 during a protest against…
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OSU releases another new, antioxidant-rich purple tomato
The new Oregon State University-developed tomato Midnight Roma follows in the steps of 10-year-old Indigo Rose, the first antioxidant-rich purple…
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State expands addiction treatment for Oregon Health Plan members
The Oregon Health Authority is pleased to announce expanded care for addiction services.…
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Oregon Supreme Court gives lawmakers more time to redraw political lines
The Oregon Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Legislature will have until Sept. 27 to complete the redistricting process, giving lawmakers more…
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