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…
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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…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 5 more COVID-19 related deaths, 678 new cases
There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,439, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue Reading City of Portland hires consultant to probe police racial bias
The city of Portland has hired a California consulting firm to investigate whether the culture of the city’s police force includes racial or…
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Hillsboro man hits $3.9 million Megabucks jackpot
A Hillsboro man is the latest Oregon’s Game Megabucks jackpot winner, taking home a $3.9 million jackpot. Melvin Date matched all six numbers for…
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Bentz: Biden administration fails to protect communities, spotted owl from wildfire
Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) led Thursday on a congressional letter, signed by nine House Republicans, urging the U.S. Department of Interior to…
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Oregon AG says $5.1 million Boston Scientific settlement to fund women’s programs
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Thursday a $5.1 million settlement with Boston Scientific for failing to disclose the serious risks…
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OHA reports 168 post-vaccine COVID-19 ‘breakthrough’ cases, 3 deaths
The Oregon Health Authority said Thursday it has identified 168 COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases — when vaccinated individuals test positive for…
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Officers greeting students at Albany schools prompts some concern; police asked to leave campuses
 ALBANY, Ore. (KPTV) — When police officers were seen at Albany public schools Monday as students returned to classrooms, reactions were mixed,…
Continue Reading Portland leaders to re-establish police anti-gun violence unit
The mayor of Portland and city commissioners have reached a deal on proposals intended to stem a spike in gun violence over the past year.…
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In bipartisan unity, Oregon lawmakers advance police reform bills
Republicans and Democrats on the Oregon House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved almost a dozen bills on police reform, a show of bipartisan…
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