Lawmaker Hand Companies Unexpected Gift — Another Tax Break

Oregon lawmakers set out to increase the timber industry's tax bill, but instead they cut it again.

Will History Repeat In A Dry Klamath Basin This Summer?

Basin is now facing an even worse drought than in 2001.

Hotels For Those Left Unhoused By Wildfires

As climate change ratchets up wildfire intensity, an Oregon program provides a step toward home.

Hotels For Those Left Unhoused By Wildfires

As climate change ratchets up wildfire intensity, an Oregon program provides a step toward home.

“We Have Counties In Deep Trouble”

Oregon lawmakers seek to reverse timber tax cuts that cost communities billions.

Deadline To Spend Coronavirus Relief Funds Has Tribal Nations On Edge

In Oregon, tribal governments are left wondering how they’ll provide services next year without an extension.

A Helpline Connects Indigenous Immigrants To Crucial Pandemic Information

For communities who speak Indigenous Mayan languages like Mam, the Oregon program is a vital resource.

How A Drop In Lottery Revenue Could Lead To Rise In Invasive Plants

Spiky-stemmed gorse pushes out native plants and COVID-19 is imperilling measures to keep it in check.

How Portland’s Mutual Aid Supports Local Indigenous Communities

In a time of crisis, communities come together to engineer their own response.

How Portland’s Mutual Aid Supports Local Indigenous Communities

In a time of crisis, communities come together to engineer their own response.

Oregon Gets A "B" For Its State Finances

Ohio has a Taxpayer Surplus of $2,600

Will Portland’s Summer Of Unrest Reshape City Politics?

November’s election will test how protests shift political power.

Federal Boots On City Streets

With congress gridlocked and courts restrained, public opinion confronts authoritarian tactics.

Happy Birthday Oregon

161 years ago, on February 14, 1859, Oregon was admitted to the union.

Understanding Logging And Timber Practices Across Oregon

The timber industry for decades drove the economy in Oregon, a state where nearly half of the land is forest.

Oregon Gets A "B" For Its State Finances

Oregon finances are better than average

Oregon retiree health care better than average

Across the 50 states retiree health care is only 7% funded

Oregon Elections: Bynum Beats Back Challenge From Chavez-DeRemer

Bynum gained national attention in July when police were called on her while she was campaigning. The caller had said she was "suspicious."

Trained Caregivers Increase 30 Percent In Oregon: Report

The DHS-funded training initiative, Oregon Care Partners, has inspired a large increase in the numbers of trained caregivers in Oregon.

Children's Climate Lawsuit Latest: Feds Try To Get Suit Tossed

Teens are suing the federal government in attempt to force them to protect the environment. The trial is scheduled to begin on Oct. 29.

Oregon Emergency Responders Deploy To Florida

An Incident Management Team is heading to Florida on Wednesday to assist with Hurricane Michael response support for two weeks.

Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Oct. 3

A nationwide test of two emergency alert systems will occur at 11:18 and 11:20 a.m. PST. Most cell phones will be included.

Oregon's Real ID Act Compliance Extended Through October 2019

U.S. Homeland Security has given Oregon another annual extension for compliance with the federal Real ID Act through Oct. 10, 2019.

Bonamici Secures Funding For OSU Marine Research Project

Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici reportedly helped secure $105 million for the Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office.

Oregon Legislator Heads 'Hate Group,' Civil Rights Advocates Say

State Rep. Mike Nearman was identified last week as the vice president of Oregonians for Immigration Reform — a hate group, says the SPLC.

Bonamici To Host Several Town Halls In Metro Region

Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici announced 6 upcoming town halls between Sept. 15 and 24 in cities in and around the Portland area.

Salem Weighs Plastic Bag Ban

Salem residents can comment on the proposed ban at a hearing Sept. 10. If approved, Salem will be the 10th city to impose a ban in Oregon.

Wyden Bills Focus On Housing Affordability

Sen. Ron Wyden introduced two bills Wednesday that would create new tax credits to help first-time homebuyers and middle-income renters.

Oregon Nat'l Guard Activated For Potential Deployment

Oregon's 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team may be deployed to the Middle East, Africa, and/or Eastern Europe, military officials said.

State Campaign Pushes For Fire Prevention

“Preventing wildfires is every Oregonian’s responsibility, and there has rarely been a more critical time…to keep wildfire from occurring."

Oregon Congressional Candidate Under Fire For Insulting FLOTUS

Self-described independent conservative Mark Roberts last week made headlines when he called first lady Melania Trump a "hoebag."

Fires Have Cost State $25M In 2018: Oregon Dept. Of Forestry

Nearly 600 fires are actively burning more than 20,000 acres of ODF-protected Oregon wilderness, according to state officials.

Oregon Nat'l Guard To Conduct Combat Training In California

The Oregon Army National Guard 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team will train for weeks at Camp Roberts and Fort Hunter Liggett, California.

Veteran Benefit Expo In Medford July 28

More than 65 organizations will be on hand to explain what benefits, resources and programs Oregon has to offer veterans and their families.

Trump Pardons Oregon Ranchers Whose Case Sparked Refuge Takeover

Dwight and Steven Hammond's 2012 conviction for burning federal land inspired the 41-day Malheur Nat'l Wildlife Refuge takeover in 2015-16.

OSHA Improves State Pesticide Regulations

The new rules, which take effect Jan. 1, 2019, includes expanded zones protected by pesticide drift and extended evacuation periods.

The Complicit Oregon Feckless Forty And Friends

Trump's enablers need to pay a price for their democracy threatening, cultish support of Donald Trump. They should be shunned and shamed.

ODOT Employee Fired For Racist Facebook Comment

Oregon DMV employee Lori McAllen suggested immigrants be shot at the US border. She was fired this week, ODOT said.

$60K Awarded To Oregon Museums By State Heritage Commission

Nine museums across the state will benefit from the $60,000 worth in grants that range between $4,500 and $8,000 for each individual museum.

Brown Signs Tuition Assistance Bill For OR Nat'l Guard Members

Gov. Kate Brown signed House Bill 4035 during a ceremony at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls on Saturday, June 16.