Oregon reports 13 more COVID-19 deaths, tally grows to 1,150; 1,440 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed 13 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,150, along with 1,440 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Critics of Electoral College push for popular vote compact
When the Electoral College meets Monday, its detractors hope it marks the beginning of the end of a system that twice this century has vaulted the…
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OLCC identifies potential consumer harm in some cannabis vape products
OLCC says it has identified marijuana sold in recreational market in past two years that contained two additives linked to safety concerns similar…
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Gov. Brown outlines vaccine rollout as COVID-19 ‘long-hauler’ tells her stark story
Gov. Kate Brown laid out Friday the details of plans to quickly distribute 140,000 doses of two COVID-19 vaccines expected in the state by the end of…
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Oregon GOP lawmakers urge AG to join suit challenging 4 states’ votes — but too late
A dozen GOP state lawmakers, two from Central Oregon, signed a letter urging Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum to join a lawsuit challenging four…
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Oregon reports 16 more COVID-19 deaths, 2 in C.O.; C. Oregon has 148 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed 16 more lives in Oregon, including two Central Oregon residents, raising the state’s death toll to 1,138, along with 1,610…
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Oregon LCDC adopts new rules requiring cities make room for ‘middle housing’
The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission has adopted a model housing code and administrative rules to guide and encourage the…
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State park proposal would end beach driving at Cape Kiwanda
Cars on the beach at Cape Kiwanda could become a thing of the past.…
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Portland gentrification protest stretches into third day
A gentrification protest that has blockaded several city blocks in Portland has stretched into a third day.…
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More Oregon health care workers file complaints of not getting required breaks
In the last six weeks, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries has received a significant increase in inquiries and complaints from workers in the…
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Washington-Oregon football game canceled due to Huskies COVID-19 cases
Washington’s football game at Oregon on Saturday has been canceled because of COVID-19 cases in the Huskies’…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 13 more COVID-19 deaths, including Deschutes County’s 16th
COVID-19 has claimed 13 more lives in Oregon, including one in Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 1,123, along with 1,586 new…
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OSU engineering students get a handle on solving long-time trucker safety problem
Students in the Oregon State University College of Engineering have helped the trucking industry get a handle on a long-standing safety problem:…
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Portland eviction protest fueled by history of gentrification
Protesters in Portland have barricaded streets in a neighborhood and set booby traps after police made arrests in a clash over gentrification and…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 30 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,243 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed 30 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,110, along with 1,243 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Rep. Greg Walden gives emotional farewell speech on House floor
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., delivered emotional farewell remarks Wednesday on the House floor, set to retire from over 30 years of public service,…
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About 1 in 4 Oregonians have experienced food insecurity this year, OSU report says
An estimated 1 million Oregonians — close to 1 in 4 people — experienced food insecurity this year, meaning they had a disruption in their…
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Oregon joins in 48-state lawsuit alleging Facebook illegally stifles competition
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general Wednesday in filing a lawsuit against Facebook, Inc.,…
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Lawmakers concerned about COVID-19 outbreak among Oregon Army National Guard soldiers
The New Mexico congressional delegation is raising questions about a coronavirus outbreak among a group of Oregon Army National Guard soldiers who…
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Wash. COVID-19 restrictions on dining, gyms extended to Jan. 4
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday he is extending current restrictions on businesses and social gatherings through Jan. 4 due to a continued…
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