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$20M Awarded For Affordable Housing by Oregon Housing And Community Services
Housing production in Oregon has received a boost with $20m in funding announced by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS). Part of the funding intended in the…
Jackson County Circuit Court Rolls Out Self-Service Portal And New Summons
Making it easier for residents called up for jury duty to navigate the jury selection process, Jackson County Circuit Court has launched a new online system that will…
Klamath Dam Removal: Loss of Copco Lake Leaves Some Residents Reeling
The dam removal projects- aimed at sustaining the salmon population, are underway, with the latest drawdown being three reservoirs on the Klamath River. The removal…
Asante’s New $455 Million Pavilion at RRMC Almost Ready to Open
The massive 323,600-square-foot new Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) pavilion is set to open in February. A key initiative of the AsanteForward campaign, the…
$60 Million Grants To Oregon NPOs and Local Government For Housing Support And Social Services
Chronically homeless people will benefit from $60 million in funding from the Biden administration partly earmarked to house those in need. This is part of the $3…
Oregon Supreme Court Rules 10 Republican Senators Who Walked Out Are Not Eligible For Reelection
The Oregon Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp and nine other senators are barred from reelection. Kopp galvanized the Republican-led…
Bill To Prohibit Captivity And Captive Breeding Of Orcas And Other Whales Introduced
A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act was introduced by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The…
Oregon’s Semiconductor Industry Will Support Job Growth As More Federal Money Is Expected
With $50 billion in federal funding being made available as part of the CHIPS Act that was passed in 2022, semiconductor firms in Oregon will benefit, resulting in the…
