Lucille McNamara

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is facing a financial crisis, but its director, Lisa Sumption, says OPRD is not waiting for a crisis to happen; instead, it is planning ahead to build a relevant and resilient state park…

A devout Christian and widowed mother of five from Malheur County has won an appeal  against a ruling by the State of Oregon that prevented her from becoming a foster parent because she could not accept the sexual orientation of LGBTQ+…

The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has halted its rule-making process regarding farm stands following a public outcry and a directive from Governor Tina Kotek. Kotek, whose office was inundated with objections…

Amid a deepening budget crisis, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is set to overhaul its leadership structure and streamline operations. The first wave of changes, including departmental reshuffling and potential layoffs, will…

Amid the threat by the U.S. Department of Justice that it will bring criminal charges against providers of gender-affirming surgeries and treatments, a hospital operating in two Oregon cities has confirmed that it will stop operating on…

As Oregon dedicates $205 million for the launch of a statewide shelter program, President Donald Trump signs an executive order to ‘get the homeless off our streets.’ President Trump Gives Local Governments the Authority to Take…

Oregonian motorists will feel the pinch if state Governor Tina Kotek’s proposals to raise funds to finance the transportation network are passed at a special legislative session at the end of August. Gas Will Cost 6 Cents More…

Two highly trained Human Remains Detection (HRD) K-9 teams from Oregon are assisting with ongoing disaster recovery operations in Texas. This is the second Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) that Oregon has deployed to assist…

A 48-year-old man from Billings who has been living illegally in the United States under an assumed identity for 30 years was yesterday sentenced to seven months in prison and three years of supervised release. False Declaration…

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has leased more than 5,000 acres of land for geothermal exploration in Malheur County. The revenue will contribute to subsidizing the cost of energy in Oregon. The record-breaking $430,518 revenue from…