Oregon 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 Kate Brown has rescinded an executive order that put state troopers,…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 reports 874 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death; case count tops 50,000
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 730, along with 874 new cases, the second-highest count recorded,…
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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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Yet another record: Oregon reports 988 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more deaths
The Oregon Health Authority reported 988 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday — the second record-shattering case tally in three days — and said the…
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Complaint: Judge ignores mask mandate in Oregon courtroom
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating reports that a circuit court judge is endangering the health of workers…
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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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Oregon OSHA adopts new COVID-19 temporary rule for all workplaces
Oregon OSHA said Friday it has adopted a temporary rule that combats the spread of coronavirus in all workplaces by requiring employers to carry out…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 deaths, 770 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 716, along with 770 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Gov. Brown speaks after riot, says ‘indiscriminate destruction solves nothing’
Gov. Kate Brown issued this statement Thursday after a riot was declared due to violence in downtown Portland Wednesday…
Continue Reading Portland commissioners reject bid to cut $18M more from police
City commissioners in Portland on Thursday rejected a budget amendment that would have slashed another $18 million from the Portland Police Bureau…
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State moves ahead with M. 101 tobacco tax hike, new e-cigarette/vaping tax
With the approval of Measure 108 by Oregon voters earlier this week, the Department of Revenue said Thursday it is moving ahead with the…
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OSU volleyball players say coach used abuse to free up scholarships
More Oregon State players have reached out to The Associated Press to describe abusive practices by the volleyball team’s coaching staff.…
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Portland riot declared, windows smashed; National Guard activated
A riot was declared Wednesday evening and the Oregon National Guard has been activated in response to demonstrators smashing windows in downtown…
Continue Reading Oregon Health Authority reports 4 COVID-19 deaths, 34% jump in weekly cases
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 705, along with 597 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
Continue ReadingPortland Mayor Ted Wheeler hanging on after challenge from left
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of Portland has declared victory after a bruising campaign that sandwiched him between a tough challenger to his…
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OSP seeks public’s tips to find whoever killed 2nd wolf in Baker County
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help with identifying the person (s) responsible for killing a wolf in…
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Drug measures, Senate race top Oregon ballot
Voters in Oregon are deciding two high-profile drug measures and a U.S. Senate race while people in Portland choose a mayor in a race that has drawn…
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