Oregon
Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approves new surcharge for out-of-state visitors
The new proposal comes on top of the department’s recent cost increase for all park users, which went into effect…
Wildfires
Accused arsonist arrested on charges relating to June 18 fire east of Prospect
A Prospect man has been arrested by Jackson County sheriff’s deputies, accused of intentionally starting a fire near…
Local News
Peace House, citizens to rally, demand Bentz support congressional approval for war actions
Peace House organizers and residents of the Rogue Valley plan to rally Wednesday morning, demanding that Rep. Cliff…
Business
Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears
The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…
Local News
Oregon House passes bill that would require health insurers cover menopause treatment
The Oregon House unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would require health insurers provide treatment for people experiencing…
Local News
Some Oregon House Republicans boycott floor session after committee transportation debate
Transportation bill sponsor resigns from committee after complaint filed against him With less than one week left in…
Government
Oregon House passes bill to tax oral nicotine products, direct funds to wildfire mitigation
The Oregon House in a 37-8 vote on Monday passed a bill to create a new tax on…
Government
No relief coming for Oregon’s struggling pharmacies as bill fails
Lawmakers couldn’t find a compromise on a bill to regulate pharmacy benefit managers Oregon lawmakers’ latest attempt…
Local News
Oblivious to the word ‘can’t,’ former Wimer family plans to set world sailing records
Boy with Down syndrome is venturing to the seas to accomplish something few without disabilities would ever consider
Local News
UPDATE: Deschutes Sheriff van der Kamp submits resignation as recall attempt launches
Minutes after a press release went out announcing an official recall effort against Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van…
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