Oregon
Depoe Bay’s Memorial Day tradition faces boycott this year as boaters protest harbor fees
For the first time in its 80-year history, many of Depoe Bay’s charter boats will not take part in the Oregon coast…
Oregon
Oregon increases budget to fight wildfires; federal hiring reaches 84% of target
The Oregon Department of Forestry’s wildfire protection budget is set to rise to $127 million this year, a…
Government
Oregon lawmakers look to reshape cap-and-trade program to pay for transportation needs
This is a developing story and will be updated. As Oregon lawmakers scrounge for ways to pay for…
Environment
Oregon approves Bottle Bill changes to curb drug use, homelessness at redemption sites
Lawmakers in Salem have OK’d changes to Oregon’s first-in-the-nation Bootle Bill, in an effort to curb drug use…
Local News
Gov. Tina Kotek says she may ban cellphones in Oregon schools
If Oregon is to become the 22nd state in the country to have a statewide policy banning the…
Oregon
UPDATE: Gilliam County DA says Umatilla County sheriff ‘just like any other defendant’
UMATILLA COUNTY — The Gilliam County Sheriff's Office reported Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan had a blood-alcohol level…
Local News
Oregon Gov. Kotek speaks on wildfire funding, proposed Medicaid cuts in Medford stop
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek discussed topics ranging from wildfire preparedness and recovery to education and proposed Medicaid cuts…
Crime & Justice
He was pulled over for drunk driving in a county vehicle — he’s the sheriff of Umatilla County
UMATILLA COUNTY — The Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office reported Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan had a blood-alcohol level…
Government
Oregon House passes bill to prohibit housing discrimination based on immigration status
In a 36-15 vote, the Oregon House on Monday passed a bill to prohibit landlords from asking tenants…
Government
Oregon’s Congressional Democrats propose leveraging federal Job Corps to train more firefighters
To combat chronic and growing shortages of wildland firefighters, Oregon’s Congressional Democrats propose leveraging an existing federal jobs…
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