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Oregon Condemns DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Over Demands for Sensitive Voter Data
Oregon has condemned the federal Department of Justice’s (DOJ) threats against Minnesota in its push to gain access to the state's unredacted voter rolls, as Oregon’s…
Oregon Deputies Say K9 Bit Through Suspect’s Phone Near Cottage Grove Moments Before It Caught Fire
A Lane County K9 attached to the Sheriff's Office, who latched onto a fleeing suspect near Cottage Grove through the cell phone in his pocket, is reportedly uninjured…
Oregon Eases SNAP Work Rules for Seven Rural Counties as Food Costs Rise and Caseloads Hit Record Levels
Starting February 1, 2026, some people who live in certain rural counties and receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits won't have to meet the…
Oregon Adopts New Disaster Recovery Plan as Federal Cuts Leave Major Gaps in Long-Term FEMA Support
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) adopted the Oregon Disaster Recovery Plan (ODRP), statewide framework to guide recovery efforts following disasters…
Federal Judge Throws Out DOJ Lawsuit After Oregon Refuses to Hand Over Sensitive Voter Data for Immigration Purposes
A federal judge officially dismissed the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Oregon to force the state to hand over voter data for immigration purposes.
Oregon Leaders Warn Immigration Raids Are Tearing Families Apart and Disrupting Key Industries Across the State
At Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s community leader roundtable on Saturday, community representatives shared their experiences and views about the consequences of the Trump…
Oregon Biotech CEO Sentenced After Pocketing $4.4 Million in Investor Fraud Scheme Over HIV and COVID Drug Claims
Biotech CEO Nader Pourhassan, 62, of Lake Oswego, Oregon, was sentenced Friday in a securities fraud scheme in which he misled investors about his company’s development…
New Report Shows Oregon Homelessness Growing Faster Than Shelter Expansion
Portland State University’s 2025 Oregon homelessness report reflects the increasing number of homeless people in the state and, despite more people being sheltered…
