Latest from Lucille McNamara
House Bills to Benefit Oregonians with Health Insurance Become Effective on January 1st
Four house bills benefitting Oregonians with health insurance will become effective on January 1, 2025.
Oregon Becomes Fourth State to Introduce the Right-to-Repair Bill
On January 1, 2025, Oregon consumers and independent repair shops must have access to manuals, parts, and tools to repair their cell phones and electronic devices.
Oregon Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Jail for Stabbing His Cousin to Death
A 28-year-old man who was on post-prison supervision was found guilty of first-degree manslaughter and sentenced to 16 years in prison for stabbing his cousin to death.
Oregon Owyhee Canyonlands Receives Federal Protection After Years of Negotiations and Failed Attempts
After five years of negotiations and three failed attempts, the U.S. Senate has finally received unanimous approval for federal protection of Southeast Oregon’s Owyhee…
New Tariff Increases for Portland General Electric Customers from January 1, 2025
Portland General Electric (PGE) will increase its consumer rates by between 5.5% to 7.7% on January 1, 2025, it announced yesterday.
$37.4 Million Allocated for Three Drought Resistance Projects in Oregon
The Department of the Interior has announced a $37.4 million investment in three projects to improve drought resistance in Oregon.
Fire at RCC’s Medford Campus: Two Young Men Charged with Arson
Two young men have been charged with arson following a fire at Rogue Community College’s Medford campus on Wednesday.
Portland Police is Calling for Volunteers to Serve on its Racial Equity Advisory Council
The Portland Police Bureau’s Racial Equity Plan (REP) to ensure that all members of the community, irrespective of identity background, receive quality services, is…
