Ag Sectors

Pacific Northwest hasn’t been targeted for ICE raids, but workers say they are scared

Farmers, processors and industry experts say that while there haven’t been U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement raids or…

Education

SOU President Bailey tasked with outlining $5M in budget cuts by July 31

The number is an increase from initial estimated need for $3.2 million in reduced spending

Oregon

Rep. Cliff Bentz says proposed sale of public lands in the West not appropriate for federal spending bill

Rep. Cliff Bentz, the lone Republican in Oregon’s congressional delegation, said Wednesday that he opposes a provision in…

Wildfires

Oregon lawmakers repeal controversial wildfire hazard map, send bill to Gov. Kotek

Sen. Golden of Ashland said he was opposed to its holdup and regretted that it had become part…

Local News

Ashland comes together for permanent ‘Say Their Names’ plaque at Railroad Park

The marker is the result of collaboration from a wide array of Ashland organizations and institutions

Bend

Bend police: Detectives being mistaken for ICE agents

The Bend Police Department released a statement Tuesday saying that its non-uniformed detectives had been mistaken for Immigration…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Wednesday, June 25

Arrests Theft, unlawful entry into a motor vehicle — Ashley Elizabeth Batty, 34, no known address. Medford police…

State

Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect

An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions…

State

Minnesota assassination prompts many lawmakers to wonder: Is service worth the danger?

The shooting prompted Oregon Sen. Jeff Golden to reflect on the importance of attacking ideas, not people A…

Business

Oregon lawmakers tuck $1 billion into late-session ‘Christmas tree’ spending bill

House Bill 5006 includes money for natural disasters, raises, museums and more Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday approved $1…

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