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Roseburg Mayor Launches Probe into Council Conduct After Resignation Citing Intimidation
Kylee Rummel, Roseburg's Ward 1 Councilor, resigned on Friday, January 24, prompting the mayor to call for an investigation to determine what happened before she…
Portland Resumes Homeless Camp Clearances Post-Pause for Annual Homeless Count
A temporary seven-day halt to the city of Portland’s efforts to clear homeless camps last week to conduct a "point-in-time" count of the local homeless population has…
Oregon’s New Privacy Toolkit: Empowering Families Against Data Privacy Threats
The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) introduced a new toolkit yesterday, on Data Privacy Day, geared towards helping families protect their online information and…
Fire Risk Alert Issued As Dry and Windy Conditions Prevail Across Oregon
After a prolonged dry weather pattern and a forecast of strong east winds, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) issued a warning about an increased fire risk.
Oregon State Police Search for Inmate Who Escaped from Work Crew in Lakeview
UPDATE: Warner Creek DOC Walk Away Back In Custody
Ashland and Medford Seek Public Input for Future Economic Growth Strategies
In light of the rising challenges facing Rogue Valley communities, the cities of Ashland and Medford invite the public to comment on their economic opportunities and…
Oregon Wine Industry Sees First Sales Drop in a Decade Amid Shifting Consumer Tastes
The University of Oregon's annual Vineyard and Winery Census confirmed a national decline in wine demand, with a drop of 2.6% in wine sales in 2023 from the previous…
Oregon Courts Erase 47,000 Eviction Records, Giving Renters a Fresh Start
The Oregon Judicial Department indicated that around 47,000 evictions in the Oregon state courts system have been sealed, actioning House Bill 2001. The sealed eviction…
