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…
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…
Food and Drink
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…
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…
Local News
‘Grieving for our democracy’: Oregon officials condemn attacks on Minnesota lawmakers
Oregon elected officials responded with shock and sadness Saturday to news that one Minnesota lawmaker was killed and…
Local News
Oregon kicker deal could fund wildfire fight, preserve some tax rebates
With time running out, lawmakers debate redirecting $1 billion to wildfire prevention while keeping rebates for low- and…
Environment
Trump signs law repealing tailpipe emission standards affecting 18 states
President Donald Trump signed a Congressional Review Act resolution Thursday that revokes California’s authority to set tailpipe emissions…
Environment
Trump breaks historic Columbia River deal between U.S. government, tribes, Northwest states
In an order issued Thursday, Trump said he would withdraw the U.S. from a 2023 deal made with…
News
Oregon insiders: Who’s who in and around state government
Jessica Ventura will join the Oregon Department of Human Services on July 1 as director of the Office…