Government

Kotek homeless shelter bill gets trimmed in wake of budget shortfall

The legislation cleared a budgeting committee Tuesday after lawmakers balked at the state’s fiscal outlook and declining revenue…

State

Honoring ‘people behind the plate’: Oregon lawmakers designate T-bone as new state steak

New state symbol honors Oregon ranchers after resolution passes both chambers   The Beaver State has officially added…

Environment

Hugs and tears: Crooked River Ranch residents flee Alder Springs Wildfire

CROOKED RIVER RANCH — For many Crooked River Ranch residents, the Alder Springs Fire has come a little bit…

Local News

Lake of the Woods fireworks show canceled for July Fourth; laser light show planned at resort

Lake of the Woods Resort officials are countering some recent bad news with some good.

Crime & Justice

Recent murder cases move through Jackson County Circuit Court system, with some delays

District Attorney Patrick Green says no increase compared to recent years; 'Ideally, the number would be zero in…

Crimeandjustice

Jail log: Tuesday, June 17

Government

Oregon hepatitis C death rates are among the country’s worst, reports find

Oregon has clocked in at the top of a nationwide database for rates of hepatitis C, prompting state…

Business

Oregon moves closer to law requiring carbon neutral public retirement plan

House Bill 2081 codifies into law Treasury’s Net-Zero plan, which would effectively make PERS carbon neutral by 2050…

Government

Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding

Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table…

Public Safety

Oregon Health Authority issues precautionary algae bloom advisory for Lost Creek Lake

The Oregon Health Authority issued a precautionary advisory on Friday after a dog death was reported following exposure…

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