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Oregon Politicians Accused of Dodging Donation Caps as Campaign Finance Law Gets Delayed
Oregon lawmakers have failed to expedite the introduction of new legislation passed last year that limits campaign contributions to politicians and other public officials.
The Delay is Criticized by the Secretary of State and…
Cliff Fall Turns Fatal at Remote Swimming Spot Outside Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. — Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies responding to reports that a man had disappeared into deep water after falling from a cliff on Thursday evening at a swimming hole off of Dead Indian Memorial Road outside…
Rural Oregon Gets $31 Million Lifeline for Services Lost to Federal Land Ownership
Oregon counties will receive more than $31 million through the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to help support vital local services.
The federal payments help offset the loss of property tax revenue in areas with tax-exempt…
Oregon Governor Greenlights $800 Million Deal to Bring Major League Baseball to Portland
A Major League Baseball stadium in Southwest Portland was batted closer to reality on Thursday after Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 110 to authorize up to $800 million to help finance the stadium.
Governor Signs…
A Confessed ‘Bad Mom’ in Oregon Charged After Toddler’s Feet Burned Wandering Alone on Blazing…
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A confessed ‘bad mom’ from Creswell has been charged with child neglect after a neighbor found an unaccompanied toddler with burnt feet from walking on a hot pavement in 90 degree-heat.
Ashley Canham admitted to a…
Medford Unveils $2.3 Million Park Makeover With High-Tech Playground and Splash Pad
MEDFORD, Ore. — Offering many new features for families—and their dogs—the upgraded Howard School is now open to visitors, who can relax in the sun or shade or engage with the new attractions.
After nearly a year of construction, Howard…
Oregon Lawmakers Split on Gun Reform as Rapid-Fire Ban Advances and Dealer Licensing Bill Gets…
While the Oregon House has passed legislation banning the use of rapid-fire activators on firearms, House Republicans voted down a bill that would have required gun dealers to obtain a license from the Department of Justice.
This brings…
Oregon Moves to Make Birth Doulas and Postpartum Care a Right for All Mothers
Oregon senators passed Senate Bill 692- which would require private health insurers to cover expanded health services for mothers and babies on the Oregon Health Plan on Monday, with broad bipartisan support.
Oregon Senate Bill…
One in Five New Oregon Jobs Will Be in Healthcare as Sector Grows Faster Than Ever
Work opportunities in the private healthcare and social assistance sectors have grown by 92% over the last four years in Oregon, becoming a steadily growing job provider to bolster the state’s economy.
Before the pandemic recession,…
Cliff Jump at Toketee Falls Ends in 40-Foot Fall and Dramatic Rescue of California Man
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — It took a multi-agency task force more than five hours to rescue a young Californian who fell 40 feet onto rocks below while jumping from the top of a cliff into a pool at Toketee Falls in the Oregon Umpqua National…